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Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/10 FW-06 Chassis Kit .15 Nitro Powered 4WD Touring Car. If you love the smell of nitro, the new FW-06 chassis kit is the perfect start for your next on-road build. Check out these highlights- * Powerful KE15SP nitro engine with slide carburetor * Double wishbone suspension with adjustable camber and toe angles * Machined [...]
New from Tamiya is the Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa Kit with MB-01 Chassis. This highly detailed 1/10th scaled kit uses an MB-01 chassis. The MB-01 allows for six different setups via the choice of three different wheelbases, as well as the choice of running front or rear wheel drive. Here are more highlights- * Multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis * Low or [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby are Aluminum Dually Wheels for the Axial Racing SCX24. To help give you more customization options for your SCX24, the crew at Powerhobby have dropped aluminum dually wheels. Made from lightweight aluminum, the dually wheels are perfect for giving your SCX24 a lot more attitude, as well as traction. Included are a pair of dually wheels, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Land Cruiser 40. This time around, the Land Cruiser uses Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4WD chassis and has a few detail tweaks to sweeten the deal. Here are more highlights- * New roof rack with light pods * New silver 12-spoke wheels * New semi-pneumatic rubber, block pattern tires * New stickers with integrated [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Tamiya VW Golf MK.2 GTI 16V Rally Kit with MF-01X Chassis. Tamiya has faithfully recreated the MK2 GTI in rally race car form and is a great choice for on-road, or off, with its MF-01X chassis. Here are more highlights- * Lightweight polycarbonate body * Plastic molded scale side mirrors and bumper * [...]
Today the big news out of Tamiya is the announcement of their upcoming 1/10 BBX (BB-01 chassis) Buggy Kit. The BBX is an all new design, which should be great news for the Tamiya faithful, as well as anyone who enjoys backyard bashing. Ready for some highlights? * All new design! * Combination of classic design and modern performance * Brand-new chassis, styled [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM 1.7″ Scale Tires. With impeccable scaling, and molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ super soft rubber compound for increased grip, the new BFG’s are the perfect upgrade to your scale rig. Here are the highlights- * Designed to fit 1.7″ sized wheels * Diameter – 3.70in / 95.3mm * Width – 1.30in / 33.2mm * Inner [...]
The folks over at Maverick RC have dropped some insane drip with their new Gold Anodized Option Parts for their Quantum & Quantum+ RTRs. The new gold anodized parts will give your rig insane levels of bling, while also improving durability. Gold Anodized Option Parts #150273 – Aluminum Front/Rear Shock #150274 – Aluminum Differential Case #150275 – Aluminum Servo Saver Arm Set #150277 – Machined [...]
Expected to start shipping next month from FTX RC is the potent 1/7 Superforza GT 4WD RTR. This supercar bash machine is set up with huge brushless power and was designed for breaking speed run records! Here are the highlights- * Belted Fastrax F-Zero high traction tires * Aggressively styled scale bodyshell * Molded scale accessories – Front grill, side mirrors, rear spoiler * [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Edelbrock Cylinder Heads for RC4WD’s scale V8 motor. Fully licensed by Edelbrock, these cylinder heads are the perfect scale upgrade for your RC4WD V8 engine. Here are the highlights- * Smooth sandblasted gray finish * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Length – 2.32in / 59.0mm * Width – 0.93in / 23.7mm * Height – 0.45in / 11.5mm * Total [...]
Over at JConcepts they have posted a new video on How To Balance RC Tires. If you are new to the hobby, balancing your tires is something easy to do, that can yield enormous benefits. While slower vehicles like rock crawlers don’t really need it, the faster you go, the more your car can benefit from tire balancing. No matter [...]
New from Exotek is a Traxxas Drag Slash Pro Wheelie Bar Set. Made from 3mm thick carbon fiber, and using a single wheel design, this high-end wheelie bar set can help you win big on the weekends. Here are more highlights- * Fits – Traxxas 2wd Drag Slash * Version 2 hinged design * Made from high quality, 3mm carbon fiber * Single wheel [...]
New from Bittydesign is the CA45 Clear Body for 190mm wide on-road cars. Styled for front wheel drive cars, the CA45 was designed for performance, while also having serious drip. Here are the highlights- * Body can be mounted on most 1/10 190mm on-road cars * Made from genuine Lexan * Includes wing mounting hardware * Produced only in a lightweight version * Pre-cut decal [...]
Coming this spring from Tamiya is the re-release of their F103LM Audi R8R Kit. First produced way back in 1999, the Audi is set to once again return with its highly scale body. As the Audi is still in the teaser stage, we don’t know if it received any small updates or changes, but we expect to get full details [...]
Our friends over at Spektrum have announced a Firma 100A Brushless Smart ESC w/ 6500kV Motor Drag Combo. This incredibly affordable brushless combo comes with a Smart 100 amp ESC, as well as a potent 6,500kV sensorless brushless motor. Here are more details- * Pre-tuned for drag racing * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof design * Multiple options [...]