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New in the world of touring cars is the SWORKz SMJ CX11 Chassis Kit. The CX11 has optimized flex characteristics to help give it neutral steering while giving it increased performance on high traction surfaces. Some of the highlights of the CX11 include- * Adjustable flex via position change and number of screws in lower bulkhead * Short, big bore shocks * Dual [...]
All you Tamiya Blackfoot lovers can rejoice, Tamiya has just released the first pictures of its Upcoming Re-release! The Blackfoot is a legend in rc circles and was the first truck for thousands of hobbyists. It was also known as a truck that helped set off a monster truck revolution at a time when the hobby was all about buggies. [...]
New for the 1/10th scale 4wd buggy wars is the TLR 22-4 2.0 Buggy Kit. While not an entirely new design, TLR made smart changes in multiple areas to improve the handling and durability of the 22-4. Some of the updates on the 22-4 2.0 include- * All new gear diffs with aluminum diff cases * Improved suspension geometry via 22 rear [...]
Hey on-road drivers, the crew at Tamiya have announced 3 new cars for you. First up is the TB Evo. 6 MS. This is a high-end on-road kit with a 2mm thick carbon fiber chassis. A double-deck frame is used for controlled flex on high-bite surfaces and the motor is left side mounted. A new aluminum center bulkhead helps keep the [...]
BIG news for all you Team Associated fans, they have just announced the RC10B6 and RC10B6D buggies! A lot of people have been patiently waiting for the 6 series to arrive, now it is nearly here in two different forms! So what’s the scoop? * The 6D is intended for dirt use, while the 6 was designed for higher bite surfaces * [...]
Some of the fastest, craziest, racing in the rc world is found in 1/8th scale on-road. 4wd 8th scalers are insanely fast, plus they can handle like they are on rails. Designed to win at any level of racing, the new 2016 XB8 from XRay is a great example of a high-end 8th scale nitro on-roader. Some of the updates [...]
Spec racing is typically an affordable and fun way of scratching your rc itch. The latest spec racer to be announced by RJ Speed is the Spec 10 Oval/Road Car Kit. The scoop with the Spec 10 is that it is an affordable and ultra-easy to build kit that would make a great spec class at your local on-road track. [...]
Soon to join the 2wd buggy wars is the S12-1R from SWORKz. The S12-1R is a 2wd 1/10th scale buggy kit that is highly versatile and designed for today’s high speed dirt racetracks. The S12-1R was made to be a capable weapon for serious racers or for bashers, some of its highlights include- * Motor positioned for better grip on dirt [...]
Some people say you can’t bash with a 1/12th scale pan car, when in fact they are a total blast to drive on smooth surfaces. Heck, they are also used for high-speed run cars and on custom builds. The latest 12th scaler to hit the market is the Lightning 12M from VBC Racing. Like most modern pan cars, it is adorned [...]
While touring car might not be the hottest class at your local track right now, it still holds a lot of prestige at big events. The latest high-end touring car to be announced is the Schumacher Mi6. The Mi6 was designed to continue Schumacher’s tradition of winning with sound design and high grade construction materials. The scoop on the Mi6 [...]
For all you Subaru fans, just announced by Tamiya is the ’99 Impreza Monte-Carlo. The Impreza comes on Tamiya’s easy to build and fun to drive TT-02 4wd kit chassis. Some of its features include- * Plastic friction shocks * Rally block tires * Realistic polycarbonate body * TBLE-02S ESC and 540 brushed torque tuned motor * Plastic bushings * Plastic molded wing parts and side [...]
For the past few years, vintage cars have been making a big comeback. Perhaps one of the most beloved buggies from the 1980s was the Kyosho Optima. It was known for being a fierce competitor on the track, as well as being the very first 4wd race buggy for a whole lot of drivers. A few months ago Kyosho decided [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the Mercedes Benz G 320 Cabrio MF-01X. The G 320 uses the MF-01X 4wd chassis in the long wheelbase configuration and is easy to build. To keep the price down, friction shocks and plastic bushings come standard, but the kit does include a Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC and brushed motor. A highly detailed polycarbonate body gives [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is an updated version of the classic Plasma Edge buggy. The Plasma Edge II Kit comes with a tweaked body design and new stickers. It retains the easy to build 4wd TT-02B chassis, CVA shocks, and buggy style bumpers. * Motor cooling ducts * Receiver case * TBLE-02S ESC and 540 brushed motor * Plastic bushings * Bathtub style frame * 4-wheel [...]
While Serpent sure did some teasing with the new SRX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy, they have now released full details. Just in time for nitro buggy season, the SRX8, designed in part by Billy Easton, is ready to dominate at your local track. What is the scoop? * New larger gear diff cases that hold more oil * Diffs have built in pressure [...]
