New from the crew at T-Bone Racing is a Wraith Body Panel Set. The set comes with four pieces- 2 side panels, a roof panel, and a hood. All the pieces are made from TBR’s incredibly durable plastic to help make your Wraith as tough as it can possibly be. The TBR body panel set is available now and is street [...]
Up your scale game with the new Tough Armor LZR-1 Roof Rack from RC4WD. The roof rack is made from hand welded steel and has been hand painted in black to match nearly any style of build. Also, if you are looking for a nice looking roof rack that you can mount lights to, the Tough Armor unit is no [...]
The latest video from Traxxas is called RC vs. BMX Freestyle. With so many rc hobbyists also being avid bicycle fans, it is cool to see the two going at it side by side on a BMX course. The video shows the bike and rc getting in some serious dirt action, and towards the end of the clip there is [...]
Hello and welcome back to Bashers Basics! Today we are going to take a deeper look into heat management, what the negative side effects are, and what you can do to combat the issue. Firstly, we must understand what causes heat buildup within the electronics of your RC. Most excessive heat buildup is from inefficiencies in your electronic circuit, these can [...]
Are you stoked about having your brand new Traxxas 4Tec, but can’t stand breaking parts? No longer worry with aluminum upgrade parts for Traxxas 4Tec from ST Racing. Get their aluminum bell crank set to see an increase in steering power and precision, not to mention the new bling to make your car shine even more! Check out the rest of [...]
Let me start off this holiday weekend edition of Scalin’ by sending my well wishes to all of you Texas and Louisiana readers. I also wanted to give a big “Hello” to my friend Howard from Houston, TX. He owns a HobbyTown USA and, while it sounds like they were spared from the flooding, I just want to let you [...]
The good folks over at Graupner wanted us to let you know that they are having a big Labor Day Sale. During the Labor Day Sale you can instantly save 12% of a huge variety of different rc gear. Graupner has all the bases covered, whether you drive cars, boats, or airplanes, they definitely have something for you. To check [...]
Shipping soon from SSD RC is a D110 Aluminum Front Bumper for the Traxxas TRX-4. The SSD bumper has a nice stock look to it, yet should be durable enough to take a solid beating. * CNC machined aluminum * Lightweight design * Scale authentic look * Anodized in black * Direct fit for the TRX-4 * Also fits the SCX10 II * Improved approach angle The part [...]
Just announced by RC4WD are Raceline Monster 1.0″ Beadlock Wheels. These are a perfect upgrade for the 1/18th scale RC4WD Gelande II RTR and are fully licensed by Raceline. * CNC machined from billet aluminum * 7mm wheel hex * Anodized in black * Width- 0.63″ * Positive offset- 0.31″ * Weight- 0.50oz The Raceline wheels are available right now with street pricing of $69 for a [...]
Hello there Losi Baja & Rock Rey owners, RC4WD now has a very trick Rear Axle Housing for you. The Hardcore Rear Axle Housing Set is extra beefy with some serious scale realism, thus allowing you to make your Rey the trickest one on the trails. * CNC machined from billet aluminum * Printed RC4WD logo * Black anodized finish * Weight- 1.5oz Pricing for [...]
Here ya go folks, a video for all of you that have wanted to see the new Carisma Coyote in action. The Video Shown Below does a great job of showing the off-road capabilities of the Coyote, plus how well it is waterproofed. Along with the video, more features and specifications have also been announced. Here is the scoop on [...]
Are you doing any off-road carpet racing this winter? If so, have a look at the latest carpet tires from Schumacher. The new Cactus tires from Schumacher were specifically designed for high-bite indoor carpet tracks. These promise to give your buggy faster lap times, improved feel, and longer tread life. Available in either a buggy rear or 4wd front, these [...]
For all you 1/8 nitro racers, Serpent has announced the EVO version of their SRX8 off-road buggy. The SRX8 EVO received numerous updates to improve handling and durability. Here are some of its highlights- * 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers * Membrane/emulsion shock caps * Grey 7075-T6 aluminum chassis * New engine position * Molded uprights * Spring steel center driveshafts * High downforce Avenger body The new [...]
Shipping now from RC4WD is a new Ultra Punisher Driveshaft. This particular unit can be used in various applications as it sports a 5mm hole and has a length of 97.3 to 115mm. The Ultra Punisher is made from CNC machined stainless steel and also uses injection modeled plastic parts to save weight. A scale authentic look makes it a [...]
“Belted Tires Sir Cubby, With your infinite wealth of rc knowledge, can you tell me the difference between belted and non-belted tires? What I mean is, how do they drive, and should I be using them on my truggy that I use mostly for bashing? Hayden D.” Cubby- Yo Hayden, congrats on hitting the big time. If you shoot me your home mailing addy [...]
