Hey everyone and Happy Thursday! This weekend is BIGFOOT 4×4 Open House, in Pacific, MO! With full scale car crushes, monster truck rides, r/c monster truck racing, and various show trucks on display, it’s a blast for all ages! The event goes from 10am – 3pm, and is completely free to attend. Legendary monster truck driver Jim Kramer will be taking his last [...]
The folks over at ARC have released details on their upcoming 1/10 A10MF-24 FWD Touring Car Kit. The designers at ARC went at it hard to make this one of the fastest FWD touring cars on the market. Check out these highlights- * Fine tuned weight distribution * Includes brass weights * New servo and battery layout * 10% more weight in the front [...]
Just announced by Reedy is an all new line-up of Sonic SP5 Competition Stock Motors. The new SP5s feature a unique design for all-out stock class performance. Here are the highlights- * CNC-machined housing with optimized air cooling * Custom high-power stator design * Low-resistance solder tabs and collector ring * Balanced rotor with high-strength magnet * Dual precision ball bearings * Aluminum end cap with [...]
New from Injora is their Black Brass Steering Link (#FCX24–03BK) upgrade for the FMS FCX24. Compatible with all three FCX24 models, this option part is a great way to improve the durability and performance of your 1/24 machine. Weighing 9g/.32oz, this steering link set is made from machined brass and features a black finish with exposed brass accents. Injora Black Brass Steering [...]
Now available for pre-order from Team Saxo is the 1/12th scaled GT-300W-V4 Pan Car Kit. The version 4 of the GT-300W comes updated for increased speed, as well as durability. Expected to start shipping some time later this month, the GT-300W-V4 is ready for serious on-road carpet racing. You can use this link to visit the official Team Saxo Website, or [...]
Over at PR Racing they have announced the 1/10 S1V4TR 2WD Stadium Truck Kit. This high-end race kit comes with carbon fiber shock towers, an LCG chassis design, and much more. Here are the highlights- * Quick access diff * New carbon fiber shock towers * Mid-mounted motor * Carbon quick release battery brace * Titanium nitride coated shock shafts * Width – 330mm * Wheelbase – [...]
Over at Tamiya they are getting ready to release an XB Version of their 1/10 Porsche 911 GT3 (992). This classic Porsche will come complete pre-assembled, and pre-painted, by the experts at Tamiya. With a nicely scaled polycarbonate body, and an easy to drive TT-02 chassis, this expert built Porsche is perfect for cul-de-sac bashing. You can use this link to [...]
Just announced by Vanquish Products is a special Falken Edition of their 1/10 VS4-10 Phoenix Portal RTR. This highly capable off-road machine comes with licensed Falken livery to give it an extra special look. Here are more highlights- * Dig ready VFD Twin Transmission with selectable overdrive * Molded high clearance F10 portal axles * ISD10 driveshafts with machined CV style joints * Large [...]
New from RC4WD is the 1/24th scaled R8 Micro Transmission w/ F130 Micro Motor. This upgrade transmission is a perfect fit for your 1/24 Trail Finder II and can be a free upgrade to verified 1/24 TF2 owners. Here are the highlights- * Injection molded plastic case * Includes F130 micro brushed motor * Gear Ratio T-Case – 16:1 * Includes full bearing set * [...]
Freshly uploaded by Pro-Line is a promotional video for their Ultra-Slim LED Light Bars. The Pro-Line LED light bars make it easy to light up the night sky, while also giving your rig more of a scale realistic look. With several different models available to suit your build, the LED light bars are a quick and easy upgrade for nearly [...]
Huge racing news coming from Horizon Hobby! Horizon has officially acquired Team Trinity. Team Trinity has been at the top of the game in the racing scene for years, see the exert from the press release below. Champaign, Illinois — Horizon Hobby, LLC (“Horizon Hobby”) has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Trinity Corp, LLC. (“Trinity Racing”), [...]
New over at FairRC is a Modified 1/24 FCX24 Chevrolet K5 Summer Blaze RTR. The modified version of the K5 comes with fresh turquoise and off-white livery to go along with an extensive water based decal set. Here are more highlights- * Ready to run * Groundbreaking two-speed transmission * Hydraulic shock absorber system * Four-link suspension * Remote control lighting system * Portal axles [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD is a Metal Roof Rack for the Trail Finder 2 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55. Made from hand welded stainless steel for scale realism, this roof rack is a great upgrade for your Land Cruiser FJ55. Here are more highlights- * Durable black powder coated finish * Includes durable nylon brackets * Length – 7.91″ * Width – 6.57″ * Height [...]
Here’s something new from the folks at REEFS RC; Drift Gyros. If you’re a R/C drift fanatic looking to improve your ride’s control, this might be a component worth checking out. Featuring a compact design, this Drift Gyro looks like a great way to fine-tune the performance of your radio-controlled drift car. Three case color options (black, red, and purple) are [...]
Coming soon from the crew at Maclan Racing are Heavy Duty 5mm Bullet Connectors. These high current connectors feature an easy grip top and were design for high current applications like racing. The 5mm bullet connectors are marked for polarity on top and do not require screw adhesive for installation. To get more details, you can use this link to hit [...]
