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The Build – Part 6 Part 6 of our Ascender K5 build has us assembling the shocks. Vaterra was nice enough to give us some good, threaded shocks that are easy to build and work …

The Build – Part 5 The manual has us assembling the chassis and installing the electronics in the same step but I chose to break it out into two for simplicity sake. Vaterra has given …

The 1/12 scale class is constantly evolving, and bodies must also evolve to provide drivers top-level handling. PROTOform has seen the writing on the wall and produced a Stock-only 1/12 scale body – the Strakka-12 …

Rogue Element Components has added another set of awesome chrome wheels to it’s super scale stable. These 8-Slot wheels are made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and carved down to a 1.55″ size. They feature a …

After the recent splitting of Team Associated and LRP, it was rumored that AE, or more specifically, Reedy, would be working on a competition-level ESC to fill the gap that was now present. Finally we …

The Build – Part 4 The chassis on the Ascender K5 is very similar in design to other scalers, however Vaterra has added a bit of a twist. Instead of 2 frame rails, they’ve included …

Today’s hi-tech 1/10 4WD buggies offer streamlined looks and performance. The downside to this performance is the decrease in airflow under the body. This can cause heat buildup, especially if you’re running a hot modified …

The Build – Part 3 Part 3 of the Vaterra Ascender K5 build involves assembling the rear axle. This process is very similar to the front axle with just a lot less parts. You should …

Calling all you water-runners! Xpert RC has released the WR line of waterproof servos. But wait … they’re not just waterproof. These babies are designed to function completely submerged in water! That’s right, now your …

RPM has added the Helion to their lineup of aftermarket parts by designing a fresh set of front and rear suspension arms for the Animus 18SC and 18TR vehicles. These parts not only boost durability, …