It’s been rumored for a while, then teaser photo’s started showing up and now finally Team Associated has officially announced news about the Associated SC8. The Associated SC8 is a 1/8th scale, 4WD nitro powered CORR style truck.

The Team Associated SC8 is built off the extremely popular RC8T truggy chassis with changes made to meet the scale specifications of full size CORR trucks. The Associated SC8 features scale suspension travel, mud flaps, and even a full tube roll cage.

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It was only a few months ago when Traxxas released their Traxxas Slash 2WD Truck, well now Traxxas is taking same truck and giving it 4WD and a nitro engine, the new truck is now called the Traxxas Slayer!

The new Traxxas Slayer features a Revo like chassis that is uniquely made from a single sheet of T6 hardened 6061 aluminum and then anodized with a durable titanium tone finish. The unique chassis design includes an integrated engine cradle and deep central channel gives the Traxxas Slayer incredible strength while reducing weight.
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Traxxas has released yet another Traxxas Revo 3.3. The newest Traxxas Revo keeps a sharp focus on core performance elements as the lightest, quickest, and most versatile Revo 3.3 yet. The new Revo 3.3 chassis layout borrows from the exclusive Revo Platinum Edition with race-inspired features such as a compact receiver box that includes an integrated personal transponder mount for race day. The legendary high revving power of the national championship winning TRX 3.3 Racing Engine drives a low mass 2-speed transmission for amazing acceleration and 45+mph top speeds. Time and time again, Traxxas Revo has proven the benefits of its visionary design, and the newest Revo continues the legacy.

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Hot Bodies is now taking dealer orders for their newest 1/8th scale buggy, the Hot Bodies D8!

Designed entirely in the USA from the ground up the Hot Bodies D8 is claiming it will not only be the fastest car on the track, but the most forgiving as well, capable of excelling in the hands of both novice and factory drivers. The newly designed chassis and suspension allows you to handle off-road tracks with ease. The 16mm big bore shocks is the largest in its class allowing the Hot Bodies D8 to recover from even the roughest landings.

Hot Bodies has also equipped the D8 with the largest sized wheels allowed under ROAR rules, allowing you to get the most traction possible while leaving everyone else in the dust.

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While many aftermarket companies can make the claim that they have balls, only RPM can say they’ve got Nuts too.

Check out these new Bumper Nuts from RPM. Not only will they help you improve lap times, but they’ll give your truck that “authentic” look. Not sure if the other magazines will touch these Nuts, but know Xtreme RC’s got ‘em! Not sure exactly when these Nuts will hit the street, but we’ll keep you posted.

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RPM has just released a center skid plate for the HPI Savage X. RPM realized protection is key to winning the battle against the elements. Stock HPI Savage / HPI Savage X trucks have a bare under chassis completely exposed to the most devastating of elements such as - rocks, asphalt, concrete, etc. RPM has what you need to armor your truck with bulletproof, molded RPM protection. RPM Savage / Savage X center skid plates completely cover the entire exposed center section of your Savage chassis.

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The Traxxas Stampede is back, this time the Stampede has a hot new look, innovative new features, and of course, more power to boost the fun quotient even higher. Combine the increased horsepower with the tall, drive-over-anything 4 inch ground clearance; ultra-tough suspension; and easy operation, the Traxxas Stampede will quickly become your favorite for all kinds of monster truck action.

The Traxxas Stampede benefits from it’s family lineage incorporating advanced Revo technology to bolster performance. The Magnum 272 transmission is fully sealed and comes equipped with efficient and precise ball bearings and an advanced Revo-spec Torque-Control slipper clutch. Revo-spec Talon 2.8″ tires provide sure-footed traction no matter how extreme the terrain is. The aggressive Talon tires are pre-glued and mounted on bold 2.8″ All-Star mirror-chrome wheels. Based on the proven Revo Talon tires, the versatile 2.8″ Talons grip the pavement, tear through rocks, and have the ability to kick-up massive roosts. The tires include performance-tuned foam inserts that provide extra stability on any surface.

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