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Exotek Racing GT-Z Body for the RC18R
I know Microman has been posting the Exotek Racing news lately, but I had to post this one up when I saw it. Check out this awesome GT-Z body for the RC18 and RC18R. It’s designed with a little extra room in whe wheel wells to eliminate rubbing, but still look cool. I think I need to pick [...]
ACER Racing Bearing Kit for the O’Donnell Z01B!
Acer Racing has just released their latest bearing kit for the O’Donnell Z01B 1:8th scale buggy! As usual, not cheap, but for those that can afford the top stuff, and own the Z01B, this news is for you.
Kernshaw Designs gears up for Traxxas Summit
Word from Kershaw Designs is that they are ready for the release of the Traxxas Summit with motor conversion kits, hop-ups, and all sorts of stuff. They have a web page already started for your orders.
Caster Racing Buggy’s Shipping December 1st
Since we had some Caster Racing news, I thought I would post a quick follow up that theFusion EX-1 RTR Buggy as well as the PRO version will be available December 1st! Very cool news! Just in time for some off-road winter action!
Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 Pro Pictures!
Earlier we showed off some pictures of the Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 RTR Buggy! Now we got our hands on the pictures of the Fusion EX-1 Pro! This buggy looks like it’s ready for action! Big Bore Shocks, front and rear aluminum support braces, 1 piece motor mount, cnc gears, the works! I’m looking [...]
Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 Pics
We got our hands on some pictures of the Caster Racing Fusion EX-1 RTR Buggy! We mentioned Caster a week or so ago, as one of the companies to watch as the electric revolution makes it’s return. For more information, make sure to check out their web page, they have some good [...]
Kershaw Designs E-Savage Wheel Axles and Dog Bones
Coming in mid November are these HPI E-Savage Wheel Axels/Dogbone sets from Kershaw Designs . The dogbone set is a much stronger setup then the stock axles. If you are a basher, your probably looking for a similar set. The kit comes with front or rear axles, dogbones, differential output cups, wheel axle cups, bearings and centering [...]
Kershaw Designs Custom Battery Trays
The folks over at Kershaw Designs have sent word that they have been listening to the RC industry and are now offering universal battery trays to help with those 1/8th scale buggy and rc monster truck conversions. The trays can hold flat 6 and 7 cell NiMh and LiPo Packs. If you are looking to [...]
LRP High Power Soldering Station
LRP has just released info on their their LRP High Power Soldering Station. This is the first ever soldering station that has been tailor made for RC applications. It has a 90W power rating with 400kHz electromagnetic heating element. It has a bunch of cool features, even a backlit display! It will be available in November, but will [...]
Electrifly Triton 2 EQ
Electrifly has announced the Triton2 EQ. It has 10 memory storage, heat-sensitive monitoring (with optional probe) and can charge LiPo, NiCd, NiMH and even LiFE (A123)! That’s cool. It also has balancing capability for up to 6s lithium packs. It comes with a backlight lcd and DC input for portability with switching to AC power for [...]
Pro-Line Hammer – G8 Compound
Pro-Line Racing just announced that their Hammer series tires now come in G8 Compound. They come with standard or memory foam inserts, fits 2.2″ wheels, and has a sidewall tread designed to resist tire rollover. They also come in super soft M2, or ultra soft M3 compounds.
Pro-Line Shift Body for the Jammin X2-CRT
The new SHIFT body from Pro-Line Racing is ready to cover your Jammin X2-CRT. Every month Pro-Line continues to amaze me with how fast they get these new trucks covered! It comes in the .060 lexan with a very low CG design, stickers, window masks and overspray film included.
iHobby Expo Demo Video
I put together a quick video I shot while doing our iHobby Expo 2008 demos for the crowd. Sadly, because I was the guy on the mic as well, I didn’t get nearly as much footage as I would of liked! Next year I’ll have to get a MC or cameraman. Anyway.. enjoy.. it’s short and sweet. Thanks again to [...]
We get our hands on a Buku Power System!
This weekend we got our hands on a Buku Power Exhaust for a Traxxas Slayer. We did some initial tests with the original pipe, made sure we had things tuned in, then we changed over to the Buku pipe. Wow. The top end stayed about the same, but out of the hole this thing could move! We [...]
