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Thunder Tiger has become a well known name in the bashing world. Their incredible MT4 G3 series bash-mobiles caught not only our attention, but also bashers from coast to coast. For 2015 Thunder Tiger announced several new models. We tested their Kaiser eMTA a few weeks ago and recently we received the new Bushmaster. Like the Kaiser, the Bushmaster is [...]
What’s the latest 8th scale tire to hit the market? That would be Diamond Bars from JConcepts. Designed for exponentially less wear over time on high bite tracks, the Diamond Bars are a nice blend of speed and durability. Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts come standard and they will be available as just tires or pre-mounted on white or yellow JConcepts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Remember that hi-zoot Lexan Rear Wing that Tessmann used to win the world championship with last year? It is called the Trifecta and soon it will be available Pre-Cut to save you time. The Trifecta wing is much lighter than a standard wing, helping to lower the center of gravity while giving more downforce. Street priced at $16, the pre-cut Trifecta [...]
Panther has unleashed their Z Compound Ocelot 8th scale buggy tires on the world. These are said to be ideal for most outdoor tracks and were designed for not only high grip, but also for long wear characteristics. Street priced at $20 per pair, they have a part number of #T981 and you can hit up This Link to visit the [...]
Over in the U.K., HPI Racing has an affordable line of bashers called Maverick. The latest two vehicles to be released under the Maverick line is the Tiberwolf SCT and the Desertwolf 8th Scale Buggy. Both vehicles share the same base platform and come RTR with brushless power and 4wd. 4000kV brushless motors supply the power along with a 3S capable [...]
Hot and new for 2015 is a whole new line-up of 8th scalers from Team Durango. Being the super lucky media types that we are, we managed to get our hands on one of the first DEX8 Buggy Kits to hit American shores and have been giving it the full BSRC Bash Crew treatment for several weeks now. The last [...]
The latest entry into the 8th scale buggy tires wars is the Reflex from JConcepts. The Reflex has square angled pins stacked vertically for less wear and more forward bite. The Reflexes will come with the latest gray Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts from JConcepts and will be available in four different compounds to suit a variety of track conditions. The tires [...]
New from SWORKz is the S350 FOX8e RTR brushless buggy. The FOX8e is an 8th scale buggy, one of the favorite platforms for going big at the local bash spot. The FOX8e uses a pivot ball steering system for accurate feedback to the driver and comes completely assembled for your convenience. Big bore shocks come standard to soak up gnarly [...]
The folks over at AKA have announced that their Chain Link and Rasp tire designs will soon be available for 1/8th scale buggies. Both tire designs are suitable for use in high-bite conditions and are available as just tires, tires with inserts, or pre-mounted. The pre-mounts are available on either white or yellow wheels, and both tires are available in [...]
The new race buggy from HB/HPI Racing, the D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition, features many improvements to make it easier to drive and more durable. Some of the highlights of the D815 include- * CVD boots * Pro-Line rear wing on lightweight mount * New one piece radio tray * 43/13 diff gear ratio with lightweight gears * New rear upright * Sintered brake pads and metal [...]
Hardcore bashers have always gravitated to certain vehicles- monster trucks, truggies, and 8th scale buggies. While most 8th scale buggies are aimed at the racing crowd, the folks at ARRMA have recently released the Typhon BLX, designed from the ground up for the serious basher. While we are finishing up our full review you can check out our unboxing pictures. As [...]
Bigger is always better, right? In the bashing world that is generally true, the bigger the beast, the better the basher. We’ve been testing (read- abusing) the new ARRMA Raider XL BLX for weeks now. The XL version of the Raider is significantly larger than the original buggy but is it a better basher? How durable is it? Does its [...]
The folks over at Novak RC have announced a new Brushless System made for 8th Scale Racing. Their latest system comes with a Novak Activ8 V2 ESC and a Novak HD8 motor. This system was designed to handle the rigors of 8th scale off-road racing is pure sensor-based for a great blend of power, durability, and runtime. The street price is [...]
