Over at Element RC they have announced the release of the Knightrunner Clear Body Set. A couple of weeks ago the AE crew blew everyone’s minds when they announced the Knightrunner RTR scale crawler, soon you will be able to put the same incredibly scale body, on your own current scale crawler. The Knightrunner features a number of injection molded [...]
New from the good folks at Castle Creations are Rotor Replacement Kits for their 14XX and 15XX series brushless motors. Why would you need a new rotor? If you should happen to accidentally overheat your motor, or break an output shaft, a rotor replacement kit can save the day. These kits service the various 1/10th and 1/8th scaled motors from [...]
Recently announced by TLR is a very trick Carbon Fiber Chassis for their 22X-4 race buggy. If you are looking to take your 22X-4 to the next level, this full carbon fiber chassis is a great way to get started. Here are the highlights- * Much lighter than stock chassis * Helps acceleration, braking, and general handling * Saves nearly 40 grams of [...]
New over at ARRMA is an EXB CNC Steel Gear Transmission Module Set. For all you extreme bashers out there, ARRMA has now dropped a very trick CNC machined steel gear transmission module. This unit was designed for hardcore use, check out more highlights below. * Pre-assembled from the factory * CNC machined steel input and crown gears for accurate mesh * Precision [...]
CarryAll RC is expanding its lineup of outdoor R/C adventure gear with the introduction of the SlingPax. When you’re planning a short trail trip and don’t need to haul your entire arsenal of trail repair tools with you, this around-the-back shoulder sling should fill in quite nicely. Made from durable materials, the CarryAll RC SlingPax features an assortment of smaller-sized pouches [...]
New from Locked Up RC are 1.9″ sized EG1 Bead Lock Rings in Black. Featuring a trendy 5 blade design, these bead lock rings are an easy way to give your crawler a sharp new look. * Anodized in black * Bead Diameter- 1.9″ * Width- 3mm * Weight- 0.35oz * 6 screw mounting system The Locked Up RC Black EG1 Bead Lock Rings are priced [...]
Back for a limited time only are Blackwell X1 Scale Axles from RC4WD. These beefy units are big on scale realism, while being more than sturdy enough for hardcore crawling. Check out these highlights- * Designed to fit 1/10 scale rock crawlers * Standard 12mm wheel hexes * Housings are CNC machined from aircraft grade aluminum * 5mm axle input shaft * Full bearing set * [...]
Element RC has hit a home run with their latest release, the ENDURO KIGHTRUNNER 4×4. Teaming up with Knight Customs, Element RC has made a remarkable scale trail truck that resembles its 1.1 counterpart. I think we can all agree on what the KnightRunner looks like, yup that’s right, it’s a VW Bug! All jokes aside, the KnightRunner is packed [...]
New from Traxxas is a Rocky Hill Adventure Video that features the mighty Maxx Monster Truck. Watch the video below to see the Traxxas Maxx hit massive dirt jumps, plus a bunch of good old fashioned bashing. The Maxx features a powerful VXL brushless power system to help it get serious airtime. The video below does a great job of [...]
New over at Traxxas is a How To on Optimizing Gearing on their Drag Slash. Right now there are a lot of people out running their Drag Slash in ultra-hot temperatures, it is a good idea to make sure your truck is geared correctly to prevent overheating and a loss of performance. The Traxxas How To goes over optimal gearing [...]
It’s time to hit the trails at Juice Box Off-Road Park with the Element RC Enudro Knightrunner 4×4 RTR! The truck handled the entire course very well, and we had a great time filming all the action! While you are watching, don’t forget to bash that subscribe button! Most of our views come from people that are not subscribed. If [...]
Over at JConcepts they are showing off their latest passion project- a highly modified Summit Racing BIGFOOT 21. This hardcore build started with an Axial SMT 10, then the JConcepts crew went to work making it into the ultimate BIGFOOT 21 build. Featuring a JConcepts 2020 Ford Raptor body, along with Renegade tires and Tribute wheels, this build is truly [...]
New over at Maclan Racing is the M32e Pro 200 Brushless ESC. The M32e Pro 200 was designed to be competitive at the world championship level and is for use in 1/8th scaled off-road vehicles. Here are the highlights- * Lower temperatures than previous model * Silicon coated circuit boards for increased durability * Full aluminum case * Super powerful 8.4 volt BEC * 30mm [...]
Good day, monster truck gang! Last weekend one of the biggest events on the r/c monster truck racing calendar went down- the Solid Axle Showdown in Richmond, VA. So big, in fact, that it made local news! Super cool to see the hobby in the mainstream like this! There were a plethora of amazing rigs. Whenever one of these kinds of races [...]
Getting the most enjoyment out of your R/C machine often means knowing how to maintain it for smooth, trouble-free performance. Not only does routine maintenance help keep your “fun meter” on full, but it also prevents issues down the road. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video installment, Element RC tackles the topic of axle maintenance for R/C crawlers. This is [...]
