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One cool thing with living in Queensland, Australia, is that RCs have become real. 4WD is a big thing here, and street racing is real. Not so back home. Only here have I been able to start to fully relate to the scale bug that now totally dominates the RC world. I enjoy it. Previously, names like Dick Cepek, Mickey Thompson, [...]
G’day folks and welcome back to me! Why can’t we all be like Doug and never miss a column? That guy’s consistency is impressive and beats mine to the extent that it’s embarrassing to mention both in the same sentence. So, let’s drift from that topic to, well, drift. Big boss Brian sent me a big box that showed up a [...]
Happy today folks! It’s happy days for us RC-hobbyists, the amount of kits and RTRs available is staggering. I wonder if anyone is able to keep track of them all nowadays? So many brands, so many different scales. It’s definitively beyond me. In my little corner of the RC-universe things are slowly progressing. I work on the one build build, I [...]
Having just finished building the chassis of my Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix, but not yet done all the electronics, I am already looking forward to laying my hands on its successor. Naturally, it will be the VS4-11 Dragon, bringing a couple of improvements to an already great rig. Now mind that it hasn’t yet been released, development might actually not have [...]
New from Treal is its Aluminum 7075 Fork Lug Set for the Losi Promoto MX. This new upgrade piece aims to improve the durability of your R/C dirt bike without hampering performance. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, this fork lug set is available in six colors (black, blue, green, orange, red, and silver), allowing you to pick the set that matches your [...]
New from Treal are a set of **Front and Rear Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Wheels ** for the Losi Promoto MX. Offering up a sleek design, these wheels look like a great way to add some personal flair to your 1/4 R/C motocross bike. While the Promoto MX features wire-spoke-style wheels, this upgrade set uses a star-pattern, multi-spoke approach. The outer [...]
Newly announced by Exotek is a Carbon Fiber Wheelie Bar for the Losi Mini Drag Car. This high-end wheelie bar is made from lightweight carbon fiber and was designed to help get your down the lane fast. Here are the highlights- * Extra long for increased stability * Easy to adjust via 2.5mm heavy duty turnbuckle * USA made carbon fiber * Extends between [...]
New from Treal is its set of Aluminum Front and Rear Wheel Hex Hubs for the Losi Promoto MX. This direct replacement for the stock plastic wheel hubs not only looks great, but it should massively improve your wheels’ durability and free-rolling performance. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these wheel hex hubs are available in six colors (black, blue, green, orange, red, [...]
Are you looking to strengthen the structure of your Losi Promoto MX? If so, Treal’s new 7075 Aluminum Crash Structure Brace might be the perfect fit. Based on early review feedback, the stock brace may be susceptible to damage and cracks, so this upgrade piece might be a great addition to your ride. Made from CNC-machined 7075 aluminum, this Crash Structure [...]
G’day folks! Losing grip’s here again, starting to come to grips with the next build. The kit not yet having made it here and me being abstinent, I have done what little I could with the parts I had available. Great things have humble beginnings, right? Winch servo from Shift RC, winch line from Reefs RC and a scale Warn [...]
Treal has announced another upgrade for the Losi Promoto MX; an Aluminum 7075 Swing Arm (# LOS364000). This upgrade piece not only looks great, but it should help improve the durability and longevity of your Promoto MX. Made from 7075 aluminum, this swing arm is a direct replacement for the Promoto MX’s stock arm. In addition to durability, Treal’s swing arm [...]
New from Treal is a set of Hardened Steel Transmission Gears (# LOS262007) for the Losi Promoto MX. Designed for improved durability, this gear set will keep your R/C dirt bike ripping and jumping until your battery pack runs out. These hardened steel gears offer improved heat transfer, improving overall performance and longevity. Three gears are included in the set, featuring [...]
History and hobby both repeat themselves, right? Then we die, and then we’ll see. Or not. Anyway, I’ve got a new project coming up, the process being the standard one. Dreaming, choosing, planning, slowly accumulating, bargaining (with wife), building, painting, upgrading. Have done it before, will do it again. Ours is a great hobby! Contrary to what last week alluded to, [...]
Now available from Exotek is a very trick Carbon Fiber Adjustable Wheelie Bar for the Losi 22S drag car. This high-end wheelie bar is not only lightweight, but is also easy to adjust for changing track conditions. Here are the highlights- * Extra long adjustable carbon fiber wheelie bar * Extends from 9.5″ to 12″ (axle to axle) * Longer bar to give [...]
There’s no denying the incredible scale detail of the Losi Promoto MX. If you’re the new owner of one of these detailed R/C motocross machines and want to trick it out with even more scale goodness, check out this new item from Waterford Concepts. Their “Bark Busters” are 3D-printed accessories that replicate the style of knuckle and hand protectors used by [...]
