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New from APlastics is the 1/10th scaled 1982 Firebird Trans Am Clear Body. This classic Trans Am body is sized to fit most touring/drift cars and is sure to turn heads while out driving. Here are the highlights- * Fits – 1/10 drift and touring cars * Made from clear Lexan * Protective overspray film * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * Front & [...]
New from Treal are their Aluminum 17mm Extended Hex Hubs and Wheel Nuts for the ARRMA Kraton 6S. If you’re looking to increase the width and upgrade the style on your ARRMA basher, this upgrade item looks like a great way to do just that. Made of machined aluminum, these 17mm Extended Wheel Hex Hubs offer durability while providing lightweight performance. [...]
Just announced by Reefs are 1.9″ Cheater XP Tires in Pink Compound. Reefs “Cheater” tires have become incredibly popular by those looking for maximum performance and they are now selling them in Pink compound. Reefs Pink rubber compound was designed for colder days and slicker surfaces, thus making them some of the softest, and grippiest, tires to be released to [...]
Greetings all and a Happy Friday to you! Welcome to The Backyard. I really appreciate running this post every Friday, because Thursday is the day that the hobby industry drops most of its news. And this week did not disappoint! Out of nowhere, the Losi 22S Sprint Car was announced! Losi 22S Sprint Car was announced! This is both a surprising announcement but [...]
New from Shark RC Bodies is the 1/10th scaled Riptide Clear Street Stock Body. Designed for serious oval racing on Slash based cars, the new Riptide has the performance and styling you are looking for. Here are the highlights- * Nose designed for increased corner entry speeds * Drop in deck comes with helmet and mount * Comes in clear with paint overspray [...]
New from Injora is their Flexible and Cuttable LED Strip Lights for 1/24 & 1/18-scale R/C Models. While most light strips feature bulbs, these strip lights illuminate for the entire length of the strip, letting you create unique and custom lighting setups for your small R/C machines. Available in three colors (blue, red, and yellow), these LED light strips are flexible [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced Factory Team Upgrades for their DC10 Drift Car. The Factory Team upgrades are easy to bolt on and look trick. Here are the highlights- #72257-72258 DC10 FT Aluminum Wheel Hexes – $15 #72259 DC10 FT Aluminum Bulkhead A – $15 #72260 DC10 FT Aluminum Steering Bellcranks – $22 #72261 DC10 FT Aluminum Steering Post Mount – $9 #72265 [...]
Coming later this spring from ARC RC is the 1/10th scaled A10MF-26 Touring Car Kit. While not much information has been released, we can see that the car has extremely low mounted shocks, to go along with a mid-motored, belt driven 4wd system. As we wait on more details to arrive, you can click this link to visit [...]
Over at Cross RC they are now teasing the 1/12 HC10 6×6 Military Kit. The six wheel drive H10 is designed to pull heavy loads across the nastiest of terrain. Once on better ground, the HC10 has a two speed transmission for increased speeds. Sporting a classic military look, and featuring Cross RC’s incredible scale realism, the HC10 sure looks [...]
New from RPM RC are Front and Rear Bumpers for the Micro-B. RPM has long been known for making the most durable bumpers in rc and now they are releasing them for the Micro-B. Designed to protect your buggy from crash damage, the bumpers also come with RPM’s limited lifetime warranty. Here are more highlights- * Front bumper is 2-5/8” (66.5mm) [...]
Over at Hong Nor they are getting ready to ship the 2025 1/8 X5B Nitro Buggy Kit. Hong Nor has long been known for their durable and affordable nitro rigs and we expect the new X5B to also be a solid performer. Here are some highlights- * 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers * Vented shock caps * Adjustable angle c-hubs * Four plate clutch * [...]
Over at PR Racing they are getting close to shipping the 1/10 B10TR Stadium Truck Kit. Expected to ship later this month, the B10TR is loaded with features and is more than ready to win races. Here are some highlights- * V3 and V4 suspension architecture * All new steering system * Low friction shocks * Aluminum camber plates/mounts * Aluminum front bulkhead * Quick access [...]
Announced earlier today by Shark RC a 1/10 Rat Rod Clear Body. The new Rat Rod is designed to fit 1/10th scaled drag cars and has a stylish, vintage look. Here are the highlights- * Designed for Bracket and Index racing * Old school styling from the 1930s * Comes clear with paint mask film * Decals of your choice – Ford or [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby is an Aluminum Front Shock Tower for the Micro-B. This beefy front shock tower is made from aluminum not only for durability, but also for a trick look. Made as a direct bolt-on upgrade, the Powerhobby aluminum shock tower has been tastefully anodized in black with the edges left shiny to truly stand out in a [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are American Racing 2.2″ VN510 Beadlock Wheels. These trick looking aluminum wheels are fully licensed and an easy bolt-on upgrade for your scale rock crawler. Check out these highlights- * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Standard sized 12mm wheel hex * Width – 1.18″ / 30.0mm * Negative Offset – 0.20″ / 5.00mm * Weight – 3.06oz per wheel The RC4WD [...]