New from Pro-Line is a 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Drag Body. Perfect for no-prep drag racing, the classic Barracuda brings plenty of attitude to the staging tree. Check out these features- * Fits converted no-prep drag cars & the AE DR10 * Fully licensed * Incredible scale detailing * Made from a durable polycarbonate * Optional rear spoiler * Extensive decal sheet * Hemi quarter-panel livery graphics * [...]
Brand new from Traxxas are Sledgehammer extreme monster truck tires. The new Sledgehammers are somewhat taller than standard 2.8″ tires for added ground clearance, while its open block pattern design allows the tires to clean-out easily when used in mud. Check out these highlights- * Comes pre-mounted and pre-glued on new heavy duty wheels * Bolt on upgrade for the Rustler 4×4 [...]
Boy, the r/c monster truck news keeps coming fast and furious as of late, doesn’t it? I can’t seem to catch up! I had meant to talk about my JConcepts Regulator Clod build, but thanks to RC4WD dropping some major news it’s gonna have to slide to next week. And yes, sorry I keep bumping that off, but given I [...]
New from Exotek is a Pro Spur Mount/Slipper Eliminator for the smoking hot Team Associated DR10 drag car. The Pro slipper eliminator shaves weight, while also putting every bit of power to the ground. Check out these features- * Ultralight design- 3.4 grams * Direct bolt on mounting * Made from CNC machined aluminum alloy * Uses spur gears from Kimbrough and Exotek * Easy [...]
Over at Element RC they have announced the Enduro24 RTR Scale Rock Crawler. The Enduro 24 is sized to drive just about anywhere and comes with a cool scale look. Check out these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate Sendero body * Available in two color schemes * Comes with battery and charger * 7mm wheel hexes * Soft compound crawling tires * Coil-over shocks * Steel pivot balls * [...]
New from Serpent is the 1/8th scaled SRX8T-e electric truggy kit. Serpent is well known for their high-end race rigs, the SRX8T-e is loaded with the latest in racing technology. Check out these features- * Durable 4mm 7075-T6 aluminum chassis * 7075-T6 aluminum main motor mount, diff insert, motor slide, & universal mount * 10t pinion, 46t ring gear * 7075-T6 center front driveshaft * [...]
Are your local trails getting scalding hot this summer? Do you race indoors at a track without air conditioning? To help keep you cool while driving, Tamiya has announced a limited edition Neck Fan. The Tamiya neck fan can help you keep your cool, even on the hottest of days. The neck fan sports a rechargeable battery that can last [...]
New from Traxxas is a video that highlights their Slash 4×4 short course truck. The Slash 4×4 has long been a favorite among bashers. Watch the video below to see it catch huge air over some bike jumps, plus some general bashing action. After the video, use this link to get full details on the Traxxas Slash 4×4. Also, you can [...]
One thing (at least) you got to give Doug – the Monster Truck guy – and that is that he is very, very productive. That dude is producing solid axle monster trucks at an incredible rate! Clod this, clod that, all of them really good looking and most of them green. I wish I could spit out drifters at just [...]
Has RC4WD just dropped the highest performance Scale Monster Truck of all time? That’s right folks, RC4WD has just announced the 1/10th scaled Carbon Assault Monster Truck with Manticore Body. The Carbon Assault was designed from the ground up for not only hardcore monster truck racing, but also for incredible scale realism. Check out the features below- * Loaded with premium [...]
Over at Max Speed Technologies they are now teasing a 1/5th scaled GPX RC Motorcycle. RC motorcycles don’t get a lot of press now days, but can be some of the most rewarding vehicles to master, as well as some of the most fun to race with. The crew at MST have come up with the new GPX that is [...]
The crew over at RPM has announced new A-Arms for the Traxxas Rally ST & Telluride. The RPM arms were designed to be much more durable than the stock units, while also improving performance by being lighter. Check out these highlights- * Hybrid design based off RPM’s Slash 4×4 arms * Tight tolerances result in less slop * 1.5 grams lighter per arm [...]
Over at Redcat Racing they have announced a new XR247 Axle Kit. The XR247 axles come pre-assembled to save you time and were designed to tackle the rigors of hardcore crawling. * Heavy-duty double-sheer mounting points * Integrated trusses * Steel internal axle tube inserts * Diamond shaped pumpkins * CNC machined aluminum spools * One piece pinion gear with 2.91:1 gear ratio The Redcat Racing XR247 [...]
New from JConcepts is a Scale And Street Eliminator Backpack. JConcepts’ new backpack is perfect for hauling around your scale rig or no-prep car, check out the features below. * Designed to fit 1/10th scaled trucks, buggies, SCTs, no-prep builds, and 1/8th buggies * Front pocket for misc. items * Composite hard bottom * Embroidered JConcepts logo * Heavy duty stitching * Internal Sizing – 22” [...]
New from the crew at Exotek is a Carbon Fiber Wheelie Bar Set for the Team Associated DR10 drag car. The new Exotek wheelie bar set looks trick and is fully adjustable to help dial in your car for different traction levels. Here are the highlights- * 12″ long for straighter, faster passes * Fully adjustable * Made from 3mm thick carbon fiber * [...]
