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Updated for the 2017 racing season is the XRay XB4 buggy kit. The 2017 version of the XB4 receives moderate updates, mainly to improve its handling and durability. Here is the scoop on all of its new parts & upgrades- * Body secured with Velcro * Delrin shock pistons * Updated front shock tower * Independent/floating servo mount * 12mm wheel hexes & new wheels * [...]
Coming in January from Kraken RC is the LSE version of their Vekta.5 off-road machine. The Vekta.5LSE is a huge, scale type, 1/5th scaled gas powered beast that is modeled after the Class 4400 rig driven by Levi Shirley at the King Of The Hammers event. Here are some of its highlights- * True scale Class 4400 buggy * Pre-cut clear [...]
First teased Here, the folks at Tamiya have now released full details on the new Mazda2 Kit. The Mazda sits on Tamiya’s M-05 front wheel drive platform that has proven itself over the years to be easy to build and a blast to drive. * 4 wheel independent wishbone suspension * 3 piece steering linkage * Adjustable wheelbase * Narrow, semi-monocoque chassis The Tamiya starts [...]
New from Murfdogg Racing is the Demon X oval car kit. The Demon X was designed for high bite conditions like carpet, asphalt, and damp clay. It uses a mid-motor layout, along with direct drive, to lay some serious power down. Here are some of its highlights- * Lunsford titanium turnbuckles * MIP steel CVDs * Kimbrough spur and servo saver * 2.5mm carbon [...]
Well here it is, the highly touted RC10B64D from Team Associated. The B64D is a 1/10th scale 4wd buggy that should be ready to bust out some seriously fast lap times down at your local track. What’s the scoop on Associated’s latest race machine? * Designed for better durability, improved weight distribution, a wider tuning window, & easier maintenance * Center gear [...]
Ready to set the bashing world on fire, the Tekno MT410 Monster Truck Kit is now shipping to eager bashers just like you. As we pulled out test unit out of the box, we grabbed a camera to give you a look inside. As you can see by the pictures, the MT410 is a kit so you guys that like [...]
Formula 1 racing looks to be a hot class again this winter, to help keep you at the front of the pack XRay has announced the 2017 edition of their X1. The X1 is a high-end, 1/10th scale, F1 style car kit with all the latest goodies to go really fast on the track. Here are some of the new [...]
Do you remember the Capo Racing Jeep Wrangler? It was incredibly detailed but never really caught traction here in the states. The latest vehicle from Capo is the ACE1 scale rock crawler. The ACE1 also sports incredible scale detailing to give you the most lifelike product possible. A 2 speed gearbox comes standard and the ACE1 hides the electronics under [...]
Look at who just jumped into the bashing game – Tekno RC! The crew at Tekno has long been known for putting out high-end, ultra-durable, race machines, now they are putting out their first monster truck, the MT410. The MT410 is based off of Tekno’s ET48 truggy race platform, which should make it one of the best handling and bomb [...]
Slated to start shipping the middle next month to battle in the indoor race wars is the TLR 22SCT 3.0. The 22SCT has long been known as one of the best handling 2wd short course trucks out there, the 3.0 version comes with a number of updates to help keep it at the front of the pack. * Motor moved 12mm [...]
The folks at HB Racing have been teasing the E817 for months, now they have released complete details. The E817 is an electric 1/8th scale buggy kit that is derived from the D815 V2 nitro buggy. Some of its highlights include- * Optimized design for brushless power * Fully adjustable battery mounting system * Comes with Pro-Line Predator body and rear wing * Dual [...]
New from Integy is a Steel Ladder Chassis Kit for the Axial SCX10. The chassis kit will be available in five different colors and comes with a bunch of aluminum upgrades. The kit includes- steel frame rails, upgrade shock mounting hoops, chassis braces & bumper mounts, alloy center skid, machined battery tray, alloy receiver box, and heavy duty lower 4-link [...]
To celebrate the 2015 World Championship of Simon Kurzbuch, Shepherd has announced the Velox V8 “WC” edition kit. The latest Velox V8 is an 1/8th scale 4wd on-road beast that comes with a number of updates for durability and to improve outright speed. * 20% lighter 0.8 module gearbox * Updated rear anti-roll bar mount * Larger bearings in side belt tensioner * Aerodynamic [...]
With the stadium truck class regaining popularity in various areas of the globe, XRay has announced the XT2. The XT2, like the rest of XRay’s line-up, was designed to be a high-end racer and is based off the XB2 buggy platform. * ROAR, EFRA, and FEMCA compliant * Easy to build, set up, and drive * 2mm Swiss 7075 aluminum chassis * Multiple electronics [...]
For all you racers out there, Tamiya has announced the TT-02R Chassis Kit. The “R” version of the TT-02 comes with a slew of hop-ups in the box to help it tear up your local track or cul-de-sac. The included hop-ups include- * 54500 – High speed gear set * 53642 – Blue 5mm aluminum ball connector * 53159 – Blue 4mm aluminum [...]
