I’ve been really wanting to talk about the RC4WD Marlin Crawler Trail Finder 2, but had to wait until after the shootout went live. I can now discuss it in full! The most impressive vehicle to me was actually the Marlin. No, it didn’t outperform many of the trucks it was doing battle with, but it managed to hang with ’em. [...]
With so many new Traxxas TRX-4 owners out there, the aftermarket is working overtime to produce new accessories to fit it. A very trick new accessory from RC4WD is Rubber Door Hinges for the TRX-4. The rubber hinges are an awesome way of adding more scale realism to your rig. * Made from ABS plastic * Length- 0.44″ * Width- 0.34″ * Weight- 0.18oz Street [...]
For all you electric 1/8th scale drivers, Reedy has announced a pair of new brushless motors. New from Reedy is the 866 and the 877. Both are street priced at $148 and were designed for loads of efficient power. Here are some of the new motors features- * Sensored design * 5mm shaft * 200mm sensor wire * CNC machined can * Built to ROAR [...]
“$400 shootout Big squid is hands down the best rc basher resource on the internet. So I would like to see a $400 shootout. Let me explain. Have everyone on the big squid team pick an rtr vehicle a battery and a charger, with a total street value of less than $400. Then find out what the best combination is [...]
We are finally done, and the 1.9 Scale Crawler Shootout is ready for your reading enjoyment. The vehicles that participated in the shootout are the Vaterra Ascender, Traxxas TRX-4, RC4WD Trail Finder 2, Redcat Everest Gen7, Axial SCX-10, and HPI Venture. We have posted up reviews of all these vehicles and they have all proven to be awesome trucks, but [...]
Those guys (and gals) over at Traxxas are hardcore about their bashing. To show you just how gnarly they are, the Traxxas crew went out with an X-Maxx and set a new World Record for RC Hydroplaning. To set the record, Traxxas and their paddle tire equipped X-Maxx ended up running for an amazing 2,199 feet. To watch the Traxxas crew [...]
When the holidays arrive, we are always blown away by Pro-Line’s Big Give. Pro-Line has been putting on the Big Give for several years now, something that has helped donate thousands upon thousands of dollars to charity. For 2017, the Big Give is back, and just like before, it is a huge charitable event. This year the Big Give will [...]
Just announced by HRC Distributing is a new monster truck from Team Magic. The J-Star 6S Monster Truck is 1/8th scale in size and comes in RTR form. * Realistic style body * Uses Team Magic E6 chassis * 6S HobbyWing 150 amp waterproof ESC * 2250kV brushless motor * Waterproof Savöx metal gear servo * Aluminium splines on wheel hubs * LED light bar * Realistic roof [...]
Just announced by Duratrax is a new Tire Guide. What the tire guide does is help make it easy for you to get the perfect tires for your particular vehicle. The tire guard allows you to select tires based on a particular vehicle, or via searching a specific tire category. Using the tire guide is incredibly simply, just Click This Link! [...]
Have you been looking for a body that will really make your on-road car stand out in a crowd? If so, have a look at the Killerbody Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo GT-ES Body. The old school Skyline has incredible scale detailing and is sure to give your car a cool new look. Available in either clear or pre-painted, the Skyline [...]
The folks over at HRC Racing have just announced the Dual Star Pro Charger. The Dual Star is a dual port charger, thus allowing you to charge two battery packs at once. * PC interface * USB output * Charges LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, LiIo, NiCd, NiMH, Pb * 6S maximum cell count * Maximum charge rate 20 amps * Maximum discharge of 5 amps * Measures internal [...]
Coming soon from Tekin is a new line-up or Servos. The Tekin servos use an element proof design that protects them from dirt and water, while a digital magnetic positioning system gives them improved accuracy. * Dual ABEC5 bearings * Beefy drive train with full metal gears * Several different models to meet your needs * Full aluminum housing * Fits 1/10 and 1/8 applications * [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is a Special Edition Funny Car. The special edition of the Traxxas funny car comes loaded with upgrades that are valued at over $120. Some of those upgrades include GTR shocks, aluminum wheel spindles, aluminum rear suspension mounts, and aluminum steering blocks. Here are some of its other highlights- * Special edition comes with either red or [...]
Bashing means different things to different people. To some it might mean running around the backyard, to others it means a trip to the nearest empty parking lot. However, the folks at HPI Racing like to go big when they bash, so they have worked up a new video called “RC Cars Vs Paintballers“. With so many people into both [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD are Chrome OEM Stamped Steel 1.55″ Wheels. These wheels have been designed to give your rig a heavy dose of scale realism and are tough enough for serious rock crawling. * Standard 12mm hex * Weight- 1.36oz * Internal beadlock system * Removable center hub * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Fits standard 1.55″ tires The wheels come in a set of [...]
