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Over at Spektrum they have announced a pair of new Firma 70A Brushed Smart ESC Motor Combos. These brushed combos make it easy to replace your stock RTR electronics with a quick upgrade. Here are the highlights- * Waterproof ESC * Designed for use in 1/10th sized vehicles * Suitable for both off and on-road * Choice of 15 or 35 turn rebuildable brushed [...]
The folks from Horizon Hobby have created a new social media site called RCNation. They separated the new platform into a Air/Flying and a Surface/Driving side. If you are going to check it out, use the links above or after you have signed up, you can use our referral code 127650. At this time, I don’t think that gets [...]
Coming soon to a Horizon Hobby dealer near you is a Limited Edition No. 34 Ford Mustang NASCAR Body. This limited edition body is designed to fit 1/7th scaled on-road cars like the ARRMA Infraction and is a fully licensed replica of Michael McDowell’s #34 race car. Available only at local hobby shops, this is the perfect body for all [...]
Over at Spektrum RC they have announced a New Update for their DX5 Pro and DX5R transmitters. The new update adds newly developed Launch Control that was specifically designed for the no-prep drag racing crowd. The new option allows the driver to control the amount of time that it takes to reach full throttle, which can come in quite handy [...]
After a bit of teasing, Axial Racing has announced the 1/10 SCX10 II Deadbolt RTR. Refreshed for 2022, the new Deadbolt features an SCX10 II chassis and a highly adaptable design. Here are the highlights- * LCX AX10 transmission with adjustable gear ratio * Universal axle joints allow up to 45° of steering angle * Optimized gear ratio of 3.75 that [...]
Over at Axial Racing they have dropped a new Teaser Image for their next big release. While the teaser image may say “9-25”, the drop should actually happen tomorrow and we can’t wait to see what the Axial Racing crew has dreamt up this time! Full details on the new release should go live tomorrow morning. Until then, you can use [...]
New from ARRMA is a three truck line-up of 1/10 4X2 Boost Mega 550 Brushed RTRs. This affordable line was designed for first time drivers, but all three trucks are packed with performance. All three units are available for pre-order right now with street pricing of just $199. Here are the highlights- * 2-wheel drive 4X2 transmission * Easily upgradable to 4X4 [...]
New from Losi is the 1/10th scaled King Sling LMT Mega Truck Brushless RTR. The King Sling is fully licensed and designed for crazy mud slinging action. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed King Sling and Bog Hog bodies * Officially licensed D&D Paddy tires and wheels * Spektrum Firma 130 amp brushless Smart ESC * Spektrum 2800kV waterproof brushless 4-pole motor * Solid [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have released a promotional video for their 2021 Ford Bronco Clear Bodies. Available in two different wheelbases, the Bronco is a great choice from a wide variety of builds. With folding side mirrors, plastic door handles and fender flairs, the Bronco is one of the hottest bodies to ever be released by Pro-Line. After the video you [...]
New from Spektrum is the S1100 G2 AC 100W Smart Charger. With the intelligence of Smart charging and 100 watts of power on tap, the Spektrum S1100 G2 is an affordable way to have safe charging. Here are the highlights- * Charges & balances Smart batteries with one simple connection * Auto Charge can automatically start charging Smart batteries * Can also be [...]
Recently announced over at Spektrum is a line-up of new Smart Pro Series LiHV Batteries. This four pack line-up includes 3 shorty style race packs, as well as an 8,000mAh normal length unit. The new Smart Pro Series LiHV batteries put out significantly more voltage than a normal pack to make your rig to faster than ever before. Here are [...]
The crew at Pro-Line Racing are serious about their paint and have just announced a batch of new items. Pro-Line has announced 5 new vibrant colors, as well as a pearl flake in clear. Here are the details- * #6324-03 Pearl Flake Clear * #6325-16 Lime Green * #6325-17 Sky Blue * #6326-06 Metallic Billet Silver * #6327-09 Pearl Electric Blue * #6327-10 Pearl Arctic Blue The [...]
The crew at Pro-Line have announced Holcomb Aluminum 1.9″ Crawler Wheels. The new Holcomb wheels from Pro-Line feature an innovative design, to go along with their nicely scaled look. Here are the highlights- * Retro inspired look * Unique outer ring with inner wheel face * Sized to fit 1.9″ crawler tires * Easy to assemble 3-piece design * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Made in [...]
New from Pro-Line Racing are Toyo Open Country R/T G8 1.9″ Crawling Tires. These mark the first Toyo off-road tires from Pro-Line and have the scale realism, and performance, that you need. Here are the highlights- * Molded from Pro-Line’s G8 rubber compound * Aggressive styling * Unique dual-sidewall design * Massive overall grip * Fits 1.9″ crawling wheels * Made in the USA The Pro-Line Toyo [...]
New from AKA are Viper 2.2″ Off-Road Buggy Race Tires. The new Vipers were designed to be a solid choice indoors, or out. Here are the highlights- * Available for buggy rear, 2wd front, or 4wd front * Maximized tread volume for performance and longevity * Refined tire carcass shape for the highest performance * Ideal for hard-packed or blue groove, indoor and outdoor [...]
