Now available from Exotek is a Locker Spur Gear for the Losi Mini-B and Mini-T. This lightweight Delrin spur gear eliminates the slipper clutch for maximum performance on high bite surfaces. The Exotek spur is wider than stock for increased durability and weighs in at nearly half the weight of the stock part. The Exotek Locker Spur Gear is street priced [...]
If you’re looking for a fun summertime project and have a spare Traxxas TRX-4M lying around, why not convert it from a scale trail rig into a rock buggy? Injora has released its latest rock buggy conversion kit, this time focusing on the 1/18-scale crowd. The Rock Tarantula Buggy Body Chassis Kit looks like an interesting way to convert your TRX-4M [...]
Shipping now from JConcepts are Swiper Short Course Tires. The Swipers have a tread design perfect for dirt oval racing and are sized to fit 1/10 SCTs. Here are the highlights- * Designed for dirt oval competition * 2.2 x 3.0” bead sizing to fit SCT wheels * Also fits 1/8 buggies with JC’s #3421 wheels * Heavy center bar section * Available in Blue [...]
The good guys over at JConcepts have announced Pre-Cut Hook And Loop Tape. If you race 1/10th buggy, then you already know that many race bodies are secured via Velcro. The new JC Pre-Cut Hook And Loop Tape can be used on race bodies, or for a plethora of other uses. Here are the details- * Allows pieces to lock together [...]
New from Team Associated are Factory Team Chrome Shock Shafts for their RC8T4 & RC8T4e. These durable shock shafts are shipping right now and can give your shocks smoother action when the going gets rough. The shock shafts come in two lengths- 3.5 x 35.5mm and 3.5 x 44.5mm. The Team Associated FT Chrome Shock Shafts for the RC8T4 & RC8T4e [...]
Horizon RC Fest 2023 was a “smashing” good time! This year’s event had nonstop action from RC plane demonstration’s, nitro buggy racing, truck pulls, crawling, and Monster Truck racing just to name a few. Horizon Hobbies Number one priority is to ensure that everyone who attends has a good time and they do an amazing job at it. The Kid [...]
New from Team Associated is the Limited Edition 1/8 RC8B4 Team Kit with FT RWB Chassis. This version of the RC8B4 is available exclusively at RC10.com and comes with AE’s Factory Team RWB chassis upgrade. The RWB (rear weight bias) chassis is used to shift major components to the rear to alter the weight bias for improved performance. The RWB [...]
New over at Mugen Seiki are Limited Edition MSpec MTC2 Factory Built Touring Car Kits. These pre-assembled high-end touring car were put together by Tim Long at Mugen Seiki and make it easy to get on the track fast. As the chassis comes pre-assembled, all you have to do is add electronics, tires, and a body, then you are ready [...]
Shipping now from Bittydesign is the AR8-GT3 Clear On-Road Body. Available in standard or ultra lite versions, the AR8-GT3 is a truly high performance body for your 1/8th on-road race machine. Here are the highlights- * Will be EFRA and IFMAR homologated in 2024 * Fits – 325-330mm 1/8 on-road cars * Made from genuine Lexan * Comes with rear wing hardware * Includes decal [...]
New from Yeah Racing is the Hackslider Drift Performance Tuned Gyro, a handy piece of tech that will help you keep your R/C drift car pointed in the right direction. Featuring easy-to-adjust gain, this gyro can be fine-tuned to the right settings, whether you’re workbench tuning or need to tweak it at the track. Wrapped in an aluminum case, the Hackslider [...]
Over at RC4WD they have uploaded Part 3 of their Upgrading Your RC Hard Body video series. The latest installment shows you what it takes to install a soft top on their D90. Watch the video below to see that installing a soft top on the D90 hard body is an easy as using a few simple hands tools. After the [...]
The good folks at Pro-Line have announced new 1/24 Rock Shooter Brass 1.0″ Wheels. With a scale realistic look and the benefit of adding extra weight down low on your crawler, the new 1.0″ Rock Shooters are the perfect upgrade for your small scale rig. Here are the highlights- * CNC machined from brass to help lower the center of gravity * [...]
Hey guys and Happy Friday! Today’s MTM is coming out a day late, and it’s because I tried writing something about monster trucks but it was impossible to not be swept up in the Losi Promoto-MX Motorcyle hoopla, so the heck with it. Let’s talk about the bike. Dirt bikes rule. While my own personal 1:1 riding days ended, oh, probably [...]
The crew over at Pro-Line Racing have dropped a new 1/10 1970 Dodge Charger Clear Body. The 1970 Dodge Charger no-prep drag body has true American muscle car styling and is more than ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Oversized wrap-around bumper * Fastback roofline with sunken-in rear window * Wall-to-wall grille with [...]
New from PROTOform is the 1/10 Venturi GT Clear Body. Designed for high performance USGT class racing, the 190mm Venturi has a sleek styling and serious attitude. Here are the highlights- * Combines scale looks with all-out performance on the track * Features a low-CG, cab-forward design * Super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches * Deeply sculpted side panels for superior side bite [...]
