Over at Meus Racing they have announced their very first tires. New are MPro Pin & Super Bouncer rock crawling tires, with both being available in 1.0″ or 1.3″ sizing. One set has a scale realistic look, while the other is designed more for competition. Here are the highlights- * Molded from MS6 super soft & sticky rubber compound * Aggressive side [...]
New and hot from Custom Works is the 1/10th scaled Bullet Sprint Car Kit. Designed for high-bite tracks, and built in memory of Bob “The Bullet” Light, the new Bullet is more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Based off the Championship winning Outlaw 5 * Optimized for high bite racing [...]
Over at XRay they have announced their 1/10th scaled X10 and XP10 Pan Car Kits. Both of these are high-end race machines designed for insane speeds on high-bite carpet tracks. Check out these highlights- * One-piece chassis design for consistent handling in all conditions * Narrow chassis shape for minimum chassis drag while cornering * Rear pod concept on top of chassis for [...]
Over at Rlaarlo they are getting ready to Celebrate Their 4th Anniversary! In that short time span of 4 years, Rlaarlo has gone from the unknown, to being a real player in the rc market. To celebrate their latest anniversary, Rlaarlo is having a live show on their Official YouTube Channel. During their live show this Saturday they will be [...]
Over at Mon-Tech Racing they have announced a 1/12th scaled version of their CZ-06 GT3 Clear Body. Designed to fit 1/12 pan cars, the CZ-06 is designed for high-end performance out on the track. Check out these highlights- * Faithful replica of the cars seen in GT racing championship * Developed and optimized specifically for the GT12 category * Sharp and edgy lines [...]
New from ZooRacing is the 1/10th scaled Gorilla Mini M-Chassis Clear Body. This hot hatch styled body is perfect for Mini class racing, or for just looking hot while running laps around the cul-de-sac. Here are the highlights- * Designed for M-Chassis with 210 – 225mm wheelbase * Sleek, aerodynamic roofline that optimizes airflow to rear wing * CAD designed * Specialized FWD and [...]
Treal has introduced another upgrade item for the Axial AXP8 Gilamon, an Aluminum Cage Part Upgrade. This enhanced option part provides improved durability and adds a touch of personalization and style to your rig. At first glance, it’s not immediately clear what part this upgrade piece is meant to replace, but after a little digging, the part in question is the [...]
New from PR Racing is the 1/10th scaled SCT10 4WD Short Course Kit. The SCT10 is a high-end short course truck that is perfect for racing, or high-end bashing. Also, the SCT10 features a carbon fiber chassis to go along with its other high-end components. Here are those highlights- * Wheelbase: 324-326mm * Width: 295mm * Gear Ratio: 3.9:1 * Weight: 2518 grams race [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have uploaded a new WR8: The 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Video. HPI’s hot looking WR8 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth is available as a brushless Flux RTR or with a powerful nitro engine for even more realism. Sporting licensed orange, red, and white Repsol livery, this rally legend is perfect for long days bashing [...]
New from Treal is their Aluminum Center Skid Plate for the Axial AXP8 Gilamon. You can now enhance the underside durability of your 1/8-scale R/C crawler with this rugged, 7075 aluminum skid plate. Additionally, you’ll have anchor points that are more secure than the stock plastic part. This machined center skid plate is available in five colors (black, green, purple, red, [...]
New over at Traxxas is the Raptor R 4×4 Ultimate. This is the most advanced Raptor R ever from Traxxas and was built on the foundation of the legendary Raptor R. The mighty Ultimate version now sports high-performance upgrades and rugged aluminum components for even more durability and hot styling. Here are the highlights- * 4s VXL Power System — 60+mph [...]
New from Treal is their 7075 Aluminum Servo Mount for the Vanquish Products H10 Optic. Designed for durability and style, this servo mount provides additional support for higher-torque servos, ensuring your steering power remains focused on precisely turning your rig and not breaking free from its foundation. Featuring a one-piece design, this rugged servo mount is available in five color options [...]
Greetings all and welcome to The Backyard! A couple weeks back I took part in the annual BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House r/c race, and it came up on me so fast that I didn’t really write about any of my own personal r/c monster trucks that I competed with! I raced my Rotten Ol’ Apple Retro Clod Buster and my Rotten Apple [...]
New from Treal are their 7075 Aluminum CNC-Machined Bump Stops for the Vanquish VS4–10 and H10 Optic. These stylish accessories not only look great, but they’ll help prevent over-travel of the suspension as you’re adventuring over tricky terrain. Designed to be a direct fit for the H10 Optic, these aluminum bump stops offer both durability and style as they’re available in [...]
Recently announced by 1RC Racing is the 1/18th Asphalt Modified 2.0 RTR. Their latest RTR is perfect for those looking to get into R/C Oval Racing at a good price. Check out these highlights- * 8700Kv brushless motor * 5-cell NiMH battery * open-wheel design with a tubular style chassis * independent front suspension * solid rear axle * Chrome Wheels * HT Tires * Clear, Red [...]
