The good folks over at Cen Racing have uploaded a new Journey to WRC Rally Japan 2023 M-Sport Puma Trailer for your viewing enjoyment. The new video shows off the WRC Rally Japan event, a huge rally event in Japan where the Cen crew also showed off their 1/8th scaled M-Sport Ford Puma Rally Car. The Cen rally car has [...]
Another day, another SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 upgrade from H-Tech Custom Products. If you want to give your rig a front-end makeover, check out H-Tech’s Aluminum Front Bumper (HT-AX0004) option. This machined aluminum piece offers subtle visual tweaks to the CJ-7 body while adding durability and a touch of class. Made of machined aluminum, this front bumper upgrade features a black [...]
Now shipping over at RC4WD are Dick Cepek FC-1 1.9″ Scale Tires. The new Dick Cepek tires are incredibly scale realistic and are the perfect upgrade for your scale build. Check out these highlights- * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Fits 1.9″ wheels * Outer Diameter – 3.94″ / 100mm * Width – 1.30″ / 33mm * Each Tire Weighs – 1.55oz [...]
Over at Hyundai they have announced the release of an N Vision 74 RC Car. The 1:1 Hyundai N Vision concept car is a marvel of new tech sporting a hydrogen fuel cell power system. The rc version doesn’t use fuel cells, but it has been faithfully miniaturized for the rc world. Coming in at around 7.3″ wide and 18.1″ [...]
Yo! Today’s column will be a short one, since I’m on holidays and far away from my RC’s. Tasmania would be an awesome place for some trailing with them, but I what with weight limitations I couldn’t bring anything along. The only RC related stuff I’ve done in the past ten days is planning what I’m going to do in the [...]
Over at HackFab they have just announced their first entry into the tire market with their upcoming Haymaker Dirt Oval Tires. Sized for trucks like the 1/18 Losi Mini line-up, the new Haymakers were designed to give optimal grip on dirt & clay oval tracks. * Will be offered in three different rubber compounds * Soft, molded closed cell foam inserts * Sold [...]
New over at HPI Racing is a unboxing video for their 1/16 BlackZon Slyder Turbo. The new Slyder is a small scale basher that is great for first time drivers. Watch the video below to see how quick and easy it is to get a new Slyder Turbo from the box, to bashing in the backyard. After the video you can [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Kraken 1/5 KV5TTE Ultra Desert Trophy Truck Kit. This beast of a trophy truck is supersized, for super fun. With a 12S capable brushless ESC, and huge amounts of suspension travel, the KV5TTE Ultra is designed to be king of your local bash spot. Check out these highlights- * World’s first true-scale production of a [...]
Hello everyone and Happy Thursday! I’m not a traditional 1/10 or 1/8 scale off-road racer these days, though many moons ago I used be fairly hardcore about it. I raced 1/10 2wd buggy, 1/10 4wd buggy, 1/10 SCT, 1/10 Stadium truck…I even dabbled with some nitro monster truck stuff in the early 2000’s. I remember the discussion around that time frame when [...]
New from Kyosho is the Sand Master 2.0 2wd Buggy Readyset. Designed for serious backyard fun, the Sand Master 2.0 comes completely pre-built and ready to bash! Check out these highlights- * Two different liveries to choose from * Width – 230mm * Wheelbase – 270mm * Gear Ratio – 8.76:1 * Weight – 1,700 grams * 540 sized brushed motor * Completed chassis with radio installed * [...]
New from Team Associated is the RC10B6.4CC Collectors Clear Edition Kit. All you collectors out there should be stoked to see this clear edition of AE’s B6.4 2wd buggy kit. Check out these highlights- * Iconic polycarbonate Clear Material throughout * Clear edition includes natural silver +3mm chassis layout * 11mm Octalock LCF slipper clutch * Steel ESC weights * Servo weights * Front and rear [...]
New over at Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled RMX EX GT Competition-Level RWD Drift Car Kit. This high-end RWD drift machine has massive performance to match its trick look. Here are the highlights- * New front and rear suspension * New stiffer spring set * New ATK V2 front steering blocks * THA adjustable short arms in the rear * New gear differential * [...]
New over at JConcepts are Tusk & Scorpios Class 3 (5.25″ OD) Off-Road Tires. Designed for use in Class 3 competition, both sets of tires are more than ready for serious off-road adventuring. Here are the highlights- Tusk 2.2″ – Class 3 5.25″ OD * Robust carcass, mirror V-block design, 1:1 inspired * 2.2” bead mounting diameter for Class 3 competition * 133mm | [...]
After a bit of teasing, Gmade has dropped full details on their upcoming 1/10 GS02F Spider Portal TS Kit. The new Spider is designed for extreme off-road fun and comes with portal style axles to increase ground clearance. Here are more details- * 79 degree approach angles * Steel ladder frame * Realistic inner fenders * Extended 347mm wheelbase * Front weight balance with front [...]
Over at Exotek they are now shipping their updated Aero V2 Clip-On Motor Heat Sink. This high-end heat sink easily attaches to most standard 36mm motors and can help keep those motor temps down. Here are more highlights- * Updated V2 version * 10 grams lighter than the first version * Made from an aluminum alloy * Designed to fit 1/10 and 1/12 pan [...]
