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Arcade RC Racing Video!
Our Italian friends from HobbyMedia.it posted some info on the video below. It’s from 4 guys who brought two of my favorite things together in one, arcade games and RC! They mounted a camera to a 1/28th scale (looks like a Kyosho Overland) and built a cardboard track to run on. Then using the arcade cabinet controls, race around the [...]
STRC Traxxas Slash LCG Conversion Kit
Today we get a sneek peak of the ST Racing Concepts LCG Conversion Kit for the Traxxas Slash 2WD! The new kit uses a Traxxas Rustler chassis and lowers the battery’s center of gravity by 2 inches. It also has a laydown servo position. You’ll need a Rustler Chassis, front upper deck and battery strap. Looks pretty cool. Head [...]
Futaba 2010 1/8 Scale Electric Challenge
Just a reminder for all you 1/8th scale electric buggy guys, the Futaba 2010 1/8 Scale Electric Challange is just a few weeks away! It’s an interesting race that takes place over two days at two different tracks! August 28th, 2010 they will race at RJD Hobbies in Lincoln Illinois, then on the 29th, the racing continues at JTEC Raceway in [...]
JGB RC Introduces a 4S Hard Case Lipo!
The current trend lately for conversions of 1/8th scale buggies and monster trucks is bringing with it a need for bigger battery packs. To help with that need JGB RC has released a hard case 4s 5300mah 50C LiPo! That should get that buggy moving! To top it off JGB RC has lowered prices on many of their packs and [...]
RC-Lights.com microBRAKE 6 LED Controller
New from our friends at RC-Lights.com comes the microBRAKE 6 LED Controller. With this controller, LED’s can be directly powered from the throttle with the included RX Pass-Thru. Dual intensity brake light action is built right in. (We liked this feature a lot!). The LED’s are split into two banks, 4 on, and 2 switched to [...]
RC4WD Wheels and Tires for the HPI Mini Trophy Truck
It seems to make sense that a company like RC4WD would make some awesome looking wheels and tires for the HPI Mini Trophy Truck! They have a ton of new 1.55 and 1.9 wheels and tires ready for your scale look ride. They even have some with beadlocks. These sets really look awesome, and make me think I need to stop [...]
Trinity – Team Epic – Brushless Short Course Motor
Team Epic has a new 550 Short Course Brushless Motor. It has a 5mm shaft, fits all 2wd and 4wd SC trucks, and is supposed to have more power for those heavier SC vehicles. Comes in 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 turn. Check out the Team Epic web site for more info.
DE Racing Rear Skid Plates for Serpent and Jammin
New from DE Racing are these new XD (Extreme Duty) skid plates for the Jammin X2-CR/CRT and the Serpent S811 Cobra. These new skid plates are sold in packs of 3, are claim they wear like aluminum but weigh and cost much less. They have a bunch in development for all sorts of vehicles so [...]
The Stig Helicopter – From Top Gear
Some say that he’s never seen his own reflection. Others claim that he may actually be Cubby! All we know is, he’s called The Stig! Hmm.. some how, two of my favorite things, “Top Gear” and RC, just don’t mix as well as I thought they would. Top Gear, for those that don’t know is an AMAZING car show from England. [...]
AquaCraft Mini Alligator Tours Boat
All this boat needs is a Stunt Steve and some RC Alligators and you will have a great afternoon! This new AquaCraft boat called the Mini Alligator Tours Boat runs just like the real things. It’s very reasonably priced at just over $100, has twin air rudders for quick steering and a 380 motor that runs the prop. Comes complete [...]
CORE RC Polybutler Pit Box
New from Core RC is the Polybutler Pit Box. Made from tough plastic, with multiple size drawers to hold plenty of different size tools, motors, batteries and spare parts. Check out the Core section of the Schumacher web site for more info.
Unboxing the HPI Racing Mini Trophy Truck – Exclusive!
Here it is folks, live and in the flesh, the HPI Mini Trophy Truck! I think it’s safe to say this is probably the most anticipated RC truck in a long time! Everywhere you go, people are talking about it, so it’s our honor to bring you this exclusive first unboxing. First off, the packaging is amazing! Whoever designed [...]
HPI Baja 5B Takes a Bashing!
So while bashing at our long jump event where we watched Tim Mohr set a Long Jump record we pulled out the HPI Baja 5B! A lot of people say you can’t bash with a 5B, that too much breaks, but I think this video may prove them all wrong! Nobody could believe the durability that this truck [...]
Futaba Free Receiver Reminder
Just a reminder, for those of you thinking about picking up a new Futaba FASST system, now is the time! Now through July 31, 2010, you will get a second receiver (R617FS or R603FS) depending on the radio that you buy. That’s like a extra $100 gift! You only have till the end of the month, so you better [...]
MaxAmps Multi Voltage Packs!
Wow, I don’t think anyone saw this coming! MaxAmps has just announced their new Multi-Voltage 5250mah packs. These single packs can be built up so you can run 2s, 3s, 4s, even up to 6s! You can buy cell’s individually, or as a kit and then you can add more later! This sounds pretty [...]
