New from Vectorworks is a pair of Carbon Fiber upgrades for Team Losi Racing vehicles. First up is a front shock tower for the TLR 22SCT 2.0. It is made from 4mm thick carbon fiber and is a direct replacement for the stock unit. Weighing in at only 10 grams, the front tower has 3 shock mount locations and has been [...]
I have mentioned on a few occasions that a specific FCC license is required to use high powered FPV transmitter systems (like a 600mW Immersion RC TX system). The license I refer to is an Amateur Radio License, or Ham Radio License. This license gives you the ability to stay out of trouble when the high powered transmitters accidentally cross [...]
When the Today Show staff went looking for gadgets to cure the wintertime blues, the Estes Proto-X came to the rescue. Watch the short clip above to see Hoda and Kathie Lee’s reaction to the tiny, yet incredibly fun, Proto-X quadcopter. You can also hit up This Link to visit the Estes website for more information on the extremely popular [...]
Pro-Line once again raises the bar, this time in the nitro world with their new Fuel Stick. The P-L fuel stick is used to add nitro fuel to your car, which sounds like a simple enough task, but during the heat of battle in racing conditions, is easier said than done. The fuel stick is an extremely high-end device to [...]
Fresh from Japan, Team Tetsujin is at it again with their latest release for their Super Rim line of adjustable offset wheels. The Jasmine wheel disk is their latest design to go with their popular Super Rim wheels for your RC drift car. The Jasmine brings with it a host of new colors including the long awaited chrome, metallic and matte [...]
Can you remember a time before LiPo batteries? It’s been a while now and MaxAmps has been a force in the LiPo battery industry since the very start. This year they are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary and the entire BSRC Bash Crew would like to wish them a very happy anniversary. Austin, Clint, Josh, and the rest of the [...]
Go big with the new XL sized 1.9″ Flat Iron scale tires from Pro-Line. The new XLs are larger in diameter to make it easy to get over tough obstacles and are molded in Pro-Line’s soft G8 compound. Their large lug pattern with siping also helps to give them the perfect amount of flex when you pound the throttle. The [...]
Believe it or not, not everyone drives with a pistol style radio, that’s why a lot of people were stoked when Futaba announced the new twin stick 4GRS surface radio. The 4GRS has many of the features of its pistol gripped cousin the 4PLS- telemetry, multi-model memory, and dozens of others, while sporting a similar price point of $279. With [...]
Add some bling while making your buggy more adjustable with the new Schelle aluminum rear hubs for the Team Associated B5 buggy. These feature a 2-piece design with a replaceable upper that can be shimmed to fine-tune performance. Just like the kit units they come with zero toe and they were designed to allow for more shock spring clearance. Available [...]
Everybody is looking for an affordable basher that can take a beating without falling to pieces. Helion RC’s latest basher to hit market is the Verdikt 12SC. The Verdikt is a 12th scale 2wd short course truck that promises lots of fun for a small amount of cash. Did they hit the mark? Can it take a hard hit without [...]
The moment has finally arrived: I got my hands on the SAB Heli Division Goblin 380 helicopter kit. I even have all my electronics already: servos, ESC, motor, battery, and flybarless unit. I cannot wait to start building, but for now see my choices in electronics and take a peek into the contents of this kit in the pictures below: Need more SAB [...]
For 2015 Team Durango is going big with four new 8th scalers and a new short course truck. For the brushless crowd, Durango is teasing the new DEX8 buggy (#TD102038) and DEX8T truggy (#TD102039). For you nitro heads, you can look forward to the new DNX8 buggy (#TD102040) and the DNX8T truggy (#TD102041). And finally, for all the short course fanatics [...]
RPM has been making heavy duty Gear Covers for a very long time. They are beefier than stock, last longer, and tend to keep more dust and dirt out of your spur gear than the stock unit. The latest gear cover from RPM fits the 1/10th 2WD line of vehicles from ECX. With a quick access slipper plug, a better [...]
With the r/c scale movement white hot, previously niche manufacturer RC4WD is quickly becoming a household name among hobbyists. Their latest release, the Gelande II Cruiser, channels the spirit of one of the most famous off-roaders in automotive history, the legendary Toyota FJ40. Is the Cruiser a runner or just a looker? Read on to find out. From: RC4WD Direct Link: Gelande II Cruiser Unboxing [...]
Team Associated has announced a high-end set of Shock Shaft Pliers. Sure, you could just use paper towels on a set of normal pliers, but an uber set looks much more trick in your tool box. Some of the highlights of the AE Factory Team set includes- * Large clamping surface and long handle for more leverage * Anodized blue with laser-etched [...]
