“ECX Torment 4WD Vs Carisma M40DT Brushless Combo Hi guys, I’m from Portugal, new to the hobby, and I’m about to pull the trigger on one of these trucks after much reading. I know that the Traxxas Slash 4WD is a superior product, and with a big margin for up grades, but retails for 499. I can get the Carisma Combo for 250‚ [...]
Need a sano way of transporting your shock oil around? If so, the new Factory Team Fluid Carrier from Associated should be the hot ticket. It has a big Factory Team logo on the outside and even has a zipper for quick access. The bag is street priced at $35, it has a part number of #SP425, and they are [...]
In case you haven’t noticed, the new Cadillac ATS race body from PROTOform looks pretty trick. It is modeled after the full sized factory-works ATS-V.R race car and has a bunch of scale detailing to make your 1/10th ride look really cool. To show off the body the PROTOform crew put together a short video that gives some background on [...]
The guys at RPM have some beefy new Rear Axle Carriers for the Helion Criterion & Volition. The RPM carriers allow the use of larger 5x11x4mm bearings and have been thickened up around the pivot ball. Ultra durable RPM nylon is used and they come with a lifetime warranty. The axle carriers are priced at $10 and have a part number [...]
So you’ve got that beast of a truck called an ARRMA Kraton, but you can’t keep from flipping it over backwards. Thankfully the crew at T-Bone Racing have a new Custom T-Bar to help keep it on its wheels. The TBR wheelie bar was designed for use on both pavement and on dirt and comes with 1.75″ wheels. TBR’s lifetime [...]
New from Revell is the Nano Hexagon RTF. The 6 rotors on the Hexagon make it easy to fly indoors or out, while its small size allows it to be flown in small areas. It comes with auto-flip, a 2.4GHz radio, and orientation-assisting LED lights. The Hexagon has a street price of $39 and you can get one on pre-order at [...]
Coming soon from Team C is the TC02C Team Edition 2wd off-road buggy. The new Team Edition comes with a slew of upgrade goodies over the normal kit for greater durability and improvied handling. Some of the upgrades include- * Aluminum steering knuckles * Aluminum servo saver * Aluminum rear arm mount * Heavy duty slipper clutch * Locking wheel nuts * POM idler gears The Team [...]
Just added a quick video using some of the footage we shot while testing at a few of the locations while working on the Kaiser Review you can read at that link. Hope you enjoy. If you are one of those people who hate to see vehicles beat up on purpose, there is a warning for when the durability testing [...]
The crew at Gmade have announced some new Zero Ackerman Aluminum Knuckles. These were designed to fit the Gmade GS01 axles and are CNC machined from heavy duty aircraft grade aluminum. Why would you want them? The zero ackerman knuckles will give your Gmade truck a much smaller turning radius, thus making it easier to get into (and out of) [...]
Why would you need the new 13-Gauge Pro Silicon Wire or Low-Profile Caged Bullet Connectors from Reedy? Many racers custom wire their vehicles to eliminate excessive wire length and connectors. On the bashing side they would also come in handy for custom installs of speed controllers. Either way, Reedy has announced several new part numbers to help make your custom [...]
New from Team C is the 2015 Edition of the TC10 touring car. The previous version of the TC10 was known for its smooth drivetrain, precise handling, and easy adjustability. So what’s new on the ’15? * New motor mount * New battery mount * New hard suspension arms * New aluminum steering plate * New gear box Pricing and more details have yet to be [...]
Two weekends ago Yatabe Arena in Japan hosted the 2015 1/10th Scale Worlds Warmup Race where some of the most talented RC racers in the world came together to prepare for the actual Worlds race this October. Why is this significant to a bunch of us non-racers who like to slide around corners? As some of you may already know [...]
Have some old tired (and blown up!) electronics and that you want to upgrade? The folks over at Team Associated and Reedy have announced an updated Exchange Program. Simply send in your old esc/motor/engine/transmitter/starter box/servo (of any brand) and get a new Reedy/Associated unit for an extra low price. There are a lot of details that go along with the [...]
If you are into motocross then you already know who Troy Lee is. If not, he is the helmet painter of the stars, known for impeccable custom helmet paint jobs and for very trick motocross apparel. Horizon Hobby teamed up with the Troy Lee Designs motocross/supercross team several years ago, now their collaboration has brought about a special edition Troy [...]
First off this week I would like to say get well soon to a couple of people. First off is all around RC good guy RJ Blaisdell. In case you haven’t heard already, RJ had a very serious stroke a few weeks ago. I haven’t heard the latest on his recovery, but here is to hoping he gets back to [...]
