Hitec has expanded its D-Series servo line with the addition the new brushless metal-gear DB777WP, which Hitec promises to be high-performance, ultra-efficient. Designed with a full metal, IP-67 rated waterproof case, this programmable servo is stated to be Hitec’s fastest, low-profile option for 1/10-buggy and touring car applications. The DB777WP is powered by our 32-bit MCU (Microcontroller Unit)…
The Power HD Storm-S15 low profile HV servo features a brushless motor and a reverse receiver wire output for neater and safer wiring. The all-aluminum housings has 2-tone anodizing. Internally, the aluminum and steel gears provide high speeds and torque and durability. Learn more here.
Candy exactly a week before trick or treat. Man, I just used a Halloween joke for the orange Spektrum DX5 Rugged. Oh well, I’ll skip it and you can make up your own joke. Getting down to business, what we have here are six new colors of Pro-Line ready-to-spray paint and they are all candy…
With both Halloween and deer hunting season right upon us, Spektrum couldn’t have picked a better time to release an orange transmitter. Interesting timing aside, I believe most people will agree the orange is a totally cool look on the DX5 Rugged. And, appearance aside, I like the practicality of it. Built for mostly for…
If you’ve ever wanted a true behind the scenes look at how state-of-the-art hobby-grade RC vehicles are made, scroll on down. This is the video series for you. In these videos, Xray’s chief designer Martin Hudy takes you for a tour of the only RC car production plant in Europe, which is located in Trenčín, Slovakia….
Want to upgrade your RTR radio system but don’t want to break the bank? Seems reasonable, and lucky for you Spektrum has a system that looks to be perfect for that task. The Spektrum STX3 isn’t loaded with every single adjustment imaginable, multi-model memory and a LCD screen. What it does have are three channels,…
Amain Hobbies’ ProTek 160TBL Black Label low-profile high torque brushless servo was used by champion-level-racer Ryan Maifield to win the 2019 ROAR 4WD Off-Road National Championships, so you know it must good. In fact, looking at the specs, it’s a lot better than just good. This servo is said to offer both rapid transit times,…
The standout (no pun intended) feature on this car stand is the labeling of the shock holders. This is a great idea since it’s likely that racers aren’t building four identical shocks. The T-Work’s stand is made from a single piece of aluminum, but features pads on top to help keep your car in place….
AKA is discontinuing its popular tire punch tool, but no worries, it has a new and improved version. The new Pro Multi Tip Tire Punch features a cantilever design to increase punch pressure and reduce effort needed. The rotating head offers six different size holes. The punch sizes include 2-, 2.5-, 3-, 3.5-, 4- and…
Sometimes walking through the pits at an RC race will make you want to gag. The smell can be just too much. It’s not the racers that stink. Well, maybe it is in the middle of August, but most often it’s everybody applying their secret sauce of traction compound. Add in some tire warmers, heat…
We don’t feature too much on-road RC, but I can’t think of a platform that made as big of an improvement going from one version to the next than the Traxxas 4-Tec. Traxxas legitimately could have gone right to 5.0 when it redid the 4-Tec. The 2.0 is lightyears ahead of the original. With a…
Muchmore Racing has some new shock pliers that are so versatile that named them, akin to multitools, the Multi Shock-Maintenance Clamp Tool. Made for use with 1/10- and 1/8-scale shocks, these high-leverage “nutcracker” style pliers are made from lightweight aluminum material and anodized in black. The clamp tool is not only for shock shafts; it…
We highly recommend using a LiPo bag when charging. They’re pretty simple devices–if you can even call them that. Yet, as simple as the concept is, Muchmore Racing has released not just a new release but a fourth version of its LiPo Fireproof Safety Bag. Ver. 4 has double covers made fireproof fiber, and Muchmore…
LiPo cells are no longer brand new technology and while NiMH packs are still kicking around, it’s undeniable that LiPos are the prevailing RC battery chemistry. As a result, there are a lot of options out there. One of the top companies associated with high performance voltage is SMC Racing (Superior Matching Concepts). SMC packs…
After bringing you the news of Spencer Rivkin and Team Associated taking top honors in the 2WD class at the 2019 IFMAR World Championship, we’d be remiss to not announce that Bruno Coelho got the win in the 4WD buggy class that followed. The 2019 IFMAR 1/10th Off-road World Championships was held at the Hudy…