Over at Mugen Seiki they have announced 1/8 MBX8R & MBX8R ECO US Limited Edition Kits. The US spec kits include the most popular hop-ups that their team drivers use, thus making these truly ready for the racetrack. Here’s the highlights- * Mugen MBX8R ECO Electric Buggy Kit (US Edition) #MUGE2032 – $790 * Mugen MBX8R Nitro Buggy Kit (US Edition) #MUGE2031 [...]
New over at Team Associated is the 1/10th scaled RC10DS w/Rally Body Kit. Featuring a vintage tub style chassis and classic rally look, the RC10DS w/Rally Body Kit looks like loads of fun for parking lot racing or bashing. Here’s some highlights- * Molded composite rear shock tower * Stealth transmission with A.T.C. slipper * Molded ultra-stiff composite suspension arms * Adjustable rear toe [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is a Vintage RC10 White Chassis Set. The white chassis set will make your vintage RC10 stand out in a crowd and has been powder coated for a durable finish. Here’s the highlights- * Includes chassis, nose and motor plates * Expertly powder coated in sunny Southern California * “AE Genuine Part” decal included * Fits – RC10CC, RC10 [...]
New over at Team Mardave is the Assassin MD-26 Mini Kit. This long awaited release is perfect for affordable indoor carpet racing and is available with a carbon fiber or GRP chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Carbon Version – 2.4mm tri-weave vented chassis * GRP Version – 3.2mm vented chassis * Fully adjustable twin shell mounting kit * New inline side hung spring setup [...]
The crew over at Mon-Tech Racing has announced a new BM-H LMH Clear Body in 1/12 and 1/10 sizes. The BM-H is the latest in Mon-Tech’s large line-up of Le Mans Hypercar bodies and has been designed for a realistic look, while also being highly competitive out on the track. Here’s some highlights- * Combination of realistic design and aerodynamic performance * [...]
Now being teased by Cross RC is the 1/8th scaled Emox NT Wild Boar 4×4. Cross RC is known for putting out some of the most scale realistic products on the market and their upcoming Wild Boar is sure to continue that tradition. Sporting hot off-road styling and a beefy steel chassis, the Wild Boar looks ready to take on [...]
New and hot over at RC4WD are licensed King Off-Road Racing Shocks in Silver/Blue. The new King shocks have been meticulously scaled down for a good look, plus they use x-rings inside for a real performance upgrade. Here’s the scoop- * Available in lengths from 80 to 110mm * Machined from billet aluminum * King laser etched on top cap and retainer ring * [...]
Just announced by the crew at AE is the 2026 Team Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships. This event was absolutely huge last year and is slated to be even bigger this year. Featuring tons of vintage rc cars and industry stars from the past and present, the Associated Vintage Off-Road Championships has to be considered a “must attend” event for all [...]
New over at FanRC is the 1/10th scaled FR-02CT Carbon Tub Composite Worlds Kit. Sporting a carbon tub chassis with cut-down sidewalls, this modern version of a vintage racer is sure to turn heads down at your local track. Here’s the particulars- * Plain weave carbon fiber tub chassis with cut-down side walls * Plain weave carbon fiber shock towers * Plain weave [...]
Just announced by JConcepts are 2.125″ Front & 2.2″ Rear Mono Wheels for the vintage Associated RC10. The new wheels have the iconic dish shape and are sized to fit vintage diameter tires. Here’s the highlights- * Classic dish styling * Uses 1980’s retro mounting bead diameter * Available in bright white, fluorescent yellow, stealth black, & retro pink * Durable material, precision molding [...]
The crew at XRay has released details on their upcoming 2026 1/8 XB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2026 edition has numerous refinements to reduce friction and to increase speed. Here’s the lowdown- * New chassis plate * Revised rear C-holder position * Increased clearance for the clutch bell * New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry * New 4-shoe clutch system * New 4-shoe [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts are releasing new 2.2″ Pioneer Slim Front Wheels for 2wd buggies. These feature hot Pioneer styling and are designed for use with narrow carpet and astro tires. Here’s the highlights- * Original JConcepts Pioneer design * Slim configuration for carpet and astro tires * Pop-out panel design with centered ribbing * Dimensional aspects mirror popular Mono wheels * [...]
Over at Team Yokomo they have announced the 1/10 Super Drift SD3.0 Pink/Bronze Competition Kit. This high-end drift machine will soon be available in special pink or bronze anodizing for an extra hot look. Here’s more details- * Starts shipping in March * Special limited-edition Pink/Bronze colorways * Numerous newly designed parts * Aluminum suspension arms and hub carriers * New front steering block that [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced the RC10B6 Builder’s Support Kit 2. Perfect for builders making custom oval sprint cars, late models, and drag cars, the builder’s kit includes the major sub-assemblies, without the excess 2wd buggy parts. Here’s the highlights- * B6.1 series laydown, layback, and standup gearboxes included * Hardware included for gearboxes * 13mm big bore aluminum shocks, four [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! I’ve come to accept something about myself over the years — when it comes to power systems, I’m generally a pretty conservative guy. I don’t automatically go for the biggest/highest KV motor that my vehicle can safely handle. I’m not usually chasing the highest cell count an ESC can tolerate. Most of my trucks are [...]
