New over at JConcepts is a Cargo Net Battery Brace for Team Associated 2wd race vehicles. This unique rubber cargo net is a great way to keep your battery secured during even the most heated of races. Here are the highlights- * Precision machined carbon fiber left & right-hand cradles * Direct bolt on part * Easily adjustable battery positioning * Quick and easy [...]
In stock and shipping right now from RC4WD is the Carbon Assault 1/10th Monster Truck Chassis. This high-end race chassis is a great way to turn your stock monster truck into a raging beast. Check out these highlights- * CNC machined billet aluminum parts * Carbon fiber chassis * Tough black anodized finish * Length When Built- 15.9″ * Width When Built- 4.8″ * Weight- 17.2oz [...]
New from the Kaioz Model Studio is an 1/18th Scale Realistic Motorcycle Trailer. Kaioz is all about taking scale realism to the next level, their new motorcycle trailer is a perfect scale accessory for all you motorcycle lovers out there. The Kaioz trailer is made from metal parts and is easy to customize to suit your build. It also comes [...]
After showing off Massimiliamo’s work in my last column, and still suffering nightmares from my own recent debacles, I have felt a need to redeem myself in regards to my hobby skills. No, I am not a great drifter, and yes, I am better with words than with wires, but I am enthusiastic and actually do have some skills that [...]
RC Maker has released its 2mm Roll Center Shim Plate Set (#RCM-MTC2-RCS2) for the Mugen MTC-2 touring car. Designed with ease of adjustment in mind, these roll center shim plates will take most of the hassle out of tuning the roll center on your touring car, giving you more track time and (hopefully) less frustration. The open-ended slots allow these shims [...]
RC Maker has released a series of add-on chassis weights for the Mugen MTC-2 touring car. With options for the front and rear of the chassis, these bolt-on weight options allow you to add additional weight to specific areas of the MTC-2. Each of these weights has been CNC machined from brass and includes threaded inserts and carbon fiber shims to [...]
Shipping right now from Maverick RC is the Phantom XB RTR Buggy. Maverick is well known as being HPI Racing’s entry level line-up and their new Phantom XB looks more than ready for serious bashing. Here are the highlights- * Pre-assembled and pre-painted 1/10 4wd buggy * Brushed, high torque MM-550 electric motor * Shaft driven 4wd * Waterproof electronics * MTX-244 2.4GHz transmitter * 7.2V [...]
The news today out of Team Associated is the announcement that their Factory Team Enduro Links will now be available separately. These heavy duty links are shipping right now with a plethora of length choices. * Durable black nickel coating * Etched with overall length and Factory Team logo * Offered in pairs * Links available in straight & high clearance versions * Made from [...]
Over at Max Speed Technology they have just announced new 1.9″ DC Crawler Tires. The new MST tires have a great scale look and are molded from MST’s soft 30° rubber compound. Coming in at 30X105-1.9″, the DC crawling tires are sized to fit most popular rock crawlers. The MST 1.9″ DC Crawler Tires have a part number of #831010DC and [...]
Coming soon from the folks at XRay is the 2022 edition of their XT8 1/8 Nitro Truck Kit. The XT8 has long been one of premier trucks in the 1/8th scale class, for 2022 it has been revised to be better than ever. Check out these highlights- * New chassis plate with wider rear section * Chassis has mount for a graphite [...]
Its time for the Summer “Take My Money” Awards! We will probably have few more rigs come out this season but for now, these 3 rigs will be a great start to a Summer of fun. ELEMENT RC ENDURO ECTO TRAIL TRUCK RTR PRICE: $389.99 SPECS: Power Source: Electric Terrain: Off-Road Body Style: Truck Scale Size: 1:10 Scale Assembly Level: Ready-To-Run* Length: 462mm (18.19in) Width: 236mm (9.29in) Wheelbase: 325mm (12.8in) Weight: [...]
If you want tools to help you tune your 1/10-scale R/C car in style, look no further than Yeah Racing’s Momentum product line. Their Momentum 7075 Aluminum Magnetic Ride Height Droop Gauge (#MMT-003) combines accuracy and appeal to dial in your on-road racer before the next big event. Made from durable and lightweight 7075 aluminum, this ride height gauge has been [...]
Folks, it has taken me 3 months of competition but I have FINALLY got the tune-up I like on my Losi LMT. So many of you folks have asked about this via e-mail or via YouTube comments on the Trigger King page that I was getting very frustrated in not having an answer. Well, also the fact it was driving [...]
Now being teased by JConcepts is a Pontiac Firebird Body for no-prep drag racing. The JConcepts crew are at the Super Chip RC Drag Race this weekend in Oklahoma where they will be selling a limited amount of pre-production units before they are officially announced. Drop by the JConcepts booth this weekend at the Super Chip RC Drag Race to [...]
For those rocking the large-scale Kraken KV5S and KV5TTs, there’s something new to bolt onto your ride. Kraken RC has partnered with Beast RC to develop a set of HD 7075 Billet Aluminum Trailing Arms (#KV6150) for both of these models. Machined to precision specs, this trailing arm set provides improved durability and performance while also giving your large-scale off-road rig [...]
