After a few weeks of teasing, FTX has just dropped full details on their upcoming 1/10 Outback GEO Trail Truck. The FTX GEO is an affordable rock crawler that is highly capable, and comes stock with numerous scale accessories. Here are the highlights- * FTX’s most capable scale crawler to date * Roof rack with LED light bar * Injection molded plastic front [...]
Over at Carisma they are now Teasing A New On-road Car. Carisma has long been a leader in scale realism both off and on-road, so we are stoked to see them teasing a vintage looking on-roader. For now the Carisma crew has released two teaser images, but no other information, so we’ll have to wait to get full details in [...]
New over at Team Associated are LRC Arm Mounts for their RC8B3.2 and RC8T3.2 race rigs. LRC stands for “low roll center” and the new arm mount can be used to increase grip at the rear of your car. The LRC mount helps your buggy get more rear traction, while reducing initial turn-in to corners. * Made from CNC machined billet [...]
New over at Integy is the 1/10th scaled LC10 Pro Edition RTR Scale Rock Crawler. The LC10 Pro is heavy on scale realism, while not breaking the bank for a complete RTR. Available in three different colors, the LC10 Pro features magnetic body mounts, scale wheels and tires, along with loads of scale detailing. The Integy LC10 Pro Edition RTR [...]
The folks from Traxxas have released another piece of the Drag Slash puzzle! This week they are showing off the new Pro Series Magnum 272R Transmission. Here are the details. Here are the Pro Series Magnum 272R Transmission Features * Hardened steel input shaft with press-fit top gear * Tunable sealed bevel gear differential filled with 500K diff fluid * Low-profile, high strength transmission [...]
While Hitec is best known for their high-end servos, they are also one of the leading manufacturers of battery chargers in the rc industry. One of their latest battery chargers is the RDX2 Pro, which promises big power, fast charges, while being super easy to use. Our crack pot test crew has spent the last couple of weeks using the [...]
New from XRay is their 2022 GTXE 1/8th on-road kit. The GTXE is one of the fastest on-road cars on the market, with the 2022 version sporting numerous upgrades and changes. Check out these highlights- * Electric specific chassis layout * 2022 model has longer wheelbase chassis * New composite battery boxes fit short or standard packs * Aluminum spacers raise diff heights for [...]
For all you 1/8 on-road drivers out there, Bittydesign has just dropped the gorgeous looking Hyper-GT8 Clear Body. The Hyper-GT8 was designed for all out performance, while also sporting a hot supercar look. Check out these highlights- * Made from genuine Lexan polycarbonate * Wing hardware is included * 1mm lightweight material * Fits cars with a wheelbase of 321 to 330mm * Sold clear [...]
The folks at REEF’s RC are always thinking about their next “big thing.” For trail R/C enthusiasts who are looking to keep their rigs looking clean on the inside and out, take a peek at REEF’s latest servo winch release, the 800:IS. At first glance, this looks like your typical servo winch; however, you’ll quickly see that it features a smooth, [...]
What is up everyone and happy Friday! RC4WD has been promoting their Go Scale Day for May 1st over the last month. The idea is to get out with some scale rigs, friends, family, and just enjoy the hobby in the natural environment of the Great Outdoors. RC4WD will also be giving away exclusive GO SCALE DAY goodies, share your [...]
Now here is a hot looking truck, the new Limited Edition Trail Finder 2 RTR w/ 1985 Toyota 4Runner Hard Body from the good folks at RC4WD. This stunning looking scale rig comes on RC4WD’s incredibly scale realistic Trail Finder 2 chassis, as well as an immaculately detailed, and fully licensed, 1985 Toyota 4Runner hard body. If you’ve been looking [...]
The folks at Treal have released another stunning set of 1.9″ beadlock wheels for 1/10-scale crawler fanatics. Their latest design features a five-spoke star design with an outer ring. Each wheel uses a multi-piece assembly and includes a 12mm SLW hex hub mount. Weighing 126g per wheel, this is a great way to add style to your radio-controlled trail truck and [...]
Looking for a clean, durable bumper for your Axial SCX10 or Element RC Enduro? Extreme RC 4×4 has introduced its latest product, the Stubby Bumper. This aluminum front bumper has been designed with maximum trail performance in mind and can be mounted close to the chassis for improved approach angles. The Stubby Bumper adds more than just a pretty face to [...]
We are LIVE tonight at 8:30pm cst. There was a lot of news over the last couple days, mostly Kyosho and Pro-Line fighting for that front page spot. There are events coming up, maybe a hint at some new swag? Please share, bash that like button, and tell all your friends! This show takes place at 8:30pm CST, April 29th, 2021.
Hey all, hope the week is treating you well! Today I wanna talk about the JConcepts Regulator Clod Buster that I’ve been racing for the 2021 season. This truck was built by one of my best friends, Chris Blank (aka Claude Buster, his pen name for helping with BSRC reviews). He was kind enough to drop close to 1k on this truck [...]
