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Just announced by Serpent is the SRX2 Gen3 Race Buggy Kit. The Gen3 is a completely new design from the ground up to increase speed, as well as durability and ease of maintenance. The folks at Serpent are so stoked about the Gen3 that they even put this in their press release- “…this car will take you to more checkered [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the INFERNO NEO 3.0 VE Buggy from Kyosho. Inferno buggies from Kyosho are world famous for their speed and handling, the version 3.0 of the Inferno Neo VE just might be their best 1/8 RTR yet. Have a look at these features- * 0-50 meter time of 3.5 seconds * New Kyosho Speed [...]
Octagons buggy tires from JConcepts are considered a “go-to” tire for many people when racing on high bite indoor tracks. Now, to give racers even more options, JC is releasing the Octagons in their ultra-grippy Aqua Rubber Compound. * Innovative tread pattern * Lightweight design * 2.2″ industry standard bead size * Also available in green, black, & gold compounds * Includes closed cell Dirt-Tech [...]
That’s right Tekno RC fans, they are about to drop the 2.0 Version of the NB48 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2.0 is a new “from the ground up” redesign to make the NB48 even faster and more durable. * New 3mm CNC machined 7075 hard anodized aluminum chassis * Independent servo mounts * CNC machined 7075 shock towers, motor mount, pivot blocks * Double [...]
Recently announced by Kyosho is the return of the original Ultima 1/10 2wd race buggy. The Ultima was a high-end machine back in the day, soon you will be able to add a brand new one to your collection. The re-release of the Ultima does sport a few changes to bring it up to speed with modern power systems. Reinforced gearbox [...]
For all you aspiring hobbyists out there, ARRMA has just dropped the Typhon 4×4 Mega 550 Brushed RTR. The big news with the latest Typhon is its price point- just $219. The low price point, as well as the easy to manage Mega 550 brushed power system, make the new Typhon the perfect starting point for new hobbyists. * 12 turn [...]
As indoor racing season inches closer every day, TLR has announced the new 22 5.0 DC Elite 2wd race buggy kit. The DC Elite comes with a slew of high-end upgrades to help put you on the top step of the podium. Here are some of the highlights- * Professional grade, team-level kit in one box * Optimized for dirt and clay [...]
For all you 1/8th scale nitro racers out there, Serpent has announced the SRX8 Pro. The Pro version of the SRX8 buggy is based off the EVO edition, but features a slew of updates. Here are some of the highlights- * Captured center driveline * Large volume differentials with over-sized gears * New +15mm super tough wing mount * Ball bearing steering rack * New [...]
New from HB Racing is the E819 1/8th scale electric race buggy kit. The E819 has received numerous upgrades for more speed and durability. Here is the scoop- * New chassis is 2mm longer than before * JConcepts Silencer body * Heavy duty machined steel spur gear * Compatible with E817 and E817 V2 parts * Heavy duty aluminum center chassis brace * Low center of [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the Ultima RB7SS Buggy Kit. The SS version of the RB7 was especially designed for stock class racing. With aluminum driveshafts, a lightweight body, and roll characteristics that were revised for stock motors, the new RB7SS should be a high level competitor for stock class racing. Here are more highlights- * Slipper clutch eliminated to reduce [...]
Being teased right now by Hong Nor is a new X3S EvoE electric buggy. The 4wd X3S EvoE will come in kit form and features aluminum shock towers, big bore shocks, rear arm guards, and much more. As we wait for more details, you can hit up this link to visit the official Hong Nor Website, or you can Click Right [...]
New from PR Racing is the S1 V3R Evo Buggy Kit. The V3R Evo has been revised to make it smoother and easier to drive fast. A new 2.5mm thick chassis is now shorter in length and other changes have been made to help lower the rear roll center. Here are the highlights- * New Ackermann geometry * New CNC machined rear [...]
Shipping soon from Mugen is the MBX8 Eco Team Edition Buggy Kit. The Team Edition MBX8 Eco comes with a bunch of revisions to help improve durability, as well as to help make the buggy easy to drive fast. Here are the highlights- * Wide offset wheel hubs * E2146 inline front uprights * -3mm front upright arms * +15mm adjustable wing mount * New [...]
Shipping later this month from Team Associated is the limited edition RC10B6.1DL Team Kit. What makes the DL special? Well, it comes set-up for extremely high bite conditions. The team at AE ships the DL with a Laydown Stealth 3 gear transmission, gull wing arms, as well as +1 Ackermann plates. * Machined shock pistons * Aluminum wheel hexes * Large bearings in [...]
Shipping soon from JConcepts is their popular Ellipse buggy tires in Blue, Aqua, and R2 rubber compounds. The addition of more rubber compound choices can really help dial in your buggy for different tracks, or for changing track conditions. * 2.2″ size fits a wide variety of buggy wheels * Comes with Dirt-Tech foam inserts * Designed with help from World Champions Ryan [...]
