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Pro-Line Masher 3.8
The Masher is one of the most popular monster truck tires of all time. Pro-Line as a new version designed to fit the 3.8″ Traxxas style bead. The tires include foam inserts–as you’d expect–and come molded in Pro-Line M2 compound. The tires are 6.6-inches tall and 3.75-inches wide. Learn more here.
Pro-Line 1973 Ford Bronco Body for Axial Wraith
We got the scoop on this one from Pro-Line a while ago and we’ve been dying tell you–and see it for ourselves. Well, now it’s out and it’s just as cool as we expected and hoped. The Bronco is designed to fit the Axial Wraith and is modeled after what is known as the early [...]
Tamiya Suzuki Jimny Wheelie WR-02
With this new release, Tamiya reminds us that RC should be fun. The Suzuki Jimny SJ30 (AKA Samurai) is offered as a kit, but a Tamiya electric speed control is included. The WR-02 chassis is the second generation (the original was the original Wild Willy). If you’re not familiar with the platform, it’s a 2WD [...]
Tamiya to Release New Truck Chassis
Tamiya has a long history of making good use of some of its touring car chassis by retrofitting them as trucks. A current example is the TA02T which started life as a pavement pounder and is still being sold with the Ford F-150 pre-runner body on it. Why the history snippet? Tamiya recently pulled the [...]
HPI Super 5SC Flux RTR 1/5-scale Short Course Truck
In 2006, HPI brought large scale out of the fringes and into mainstream with the Baja 5B was released. HPI didn’t stop there by any means and the lineup of 1/5-scale vehicles has grown and evolved. The latest to officially join the group is the Super 5SC Flux RTR that is as the name indicates, [...]
Pro-Line Upcoming Transmission and Light Bar
Pro-Line recently pulled the covers off a new Traxxas Slash transmission that is a direct replacement for the Traxxas Magnum 272 transmission. The Pro-Line transmission will, of course, also be compatible with the Stampede, Rustler and Bandit. Pro-Line states that the rotational weight of the transmission is reduced by 20% which will yield [...]
Traxxas Slash Rob MacCachren Edition
The Traxxas Slash is the one that kicked off the whole short course craze and it’s still an extremely popular truck. Traxxas is doing a good job of keep the Slash fresh and one of the latest new looks for the truck is a Dodge Rob MacCachren Edition. MacCachren switched to Dodge in 2011. If [...]
2012 Vintage Offroad Nationals Goes Outdoors
The Vintage Offroad Nationals is a race, now in its 5th year, that takes place annually up in Connecticut. This year it’s switching locations to an outdoor off-road track in Bethel, CT. The race will be held September 14-16. Vintage vehicles are considered anything made in the mid-nineties or earlier. In addition to buggy classes, [...]
Gear Head RC “Shredder” Billet Aluminum Grille
If you’re lucky enough to have a Tamiya King Hauler, you probably want it looking its best. One way to dress it up and set it apart from the crowd is with this custom grille. Gear Head RC’s piece is machined out of billet 6061-T6 aluminum. It is distributed exclusively by Rpp Hobby. Learn more [...]
HPI Desert Trophy Ivan Stewart Edition
If you’re a fan of desert racing, you’re probably a fan of Ivan “Ironman” Stewart. We were excited when HPI unveiled a Stewart inspired body, and now we’re thrilled to see a RTR Desert Trophy Ivan Stewart Edition truck. If you’re not familiar with the platform, in addition to having a cool cage and tub [...]
Vanquish Aluminum AX10 Axles Housing
Our response? “Yeah, baby!” These aren’t just aluminum AX10 axles; they are more like baby Wraith axles. These new axles use AX10 axle shafts, but have a design similar to what is used on the AR60 OCP axles (AKA Wraith axles). It looks like Vanquish is going to offer them in silver and black–just like [...]
MaxAmps.com Internal Plug Packs
You have to give MaxAmps.com credit for innovation. MaxAmps.com has waterproof packs, water-cooled packs, modular packs (Multi-Voltage) and now packs with internal plugs. Currently two packs–5450mAh 2S and 6500mAh Race Edition 2S–are offered. The quick and dirty explaination of these new packs is that a Traxxas High Current Connector simply plugs directly into the end [...]
Pro-Line Toyota Tundra Short course Body
Pro-Line continues to expand its offering of short course bodies. Now Toyota fans are covered with this Tundra shell. Expect all the usuals such as overspray film, window masks and high quality decals. Learn more here.
RC4WD Clear Windshields for Tamiya Trucks
Maybe you’re not going to get as excited about this as we are, but we are thrilled to see these clear Lexan windshield kits for the Tamiya Jeep Wrangler body, Clod Buster and the Toyota Tundra body. This makes having realistic clear windshields much easier than before. The Lexan piece in a one-piece molded item [...]
Dynamite Fuze 1800Kv 1/8-scale System
Dynamite has a new 1/8-scale brushless system that it states can handle truggy use. The 1800Kv setup uses a 4-pole motor so torque shouldn’t be a problem. The setup is prewired, so installation is quick and easy. While a Dean Ultra Plug is shown in the photo, Dynamite states a EC3 plug is installed. This [...]
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