The Build – Part 7 The Team Associated TC7 comes with front and rear anti-roll bars, both of which are very easy to assemble and install. Follow along. While the mounting point is slightly different, …
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Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 6 – Shocks and Bumpers
The Build – Part 6 In Part 6, I will be attaching the shocks, front bumper and battery mounting parts. Easy peasy. Quick and easy, right? Getting closer – just two more steps to go! …
Read More »Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 5 – Drivetrain
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the Team Associated TC7 build has us assembling the drivetrain; installation of the steering and rear hubs. We’ll also be using the turnbuckles we built earlier. Look …
Read More »Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 4 – Top Deck/Bulkhead
The Build – Part 4 In this step I’ll be installing the one-piece center bulkhead, spur gear and belts. I’ll also be installing the front and rear differentials as well as the shock towers. A …
Read More »Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 3 – Suspension
The Build – Part 3 The next step in our Team Associated TC7 build is the suspension. This suspension is similar to the TC6.2, using separate hinge pin blocks and inserts to control things like …
Read More »Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 1 – Shocks
The Build – Part 1 I’m going to kick off our TC7 build with the shocks. Team Associated has included a set of FOX shocks with the Genuine Kashima Coating, so you know they’re going …
Read More »Team Associated TC7 Build – Part 2 – Differentials
The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of the Team Associated TC7 build revolves around the differentials. The front end uses a locked diff, or spool, while the rear uses a fluid-filled gear diff. This …
Read More »HPI Announces New Vehicle Lineup at the 2016 Nürnberg Toy Fair
The 2016 Nürnberg Toy Fair is happening right now and, as usual, most of the big names are there revealing their new vehicle releases for 2016. HPI is one such company, and boy do they …
Read More »Eat. Sleep. RC. January 2016 Tamiya Giveaway Car Update – CFX Paintworks Paint Job
I had a tough time figuring out which body to mount on the Tamiya TT-02, but a tougher time figuring out how I wanted it painted. I decided to contact my LONG-time friend and painter …
Read More »Eat. Sleep. RC. January 2016 Tamiya Giveaway Car Update – Yeah Racing Aluminum Conversion Kit
I was a little unsure of how I wanted to customize the January 2016 Tamiya Giveaway chassis, so I did a little research and found a complete alloy conversion kit from Yeah Racing. This kit …
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