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For all you fans of 2wd buggy racing, TLR/Losi has just updated the 22 with a version 2.0. While based on the same general platform, the version 2.0 comes with a slew of updates- * New steering rack * New HDS slipper * Updated diff * TiCn coated shock shafts and hinge pins * Aluminum front pivot * Threaded outer hinge pins and king pins * New [...]
Losi has given some big updates to their 8IGHT-E race machine, now introducing their 3.0 version. Some highlights of the updates include- * Updated chassis layout * Servo and speed controller mounted towards front, battery and motor towards rear * New center dog bones and outdrives * New shock towers, hubs, and suspension mounts * New droop screw system * New wing and body * New wheels The [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing/Hot Bodies has put up teaser pic of their upcoming D413 4wd 10th scale buggy. The picture showcases HPI/HB hotshoe Ty Tessmann getting in some practice time with the new D413 in preparation of the ROAR nationals coming up in August. Little is known about the D413, but it’s good to see that Hot Bodies [...]
Back in the day most Americans blew off F1 Racing, both full scale and rc. Now days, F1 is a lot more popular and the F1 class is quite active at many rc tracks. Serpent has announced their new high-end F110 Formula 1 Kit. The F110 should rip at your local track or make one heck of a sharp looking machine [...]
When XRay announced their new XB9 Nitro Buggy a few months ago you knew the electric version wouldn’t be far behind. Today XRay has announced the XB9E 8th scale electric buggy kit. It’s based off the nitro version but comes with a few updates to make sure it’s at the very front of the technology pack. Some of the features [...]
VP-Pro has been teasing a new 2wd buggy for several weeks, now they’ve released pictures of the Intech ER-12 that they’ll be distributing. 2wd 10th scale buggies have taken off the last couple of years and the Intech ER-12 should make a good option for indoor racers or for bashers looking for something a little different. Not much information has been [...]
SWORKz has been teasing their S104 EK1 for months, now they’ve finally released full specifications and pictures. The S104 is SWORKz first 10th scale off-road buggy and it is a bit different than the typical machine. Some of the key features include- * Narrow chassis design * Can use saddle or shorty packs * Pivot ball front suspension * Large wheel hexes * Aggressive body * [...]
RC4WD is known for their high quality scale products. Their latest offering is the Gelande II Kit w/Defender Body. The Gelande II is a nicely scaled 4wd off-road kit that should really turn some heads on your next scale adventure. The RC4WD G2 comes with their new R3 single speed tranny mated to new Yota II axles. The servo is mounted [...]
Team Durango are known for their high-end race machines but we recently received their new 8th scale DEX408T Electric Truggy Kit. Truggies have always been great bash machines, it’s hard to argue with their big tires, extra ground clearance, big shocks, and huge power. We are in the middle of testing the DEX408T, jumping and smashing it just like we would [...]
The Volkswagen Beetle has been one of the most popular cars on the planet for nearly 60 years now. For all you VW fanatics Tamiya has announced a new VW Beetle kit. The Beetle comes on the popular rear wheel drive M-06 chassis and comes as a kit. The part number for the Tamiya M-06 Volkswagen Beetle is #58572, it has [...]
The latest release from Tamiya is a Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 AMG. The clear polycarbonate body is very realistic and under the hood lies a Tamiya TT02 chassis. The Mercedes is a kit for people looking for the full hobby experience and the TT02 chassis is easily upgraded to progress with a drivers skill level. The TT02 platform is 4wd, making [...]
The crew at Tamiya have announced the release of their LandFreeder 4wd truck for your bashing enjoyment. The LandFreeder is a kit, meaning yes, you get to put it together, and it comes with the popular CC-01 chassis. Pairing independent front suspension with a solid rear axle really add to the scale realism of this truck. The LandFreeder also comes [...]
Tamiya has announced a new kit based on their XV-01 platform, the Subaru XV Crossover. The Tamiya Subaru XV is a versatile belt driven 4wd that should work well when driven on-road, rally, or on light off-road. It’s a kit, so you get to make sure everything is assembled correctly, and it requires paint and complete electronics to get going. Part [...]
Brushless/Lipo power systems have done incredible things for what rc helicopters can do, case in point is the new 600 X Pro from the crew over at Blade. Not only does it come with a powerful E-flite Heli 700 500kv brushless motor, but the rest of the helicopter has been designed to take full advantage of massive power, resulting in [...]
Team Durango has been teasing the DEX408T for quite some time, today they’ve released full specifications. For the bashing crowd, the large tires and long wheelbase of an electric truggy like the DEX408T will make it dream to drive in rough terrain and over huge jumps. It also comes as a kit for you guys that want to make sure [...]
