New from Batrazzi is an Aluminum Front Bumper for the FMS FCX18 LC80. This sweet looking bumper has been CNC machined from high quality aluminum to give it a scale realistic look. Here’s more highlights- * Perfect blend of style and protection * Robust defense to protect your rig * Bolt-on upgrade for your FMS FCX18 LC80 – no drilling required * Red metal [...]
New from Maclan Racing is a line-up of MRR V5 Fully Loaded Team Edition Brushless Motors. Maclan brushless motors are some of the best on the market for hardcore racing and their new Fully Loaded Team Edition motors are designed to win at any level of competition. Here’s some highlights- * Available Turns – 25.5, 21.5, 17.5, 13.5, 10.5 * Hand-selected for [...]
If you want extreme movement from your Redcat R/C lowrider, you’ll want to check out Jevries latest release, the Y-Link Suspension Kit. Designed for an authentic lowrider appearance and performance, this suspension kit delivers a super-scale look and high-popping performance to your radio-controlled lowrider. Made of aluminum and plated in either chrome or gold, this suspension kit includes upper and lower [...]
New over at HPI Racing is the BMW 2002 Turbo Nano-TTR. This nano sized RTR is small enough to be driven in even the smallest of spaces and is the latest edition to HPI’s Nano-TTR line-up. Here’s the highlights- * Available in original BMW colors of Classic White and Polaris Silver * Factory-assembled & pre-painted * Hand-finished, fully licensed BMW 2002 turbo hard-body [...]
Coming later this month from Yokomo is a 1/10th scaled Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Painted/Pre-cut Drift Body. Perfect for all you hardcore Sayaka Shimoda fans out there, this body is ready for the drift track arriving completely painted and pre-cut. Here’s some highlights- * Graphic design on a light blue base paint * Pre-painted with sponsor decals * Decals for lights, windows, and [...]
New over at Traxxas is a Conquer The Dunes: UDR & Funco Pro Scale promotional video. Both the Unlimited Desert Racer and the Funco Sand Rail are huge loads of fun when driven in sand with their powerful brushless systems and long travel suspension. Watch below to see just how scale realistic they look when being sent hard out in [...]
New from Rlaarlo is the 1/7 MK-07 V2 RTR Rock Crawler. The version 2 of the MK-07 comes with a number of upgrades to make it even more capable and durable for hardcore rock crawling. Here’s some highlights- * Uncompromising scale & aesthetics * Three New Colorways: Purple, black, and grey * Available in brushed or brushless powered versions * Upgraded side mirrors with [...]
Coming soon from R1 Wurks are the 1/10th scaled R1B Mark 1 Carpet and Dirt Buggy Kits. These high-end race buggies are designed for race winning performance and come in two versions based upon what type of track surface are you are racing on. Here’s the highlights- * Carpet version uses a gear diff, Dirt uses ball diff * Carpet version also [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Every so often in this hobby, someone will pop into a comment section or forum thread and ask a question that seems perfectly reasonable on the surface: “Why are they still making that?” It usually comes up when talking about platforms like the Tamiya Clod Buster, the Lunch Box, the Traxxas Stampede, or a handful of [...]
New at Team Associated are a pair of 1/10th scaled Pro2 SC10SW RTRs. The new AE short course trucks have some of the latest features in racing including a durable lightweight aluminum top shaft, rugged steel turnbuckles, and highly adjustable suspension geometry to get you dialed in to various different track conditions. Here’s more highlights- * Low center-of-gravity molded composite chassis * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are 1.9″ Boss & Rock Bumps Competition Crawling Tires. Both are designed for hardcore competition use to give you more traction and more wins. JConcepts 1.9″ Boss Comp Crawling Tires * Original Boss tread pattern by JConcepts * Fits 1.9” Sporty Mini competition wheel * Sporty, 4.25” diameter * 1.38” narrow carcass width * Horizontal and vertical flexible tread * Unique block and [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced Fox Orange Aluminum GTR Shock Caps. GTR aluminum shock caps are a great upgrade for hardcore bashing and are now available in orange to match your personal taste or custom build color scheme. Here’s some highlights- * Increases durability and style * Machined caps fit precisely and hold tightly * Easy to install in just minutes * Rich [...]
Over at L&L Models they have announced the Atomic Carbon 1/10 CR2 Full Vintage Buggy Kit. This ultra-trick vintage style race buggy kit comes with a carbon fiber chassis and is designed for high-end vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * No 3D printed parts * CNC machined nylon 66 front wishbones and c-hubs * CNC machined nylon 66 steering bellcranks & top [...]
New over at Direct RC is the 1/18th scaled G4X Hallmaster Titanium Trailer. Designed for the Hobby Plus Terranaut 8×8, this high-end trailer can be used on wide variety of scale rigs to haul 1/24 & 1/18 trucks. * Perfect addition for your Terranaut 8×8 * Not mass produced – every piece is 100% handcrafted * Designed for exceptional strength, stability, & true [...]
For all you hardcore bashers out there, FTX has just announced the 1/10 Khaos Brushless Truggy RTR. The Khaos is a supersized RTR designed for serious off-road performance. Check out these highlights- * 3S brushless power system * Full time shaft driven 4WD * Front, center & rear metal geared diffs * Big bore oil-filled adjustable shocks * Durable molded tub chassis with aluminum upper [...]
