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HPI Updates The RTR Nitro RS4 3 Evo+

HPI Updates The RTR Nitro RS4 3 Evo+

RTR NITRO RS4 3 EVO+… NOW EVEN BETTER! The legendary HPI ready-to-run Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ now features several high performance upgrades that make it our highest spec RTR nitro touring car ever. We added a 2.4GHz radio system, waterproof servo, 7.2V battery pack with AC wall charger for the Roto Start system, AA batteries […]
We need more solid axle monster trucks!

We need more solid axle monster trucks!

I am a fan of solid axle monster trucks and will always be. I’m bummed about the lack of choices out there when it comes to that category. Kyosho has the Mad Force line, Tamiya has the Super Clod and TXT-1 and HPI Has the wheelie king. They are all cool trucks but I still […]

Race for a Cure 2011 — online coverage

Race for a Cure 2011 — online coverage

The 2nd annual Race for a Cure took place at the Goshen Stampede in Goshen, CT. Friday was setup day for the racers and practice day but the rainy weather prevented that from happening. Buckets of rain fell and the track was a mess. The Pin Shop Hobbies crew stayed late in the night to […]
ST Racing Concepts Option Parts For HPI Blitz RTR And ESE

ST Racing Concepts Option Parts For HPI Blitz RTR And ESE

CNC Machined from high quality aluminum, these rear hub carriers features set-screw over hinge-pin design (so the hinge-pin does not wear down the hub carriers), non-anodized bearing location to ensure the tightest tolerance and fit for the bearings, and an oversize 5x11mm outer bearings for more durability. The 0.5 deg. toe-in adds a bit more […]

Corolla Levin beater

Corolla Levin beater

My new HPI Cup Racer came with a cool Toyota Corolla Levin body, but there was one problem: I had no idea how I wanted to paint it.  I browsed hundreds of Levin and Trueno photos but nothing really inspired me.  Then, by random chance, I was flipping through my old copies of RC Car […]
2011 Short Course Showdown: Losi XXX-SCB Exhibition Race

2011 Short Course Showdown: Losi XXX-SCB Exhibition Race

Once the A mains were calculated today, each TQ from the 5 classes these weekend competed in an exhibition race featuring the new Losi RTR XXX-SCB.  TLR’s Dustin Evans TQ’ed both Mod 2WD and 4WD SC so they had Matt Sunderlage fill in for him to pilot one of the SCBs. These buggies come with […]

2011 Short Course Showdown: Manufacturer Expo

2011 Short Course Showdown: Manufacturer Expo

Outside the track this weekend is the manufacturer expo which kicked off today.  Traxxas, Viper RC, JConcepts, and Spektrum are all in attendance and their company reps are showing off the latest gear. But it doesn’t stop there.  Inside located by the track are Losi, HPI, and Thunder Power RC.  If you are at the track this […]

New Product: JConcepts Manta V2 O.S.F.M. Body

New Product: JConcepts Manta V2 O.S.F.M. Body

Earlier this month JConcepts released their new Manta V2 O.S.F.M. Body. The term O.S.F.M. stands for “One Size Fits Most” and this new body definitely lives up to its name. This diverse body will fit 9 short course trucks such as the Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4, Team Associated SC10 and SC10 4×4, Losi XXX-SCT and SCT-E, Kyosho […]

2011 Short Course Showdown: Practice Makes Perfect

2011 Short Course Showdown: Practice Makes Perfect

Arrived at Trackside shortly after 10:00am for open practice. Racers are starting to fill the pits, and I also see that TLR is on the scene. AE, TQ Racing, and HPI were at the club race last night so with the addition of TLR it should mean some epic racing on Sunday now. If you […]
DE Racing “Trinidad” SC Wheels Now Available In Fluorescent Yellow

DE Racing “Trinidad” SC Wheels Now Available In Fluorescent Yellow

DE Racing has a wheel for your short course RC truck, and with our new Flo-yellow, we have the colors you need as well. With 10 model specific offsets, in 4 different colors, you’ll no longer need adapters, spacers, or universal fit solutions. We simply have the wheel you need for the truck you race. […]
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