After a bit of teasing Serpent has released full details on their upcoming 1/8 SRX8GT R Kit. The SRX8GT R is a high-end on-road racer designed from the ground up for serious speed. Here are the highlights- * Refined the suspension geometry, transmission, and adjustability * In-line drivetrain increases efficiency * New 4mm thick aluminum chassis * Narrower track width * All new suspension brackets * [...]
New from Injora is their +4mm Front and Rear Planet Axle Set with Brass Steering Knuckles for the Traxxas TRX-4M. If you’ve been eyeing Injora’s 1/24 Planet Axles and wished they could be upscaled for the 1/18-scale TRX-4M, consider that wish granted. Designed non-stock TRX-4M chassis options, this set of axles brings scale looks along with added durability to your smaller-scale [...]
Team Associated just isn’t letting off the gas this year with new announcements! Recently announced by the AE crew is the 1/10 RC10 Las Vegas Edition Race Kit. The RC10 LVE is The Most Exclusive RC10 Ever Released and is only available to paid race participants for the Las Vegas Team Associated Vintage Race this October. Here are the highlights- * [...]
Over at JConcepts Jason and his crew have announced new F2 & S2 series bodies for the 22X race buggy. Check out these highlights- JConcepts F2 Clear Body for the 22X * Original design by JConcepts * Available in standard and light-weight thickness * Tight profile, follows chassis perimeter * Slim nose, fits over top deck and under shock tower * Exclusive cab composition, louvered roof, [...]
Recently announced over at RC4WD are Toyo M-55 Off-Road 2.6″ Scale Tires. These scale realistic tires are fully licensed by Toyo and are a cool new option for upcoming builds. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Toyo Tires * Molded from RC4WD’s advanced X2S³ rubber compound * Diameter: 3.78in / 96.0mm * Width: 1.26in / 32.0mm * Weight: 2.68oz / 45.0g per tire * [...]
Over at HackFab they have announced a 1/24 Micro Late Model Body. This body is a re-release from an original BRP mold (#811) and is an easy way to get your micro scaler ready for oval racing. Here are the highlights- * Formed from tough .030 Lexan * Originally released in the mid 2010’s * Length: 8″ * Width: 4.125″ * Height: 1.75″ * Wheelbase: 4″ * [...]
Over at Boom Racing they have announced the 1/10th scaled ZIL Pickup Hard Body Kit. This vintage looking hard body is a great way to give your rig a whole new look. Here are the highlights- * Molded ABS hard body * 267mm wheelbase * Inspired by classic 1950s–60s pickups * Full interior with a dash, floor panel with seats * Functional doors, hood and [...]
New from 1up Racing are Carbon Fiber -2mm Shock Towers for the all conquering Associated B7 race buggy kit. These high-end carbon fiber shock towers are shortened by 2mm in height to help reduce the center of gravity of your buggy when racing on high-bite tracks. Check out these highlights- * Precision-engineered and manufactured * Gives you an edge on high-grip tracks * [...]
The crew at JConcepts have announced 2.2″ Carvers Front Tires for 1/10 2wd buggies and stadium trucks. The Carvers have a vintage vibe, but were designed for serious performance on modern day tracks. Here are the highlights- JConcepts 2.2″ Carvers 2wd Front Buggy Tires * Legacy design with modern performance * Fits industry standard 2.2” front buggy wheels * Stepped, V shaped, cut, and [...]
Coming soon from APlastics is a 1/10th scaled Impreza Wagon Clear Body. Impreza, Subaru, and wagon fans will find this release especially interesting as it will allow you to do some really cool new builds! Here are the highlights- * Fits most popular 1/10 drift and touring cars * Molded from clear Lexan * Protective overspray film * Width – 200mm * Wheelbase – 259mm * [...]
New from the folks at Excelerate RC is the 1/10th scaled Prodigy Pro 10 Kit. The Prodigy Pro 10 is designed for high-bite carpet racing and features high-end build materials like titanium. Here are some highlights- * 7075 T6 aluminum chassis plate * Aluminum battery tray * Damper blade suspension * Sliding kingpin style front end * Multi-axis rear suspension system * Lightened titanium rear axle * [...]
If you’ve been paying attention, you might’ve noticed something funny happening at Team Associated HQ lately — a sort of… golden renaissance. But not the kind that involves a classic gold-pan buggy tearing around a track. No, this one’s painted on. I’m talking, of course, about Camel Yellow. The color. The vibe. The legacy. Over the past few weeks, Associated has been [...]
New from JConcepts are 2.2″ sized Paddle Pin Rear Buggy Tires as well as Paddle Pin Stadium Truck Tires. The Paddle Pin tires have a vintage vibe, but feature modern day performance. Here are the highlights- JConcepts 2.2″ Paddle Pin 2wd Rear Buggy Tires * Legacy design with modern performance * Fits industry standard 2.2” rear buggy wheels * Equally spaced, large format step [...]
You can now add more scale detail (and a spare tire) to your Axial AXP8 Gilamon, thanks to Club 5 Racing’s Aluminum Spare Tire Carrier**. Designed for durability and style, this spare tire carrier is a sleek way to carry an additional tire on the back of your Gilamon, possibly earning you a few additional scale points, if not cool [...]
New from JConcepts is a 1/18th scaled 1950 Ford F-1 Pick-Up Truck Clear Body. The Ford F-1 is fully licensed and is sized to fit trucks like the Traxxas TRX-4M. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Direct fit for Traxxas TRX-4M with included body mounts * Timeless 1950’s styling * Large swooping fender flares and wheel openings * Pre-cut and detailed [...]
