New from Hitec Japan is a very trick GNSS Analyzer. GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System and the new Hitec unit can be used to measure all out speed, average speed, and even maximum height! Here are the highlights- * Shipping right now from Japan * Latest GNSS engine accurately measures speed, altitude, and distance * Works on rc cars, boats, airplanes, [...]
Don’t call it a comeback! We’ve been here for years, rockin’ our peers, puttin’ suckers in fear! It’s Thursday Night Live! Did you miss us? We missed you! Join us as we talk about recent news, catch up with all the viewers, and talk RC! Do us a favor, if you are watching live, make sure to share, hit that like button, [...]
I dunno about you all, but this time of year I always get nostalgic for slot cars. Some of my favorite Christmas presents back in the day were slot car sets. Heck, in recent years I even flirted with the new high-tech digital tracks (very fun!) by buying a layout. So imagine how cool it was to hear of the amazing [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have announced a number of Option Parts for their Regulator monster truck chassis. The new upgrade parts look trick and are great for making your monster truck the best it can be. Regulator Brass Chassis Stackable Weight #2819-30, $25 * Precision machined from brass * Solid weight positioning * Stackable design and construction * 1 stackable piece included per [...]
Yeah Racing has introduced a set of Stainless Steel Differential Protectors for the Axial SCX6, giving this 1/6-scale crawler some protection against gnarly crawling and trail conditions. Sold as a pair, each set of Stainless Steel Diff Protectors includes a front and rear cover that’s made from durable steel. These covers feature a silver finish and should mount easily to the [...]
Ulti Tires has introduced its 1/12-scale, “Blue Stripe” Spec Racing Tires for on-road, pan car racing. Designed to be high-performance yet economical, this set of tires looks like a great option for racers looking for an edge without destroying their budget. These foam tires are pre-mounted on carbon wheels for an ultra light-weight package. These “Blue Stripe” tires are sold as [...]
New from Losi is the 1/16 scaled Mini-B Pro Roller. The Pro Roller version of the Mini-B lets you pick the electronics and comes with a clear body for your own custom livery. Check out these highlights- * Can be used for racing or general driving * Suspension geometry from the TLR 22 platform * Enhanced performance with the top five aluminum parts [...]
The crew over at Team Corally want you to know about their huge line-up of Pinion Gears and Pinion Caddies. One of the most important tuning tools that you have as a hobbyist is gear changes. Team Corally has many different sizes of pinions, in a wide variety of different pitches, to fit virtually any application. Also, their pinion caddies [...]
Shipping later this month from Kyosho is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Shadow Gray Metallic RWD Mini-Z. This hot looking Camaro has been impeccably scaled from the original and comes on a realistic rear wheel drive chassis. Sporting a Syncro KT-531P transmitter and pre-installed LED light system, the Kyosho Mini-Z Camaro is ready for serious indoor bashing this winter. The Kyosho [...]
For all you hardcore rock crawlers out there, RC4WD has dropped the all new Super Bully 2 Competition Front Axle. With strength and durability in mind, the RC4WD crew set out to design the ultimate competition axle with the Super Bully 2. Check out these highlights- * Designed for massive wheel/tire combos * 17mm wheel hex * 3 inches wider than RC4WD’s original [...]
Club 5 Racing is going large-scale with the release of its Fender Delete Kit for the 1/6-scale Axial SCX6. Like their Fender Delete Kit for the SCX10 III, this set of metal plates will let you remove the stock fenders from your trail rig for a cleaner look. The SCX6 Fender Delete Kit features four 1.0mm stainless steel pieces that have [...]
For all you collectors out there, RC4WD has just dropped their 2021 Christmas Ornament. In stock and shipping right now, the RC4WD Christmas Ornament is the perfect way to show your rc love this holiday season. * Made from stainless steel * Die cut finish * Diameter – 4.48″ * Weight – 0.64oz The RC4WD 2021 Christmas Ornament has a part number of #Z-L0011 [...]
New from JConcepts are Sidewall Support Bands for 1/10 & 1/8 race buggy tires. The support bands help to make the sidewall stronger, thus preventing oversteer on high bite surfaces. Here are the highlights- * Mounts inside tire * Can be used front or rear * Precise fit * Made from rubber * Easy to install with tire glue * Interlocking features * Shipped in a set [...]
Shocks might as well look good, right? Hence, I’ve bought myself a set of SSD shocks for my SCX10. If you ask me, shocks are a necessary evil. I am not very fond neither of building, nor of tuning them. It’s something that should simply work. In this I am sure that I not alone, proof in case being that the Traxxas [...]
Club 5 Racing has released a new, heavy-duty scale accessory for the Element RC Enduro Knightrunner; the “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack. This multi-piece metal rack turns up the level of scale detail on this already tricked-out truck and gives you a solid foundation on which to build a custom off-road excursion vehicle. The “Adventure” Overland Steel Bed Rack features laser-cut, [...]
