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Here we go folks, a new car company is ready to jump into the market in 2023. Now being teased by Sparko Racing is a Nitro 1/8th Competition Buggy. Right now things are still in the early stages, but from talking with the people from Sparko Racing, they are totally pumped on putting out some pretty revolutionary products for 2023, [...]
Just announced by Team Associated is the 1/8th scaled RC8T4 Team Nitro Kit. This pure bred race machine has all the latest and greatest in nitro race technology. Here is the rundown- * New front-end geometry with 8 degree steering blocks * New wider upper suspension arm pivot for improved steering balance * New front and rear gearbox design for better drivetrain efficiency * [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 2022 G10-Mk.2 FZ Chassis Kit. This nitro burning on-road beast has received a number of refinements from the previous model. Check out these highlights- * TG10-Mk.2FZ chassis * 2.1cc FS-12FZ nitro engine * Shaft driven 4WD chassis * New 3mm thick duralumin lower deck * New 2mm thick carbon fiber upper deck * New mounting position for the steering servo * [...]
Coming soon from XRay is the 2023 edition of their NT1 Nitro Touring Car Kit. The updated NT1 is more than ready to win at the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * All-new chassis with narrowed front suspension pivots * Hard composite suspension arms * Narrower front and rear suspension holders * Lower down-stop mounting holders * All-new front aluminum bulkheads * Redesigned [...]
Coming soon from Tekno is the 1/8th scaled NB48 2.1 1/8 Nitro Buggy Kit. This full competition kit is the very latest and greatest in race technology from the good guys at Tekno. Check out these details- * Entirely new rear arms & hubs with adjustable roll center * New chassis with lowered hinge pin braces * New interlocking center differential mount * New [...]
Coming soon from WRC Racing is the 1/8th scaled SBX-2 Nitro Buggy Kit. Made from high-end materials, and tuned for speed, the SBX-2 is ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * New easy access composite diff bulkhead block set * Chassis now tuned for increased flex * New adjustable rear wing * New center differential [...]
Just announced by the folks at HPI Racing is a 2022 Vorza Buggy Line-up. The new Vorza Buggy line-up includes one nitro unit, along with two Flux brushless powered versions. Here are the highlights- * New longer shocks front and rear * New taller front shock tower * New shock stand offs * New wheels and tires * New rear wing * New bodyshell and livery * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a Blue Anodized Fuel Bottle. The new JConcepts fuel bottle was designed for effortless performance. Here are the highlights- * Made from plastic with a smoke colored finish * Graduation measurements listed on the side of the bottle * Bottle neck is plugged off with an injection molded cap * Cap is bound to bottle with a blue anodized [...]
The crew at HPI Racing has posted a new Teaser Image of their next big upcoming release. While the teaser image does not show much, we can clearly make out some nitro engine heatsink fins, as well as an open front shock tower. The tires also look like an all new design, as does its livery. As we await Monday to [...]
For all you nitro fanatics out there, JConcepts has announced a new Electronic Power Module, Digital On/Off Switch. The new electronic power module is a sano way of helping to bulletproof the electrical system on your nitro rig. Here are the highlights- * Durable, injection molded case * LED lights for mode and battery capacity * Raised on and off button * Clean wiring [...]
Over at TLR they have just dropped the 1/8 8IGHT-X/E 2.0 Combo 4WD Nitro/Electric Race Buggy Kit. Designed from the ground up for elite performance, the new 8IGHT-X/E 2.0 is both nitro and electric capable. Here are the highlights- * Fastest and easiest to drive TLR 1/8 buggy yet * Includes all the desired factory team option parts * Includes parts needed to [...]
The crew at TLR is now teasing a new 1/8 Nitro Buggy Kit. TLR has a long history of winning championships and their latest nitro buggy is sure to follow that tradition. The new TLR buggy is still in the teaser stage at this point, but we should get full details next week! Until we learn more, you can use this [...]
That’s right folks, the crew at HPI Racing have announced 3 new Vorza Truggies to their growing line-up of RTRs. You can choose from an updated brushless Flux power Vorza, one with nitro power, or the new Vorza S that comes with numerous hop-ups. The classic Vorza is still one of our favorite bash rigs, but we can’t wait to [...]
Over at Nemo Racing they are now teasing a new AGAMA 1/8 N1 Nitro Competition Buggy Kit. The new Agama N1 sports a bunch of upgrades to help reduce lap times, while also increasing durability. The big news on the N1 are its laydown style shocks that help reduce the buggy’s center of gravity. Until we learn more, you can [...]
New over at Serpent is the high-end Viper 990 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The 990 represents the latest in 8th scale on-road racing technology and is designed to win at even the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * Improved weight, weight distribution, and ease of maintenance * Milled, ultra-narrow chassis to improve flex * Engine has been lowered 1mm for [...]
