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After 8 years of limited release, Rogue Element Components is gearing up for a final production run of Scale Alloy Lug Nuts. These ultra scale detailed lug nuts are what put REC on the map, if you want to get your hands on some, now is the time to get your order in. There are 2 different styles to choose from, [...]
RC4WD has a sweet new Hardened Steel Driveshaft Set for all you Tamiya Bruiser owners. The driveshafts are made from hardened steel to be extra tough and they were designed to look just like their full scale counterparts. * Weight- 2.75oz * Shaft end hole size- .2″ * Shaft outer diameter- .3″ * Short shaft travel distance- 3.15″-3.74″ * Long shaft travel distance- 5.11″-5.7″ The part [...]
After months of teasing, Pro-Line has released full information on their new PRO-2 Buggy Conversion Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to convert your Pro-Line PRO-2 to a buggy, and it can be converted right back to a truck when needed. Modeled after a Class 1 Desert Buggy, the supplied body and roll cage are loaded with scale [...]
Pro-Line has announced some new tires for your short course truck, Interco TSL SX Super Swamper SCs. The new Pro-Line tires feature the scale look of the Super Swamper, which not only give them a realistic look, but should also give loads of traction when driven in true off-road conditions like mud, gravel, etc. These come in Pro-Line’s long wearing [...]
RPM RC has come up with mock exhaust tips to give your rc vehicle even more scale realism. Modeled after a full sized 3″ exhaust cut at a 45° angle, the RPM tips are easy to mount and weigh less than 2 grams. The tips come in pairs, one for each side of your vehicle, and come in two different [...]
The crew over at Gear Head have recently added a new LED light bar to their catalog, the 1/10th scale Trail Torch DC-1. The Trail Torch is made here in the USA and comes with nine white and four amber LEDs. The light bar can be run on 4.5 to 6 volts and comes with a 12″ servo lead for [...]
The crew over at HPI Racing have announced a new look for their Crawler King. The latest version comes with a 1973 Ford Bronco body, comes in RTR form, and is waterproof for your bashing pleasure. With its 4wd and 55 turn brushed motor, it should be a blast to drive at the local rock pile. The truck in the [...]
Tamiya recently introduced their cool looking Freightliner Cascadia Evolution to the world at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. The Cascadia Evo is a 14th scale kit that looks just like its full scale counterpart on the outside and has loads of scale detailing inside the cab. * 4-axle semi drive-train * Gear differential * Leaf spring suspension * Bell-crank steering * Aluminum friction shocks * Radial tires * [...]
Tamiya announced their racy yet easy to assemble Zakspeed Jagermeister Ford Capri Turbo at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. On the outside is a clear polycarbonate body that closely resembles its full scale counterpart, while on the inside is a basic 4wd TT-02 chassis. You can choose to decorate it with its original orange Jägermeister livery, or you can paint it [...]
We released the news that Carisma is Coming to America on March 1st, now we get to post their latest creation, the M10DB off-road buggy. The M10DB is a 1/10th 2wd buggy that comes pre-built for your bashing pleasure. For power it utilizes a 3000Kv brushless motor and comes with waterproof electronics. To top it off, the radio is 2.4GHz [...]
Also introduced at the Nurnberg Toy Fair is a great looking 1967 Ford Mustang from Vaterra RC. Like the other on-road cars from Vaterra, the ’67 Mustang features incredible scale looks on its solid V100-S platform. * Compatible with Horizon’s AVC technology * Officially licensed body * 4wd with sealed diffs * Low profile tires on 54mm wheels * Scale realistic brake discs and calipers * [...]
RC4WD creates a lot of great looking gear but their new Dick Cepek Gun Metal 7 wheels might be the best yet. These sharp looking 2.2″ internal beadlock wheels are officially licensed by Dick Cepek and have an amazing amount of scale detail. They look so good that even Cubby wants a set. * CNC machined aluminum * DC logo on wheel [...]
Looking for a trick new set of shocks for your short course truck? If so, RC4WD has some new units on the market. Their new sct shocks are officially licensed by King Off Road and have a very nice scale appearance. The come in two different lengths, 90mm for Traxxas Slash front, and 110mm for Slash rear. Machined from billet [...]
The RC4WD crew has been putting out some amazing looking products for years now. Their latest product, Compass 1.9 Scale Tires, have just been announced and should make a nice option for your scale/trail rig. Some of their specifications include- * Weight- 3.1oz each * Uses a reinforced sidewall * Comes in advanced X2 SS compound * Outer diameter- 4.78″ * Inner diameter- [...]
What are some of the trickest and most expensive wheels that you can buy for your short course truck? That would be the aluminum, fully licensed, Mickey Thompson Classic Lock wheels from RC4WD. Their aluminum design should help make them extra tough while out bashing and give them the ultimate in scale realism. * Wheel Size- 2.2/3.0″ * Uses 12mm [...]
