Did you know that one of the best ways to gain performance on nearly rc car is to balance the wheels? Properly balanced tires can give them longer life, as well as higher top speeds. Over at Integy, they have dropped a new Magnetic RC Tire Balancer. The Integy tire balancer uses magnets for the very lowest in rolling resistance, [...]
G’day fellow drifters and RC enthusiasts! In my last column, I just couldn’t refrain from commenting on MST’s latest high-end premium chassis, the FMX 2.0 LCG KMW, today I just can’t refrain from commenting on what their latest teaser. I just saw it, and while I usually don’t get particularly excited by excited by pre-production pics like these, now I [...]
Brushless motors have been the defacto thing in r/c racing and bashing ever since the technology started to become affordable in the mid to late aughts. The combination of high speed with minimal maintenance sure made it seem like brushed motors were destined to become a thing of radio control’s past, relegated to budget minded ready-to-run vehicles only. A funny thing [...]
New over at T-Bone Racing is a T2T Tower-to-Tower Brace for the ARRMA Kraton 8S. The stock 8S Kraton comes with some serious chassis bracing, but the TBR tower brace takes it to another level. Made from aluminum and heavy duty plastic, the TBR T2T brace was designed from the ground up for hardcore sending. The TBR Tower-to-Tower Brace is street [...]
Over at Traxxas they have dropped a new promotional video for the mighty X-Maxx Monster Truck. The video shows the X-Maxx shredding a skate park in Southern California- getting big air and doing wild tricks. With big VXL brushless power and enormous oil-filled shocks, the X-Maxx is more than ready for your next hardcore bashing adventure. After watching the video, you [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is an XB/Expert Built version of their 1/10 Toyota GR Supra. The XB version comes completely pre-assembled with battery and charger. Check out more highlights below- * Easy to drive TT-02 chassis * Pre-painted white * 2.4GHz radio gear * Rugged 4 gear differentials * Realistic 10 spoke wheels The Tamiya Expert Built Toyota GR Supra is slated for a late September [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD are Ground Hawg II 1.55″ 4.19″ Scale Crawling Tires. The Ground Hawg II is big on attitude, as well as performance. Sporting large, scale looking lugs, the Ground Hawg II should be perfect for when the going gets tough. * Molded out of RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Direct fit on 1.55″ scale crawling wheels * Outer [...]
New from Bittydesign is a Vision Series Clear Body for the 1/8 Agama A319 race buggy. The Agama A319 is a popular nitro race buggy over in Europe. Soon A319 drivers will be able to mount up a Vision series body to improve performance, as well as a cool new look. * Made from genuine Lexan * Pre-cut by laser for a [...]
”The battery holder is in plastic”. While this statement is pretty far from the official description of this chassis, it is a very apt way of summarazing the design of MST’s FMX 2.0 LCG KMW. I have tried not to, but it really is impossible to refrain from commenting on a chassis that forces you to squint when you look [...]
We wanted to take a moment and welcome LionParts as our newest partner. This relationship is a test for both of us, as we know that the RC crowd also has a huge crossover with full scale rigs. If Axialfest 2020 was any indication, the scale RC crowd is nuts for hopping up their 1:1 vehicles as well. If you [...]
The no-prep drag racing season is currently in full swing. From coast-to-coast drag racers are putting their cars down on the line, looking to crush their opponent. New on the no-prep drag scene is the Pro-Line 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Drag Race Body. Announced a couple of weeks ago, the Malibu packs serious attitude and was designed for superior performance on [...]
Its contest time! Since most of the summer events have been cancelled and more people are staying home, backyard courses are popping up in neighborhoods all over the country. Just last week I was going through a different town and seen a freshly made RC racetrack carved into someone’s lawn. And its not just the people who have a lot land [...]
Ya know, living the life of luxury can be hard on a man. A man can only drink so many bottles of Dom, and extinguish so many hand rolled Cuban cigars, before he feels the need to actually do something. I could go into Brian’s office and CA glue all his desk drawers shut, but where is the fun in [...]
New from HPI Racing is the Maverick RC Quantum XT Truggy. The Quantum XT is shipping right now and is available with a powerful FLUX brushless power system, or with an affordable 550 sized brushed motor. Here are more highlights- * Adjustable wheelie bar * Waterproof electronics * Pillow ball suspension * 3300kV FLUX brushless motor, or 15 turn brushed * Available in different colors * [...]
Over at Kysho they have uploaded a new Promotional Video for their vintage Ultima Race Buggy. The video features not only the re-released Ultima, but also IFMAR World Champion Joel Johnson. Watch below to see an uber Ultima build, then watch Joel throw down some laps, just like old times. After the video, hit up this link for full details on [...]
