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The folks at Hobbico recently uploaded a new video for the Drake Edition B21 nitro engine from O.S. Speed. The Drake B21 was designed to work well in both 1/8th buggies and truggies, giving you the power needed to be on the top step of the podium. The video goes over the major features of the Drake B21 like its [...]
The HPI Racing WR8 platform has been bringing crazy rally car action to bashers for a number of years. It can go fast, it can bash hard, all the while looking top-shelf. Soon the WR8 Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST rally car is receiving a livery update. The new Stars and Stipes paint scheme will be available on both the [...]
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 [...]
Coming soon from Team Associated are the RC8T3.1e and RC8T3.1 team truggy kits. Both trucks receive numerous updated from the B3.1 to improve durability and to help lower lap times. The T3.1e is street priced at $559 with a part number of #80938. On the nitro side of things, the T3.1 comes in at $609 and a part number of #80937. [...]
Available now from WRC Racing is the NTX 1.2 nitro touring car. The NTX is a 1/10th scaled touring style car that is powered by your choice of nitro engines. Here is some of the scoop- * Carbon steering block extensions * New reinforced belts * New drive shafts * Aluminum belt supports * Flanged wheel nuts * Width- 195-200mm * Aerodynamic front bumper * Rear diffuser * Includes [...]
To celebrate 10 year since the MP9 TKI4 first made its debut, Kyosho has announced a special edition of the buggy for all you racing enthusiasts. The new Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition comes with all the option parts that the Kyosho international team drivers use, plus it is simply one incredible buggy. Here is a list [...]
The folks over at Hobbico just sent us a press releases to let us know that the uber new Adam Drake Edition O.S. Speed B21 nitro engine is now shipping. The Drake engine is available right now and was designed to put out the serious horsepower that you need to win races, while also being fuel efficient to give you [...]
Recently announced by Infinity is the IF18 on-road kit. The IF18 is a 1/8th scaled 4wd nitro car designed for high-end competition. After winning the world championship in 2017, Infinity set out to make an even higher performance car, the IF18 is the result of all their hard work. Here are some of its highlights- * New 7075 aluminum bulkheads * New [...]
Nitro touring car is not a huge class today, but it is still super competitive. To help you win your next race, XRay has announced the 2018 version of their NT1. The NT1 comes as a kit and is totally about high-end performance. Here are some of the 2018’s updates- * New chassis * Innovative front flex adjustment * New rear layshaft bulkheads [...]
Earlier today the folks at ARC announced their new R8.1 on-road kit. The R8.1 is a 4wd 1/8th scale nitro on-road race machine that now sports a number of upgrades over the original R8. * New front bulkhead with adjustable belt tension * New shock springs * New spur gear sizing * New X-Hard clutch spring * Aluminum front arm downstop * New anti-roll bars To get [...]
Featuring a world championship pedigree, the D817 V2 nitro buggy from HB Racing should be a top contender in the 2018 nitro wars. The V2 of the D817 comes with various revisions and updates to improve durability, as well as handling. Here are some of its new updates- * New 7075 aluminum chassis * Stronger 17.5° aluminum caster blocks * JConcepts body * New [...]
Just announced by O.S. Speed is the B21 Adam Drake Edition nitro engine. The new Drake engine is a .21 that was designed for both buggy and truggy racing. Here are some of its highlights- * New porting & cylinder liner * 6.5 & 8.0mm carb reducers * New bore x stroke – 16.40 x 16.55 mm * Ceramic rear bearing * 21J carburetor * P3 [...]
Just announced by Shepherd is the Velox V10 WC2018 nitro touring car. The latest version of the Velox V10 includes various upgrades to make it easier to drive, more reliable, as well as being easier to work on. Here are some of its new upgrades- * Improved rear sway bar * New ventilated brake discs * Redesigned 2-speed adapter * O-rings for body mounts * [...]
Whoa, now here is a sharp looking new car from Kyosho, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The Demon already has a gnarly reputation in the full scale world, the 1/8th scale Kyosho looks just as mean! With a fully licensed Dodge body and a potent KE25 nitro engine, the Demon should really fly around your cul-de-sac. The highly detailed Dodge [...]
The crew over at XRay have really been making a push lately, their latest new car announcement is the 2018 version of the XB8. The ’18 XB8 is ready for the nitro off-road wars coming up in the spring, here are some of its upgrades over the previous model- * New chassis designed with more space between wheels & side guards * [...]
