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Nitro engine performance enhancing enthusiasts, VooDoo Modified, are having a 10% off promo sale. To get the promo code go to their Facebook fan page and leave a comment there to get the promo code sent to you. If you have an engine that’s not performing up to your expectations you might consider sending it to these guys for a [...]
Hot diggity dog! The hep cats at Traxxas are gammin’ a new Nitro 4-Tec combo that’s now togged to the bricks with their TQ 2.4 GHz radio system. Now that ain’t no line, this get up really is the cat’s meow. It should be hittin shelves soon, so put on your stompers and hoof it on over to your local [...]
More news from the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Kyosho is showing off a new version of the well known Inferno MP9. The T.K.I. 2 is going to be Kyosho’s new flagship 1/8 scale buggy, destined to be sitting atop podiums around the world. There isn’t much other info about this new buggy yet, but it will be available in [...]
Here’s Kyosho‘s next entry in their popular and championship winning Inferno line. The Inferno NEO is a complete RTR package, all you need is a glow igniter, batteries for the radio gear, and nitro. It comes loaded with a GX21BK big block engine, the same wheels as on the MP9 competition Inferno, a new super air flow body, [...]
Axial’s got a new .28 size nitro engine that may help satisfy all your big block desires. The new Spec 2s is a big engine that you’ll be able to stuff into any .21 size engine mount for an instant power boost. This thing can be spun up to a max of 37,500 RPM. Some other features [...]
Do you need a new starter box? Robitronic has a new one if you’re interested. The Robitronic Universal Starter Box is suitable for all the nitro cars and trucks out there. Whether you race sedans or monster trucks, this box should work pretty well for you. It can take it’s power from a pair of NiMHs or LiPos, or a [...]
OFNA‘s got a new line of glow plugs for your engines. These new platinum element plugs will be available as standard and turbo styles. The plugs feature anti-corrosion treatment and are cnc cut for precision. Three heat ranges are available for each style; the B-6 is a standard cold, B-5 is standard medium, and B-4 is standard hot; while the [...]
OFNA has taken their Hyper 10SC and given it a shot of nitro to make the (cleverly named) Hyper 10SC Nitro. Just like it’s electric brother it’s a 1/10 scale, 4wd, short course truck. The front and rear suspension were pretty much brought straight over from the electric version and there is a lot of parts compatibility between the two. The [...]
JConcepts has deigned to give all of us simple plebes a look at their new Punisher body for the Associated RC8 buggy. It’s got the cab forward design that is popular with all the kids these days. A steeply angled windsheild and angled sidepods are meant to provide more front downforce to offer more steering and better control in the [...]
Got a lot of money laying around? Send it to us! Or if you’re a total jerk and don’t want to send it to us, you could always spend it on Robitronic‘s latest. In collaboration with the KM Group they have a new nitro powered, very high-end, racing sedan. It’s got a ton of carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium parts. It’s [...]
Losi has a couple new products out for you nitro lovers. If you have a vehicle with a .21 – .28 engine there’s a new accessory set to help keep your engine sealed up. The engine accessory kit includes a few vinyl caps to put over the carb and needle valves when you are putting your car in [...]
Hot on the heals of their recent 1/10 stadium truck, Robitronic has something new for you 1/8 scale nitro buggy lovers. They’ve re-engineered their Protos buggy and are introducing the Protos V2. Some of the changes include a new chassis layout for better balance, improved brake system with added front/rear brake balance adjustment, increased steering throw by 5%, [...]
This looks like a basher from the start! The new HPI Racing Bullet ST 3.0 has just been announced. They just posted images and information over on the HPI Europe site. They have a 4wd shaft drive train, 2 shocks per wheel, and a double deck aluminum chassis. The trucks will come with a Nitro Star [...]
From: CEN Racing A few years ago, I remember talking with some CEN employees, who were telling me that CEN was finally going to get serious about RC. They had been in the RC business for a while, and they had some decent RC vehicles, but nothing really amazing. When the Genesis came out, they turned a lot of heads. They [...]
I recently got the chance to pick up the new HB28503 .26 motor from Hot Bodies and give it a good working over! In all the pictures, the HB28503 is on the left. The previous .26 from Hot Bodies is on the right with the purple head. I have owned several Hot Bodies cars, and a few of them have [...]
