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For all you nitro drivers out there, Mugen Racing has posted a new “how-to” video. Below you will find world renowned rc driver Adam Drake who talks about an easy, as well as free way, to fix a dented exhaust pipe. Using just a bowl, some water, some plugs, and a freezer, the video shows you how easy it is [...]
The folks over at SWORKz have dropped a pair of new 1/8th scaled race buggies. Their first is the nitro powered S35-4, with the second being the electric powered S35-4E. Check out these highlights- * All new, wide, hard anodized 7075 aluminum chassis * Lower shock towers * Easy change motor mount on “E” version * Shorter shock bodies * Fixed shock spring holders * New [...]
The folks over at Team Associated take their racing very seriously. How seriously? Well, they have won an IFMAR world championship a staggering 30 times! To keep that championships count climbing, the Team Associated crew has announced the nitro powered RC8B3.2 and the electric powered RC8B3.2e. Both buggies were designed from the ground up for maximum performance, check out these [...]
The folks over at Hong Nor are enjoying their 30th Anniversary this year! To help celebrate, they have announced the X3GTS 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. Have a look at some of the highlights- * 1/8 4wd nitro on-road kit * New aluminum gearboxes * Includes upgrade option parts * CNC machined aluminum center diff brace * 3.5mm center/front diff set * Performance flywheel & clutch [...]
Coming later this month from Team Losi Racing is the 8IGHT-X Elite Nitro Buggy Race Kit. The Elite version of the 1/8 8IGHT-X comes with updated suspension geometry, as well as a new chassis layout that features an updated drivetrain. Here are more highlights- * 3mm thick 7075 aluminum chassis * Front universal driveshafts * Aluminum front chassis brace * +1mm wheel hexes * Updated [...]
Being teased now by Kyosho is the Inferno MP10 Spec A Roller. The MP10 is Kyosho’s latest 1/8 nitro buggy platform and soon you will be able to pick one up in roller form. While the kit version is fun to build, the roller is great for saving time before hitting the track. Kyosho uses experienced builders to put the [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have announced a new Authentic RC10GT Clear Body. What is “authentic”? In this case it means that JConcepts got with Team Associated and is now selling an exact copy of the original from 1993. Here are more details- * Iconic RC10GT body styling * Made from a heavy duty polycarbonate * Neutral cab with built in number [...]
The folks over at HB Racing have started to tease the upcoming D819RS 1/8 nitro buggy kit. HB Racing has long been a stout contender on the 1/8 buggy world stage, the RS version of the D819 should be their best buggy yet. * Based off the successful D819 * 2mm shorter chassis * Updated rear suspension * V3 rear shock tower * Heavy duty [...]
New from Mugen is the MTX7 1/10 200mm On-Road Kit. The MTX7 has received numerous updates to improve durability, as well as to increase speed. Here are some highlights- * Designed to be more stable w/ more rear traction * All new chassis * Aluminum servo saver * New rear shock tower * New upper front arms * Lower center of gravity design The Mugen MTX7 has [...]
The folks at Kyosho are releasing their 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in Mango Orange. To help show off the new color, Kyosho has uploaded a new video. The video shows off the Mango Orange Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in both electric, and nitro forms. That’s right on-road drivers, you can get the 1/8th scaled Dodge featuring a powerful 4S [...]
That’s right Tekno RC fans, they are about to drop the 2.0 Version of the NB48 Nitro Buggy Kit. The 2.0 is a new “from the ground up” redesign to make the NB48 even faster and more durable. * New 3mm CNC machined 7075 hard anodized aluminum chassis * Independent servo mounts * CNC machined 7075 shock towers, motor mount, pivot blocks * Double [...]
Back in May Kyosho did a bit of teasing for their new MP10T 1/8 nitro truggy kit. Now they have released full pictures, with just a few more details. The MP10T is a high-end race machine that should be capable of winning at any level, but it looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer for pricing and full [...]
For all you 1/8th scale nitro racers out there, Serpent has announced the SRX8 Pro. The Pro version of the SRX8 buggy is based off the EVO edition, but features a slew of updates. Here are some of the highlights- * Captured center driveline * Large volume differentials with over-sized gears * New +15mm super tough wing mount * Ball bearing steering rack * New [...]
Hot on the heals of their all new Turismo 190mm touring car body comes the X-15 from PROTOform. The X-15 fits 1/8 nitro on-road race cars and was designed to give the predictable handling that puts you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * All new aerodynamic shrouding at engine area * Streamlined cockpit * Made in the [...]
Coming this August from FTX RC is the Nitro Powered 1/10 Torro RTR Trophy Truck. That’s right folks, nitro is said to be making a comeback, and the Torro looks like lots of nitro powered fun. Here are the highlights- * .18 pull start nitro engine * Perfect blend of speed, sound, and scale appearance * Comes as a pre-assembled RTR * 4 wheel [...]
