Who’s ready to upgrade their Redcat Ascent-18? While Redcat themselves have released an array of upgrades for this 1/18-scale crawler, other aftermarket brands are getting in on the action, including Injora. One of their first upgrade options is a 21g Brass Skid Plate/Transmission Mount (ASC18–03B) that adds plenty of weight to the underside of your Ascent-18. Made of machined brass, this [...]
Just announced by Kyosho is the Optima Mid’87 60th Anniversary Le Mans 240 Gold Edition. This special limited edition release is a replica of the 1987 Optima Mid and comes loaded with option parts. Check out these highlights- * Includes special chassis protective film * Kyosho Le Mans 240 Gold 13.5T motor * Kyosho speed controller BLS Gold ESC 60A Legendary * Left/right threaded [...]
New from the crew at HPI Racing is a Venture Into The Great Outdoors Video. The newly updated HPI Venture Wayfinder scale rock crawler has a fresh look and comes pre-loaded with several option parts to increase performance. Watch the video below to see the HPI Venture crawling over rocks and looking for adventure while in the great outdoors. You [...]
The crew over at Element RC have uploaded a promotional video showing off their realistic looking Scratch N Weather Bodies. The Element RC Scratch N Weather bodies make it easy to give a custom, patina look to your rig. Watch the video below to see just how easy it is to give your Element Scratch N Weather body a custom [...]
New from Injora is the Brass High Clearance Lower Link Set (#4M-97) for the Traxxas TRX-4M High Trail. Give your lifted Chevy or Ford more stability and even more clearance with these stylish brass lower suspension links. Designed to offer an improved approach angle compared to the stock links, these upgraded brass links also provide durability and additional weight to help [...]
New from Team Associated is a Kit Version of their 1/14 Reflex 14B Off-Road Buggy. The kit version allows you to add your own electronics and modify as you build. Here are the highlights- * Factory Team aluminum wheel hexes * Factory Team aluminum threaded racing shocks * Three sealed differentials * Threaded coil-over shock absorbers * Turnbuckles to adjust camber and toe * Aluminum steering [...]
Over at Bittydesign they have released full details on their new 1/10 P-GT3R Clear Body. Designed for GT pan car racing, the P-GT3R can also be mounted universally on 1/10 cars with a 190mm width. Here are more highlights- * Wing complies with USGT regulations (10mm height) * Molded from genuine polycarbonate Lexan * Fits all 190mm electric cars with 258-260mm wheelbase * Wing [...]
New from JConcepts are Titanium Turnbuckle Kits for the Schumacher LD3 and L1R. The high-end turnbuckles from JConcepts are lightweight, strong, and look trick. Here are the highlights- * Available in burnt blue or stealth black * Original JConcepts design and “Fin” styling * High-grade machined titanium material * Heavy-duty 3.5mm thread base * Left- and right-hand threads with conveniently marked left The JConcepts Turnbuckle Kits [...]
As I look around my collection of R/C things, there’s one item that I see more of than anything else. Wheels. Big wheels, small wheels, wheels of just about every size. While I love havng a wide array of wheels to choose from for my fleet of radio-controlled vehicles, it would be nice if I could swap out certain aspects [...]
New from Injora are their 4-piece Silicone Inserts for 62–64mm 1.0" Tires (DGT-1064YE). If you want improved performance from your 1/24 or 1/18-scale R/C crawler, these tire inserts will help you achieve that with minimal effort. Made from silicone, these tire inserts feature the same flexibility benefits as foam but without the moisture-capturing, water-logging side effects. These inserts aren’t affected by [...]
New from Spektrum is the Firma 130A Brushless Smart ESC / 2200Kv Sensored Motor Combo. Designed for use in 1/8th scalers running on 4S LiPo, the Spektrum Smart Firma 1/8th ESC + Motor Combo is a great option for your next 1/8 buggy or truggy build. Here are the highlights- * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof * [...]
The good folks at Kyosho have just announced their upcoming 1/10 1971 Datsun 240Z Rally FZ02-R Readyset. This old school rally machine comes on Kyosho’s easy to drive FZ02-R 4wd chassis and features impressive scale realism. Here are the highlights- * New oil shock absorbers * New front and rear shock towers for more suspension travel * Shaft driven full time 4WD * Ball [...]
New from Losi is a full line-up of 1/12 AWD NASCAR Race Car RTRs. That’s right folks, Losi has jumped into the NASCAR scene in a big way with 6 new fully licensed RTRs. Check out these highlights- * Ready-to-run, hobby-grade RC stock car * Choice of six different liveries * Fully assembled with no additional items needed * Reaches speeds of 20+ mph * [...]
New from Traxxas is a new Charging Port for TRX-4M batteries. The new charge port adapter gives you Traxxas iD charging convenience and simplicity while charging batteries for your TRX-4M. Check out these highlights- * Charges 2821 batteries faster than the TRX-4M included charger * Access all the features of EZ-Peak iD Chargers including storage charge * Allows compatibility with all EZ-Peak iD [...]
New from the Schumacher crew is the 1/10 Mi9 4WD Touring Car Kit. Available with an aluminum or carbon fiber chassis, the new Mi9 is a high-end race machine capable of winning at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * All new suspension geometry * Fully updated transmission housings * Lightweight gear differential design with ultra-smooth action * Lightweight front spool assembly * [...]
