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Have you been thinking about buying your first “real” rc dragster? If so, RJ Speed has announced a Top Fuel Electric Dragster Kit. The T/F dragster is an affordable way to try real rc drag racing first hand. * 30″ dragster kit * Clear polycarbonate body * Front and rear wings * Chassis made from .093 fiberglass * Comes with wheels & tires Street pricing for [...]
After doing a bit of teasing, Xpress has released full details on the Execute XQ1S touring car. The new XQ1S was designed to be an affordable club racer, thus sporting a fiberglass chassis instead of carbon fiber, along with other features to keep the car affordable. Here are some of its highlights- * Oil filled shocks * Gear diff * Slotted shock towers * [...]
New in the 1/8th buggy category is the HB Racing E817 V2. The version 2 of the E817 builds on the original, with the latest buggy sporting a number of improvements for increased handling and durability. Here is a list of some of the upgrades on the V2- * New universal driveshafts * Narrow rear shock tower * New JConcepts Silencer series [...]
Here ya go 4wd racers, Schumacher has just announced the Cat L1. The Cat L1 is a 1/10th 4wd race buggy that is made from high quality materials and was designed to put you on the top step of the podium. An all new design, the Cat L1 appears ready to show the elite of the class what’s up. Here [...]
Coming soon for all you 2wd buggy racers is the updated Yokomo YZ-2 DTM2. This Ryan Maifield edition DTM2 is the dirt version of the YZ-2 and sports a number of updates to help keep it at the front of the pack. Here are some highlights- * Gull wing style a-arms * Aluminum steering bellcrank & center link * Designed for lower grip [...]
Newly announced by Capricorn is the TE-03 USA touring car kit. This version of the TE-03 is the USA specification, meaning it has been changed for the high, to very high, levels of grip on most American carpet tracks. The big change on the USA spec TE-03 is its aluminum chassis which is well suited for high bite conditions. The folks [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox E8 4S. The latest Velox was designed to compete in the new EFRA 1/8 electric on-road class, or it should make a great base platform for a speed run car. Here are some of its features and specifications- * Updated chassis holds 2 LiPos in rear/center position * Carbon fiber motor fan mount * New motor [...]
Being teased right now by Serpent is the Project 4X EVO touring car kit. The original Project 4X was a radical new design that was released about two years ago, the EVO version is slated for a number of upgrades. Full details should be released soon and the Project 4X EVO is expected to start shipping later this month. Hit up [...]
New for the 2wd buggy race scene is the Yokomo YZ-2caL2. The YZ-2caL2 is Yokomo’s latest buggy designed for carpet and AstroTurf racing. Based off the highly successful YZ-2CA, the new buggy sports a number of revisions for durability and more speed. * Precision aluminum steering ball cranks * Laydown 3 gear transmission * 3 pad slipper * High capacity gear differential * Gull wing [...]
Are you ready for a new rear wheel drive drift car? If so, have a look at the YD-2 EXII from Yokomo. The YD-2 EXII is a high-end drift machine that was designed for ultimate performance and is made from elite materials. Here are some of its highlights- * Designed for a lower center of gravity * Improved performance at speed * New [...]
Time to unbox the Traxxas TRX-4 Chassis Kit. Because we are still recovering from the flood here at the office (it’s still a mess) Wrench stepped up and shot the video over at his place. We are really looking forward to building the kit, and will let everyone know how it goes. We aren’t expecting any gotcha’s, but you [...]
Coming later this month is the Black Metallic Plasma Edge II from Tamiya. This is a limited edition release that uses Tamiya’s trusted TT-02B chassis. * Special edition black metallic paint on wing and body * Pre-cut body * New stickers * CVA oil shocks * Front & rear sealed gear diffs Street pricing for the Plasma Edge II is $129, it has a part number [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you is the Mercedes Benz Arocs 6×4 Tipper Truck from Tamiya. The Mercedes dump truck is big on scale realism and comes in kit form. Here are some of its details- * Realistic bed * Aluminum side channels on chassis * Metal leaf spring suspension * Front mounted motor * 3 speed transmission, radio controlled * Rear two axles are [...]
Just announced by Capricorn is the F1-02 Formula 1 car kit. The F1-02 received a number of upgrades for more adjust-ability, durability, and speed. Here are some highlights- * Lightweight aluminum rear axle * Laser-cut, precision adjustment shims * In-line servo mounting * In-line or transverse battery mounting positions * Adjustable front downstops * Full carbon fiber front end You can use This Link to check [...]
New from WRC Racing is the GTX 1.4 1/8th scale on-road car. This beastly nitro burner is made for serious speed, here are some of its highlights- * Reinforced drive belts * Lower servo positioning * Updated floating radio plate * New adjustable rear body mount * New belt tensioner * Rear diffuser * Magnetic brake return system * Length- 435mm * Wheelbase- 294-298mm * Width- 260mm You can hit This [...]
