New for the 8th scale racing crowd are the Fleta ZX8 Brushless Motors from Muchmore Racing. The Fleta ZX8 is available in two different kVs, 1900 and 2050, and is a sensored design for greater accuracy at low speeds. A Flow Max aluminum can with venting helps to keep the motor cool, while special high rpm bearings help keep the [...]
Spruce up your TF2 with the new N-Fab N-Durastep from the good folks over at RC4WD. The N-Durastep is hand welded from heavy duty steel tubing and makes a great piece of scale detailing for your truck. * Officially licensed by N-Fab * Powder coated in black * Corrosion resistant * Weight- 4.37oz * Width- 1.97″ * Length- 7″ The N-Durastep is street priced at $54, it [...]
Bling out your Associated 5 series shocks with new upgrade parts from JConcepts. The upgrade shock parts are made from high quality aluminum and are available in either blue or black. The upgrade parts include a 12mm V2 shock cap, a 12mm shock collar, a VCS shock bottom cap, and a 5mm off-set spring cup. Prices range from $8 to $15 [...]
New for the drift crowd is the OG XDR Street Juice 45°/3° Wheel/Tire Combo from FireBrand RC. This set has several features that are extra cool. For example, the tires will glow when seen under a black light. Imagine setting up black lights at your local drift track and having a killer night drift session! Also, the tires feature a [...]
Ready for some outdoor racing? The weather might not be in your part of the country, but JConcepts has released some new buggy tires for when you head outdoors. The 1/8th buggy LiL Chasers from JConcepts use small, rectangular knobbies for more bite in low to medium traction conditions. * Available in three different compounds * Low profile tread * Recessed pins for [...]
Now available at TheBuildRC is the 1.5M Ptero-X Electric Thermal Slope Glider. With a fuselage made from high level epoxy fiberglass and wings made from high quality balsa wood, the Ptero-X is a great model for beginners just learning to fly an rc glider. The glider has a street price of $82, they are shipping right now, and more details can [...]
The folks over at Speedzone have recently announced their Elite Series Brushless Motors. These were designed to be high level competition motors without a high price point. Winds range from 25.5 down to 3.5 and all the motors have been bench tested to ensure quality. * Dual high rpm bearings * Adjustable timing * Super flow solder tabs * Rebuildable * Lightweight design * Sintered [...]
New from Gear Head RC are their 2.2″ RubiComp Beadlock Wheels. These are made right here in America from CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum and feature some serious scale realism. The wheels come in a natural aluminum finish while the beadlock rings have been anodized in black. * 12mm wheel hex * Fits 2.2″ tires * Width: 1.49″ * Weight: 5.7 oz each * Offset: [...]
Still have snow on the ground? We sure do, and one of the coolest ways we can think of to remove it would be with a snow plow equipped Vaterra Ascender. But who makes a snow plow kit? That is where the good folks at RC4WD step in. You see, RC4WD now has a Snow Plow Mounting Kit for the [...]
Is it really up to me? Do I have to do everything? Some times I think so… I say that because of a convo I had last week with one of the bigger names in the industry. He shot me an email to pick my mind on how to fix rc racing. He knows I am a long ball/big picture type [...]
The FPV racing scene is chock full of innovation. With races coming down to split second differences, everyone is looking to get that extra little advantage against their competition. Enter: The Avem270 Racing Quadcopter from Avem RC. What makes this one different? A motor mount on the rear of the frame for a fifth, horizontal motor meant specifically to increase thrust. [...]
New from the good folks over at STRC is an Aluminum 17mm Wheel Nut Wrench. Their new wheel nut wrench looks perfect for making sure those pesky 1/8th scale 17mm hex nuts don’t come loose while bashing or doing speed runs. * Two piece construction * Available in four different colors * Lightweight design * Design works well on deep wheel offsets The wrench is [...]
Our friends over at AsiaTees have announced that they are having a 15% off sale on all Red/Silver GPM, Topcad, TRC Parts for those that are looking to spice up their ride with some holiday color. The sale runs through February 18th and you can get all the details over on the official AsiaTees Hobbies Website. Hit This Link for more [...]
SSD has a new set of 2.2″ Black Rock Racer Beadlock Wheels for your off-road rig. CNC machined from aluminum, the wheels have a great scale look and were designed to take the rigors of serious off-road driving. * Standard 12mm hex * Removable hub * Internal beadlock design * Designed for easy tire mounting * Anodized in black * Blue delrin front ring * Width: 38mm * [...]
Coming soon from the Team Associated crew is the RC8T3e Team Kit. The Team Kit comes with the updates from the RC8B3 platform, making it a strong competitor in the electric truggy class. Some of the highlights of the RC8T3e include- * Optimized weight balance chassis layout * Pill ball front suspension * Universal drive shafts * Refined suspension geometry * One piece wing mount * [...]
