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The latest and greatest from Serpent is their 8th scale Cobra Buggy 2.1 kit. The 2.1 uses modest updates to make it better than ever down at your local track or bash spot. The changes on the 2.1 model include- * 4mm longer chassis * Longer aluminum rear brace * Longer rear center shaft * Hard coated shock caps * Aluminum 14 degree caster blocks [...]
Ever since we first laid eyes on the Carisma M48S Porsche 959 Rally Car, we’ve been biting at the bit to get our hands on one. Well, we finally got one in at the BSRC Bash Compound, and today we are posting unboxing pictures so you can see exactly what it looks like when you crack the box open. In hand, [...]
The latest truck in the Basher Nitro Circus line-up is a 4×4 Short Course Truck. The 4wd SCT comes ARR, just needing radio gear and a battery to get going, and comes brushless powered with heavy duty metal driveshafts. Some of its other features and specifications include- * 2080kV brushless motor * Uses 3 sealed gear diffs * 35 amp ESC with reverse * [...]
Carisma has finally landed here in the states and they are initially offering 6 different vehicles in their product line-up. One of those vehicles is a very affordable 4wd Brushless RTR called the M40DT. The M40DT is a desert style truck that comes in at a street price of $229. We are busy thrashing the truck right now for our [...]
Schumacher introduced a new entry level racing touring car at the Nuremburg show a few weeks ago, now they have released full information and pictures. The Mi1v2 was designed to be durable, easy to maintain, and fun to drive. Some of its highlights include- * 4 wheel dual belt drive * Aluminum motor mount and shock bodies * Designed for use with LiPo [...]
THE Losi 1/5th Desert Buggy XL Review5th scale was once only popular overseas, but now, thanks to companies like Losi and HPI, it has blown up here in the states. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at Losi’s latest 5th scaler, the Desert Buggy XL. Powered by a 23cc gas engine and using 4wd for better traction, the big [...]
THE Team Durango DEX410v4 Buggy Review10th scale 4wd buggies have a well earned reputation for being nuclear missiles. All around the globe you’ll find them tearing up tracks, and flat out hauling at local bash spots. Today we’ll be taking a close look at the Team Durango DEX410v4. The version 4 is the latest and greatest from Durango, with multiple [...]
Ofna has just announced a new on-road machine, the X3-GT 4wd Nitro Touring Car. The car is set on Ofna’s race oriented X3 off-road chassis for a smooth drivetrain and plush suspension, and has a futuristic looking Cosmic GT body on top. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Force .28 nitro engine * 2 speed transmission * Rear diffuser * 16mm [...]
For all you slideways guys, Speed Power has announced a new car called the OTA-R31. The R31 comes 90% assembled and was designed to be a capable drift machine. Its wheelbase of 260mm allows the use of most popular on-road bodies. Some of its other features include- * Bathtub type chassis * Comes with full set of bearings * Gear diff in [...]
The HPI Racing crew showed off a pair of new rally style Micro RS4s at the Toy Fair in Germany last week. These super detailed micros were replicas of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Global Rallycross cars driven by Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen. * Officially licensed bodies * 4 wheel belt drive * 2.4 GHz radio systems * Comes with 6.0V 1200mAh [...]
Tamiya has announced an updated version of their TRF511 buggy called the TRF503. The 503 is a high-end 1/10th scale 4wd buggy loaded with carbon fiber and is designed to run with the best of the best. * 4 wheel belt drive * Sealed oil filled gear diffs * Bell-crank steering * Big Bore oil-filled aluminum shocks * Includes clear Polycarbonate body * 7.5mm longer [...]
Tamiya announced their racy yet easy to assemble Zakspeed Jagermeister Ford Capri Turbo at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. On the outside is a clear polycarbonate body that closely resembles its full scale counterpart, while on the inside is a basic 4wd TT-02 chassis. You can choose to decorate it with its original orange Jägermeister livery, or you can paint it [...]
The Vaterra crew has just announced at Nurnberg a new 4wd off road truck. Their new Ford Raptor Pre-runner comes with many features that bashers want like waterproofing, brushless power, and 4wd. Some of its other features and specifications include- * AVC- Active Vehicle Control technology * Officially licensed Ford Raptor body * Capable of 55+ mph on 3S LiPo * Long travel suspension * [...]
We just received a review Caster Racing SCT10 and are starting on a full review. Until we get our review finished, help yourself to some unboxing pictures to see exactly what it looks like when you crack the box open. The SCT10 is a 4wd, brushless powered, short course truck that comes nearly ready to go out of the box. The [...]
The newest release from our friends over at Tamiya is a Toyota FJ Cruiser. The FJ is set on their popular CC-01 chassis and is nicely detailed to make it a hot looking vehicle when out on the trail. Some of its features include- * Full time 4wd * Double wishbone front, 4-link rear suspension * Lockable rear diff * Polycarbonate body * Includes side [...]
