New from Exotek are some Heavy Duty Aluminum Steering Cranks for the Team Associated RC10 Classic. The precision made 7075 steering cranks have larger M3 threading for use with metric ball studs, thus increasing durability. The new steering cranks fit the RC10 Classic platform that includes the gold, Kindwald, and Halsey editions. The Exotek Heavy Duty Aluminum Steering Cranks for the [...]
Over at EZpower they have announced a new line-up of Ice Series LiPo Batteries. Their new Ice Series of LiHV batteries are designed to run cool, while also putting out serious levels of power. Here’s the highlights- * Ultra low internal resistance * World championship DNA * Engineered to manage temperatures under stress * Constant power from the first to the last lap * 7 [...]
Recently announced by Team Associated is a 67mm Universal Driveshaft Set for their RC10B7 race buggy kit. These can come in handy for set-ups where the stock 69mm driveshafts end up being a bit too long. Here’s the highlights- * Works well with -4mm hubs and 81mm arms set-ups * Gives the option to try a universal driveshaft set-up * Fits – RC10B7, [...]
The crew over at JConcepts has dropped a bunch of Carbon Fiber Option Parts for the vintage RC10 1989 Stealth buggy kit. These upgrades are not only lightweight, but also look trick. Here’s the option parts- JConcepts RC10 1989 Stealth Forged Carbon Fiber Top Deck – Blue * Part Number – #5302 * Price – $38 * Fits – RC10 1989 Stealth Car JConcepts RC10 [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the SP-02BTS Digital Servo. Designed to fit 1/10 buggies and touring cars, the SP-02BTS is a high performance servo that can enhance your driving experience. Here’s the highlights- * Low profile case * Full metal gears * Final gear made of titanium * Aluminum middle case * Coreless motor * Voltage 4.8～6.0v * Speed - 0.155sec/60°(6.0v) * Torque – 6.8kgf・cm(6.0v) * 25 tooth spline * [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1993 Ford F-250 Clear Body for the Mini LMT. Fully licensed by Ford, this hot looking monster truck body can really help your rig stand out in a crowd. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Includes JConcepts #5230 body mount set * 1:1 headlight and grill treatment * Clear [...]
The folks over at Rlaarlo are teasing a radical looking XDX Concept Drift Car. Rlaarlo is known for pushing boundaries and their concept XDX looks very trick. Sporting a realistic cage and interior, to go along with inverted MacPherson struts up front, this concept car is sure to get the drift world talking. Use this link to visit the official Rlaarlo [...]
Coming soon from Addiction RC is the 1/10th scaled RX-01 Drift Car Kit. The RX-01 takes a scale realistic approach to chassis design with a front mounted motor, rear wheel drive, and scale realistic strut type suspension. Addiction has long been a leader in the drift scene and the RX-01 is designed to take your drift game to the next [...]
Now available from Exotek are Titanium Rear CVA Axles for the 22S Drag Car. These high-end rear axles are not only much lighter than the stock part, but also look incredibly trick. Here’s the highlights- * Super light titanium axle set * Reduces weight and rotating mass of the driveline * Allows for quicker acceleration * Over 40% lighter than the stock steel axles * [...]
The crew at JConcepts has announced Chassis Protective Sheets for the Team Associated T7 stadium truck & SC7 short course truck. These chassis protectors look trick and can help extend the life of your chassis. Here’s the highlights- * Neutral colors to match any paint scheme * High impact print of JConcepts and Speed Laboratory * Includes 3 separate rear chassis pieces * Direct [...]
Now shipping from FairRC is the 1/24th scaled FCX24M Taco Orange Crush Mod RTR. The FairRC crew has modified their popular FCX24M Tacoma with a hot orange paint scheme and added other upgrades for even more of a scale realistic look. Here’s the highlights- * Painted in vibrant orange * New Batrazzi 0.9” y-spoke beadlock wheels * Brass-weighted CNC-machined aluminum beadlock wheels * Larger [...]
New from Bittydesign is an Aesthetic Body Kit & Rearview Mirrors for their 499T LMH body. These accessories look hot and add scale realism to your 499T LMH body. Here’s some highlights- Aesthetic Body Kit * Driver and cockpit with hyper-realistic details * Cockpit modeled after the real Maranello hypercar * Driver’s helmet made of white plastic * Light buckets give headlights a realistic three-dimensional [...]
The crew over at Carsima have uploaded a new Panel Line the Honda Civic Type R FL5. This chill, almost ASMR video, shows you how easy it is to install black panel lines on their beautifully scaled Honda Civic Type R FL5. Adding panel lines is not only easy to do, but can also really boost the scale realism on [...]
New from XRay is the 2026 edition of their 1/8 XB8E Electric Race Buggy Kit. The XRay XB8E has won races all around the globe and has received numerous updates for the new model year. Here’s the highlights- * Redesigned motor mount with increased stiffness * New chassis plate that lowers the battery pack * Updated rear brace holder moves batteries closer to [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! The recently updated Traxxas Stampede is actually what got me thinking about this week’s topic. Traxxas quietly refreshed the truck with proper chevron monster truck tires — and not just any chevrons, but ones that actually look like scaled-down versions of full-size monster truck rubber. Tall sidewalls. Aggressive V-pattern tread. Proper proportions. It finally [...]
