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Down in Texas the crew at Traxxas has announced that their Slash RTR will soon ship with a new BL-2s Brushless Power System. The Traxxas Slash is a truly iconic rc car and their new BL-2s brushless power system gives it a big boost in power, without a big price increase. Check out these highlights- * BL-2s brushless system has 15% [...]
Cross RC is all about taking scale realism to the next level and to help prove this they are now teasing their upcoming 1/8 EMO X3 Tow Truck Kit. This burly tow truck is loaded with scale metal parts and even comes with a working winch. Coming in at 8th scale, and with a tough 4wd system, the EMO X3 [...]
Now being teased by Tamiya is a 1/10 Toyota Supra (JZA80) Kit. The 1990s Toyota Supras are legendary sports cars and the Tamiya version has been impeccably scaled down from the 1:1 version. Under the hood you’ll find a 2wd BT-01 Tamiya chassis that is easy to build and drive. Here are more highlights- * Lightweight clear polycarbonate body * One-piece 10 [...]
New over at Exotek are Carbon Fiber Upgrades for the Team Associated Reflex 14 series. These high-end carbon fiber goodies help to reduce weight, increase strength, while also looking oh-so trick. Here are the highlights- Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Front Shock Tower Reflex 14B/T/MT * Racing grade 3mm carbon fiber shock tower * Heavy duty and extra stiff for improved suspension action * Lightweight [...]
Team Associated is going huge with their upcoming 1/7 SR7 Hoonigan RTR. This re-creation of the world famous Ford Mustang Hoonigan has been faithfully scaled down to 1/7 and is loaded with scale details galore. Check out these highlights- * Team Associated’s largest and most powerful RC car ever! * 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR V2 (HvW2 spec) styling * Officially licensed 1965 [...]
Here ya go hardcore AE fans, Team Associated has just dropped the RC10CC Clear Collector’s Edition Kit. That’s right folks, soon, very soon, you’ll be able to pick up an all clear edition of the original RC10 to put on display, to build with a family member, or to simply stash away as a collectable. Here are the highlights- * Crystal-clear [...]
Over at JConcepts they have dropped some new 20th Anniversary Grid Apparel. To help celebrate their 20th anniversary, Jason and his crew have dropped a new Grid t-shirt and hoodie. No matter if you are headed to the track or the trail, the new JConcepts wearables are a great way to show the world you are into rc. Check out [...]
New over at T-Work’s is a Hand-held Tire Balancer Tool. This hand-held tire balancer has a compact design to make it easy to transport to the track or bash spot. Included is a wheel adapter that comes with both a standard 12mm wheel hex for 10th scaled vehicles, as well as a 17mm wheel hex for 8th scalers. The T-Work’s [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have announced Pre-Mounted Goliath Tires on Tremor Black Wheels. These beefy units are an easy to install upgrade for your monster truck to increase traction, while also giving your rig a fresh new look. The HPI Racing Pre-Mounted Goliath Tires have a part number of #160507 and you can click this link to get more HPI [...]
New from XRay is the 2024 edition of their X12 Pan Car Kit. For 2024 the XRay crew made a slew of changes to help make the new X12, the fastest ever. Here are the highlights- * Two version – USA and EU editions * 3D printed bumper doesn’t fold or break * +2mm wider carbon fiber lower arms improve corner speed * Thinner [...]
New from Pandora RC are Scale Realistic R32 Small Diameter Wheels & Tires. Pandora has been making high quality on-road and drift parts for many years, with scale appearance being one of their highest priorities. The new R32 wheels and tires are the perfect upgrade when going for all out scale realism. Here are more details- * Scale looks combined with [...]
The crew at Mugen Seiki has just dropped the 1/10 MTX7R Nitro Touring Car Kit. This elite level race machine has a bunch of updates for speed and durability. Here are the highlights- * New front and rear suspension geometry with longer arms * Front arms are 1mm longer, rear arms are 4.5mm longer * New rear lower bulkhead * New rear anti-roll bar * [...]
Recently announced by Maverick RC is the 1/18 Atom RTR Monster Truck. This little beast can be used both indoors or out and is available in four different colors. Check out these highlights- * Rugged 4wd drivetrain * Large block tread off-road tires * 3-gear differentials * Shocks color match the body * All-new electronics * Includes Maverick Element 1300mAh Li-ion battery * Convenient USB charger * MTX-200 [...]
For all you hardcore 1/8 buggy racers out there, Matrix Tires has announced Grub Screw Tire Balance Weights. While Matrix has been using grub screws on their on-road wheels for some time, this is their first set for the 1/8 buggy off-road market. The grub screw weights make it super easy to balance your tires, plus they are less likely [...]
The crew at Traxxas has posted up a Pro-BUILT Parts Spotlight. Traxxas Pro-BUILT parts are a great way of saving time and money. Using Pro-BUILT transmissions or differentials guarantees an easy install, while also making it affordable to keep your rig at top performance. Use this link to get full details on the Traxxas Pro-BUILT Parts Spotlight, or you [...]
