Extreme Duty XVD Axles for Axial Wraith from RC4WD

RC4WD has just released extreme duty XVD axles for the Axial Wraith. RC4WD completely redesigned the new extreme duty axles from the ground up to allow extreme steering angles and built to handle heavy power. These have been team tested for many months and approved by the best team in the business.

Team Associated RC10T4.2 Factory Team Kit

Team Associated has released their latest version of the ever popular T4, the Team Associated RC10T4.2 factory team kit. The RC10T4.2 kit now comes with the latest Factory Team high performance option parts like the 12mm "Big Bore" threaded shocks, VTS slipper clutch, blue aluminum bellcrank set, and 12mm wheel hexes, just to name a…

Needed tools for the RC newbie

Whether you are new to nitro RC, or rock crawlers, or any other type of radio controlled madness, you are going to need to have some tools handy. For most in the RC hobby, fixing and upgrading their toys is half the fun (if not more!). I have compiled a list of mostly must-have tools…

Savox Outrunner Brushless Motors

Savox Servos, the fastest growing servo brand in the USA, is excited to announce the arrival of the new Brushless Outrunner Motor product line. Savox Brushless Outrunner Motors feature a unique cooling system designed to increase air flow and reduce running temperatures. The patented design includes machined aluminum housing, six angled ports and an internal…

Sidewinder 3 waterproof sport brushless ESC

Along with Castle Creations Mamba Monster 2, Castle has also released a new Sidewinder 3 ESC which is also now waterproof. The new Sidewinder 3 can power crawlers on water filled trails, SCTs through rain soaked parking lots, and AWDs on rips across muddy fields. Drivers can follow their irresistible urges to drive in the…

Castle Creations Mamba Monster 2 ESC, waterproof!

FINALLY... a waterproof ESC from Castle Creations that doesn't require home made mods or techniques that often voided the warranty. The Mamba Monster 2, you can now run your vehicles through the morning dew, down the muddy road, across the soggy snow or just about anywhere else you’d be interested in running a 1/8th scale…

JConcepts Hybrids 1/8th tires in Mega Soft Compound

JConcepts has released their Mega Soft compound which as been specifically designed for cold or very loose track conditions. The JConcepts Mega Soft compound has been designed for drivers looking for extra grip as a tuning option, not a replacement compound. It's important to remember, compounds are crucial and to take advantage of a compound…

Getting Started in RC Rock Crawling

It’s a guy thing: we want toys that can conquer stuff. That’s just the way it is. There are several routes to get there, and RC rock crawling is one of them. But what if you know nothing about the hobby and have no clue where to start? Well, I aim to help you out…

Hobbico 2012 December Deals

The year 2012 is going out with a bang — more "bang for your buck" when buying hobby gifts, that is! During Hobbico December Deals, you'll have five special opportunities to save on popular products from your favorite R/C manufacturers. These low prices are available on-line and at your nearby participating hobby dealers. Pick out…

T-Bone Racing Traxxas Stampede 4X4 Front Bumper Review

The stock Traxxas Stampede 4x4 bumper is a little high and a bit narrow and after a number of upgrades to my Stampede 4x4 it left a bit to be desired. That's where T-Bone Racing comes in, remembering how well the T-Bone Racing Mini-Revo front bumper worked I decided to checked to see if T-Bone…

Gasoline powered HPI Savage XL Octane

It's been rumored now for sometime but it looks like HPI is finally putting this together. The new HPI Savage XL Octane is a 4x4 monster truck raised to a whole new height with it's gasoline powered 15cc engine. Could this be the beginning of the end for "nitro"?

Proline 1973 Bronco body for Savage and Revo

Proline Racing has released a 1973 Ford Bronco body for RC Monster Trucks. Complete with detailed grill, headlights, body molding trim, and that overall distinct Ford Bronco look, all you classic truck enthusiasts will not want to be left out!

AJS Machine Off Road Trailer V2.0

If you're looking for that next awesome scale item to add to your scale RC then you really need to take a look at the new AJS Machine off-road trailer v2.0! The AJS Machine off road trailer version 2.0 features light weight CNC cut out sidewalls. With the ability to add painted Lexan or wood…

Proline Racing Ford F-150 Raptor SVT body for Slash

There certainly is no shortage for Ford Raptor STV bodies, and Proline Racing has just released another one - this time for the Traxxas Slash (2WD/4WD) and Associated SC10. Pro-Line now gives you the option to convert your Slash and SC10 Short Course Truck into a True Scale Lifted Truck.