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The folks over at Tamiya have dropped a new promotional video for their upcoming 2024 Hotshot II Buggy Kit. The Hotshot II originally hit the streets way back in 1987 and is now coming back with a few updates. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * 4-wheel independent suspension * 0.7mm thick polycarbonate body and wing * CVA oil dampers (II) [...]
New from JConcepts are Pre-Mounted Drop Step 2.2″ Rear Buggy Tires. The Drop Step tires are a great choice when racing on taller carpet tracks and come conveniently pre-glued to save you time at the track. Here are more highlights- * Versatile tire that works on many different surfaces * Pre-mounted on genuine JC #3348 wheels * Available on white or yellow wheels * [...]
New from Mugen Seiki is the 1/10th scaled MSB1 2WD Race Buggy Kit. Mugen has long been known for being elite contenders in the 1/8th class and now they are bringing their plethora of knowledge to 1/10th off-road. Check out these highlights- * Slim aluminum chassis * Adjustable diff height * Easy access gear differential * 13mm shocks for increased stability and jumping * Sway [...]
Over at Jetko Power they have announced their J-ONE 1/8th Buggy Tires. Jetko is really pushing the limits of technology with these using a Flexible Light-Belt Carcass. The new flexible belt technology is said to be an improvement over traditional belting, which tends to the leave the tire carcass too stiff for small bumps, or for maximum mechanical grip. The [...]
New from Kyosho is the Sand Master 2.0 2wd Buggy Readyset. Designed for serious backyard fun, the Sand Master 2.0 comes completely pre-built and ready to bash! Check out these highlights- * Two different liveries to choose from * Width – 230mm * Wheelbase – 270mm * Gear Ratio – 8.76:1 * Weight – 1,700 grams * 540 sized brushed motor * Completed chassis with radio installed * [...]
New from Team Associated is the RC10B6.4CC Collectors Clear Edition Kit. All you collectors out there should be stoked to see this clear edition of AE’s B6.4 2wd buggy kit. Check out these highlights- * Iconic polycarbonate Clear Material throughout * Clear edition includes natural silver +3mm chassis layout * 11mm Octalock LCF slipper clutch * Steel ESC weights * Servo weights * Front and rear [...]
Over at Mayako they have just announced their upcoming MX8-24 & MX8E race buggy kits. Both buggies have been engineered for serious on-track performance. Check out these highlights- Mayako MX8-24 * High KPI front end (KPI1/Caster1) * Front and rear upper links for a forgiving car * Soft arms for increased durability * Adjustable rear differential height * CVDs provided front and rear * Optional UJ’s available [...]
The crew at Team Associated have officially announced the RC10B7 as well as the RC10B7D 2wd buggy kits. Both models of the all new B7 were designed for next level performance and feature changes from nose to tail. Lets hop into the highlights- * 5-gear laydown transmission * Low profile motor mount * Motor moved closer to the center of the car * Long-arm [...]
Happy New Year to all you faithful Big Squid RC readers! Thank you for supporting our website in the past, as well as in 2024! Over at Team Associated they have started to tease their upcoming RC10B7 race buggy kit. To help introduce the new B7 buggy, Associated is releasing a series of videos. To start off the video series, [...]
The folks over at Kyosho have posted a new Kyosho Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited Video. The new video shows Akira Kogawa, the developer of the re-release, giving you assembly tips on the Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec buggy. The Optima Mid ’87 WC Ｗorlds Spec is the epitome of rc scene back in the [...]
The crew at Yokomo started teasing the 1/10 YZ-870c Super Dogfighter 4WD Buggy Kit a couple of months ago and now it is nearly ready to ship. Watch the video below to see some action footage of the Super Dogfighter, as well as some technical insight into the details of this vintage re-release. You can hit up this link to get [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2024 version of their XB4 4WD Race Buggy Kit. The updated XB4 has received numerous changes to enhance durability and speed. Here are the highlights- * New chassis with short and long configurations to adjust wheelbase * Front & rear LSM arms in medium composite provide better crash durability * Steering blocks & c-hubs molded from [...]
Over at Sparko Racing they are teasing the 1/8 F8e Electric Race Buggy Kit. The F8e is a high-end race kit designed to win at any level of competition. As the teaser images show, the F8e is loaded with carbon goodies and was designed for a low center of gravity. We will post more details as they arrive. Until then, you [...]
Over at G-Force they have dropped a new Genova 1/10 2WD Buggy with Masami Hirosaka promotional video. The Genova was announced a bit over a year ago and has gained quite a following since then. Watch the video below to learn more about the features of the Genova, but more so, to see the rc legend Masami Hirosaka get in [...]
The crew at Team Associated has announced a new RC8B4.1e Team Kit, as well as a new RC8B4.1 Nitro Team Kit. Both of the new Associated buggies have been highly updated to improve durability and speed. Check out these highlights- RC8B4.1 Nitro Team Kit * New RC8B4.1 RWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design * New LCG and lightweight aluminum front [...]
