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New from the RC4WD crew is an officially licensed Baer Brake Systems Rotor & Caliper Set. The set can bring some serious scale realism to your rig and fits RC4WD’s 1.9″ 5 lug steel wheels. These are machined from billet aluminum and are shipping right now. Street pricing $22 for a pair and they have a part number of #Z-S1712. [...]
Here is some big news from JConcepts, their new Torch 1.9″ Aluminum Wheels. Yes indeed, JConcepts is now stepping into the scale aluminum wheel arena. In true JConcepts fashion, their Torch wheels bring some innovation with them. First off, the wheels have a shim option to adjust width. More impressively, they also feature C-shaped brass weights that make it incredibly [...]
Do you have a 1/18th Gelande D90? If so, the folks at RC4WD have just announced a pair of new CCHand Red Roof Racks to help accessorize your rig. The base Roof Rack is priced at $59 and has a part number of #VVV-C0278. The second rack adds Light Pods, it has a part number of #VVV-C0280, and it is priced [...]
The folks over at RC4WD just keep on putting out epic looking wheels, their latest are 1.9″ sized RBP Glocks. These have been officially licensed by Rolling Big Power and have a great scale look to them. * Machined from billet aluminum * Anodized in black * Scale wheel nut cover and hex bolts * Amazing scale detail * Standard 12mm hex * Beadlock design * Weight- [...]
After being teased a couple of months ago, Killerbody RC has released full details on their high-end Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Hard Body Kit. Taking scale realism to a new level, the Land Cruiser hard body has exceptional detailing from bumper to bumper. It also has a look that will make it stand out when hitting the trail with your [...]
Trick out that SCX10 I or II of yours with the new Black CCHand Front Bumper from RC4WD. The CCHand bumper has an awesome scale look and gives you a perfect place to mount a winch or extra lights. * Hand welded stainless steel * Powder coated in black * Corrosion resistant * Width- 6.69″ * Length- 3.22″ * Height- 2.84″ * Weight- 6.24oz Pricing for this little [...]
I’ve mentioned a time or two that one of my favorite things about this hobby is that moment when you get a brand new builder’s kit up on your workbench and crack open the box for the first time. The knowledge that you are about to turn a bucket of parts into something that can be driven (along with that [...]
Add a hot look to your scaler with the new Dick Cepek Matrix 1.55″ Wheels from RC4WD. The Dick Cepek wheels are a beadlock design that are machined from high quality aluminum. Black anodizing gives them a slick look, while 12mm hexes allow them to fit on a huge variety of different vehicles. * Officially licensed by Dick Cepek * Scale wheel [...]
As we first reported Right Here, the crew at Traxxas have a new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor on the way. The Raptor was designed to be more realistic, and after having held one in our hands, we can say that it looks gorgeous. Injection molded nylon composite parts like the grill, front bumper, hood vents and side mirrors help make [...]
ECX has spent the last few years carving out a name for themselves in the basher community with quality vehicles at low price points. They are now taking their first steps into the scale crawling arena with the ECX Barrage. Here is what it looks like when you break the seal and pop open a fresh Barrage box. The truck comes [...]
The folks at RC4WD have announced officially licensed Marlin Crawler Side Sliders for the LWD version of the Trail Finder 2. These will make for a great touch of scale detailing on a custom build and are made from plastic to help slide over those tough rock sections. Pricing for a set is $12 and they have a part number [...]
Hot and new from SSD are 1.9″ sized Double Time Beadlock Wheels. A 12mm hex is used to fit a huge variety of different vehicles, while a beadlock design and sharp styling give them great scale realism. * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Anodized in black * Lightweight design * Removable hub * Works with all tire brands * Works with Vanquish SLW hubs * 5 [...]
Hey, remember the HPI Venture FJ? Apparently many of you do as it’s been a popular subject of late in reader e-mails. So what’s the deal with the truck? It made a huge splash when it was teased and later officially unveiled in early 2016. Then, well, everything sort of went to hell in a hand basket for HPI, what-with all the now publicized [...]
Here is a very cool upgrade for your Trail Finder 2, the new Black Tube Bed from RC4WD. The Tube Bed is constructed from heavy duty steel tubing and comes with a black powder coated finish to give your TF2 a killer, custom appearance. * Hand welded * Stainless steel antislip, spare tire carrier, and battery box * Length- 7.36″ * Width- 7.08″ * Height- [...]
Want to add a aftermarket rear case on your Yeti? Our friends over at RC4WD have just released the Hardcore Centered Rear Axle Case that should have some people drooling. The RC4WD case features a Heavy Duty Steel Straight Axle Shaft, inside of a CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Housing. They are shipping now, and are priced at $149 with a [...]
