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Shown earlier today at the National Retail Hobby Stores Association trade show was the Traxxas X-Maxx MT. The new monster truck version of the X-Maxx is a huge beast that is more than ready for hardcore off-road action. The X-Maxx MT does not come with a body, but there are 5 body choices that can be purchased along with the [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is an Inglese 8-Stack Induction System for RC4WD’s scale V8 motor. This hot looking induction stack can help customize your rig, thus giving it a distinct look. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Polished finish * Weight – 2.38oz * Width – 1.37″ * Length – 2.44″ The RC4WD Inglese 8-Stack Induction System has a [...]
The crew at Team Associated have posted a new Masami Hirosaka and the RC10 4×4 Rally Car Video. Masami is an absolute legend in the rc world with many world championships under his belt. Watch below to see Masami talk a bit about the design of the RC10 4×4 Rally, plus he gets in some driving to show off just [...]
New from Meus Racing is a Stainless Steel Chassis Armor Set/Skid Plate Guard for the Traxxas Mini Maxx & Mini XRT. This beefy chassis armor set can help you bomb proof your Traxxas Mini for hardcore bashing. Here are the highlights- * Fits – Traxxas 1/16 Mini Maxx and Mini XRT * Made from high-quality stainless steel * Offers excellent durability and stronger [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled Yamaha 1978 YZR500 Hanging On Racer Series Motorcycle Kit. All you hardcore road racers know the legend of “King” Kenny Roberts, an American that not only took international racing by storm, and also took home the 1978 world championship with his Yamaha YZR500. Here are the highlights- * Ships in November * “King” Kenny Roberts [...]
After some teasing, Kyosho has officially announced the McLaren F1 GTR 30th Anniversary Mini-Z MR04 RWD Readyset. This Kyosho Europe 30th Anniversary Mini-Z has an impeccable body and comes on Kyosho’s high performance MR04 RWD chassis. This limited edition release is sure to be a great collectable, or can be used for serious Mini-Z racing. The Kyosho McLaren F1 GTR 30th [...]
The folks at Redcat keep rolling out surprise releases, with their latest being the souped-up Ascent-18 Apex Brushless Rock Crawler. The newest addition to their Ascent-18 lineup, the Apex takes the already impressive performance of this platform to the next level with a lightweight and compact chassis design, plus several upgrades included right out of the box. Designed for pure performance, [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Metal Ditch LED Light Kit for 1/10 R/C rock crawlers. No matter what brand or model of rig you may be running, these bolt-on LED lights will help you illuminate the trail and keep you on the right path when the sun goes down. Featuring a machined aluminum housing, these lights can be mounted [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Rear Gearbox Set for the Traxxas Mini Maxx & Mini XRT. This gearbox upgrade is sturdier than the stock version with a sharp appearance that enhances the look of your scaled-down basher as well as improving its performance. Made of machined aluminum, this gearbox set is available in four colors (black, blue, green, and orange) [...]
A little company named Furitek has really made a name for themselves in the last 2 years. Furitek got big with their high-end ESC line-up, but now days, they are venturing into the car market. Just announced by the Furitek crew is the 1/18th scaled Terra Comp ARTR Rock Crawler. This little beast was designed for top shelf performance to [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Hooooo boy, this past week was a wild one on the announcement front. Practically every major player in the R/C crawling world had something to unveil, so let’s hit each of them and then tie it all together. Traxxas surprised everyone with the TRX-4M Nissan Pathfinder, sporting a fantastic licensed body that nails the late-’80s/early-’90s vibe. It’s [...]
New from Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled MTRTR Clear Body. The new MTRTR body is sized to fit most 1/10th drift/touring cars and has a hot scale look to help turn heads at your next car meet. Here are more highlights- * One-piece molding for reduced assembly complexity * 275mm wheelbase for a more realistic scale proportion * Width – 200mm * [...]
Calling all Losi Micro-B and Micro-T owners! Get ready to upgrade your steering performance, as Injora has released its INJS480 Coreless Micro Servo and Servo Saver for those two micro R/C models. Featuring a durable aluminum case and metal gears, this ultra-fast coreless servo will help you get your Micro-B or Micro-T headed in the right direction. The INJS480 boasts impressive [...]
With the mini and micro scene getting bigger each day, the need for high quality upgrade parts gets bigger as well. A new entry into this field is Vast RCX. Vast RCX is dedicated to producing high quality upgrade parts that are not only stronger than stock, but also more adjustable. Recently we got a bunch of Micro-B upgrades from [...]
JConcepts has announced the re-release of their RC10 Precut Chassis Protective Sheet. This pre-cut chassis protector can give your old chassis a brand new look, while also providing a slick surface to decrease friction. Here are more highlights- * Large footprint covers the complete chassis * Provides the most coverage possible * 2 pieces included per package * Made from a durable and low-resistance [...]