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The gang over at Pro-Line have recently announced new 1/8 Hex Shot S3 Buggy Tires. Designed for racing, the Hex Shots use a new carcass shape to improve bump handling, along with a larger pin design for extended wear. Here are more highlights- * Stepped-pin design for loose and loamy tracks * Beefy pins arranged in rows of hexagon-shaped pods * Smaller outer [...]
New from the good folks at JConcepts are ReHab 1/8 Buggy Tires in Silver rubber compound. ReHab tires were designed for consistency and are perfect for smooth track conditions. Soon they will start shipping in Silver compound, which was designed specifically for fresh indoor clay tracks. Here are more highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Available in multiple compounds * Medium sized, [...]
Coming soon from the folks at Hobao is the 1/8 Hyper VS2 Brushless RTR Buggy. Hobao has long made durable and sweet handing 1/8th scaled buggies, their latest is the VS2 version of their Hyper brushless buggy. The VS2 uses the latest in buggy technology for serious bashing, or even for racing at your local track. Here are the highlights- * [...]
New from JConcepts is a Finish Line Quick Access Nitro Pit Bag. The new pit bag is a great way to organize all your nitro gear, while also being a great thing to have around for those that race the 1/8 nitro class. Check out these highlights- * Folds flat for storage * Heavy duty metal handle with foam covering * Highly accessible [...]
New from Serpent RC is a RTR version of their mighty SRX8-E brushless buggy. The RTR version comes completely pre-painted and assembled to get you on the track with no time wasted. Here are the highlights- * High-end components packed in a Ready-To-Race package * Dragon-RC 2.4GHz pistol type transmitter * Dragon-RC 120 amp waterproof speed controller * Dragon-RC 1900kV brushless motor * Dragon-RC 15kg [...]
The crew at JConcepts have just announced a new 17mm Finnisher Magnetic T-Handle Wrench. For all you 1/8th scale drivers out there, not only is it important to get your wheel nuts tight for extreme bashing, but then after the bash, the wheel nuts can be quite hard to get back off. The new JConcepts wheel wrench is more than [...]
New from the Pro-Line crew are Convict Race Tires for 1/8th buggies. The Convicts were designed to be a “go to” tire, perfect for both qualifying, as well as main events. Check out these highlights- * Next-generation version of the World Champion Fugitive * Convicts are a lightweight and versatile version of the Fugitive * Latest generation carcass for improved bump handling * Small [...]
To help improve durability on your 1/8 buggy, JConcepts has announced a new RM2 Bridge 1/8th Red Wing Button. No matter if you bash or race a 1/8 buggy/truggy, you know how hard it can be to keep a rear wing alive. The new JC wing button looks trick, while also making your wing more likely to live after a [...]
Losi’s 1/8-scale 8IGHT Nitro RTR has received an under-the-lid upgrade. While the heartbeat of this buggy remains the same, you will find some new Spektrum electronics included in this ready-to-run machine. Some of the highlights of this refresh include a Spektrum SLT 3-channel radio system (transmitter and receiver), and a Spektrum S614 Waterproof Metal Gear Servo (with 23T spline). The power source [...]
Over at Kyosho they are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Infero Buggy. The 1/8th scaled, nitro powered Inferno has been a dominant force in the 8th scale world since its inception. From winning world championships across the globe, to endless hours of backyard bashing, the Kyosho Inferno is the definition of the word legendary. Back in 2000, the BigSquidRC Bash [...]
New over at JConcepts are Magma 1/8 Buggy Tires and Pre-Mounts. That’s right folks, there is a new bad boy tire on the basher scene and its called the Magma. With big scoops and deep tread, the Magmas were designed to give your 1/8 buggy insane levels of grip. Here are the highlights- * Engineered for massive forward bite * Giant bridge [...]
XRAY has announced the upcoming release of its latest 1/8-scale buggy chassis, the XB8’21. Details are very scarce at this time, but the full release should be coming soon. It can be expected that this year’s model will include competition-focused enhancements and possibly the addition of “once option, now standard” components. Until then, you can see the teaser image on teamxray.com and [...]
Kyosho has introduced the latest version of their 1/8-scale nitro buggy kit, the Inferno MP10 TK12. This new entry builds on previous models’ success and aims to deliver the best performance possible for the 1/8 nitro buggy class. There are plenty of updates sprinkled throughout this model, including a refined, more aggressive body design, updated gearing, larger shocks with thicker shock [...]
Shipping soon from Team Corally is the Radix4 XP 4S RTR Buggy. The 2021 edition of the Radix4 is an affordable bash buggy that features a 4S LiPo capable brushless system. Here are more highlights- * High torque 20Kg steering servo * Powerful 2150kV brushless motor * New graphics * Up to 50 mph top speed * 3 gear differentials * Splash-proof electronics * 16mm big bore [...]
Over at Avid Racing they have announced that their Truss 1/8th Buggy Wheels will soon be available in Black. Designed to be wheels of the highest performance, soon you will be able to bolt on some trick black wheels, instead of the usual white or yellow. * Weight- 36.2 grams each * Outer Diameter- 83mm * Rough bead gluing area * Slightly concave face * [...]
