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Over at JConcepts they have announced a new video for their Speed Fang tires and Cheetah high speed wheels. In the video, JC owner Jason Ruona, along with Fred Reep, talk you through their new fully belted Speed Fangs tires, as well as their Cheetah wheels. In combination, the two make a wicked combination for your speed run machine. After the [...]
A couple of weeks ago Pro-Line made big news by dropping the all new Supersonic Speed Run Body. The Supersonic fits 1/10th scaled short course trucks and was designed to help you achieve higher top speeds than ever before. Below you’ll find a short video narrated by P-L’s Gerardo Gonzalez that shows off all the features of the Supersonic. Also, [...]
Over on Ryan Maifield’s YouTube channel he is building a speed-run 1/8 electric buggy. Ryan is a factory driver for Mugen and is known for his off-road racing skills. During his speed-run build, Ryan is teasing new Belted Speed-Run Tires from JConcepts. The new belted tires, dubbed “Speed Fangs”, will come pre-mounted on special 3-piece JConcepts wheels. Until we learn more, [...]
For all you drag race or high speed maniacs out there, Sweep Racing has dropped Fast Forward 1/8 Mounted Foam Tires. These high-grip foam tires are pre-mounted for your convenience and come with a standard sized 17mm wheel hex. Check out more highlights- * Available in soft, medium, or hard compound * High density foam, race proven durability * Wheels designed specifically for [...]
For all you high speed fanatics out there, Pro-Line has just dropped the Supersonic Clear Speed Run Body. The Supersonic was specifically made to help you convert your Traxxas Slash 4×4 (or other short course truck) into a speed run machine. Take a look at these features- * Great speed run body for SCTs * Designed for style and speed * Pairs perfectly [...]
Here ya go high speed run fanatics, JConcepts has just dropped all new Cheetah 83mm Speed-Run Wheels. What makes these wheels special? They were designed specifically for high speed run use, plus they can be used with 17mm or 12mm wheel hexes. They were also sized so that they work with Speed Fang belted tires, or with other 83mm bead [...]
For all you speed run fanatics out there, Delta Plastik USA has announced that pre-ordering is now open for their 1/7th scaled Jag XRS Li High Speed Body. The Jag XRS was designed for serious speed in 1/7th scaled cars like the ARRMA Infraction. * Formed from 2mm thick Lexan * Comes in clear only * Modern sleek styling * Width- 310mm * Wheelbase- [...]
Here ya go speed run guys, hardcore street bashers, and long jumpers- Pro-Line has just officially dropped their new Avenger HP pre-mounts. The Avenger HPs are Fully Belted to eliminate tire expansion at speed, thus allowing you to put much more power to the ground! Here are the highlights- * High performance herringbone weave belt * Avenger does not expand at high [...]
Attention all you insane speed run Traxxas Rustler/Slash owners, Xtreme Racing is about to make your day. Looking for a chassis that makes it easy to pop in 6S (or much higher!) worth of LiPo batteries into your Slash? Just can’t find a good, but longer, chassis for your Rustler? Well take a look at these features on Extreme Racing’s [...]
Have you been looking for a new high-speed on-road body? If so, have a look at The Patriot from McAllister Racing. The Patriot was designed by high speed guru Nic Case and is molded from a thick .040 polycarbonate for extra stiffness. The McAllister Racing Patriot Body is priced at $26 and has a part number of #319. You can use [...]
New from Traxxas is a How To Go Faster video for the Stampede 2wd monster truck. The video goes over in detail how to change gearing, which battery to use, as well as how to install a brushless power system. It is perfect for people new to the hobby that are looking to crank the power up, way up, on [...]
Just posted by Traxxas is a video called Traxxas Underground 100 MPH Slash 4X4. The video shows a bunch of upgrade parts that can be used to greatly increase the top speed of a Slash 4×4. Watch the video below to see just how fast the modified Slash 4×4 went, plus a teaser of things to come! Full details on the [...]
Recently posted by Traxxas is a new promotional video for the mighty XO-1 Supercar. The video shows the XO-1 making high speed passes at a full scale drag strip, needless to say, the XO-1 can really haul. Since its introduction, the XO-1 has been considered one of the gnarliest cars on the planet, watch the video below to see just [...]
If you are new to our hobby, you’ve probably wondered what are some of the easiest modifications to help make your truck faster. Traxxas has put together a short video that highlights some of the easiest ways to get the mph up on your Slash, Stampede, Rustler, or Bandit. The folks at Traxxas go over gearing, LiPo battery cell counts, [...]
Do you have a way overpowered brushless 1/8 Monster Truck or Truggy? Is your truck so fast that it is simply impossible to drive full throttle? Do your current tires balloon so badly that they resemble the extra large pie at your local pizza joint when pinned wfo? For consumers like you, Sweep Racing has developed Road Crusher Belted Monster [...]
