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Tag Archives: 1/8 scale

ARRMA Typhon 4×4 Mega 550 Electric Buggy Review

Typhon 4x4 Mega

ARRMA RC continues to release products to fill every need in RC. Their latest addition to their line-up is the ARRMA Typhon 4×4 Mega 550 Electric Buggy. Viewers of the channel may recall we’ve reviewed the ARRMA Typhon 4×4 3S …

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AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers Cup 2017

AMain Performance Hobbies Manufacturers Cup 2017

AMain Performance Hobbies will host the Manufacturers Cup presented by Tekin June 3 & 4 at the world-famous Silver Dollar RC Raceway. With several hundred entries expected, including many of the nation’s top pro drivers, an exciting heads up racing …

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Speed B2102 1/8 Scale Competition Buggy Engine

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One look at the Speed B2102 engine and you’ll notice: the cylinder head is significantly shorter than those found on similar power plants. It definitely looks cool, but looks are just a small part of it. The Speed B2102’s lower …

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Review: Yeti XL Monster Buggy

OK AXIAL slow it down now, we’re still enjoying the unique fun and excitement of the Yeti and you go and drop a Yeti XL in our workbench. When are you going to invent more time Axial, so we can play with all the off-road goodness you have to offer?

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DHK Maximus Monster Truck

Review: DHK Maximus Monster Truck

As RC fanatics, when someone mentions monster trucks we have a pre-set notion of what that is in our hobby. We think of 1/8-scale (or larger) trucks that include big tires, big suspension, big horsepower—just big everything. With the release of the Maximus, I think DHK might be in the same mindset as us! The Maximus, which coincidentally is Latin for “greatest” or “largest”, is a big ol’ beast that not only includes our monster truck wish list, but also does it at an extremely affordable price. Bring on the MT playground!

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Team Durango DEX8

Review: Team Durango DEX8

The world of electric 1/8-scale off-roaders has changed drastically over the past couple of years. They’ve evolved from large, clunky conversion kits to streamlined, dedicated e-racing machines. Some have become easier to build, others easier to drive and yet others easier to maintain. Team Durango has successfully combined all three of those features into the astounding DEX8, a buggy that is not only mild-mannered on the track; it also comes partially built from the factory. TD has referred to this as the ‘Fast and Easy Build – Hit the Track Quickly’, and it actually cut my build time by half. Now it’s time to review its features and discuss its mannerisms on the track.

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Castle Creations Mamba Monster X

Castle Creations Mamba Monster X Brushless ESC

Castle Creations introduces the Mamba Monster X, the next gen 1/8 brushless ESC modeled after the Monster 2. This new ESC can handle more power, has a on-the-go programmable feature and can run either sensor or sensorless brushless motors. Castle …

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Panther Ocelot 1/8 Buggy Tire

Panther Ocelot 1/8 Buggy Tire

Panther’s new Ocelot 1/8 scale tire is designed for most outdoor tracks and comes in the companies latest “Z” compound. This tire is ideal for most outdoor tracks, combining excellent grip with long-wear characteristics. Link: www.panthertires.com

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Team Associated RC8B3 1/8 Scale Nitro Buggy

Team Associated RC8B3 1/8 Scale Nitro Buggy

Team Associated has released the news on their new 1/8 scale Nitro buggy, the RC8B3. This buggy is all new from the ground up, something hardcore AE supporters have been looking for! There are a slew of new features, including: …

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Team Associated’s New RC8 Scooped

Team Associated's New RC8 Scooped

Team Associated pulled a sneaky and posted a pic of their new 1/8th scale on their Facebook page. Unfortunately, they didn’t post any details nor what the new buggy will be called. More info should be revealed this week, so …

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OS Engine Ty Tessmann Limited Edition 1/8 Buggy Engine

OS Engine Ty Tessmann Limited Edition 1/8 Buggy Engine

OS Engines is now offering the same powerplant for your 1/8 scale buggy that Ty Tessmann used to win the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Worlds in Italy. This engine is based on the same unit Ty used and includes all the …

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HB D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition 1/8 Buggy

HB - D815 Nitro 1-8 Buggy Kit copy

  HPI/Hot Bodies has announced the D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition 1/8 buggy based on the same car Ty drove to win the 2014-2015 World Championships in Sicily. This car features alot of improvements over the D812 including new, aluminum caster …

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VP Pro CB-XB8-CL Clear 1/8 Scale Body

VP Pro CB-XB8-CL Clear 1/8 Scale Body

VP Pro has released this great looking cab-forward body for the XRay XB8 1/8 scale nitro buggy. Make from high quality Lexan, it features unique side pods that add extra airflow as well as added downforce. It comes clear with …

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Axial Yeti XL 1/8 Scale 4WD Buggy Kit

Axial Yeti XL 1/8 Scale 4WD Buggy Kit

The next big thing from Axial comes in a REALLY big box! Yup, the Yeti XL is now available in kit form. This allows you to get to know the XL during building as well as load it up with …

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Hot Bodies R8 1/8 Scale

Hot Bodies R8 1/8 Scale

Hot Bodies has announced the release (or re-release) of it’s 1/8 scale onroad car, the R8. This car is riddled with high-end features that allowed HB Team Driver Teemu Leino to put the prototype 7th overall at the 2013-2014 World …

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