Over at SkyRC they have announced the ITV500 Mini HeatVision. What exactly is the Mini HeatVision you ask? It’s a thermal imaging tool that can show you hot spots in your wiring, motor, battery, ESC, bearings, and even tires. If you are one of those guys that is super into the wrenching side of the hobby, this tool is going [...]
New from R1 Wurks is the 1/10th scaled R1B Dirt Edition Buggy Kit. Made for high-end buggy racing on dirt tracks, the R1B Dirt Edition is sure to win a lot of races this summer. The new R1B Dirt Edition allows the driver to use a transverse or inline battery configuration depending on track conditions. You can use this link to [...]
New over at Traxxas is a High-Angle Steering Conversion Kit for their mighty 4-Tec on-road cars. This high-angle steering kit increases steering angle by 18°, taking the entire steering angle up to a whopping 75°. All that extra steering angle makes it easy to carry long drifts and helps during quick transitions. The Traxxas 4-Tec High-Angle Steering Conversion Kit is [...]
Now shipping from FairRC is the 1/10th scaled FJ40 Rusted Mod RS RTR. This custom modified FJ40 has some serious patina on it, thus giving it that old school look. Check out these highlights- * Hand modified for realism * Foldable rear seats * Rich interior detailing * Realistic steering wheel and dashboard * High performance chassis * Side doors open * 550 sized brushed motor The FairRC [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have uploaded a new Bow Down To The Sport 3 Falken Porsche 911 GT3 RSR promotional video. The HPI Sport 3 Falken Porsche comes with beautifully done livery and is available in brushed, or Flux brushless variants. Watch below to see just how stylish the HPI 911 GTS RSR looks while out on the track. Use [...]
Over at Team Associated they have announced 5 New Factory Team Upgrades for their 1/10th scaled race buggies. The Factory Team upgrades are the same ones used by their factory drivers and are designed to fit perfectly, as well as to improve performance and durability. RC10B7 FT Aluminum Differential Height Inserts, Notched #92567 $33 RC10B84 FT 39/17 Ring And Pinion Overdrive Gear Set, Steel #92568 $45 RC10B84 [...]
New over at Yokomo is a 1/10 MD3.0 Pre-Assembled Drift Car. The 2026 MD3.0 comes professionally pre-assembled by the car’s developer Naoya Kitagawa and includes high quality pre-installed electronics. Here are the highlights- * Fully optioned Master Drift MD3.0 * Comes pre-assembled with high quality electronics * Equipped with luxurious aluminum and graphite parts * Blue anodized aluminum suspension arms * Blue anodized aluminum front [...]
New over at Nexx Racing is a Carbon Fiber Chassis for the Redcat Ascent-32. This trick looking carbon fiber chassis is designed to take your Ascent-32 to the next level. Here are the highlights- * Built for drivers who want maximum performance * Precision-cut carbon fiber * Lightweight for improved crawling efficiency * Increased rigidity for better control and handling * Designed specifically for the [...]
After much teasing, Exo RC has confirmed that they will indeed release their radical FF Buggy in Q2 of 2026. The Exo FF Buggy kit is unique in that it uses both a front mounted motor, to go along with its front wheel drive. There are no other major buggies on the market that are a FF design, but Exo [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 1/8 Truggy Injection Molded Front Wing. The JConcepts injection molded front wing is designed for performance, as well as durability. Here are the highlights- * Exclusive JConcepts design, fit, and function * Injection molded, durable material * One item fits 4 different vehicle types * Available in a variety of colors * 2 pieces included per package * Fits- NT48 [...]
New from Injora is their N30 Nano Servo with Servo Horn for the Axial SCX30. If you own one of these 1/30-scale micro crawlers, you’ve probably been waiting for performance upgrades to hit the market for these tiny rigs. With this servo upgrade, you can enjoy improved steering speed and power, no matter where your adventures take you. The N30 Servo [...]
New from Hong Nor is the 2026 1/8 X3GT Kit. The 2026 X3GT is an evolution of the car that Toni Gruber used to win the 2023 World Championship and features numerous upgrades to increase performance. Here’s some highlights- * Upgraded to optimize chassis flex and increase acceleration * 7075 aluminum 4mm chassis * New fuel tank with better pick-up * Expected to [...]
On New Year’s Day the crew at Traxxas uploaded a 2025 Traxxas Best Moments & New Releases video. Watch below to see some of the best video clips from last year, plus action footage from their biggest new releases from 2025. From their 50th anniversary Bigfoot monster trucks, to the Funco Sand Rail, to oval and rally cars, Traxxas put [...]
Greetings all, happy Friday and happy new year! It’s that time again — my annual look ahead at what I think the RC hobby has in store for the coming year. And, as tradition dictates, we’ll circle back on this list at the end of 2026 to see how I did… for better or worse. Looking back, 2025 felt very much like [...]
Are you ready to put a new twist on your CEN Racing Ford F-450 or Sicario? H-Tech Custom Products has released a lowering kit that will let you modify your 1/10-scale street truck into a slammed, concrete cruiser. The kit consists of lowering brackets and hardware that are available in either a silver or black finish. Along with those components, the [...]
