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Over at Exotek Racing they have announced Aluminum Upgrade Parts for the Tekno EB48 & NB48 race buggies. These high-end aluminum upgrades fit perfectly, are built tough, and have ultra-clean Exotek styling. Here are the highlights – 7075 Aluminum Heavy Duty Steering Set * Insures consistent suspension performance and handling * Extra durable for high powered applications * Polished and anodized in glossy Tekno [...]
Over at Atomic RC they are releasing details on their upcoming 1/28th scaled MRV V-Link RWD Chassis Kit. This micro sized racer is designed for high-end performance on high bite tracks. Check out these highlights- * V-Link pivot system lowers chassis roll center * Easy to drive with lots of rear grip * 3 position quick change roll center * 7075 aluminum chassis * Front [...]
New over at Schumacher is the Rebel Mini Touring Car Clear Body. The Rebel is sized to fit mini touring car racers like the Schumacher Neon and has modern touring car styling. Here are some highlights- * Comes clear awaiting your custom livery * 170mm width * Wheelbase – 210 to 225mm * Weight – 76 grams ready to race * Includes overspray film, window [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Front Steering Knuckle Set for the Traxxas UDR. It’s great to see this 1/7-scale desert racing truck get some attention after being on the market for several years. Made of CNC-machined aluminum, Treal’s Aluminum Front Steering Knuckles offer improved performance and durability compared to the stock plastic axle housing found on the UDR. The axle [...]
The news today from MEUS Racing is all about their Capra Cheat Code 1.9″ Isokinetic Axles. These beefy portal style high clearance axles are a bit more narrow than stock to help you get through those tight gates more easily. Here are the highlights- * Designed for Capra 1.9 and DIY SCX10 SCX10 II chassis * Modified wheel distance * 5mm shorter in [...]
Team Associated is out to completely take over the rc market in 2025! Here we are with yet another teaser of a new vehicle and they seem to come nearly weekly from the good folks at AE. As you can see by the teaser image, their next hot release looks to be a scale rock crawler with a bit of [...]
New over at Team Saxo is the 1/10th scaled GT-500W-V2 Pan Car Kit. The version 2 of the GT-500W has received numerous updates to increase speed and durability. Featuring a lightweight carbon fiber chassis and LCG design, the GT-500W is an affordable way to go fast on indoor carpet tracks. The Team Saxo GT-500W-V2 Pan Car Kit is street priced at [...]
If you own a Kyosho Fazer D2 drift car and want to ensure crisp steering response, Yeah Racing’s Aluminum Steering Set for the FZD2 might be just what the drift doctor ordered. Made of machined aluminum, this multi-piece steering rack reduces flex during steering input and is also more durable than the stock steering rack. This steering set features an anodized [...]
New from Yokomo is the 1/10 RookieSpeed RS1.0 with Aluminum Short-Shock Conversion. This entry level touring car now includes special 3.5mm graphite shock towers, to go along with a new aluminum short shock set. The short shocks help lower the center of gravity on the RS1.0 to enhance handling in corners. The new aluminum shock bodies even have a special [...]
Just announced by Tekno RC is the 1/8th scaled MT48 2.0 4WD Monster Truck Kit. The original MT48 was released years ago, but the BigSquidRC Bash Crew is STILL sending that truck! Tekno has long been known for making some of the most durable trucks on the market and the 2.0 version of the MT48 is even more of a [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new Ready to Explore: TRX-4 Defender Video. Traxxas has announced that the TRX-4 Defender is now 10% off during the All-American Summer Sale, which allows you to save some cash while getting a new rig. Featuring high clearance portal axles and that gorgeous Defender body, the TRX-4 Defender is perfect for long days [...]
New from Shark RC is the 1/10th scaled Gambler Clear Race Truck Body. Designed for dirt oval racing, the Gambler is highly scale realistic to keep you looking sharp out on the track. Here are the highlights- * Silverado based styling * Designed for use on dirt or asphalt oval tracks * Sized to fit all common 1/10 short course trucks * Width – [...]
Coming soon from Mon-Tech Racing is the 1/10th scaled C3 Rally Clear Body. Sized for 1/10 rally cars, the C3 Rally was designed for the highest levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * Designed for rally and FWD racing * Realistic design with aggressive lines * Impeccable attention to detail * Includes window masks and decal sheet * Includes hardware for fenders and flaps * [...]
The team at Treal is showing some love to the always-fun Traxxas UDR with their latest option part release, a 7075 Aluminum Rear Axle Housing. While the Unlimited Desert Racer isn’t the newest machine on the block, it still holds sway among those in the R/C community. If you’re the owner of one of these larger-scale off-road trucks, or you’re [...]
Happy Friday all! Welcome to The Backyard! Let’s start with the obvious: Ready-To-Run vehicles today are lightyears better than what we had even a decade ago. You can walk into a hobby shop, drop a few hundred bucks, and walk out with a machine that looks amazing, runs fast, and can (usually) take a decent beating. But despite all the advancements, two [...]