New over at IGT8 is the 1/8th scaled 2021 GTe touring car kit. The 2021 version of the GTe is an all new design for increased speed and durability. Here are the highlights- * Super narrow 7075 aluminum chassis * Ultra-low center of gravity * Perfectly straight driveline * Ultra-low two piece motor mount * Aluminum/carbon fiber transmission mount * Multiple battery configurations * Two piece 2.5mm [...]
Where does the week go? It’s Thursday night and have we got the news to talk about! Join us live at 8:30pm cst as we talk about the latest in RC news, recent events, upcoming projects, and even a little tease for a upcoming contest? You didn’t hear it from me! Thanks for watching, thanks for smashing that subscribe button, [...]
Over at Carisma they have announced a RTR version of their Prairie Wolf off-road body. The new Prairie Wolf RTR comes on Carisma’s sturdy SCA-1E 2.1 chassis and is more than ready for hardcore off-road adventures. Check out these highlights- * New lower gear ratio * Wheelbase- 324mm * Anti-torque twist transmission * New 5-pole, 17 turn brushed motor * 100mm adjustable oil filled shocks * [...]
Hey folks, I’m coming to you live from a still-hot and summery St. Louis, MO! I’m here today with a brief recap of my experience at Horizon Hobby RC Fest! I alternated my time between hanging out in the Big Squid RC booth, racing in the solid axle monster truck competition, taking part in my first ever Sumo wrestling match and [...]
New at Traxxas is the 2021 Bronco Pro Scale Advanced Lighting Kit. This high-end light kit makes it easy for you to install an incredibly scale light system on your new Bronco. Check out these highlights- * Headlights can be turned on and off * Selectable high or low beam on headlights * Halo daytime running lights * Working turn signals with automatic cancellation * [...]
That’s right folks, the good people over at HPI Racing are now teasing a new Savage Monster Truck. The mighty HPI Savage has been a favorite among backyard bashers for years, now they are taking the Savage to a new level for the next generation of hardcore bashers. The lone teaser image does not show us much, but we can [...]
Yeah Racing has introduced a new micro servo upgrade option for the Traxxas TRX-4 and TRX-6. If you need to replace your stock transmission or diff-locking servos, this new release should be a solid option to consider. Wrapped in an aluminum case, this micro steering servo features a 25T spline, steel gears, and a maximum angle of 180°. It can support [...]
Are you hardcore into drag racing? If so, have a look at the new Dragnalo DR1S Drag Car from Xpress. The big news on the Dragnalo DR1S is that it was designed from the ground up to handle insane power levels. The 1/10th scaled Dragnalo DR1S was designed to handle up to 6S of LiPo power through its driveline, [...]
New from Kyosho is a promotional video for their very trick Toyota 4Runner Mini-Z with Quick Sand accessory parts. Watch below to see how scale realistic the 4Runner looks while being driven through mud, rocks, and even shallow water. With a durable 4 wheel drive system, and loads of scale detailing up top, the Kyosho Toyota 4Runner is perfect for [...]
Keeping your workspace clean and tidy can become an ongoing struggle. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to help wrangle tools and hardware to give you an open, clutter-free workbench. Wallie Builds has released a new tool to make that task easier with their X6 Charger Stand and Tool Rack. The X6 is 3D printed and designed to work with the [...]
New from KO Propo is the BSx4S Grasper Series Servo. KO Propo has long been known for making some of the smoothest servos on the market and their new BSx4S Grasper comes with all the latest in servo technology. Check out these highlights- * Starts shipping in October * Standard size to fit most applications * Grasper design gives extra holding power * Made [...]
New from the crew at T-Bone Racing is a Wheelie Bar for the mighty ARRMA Outcast 8S. This beefy unit was designed to take the worst you can throw at it, while also making it super easy to pull long wheelies. Here are the highlights- * Available in different colors * Comes with durable rear skid plate * Multi-piece design * Uses stock wheels The [...]
Here ya go Gmade fans, they have just announced the RTR version of their 1/10 GS02F Buffalo TS scale rock crawler. This beefy rig has a nicely scaled body, with plenty of scale realism under the hood. Check out these highlights- * Steel ladder frame * Molded plastic inner fenders * Adjustable wheelbase * Front weight bias * Versatile battery placement * Front mounted motor * Chassis [...]
It’s becoming a common occurance to see bodies mounted without traditional body posts, especially in the areas of scale and drift R/C. For drift fanatics, Yokomo has released a new magnetic body mount kit for 1/10-scale cars that offers a clean, body post-free approach to mounting your car’s lid. Two kits are available, one for front mounts (#Y2-16MGF) and one for [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a CC-02S version of their Land Rover Defender 90 scale off-road truck. The new Land Rover commemorates the 700th item in the Tamiya RC series and comes with the scale looks, and easy to drive chassis, that you expect from Tamiya. Check out these highlights- * 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 kit * Width- 200mm * Wheelbase- 242mm * [...]
