The recent trend with battery chargers are to use a touch screen to replace your traditional buttons, knobs, etc. Today Hitec unveils their 1st charger using touch screen technology called the X1 Touch. When traveling no external power supply is needed since you can plug it into the wall and use its internal AC power [...]
Since winning the first of 26 IFMAR World Championships in 1977, Team Associated has been an icon of RC racing, in 2012, Team Associated announced a new direction – the Qualifier Series of sport – level RTRS aimed at capturing the attention of a potential hobbyist look for his first RC car or truck. Unlike [...]
I have found that empty energy shot bottles make great shock protectors for off-road vehicles. I cut the bottles in half lengthwise and drill a small hole through the neck of the bottle. Then I use the lower shock mounting screw to attach it to the control arm. This keeps my shocks cleaner and also [...]
Tekno’s unique 1/8 4WD electric buggy has grown in popularity since it was 1st released, and until today your only body option was the one that came with the kit. JConcepts now gives racers another option with their new Finnisher body for the EB48. Not only is this body a direct fit for the EB48, [...]
Axial has released a new optional polycarbonate hardtop to give your 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon body a fresh look. This roof comes clear so you can add your paint scheme to it and also included are the needed mounting hardware, window masks, and decals. Next up is Axial’s new heavy duty transmission gears for [...]
Summer officially starts June 21 and with spring showing us hints of the warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to get your racing gear ready for the outdoor season. The racing scene here in SoCal kicked off to an early spring start with the JBRL Race Series (www.jimmybabcock.com) recently making a stop at SDRC [...]
Words and Photos: Drew Trudeau LiPo batteries have become increasingly popular in the hobby as they evolve and offer up more power and run time with increased safety standards. As you may also know LiPo batteries can be expensive as you tend to need a few on hand for different applications. Max Amps has put [...]
Let’s face it, no one likes to work hard in a hobby that is supposed to be “fun”. Gluing up new tires is one of those RC chores that keeps getting shelved to the back burner until your tires are almost bald. Well now thanks to JConcepts this chore gets easier for truggy owners as [...]
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