Over the last couple of years we’ve used a lot of TrakPower LiPo Batteries around the office, typically with great results. TrakPower has just announced some new options in their battery line-up that feature new heat resistant materials to limit swelling in high temperature applications. Some of the new packs are rated for 50C discharge, others are listed at 100C, [...]
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Ever driven an overpowered monster truck that was nearly impossible to keep on its wheels? The folks at Losi set out to fix that with their new LST XXL2-E. You see the XXL2-E comes with AVC stability control to help put 6S worth of brushless power to the ground. It also comes with the LST’s legendary reputation for toughness and [...]
If you are in need of an affordable brushed ESC, Reedy has just shot out a PR on their SC550. The SC550 is an affordable brushed ESC that can handle 540 or 550 motors down to 15 turns. It is also water resistant for the basher crowd, has a “T-plug” (Deans style) connector, and comes standard with a LiPo cut [...]
Wow it seems like it was winter when I started this project and now that it has some finality to it (I stress the word some), I almost feel like a huge burden has lifted. These words I clack away at my keyboard are bitter sweet, truth be told I am gonna miss this huge PIMA and am definitely a [...]
Bolt on some serious scale realism with the new 1.7″ sized Dick Cepek Trail Country Tires from RC4WD. Officially licensed by Dick Cepek, the 1.7″ Trail Country tires should look great out on the trail while crawling over all sorts of gnarly terrain. * Fits 1.7″ wheels * OD- 3.7″ * Width- 1.28″ * Weight- 1.37oz * Molded in X2 SS compound Street pricing [...]
New from the Tekno RC crew is the third version of their electric 8th scale buggy, the EB48.3. The big news on the V3? A completely revised suspension for plusher jump landings and better rough track handling. Some of the other highlights include- * New front and rear arms * New 7075 shock towers * New longer shocks & tapered 4 x 1.8mm [...]
JConcepts has announced some new 2.2″ sized Scorpios to get your bash on with. An extra tall height of 152mm helps them get over large obstacles, while their scale looking tread opens up at higher power levels to help shovel some serious dirt. * Molded in JConcepts super soft green compound * Big sidewall lugs for greater pinch grip * Gridded internal carcass [...]
Nestled in the hills of Northwestern Missouri in the outskirts of Independence lies one of the best kept secrets in the world of scale crawlers. Goat Hill R/C Off Road Park is a privately owned scalers playground on the back lot of a goat farm from which the park takes it’s name. Hidden from prying eyes due to dense foliage [...]
Give your Axial SC10 Jeep a tough new look with the Rock Hard 4×4 Full Width Front Bumper from RC4WD. Of course the bumper has been fully licensed by the Rock Hard 4×4 company and has the accurate scale looks and detailing that you demand for your rig. * Length- 7.2″ * Height- 1.57″ * Width- 3.54″ * Weight- 5.28oz * Powder coated black finish * [...]
The folks over at Castle Creations have just released full details on their new 8th Scale ESC called the Monster X. Here is the scoop on some of its new features-> * Programmable auxiliary wire to make “on-the-go” adjustments such as torque control, reverse, max throttle, and max brake. * Waterproof for bashing in any weather * Maximum cell count is 6S LiPo * [...]
When Pro-Line isn’t busy winning 8th scale World Championships or Bash Vehicle of the Year awards, they are slammed busting out new products to keep your vehicles dialed. They recently announced a slew of new products for 1/8th scale buggies, check them out-> * Pro-Line has released their Prime non-treaded tires in several different sizes, soon they will be available for [...]
New from MIP is the Eco All-In-1 Box Set Tranny for the Associated RC10B5M/T5M. This new 3 gear tranny was designed to give your mid-motor 5 series Associated more initial punch and less drag, thus helping you to bust out faster lap times. * 7075 aluminum construction * 50% lighter gear cover than stock * Can use 5 or 6mm ID bearings * Aluminum [...]
With their “large island” tread and 151mm height, the new 2.2″ Ruptures from JConcepts were designed to help vehicles like the Axial Yeti get over the toughest of terrain. On top of that, they come molded in JConcepts super soft green compound and come with open cell foam inserts to aid in getting more grip. The 2.2″ Ruptures are priced [...]
We were blown away by the Axial Yeti XL when we first reviewed it. It was huge, it had incredible scale looks, and it loved to go huge or go home. A few months later we received the kit version and we were further impressed. However, just like every one of you out there, no matter how good a vehicle [...]
