Originally published on CompetitionX The rumor of a trail truck from Team Associated was strong, however what surprised the world was that it was released under a new brand name – Element RC. Not only …
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Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 8 – Body Mounts | CompetitionX
The final step in the Element RC Enduro Builder’s Kit are the body mounts. Element RC supplies a single (short) body post solution up front, however two options for the rear. You can use a …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 7 – Shocks | CompetitionX
Element RC has included a stellar set of aluminum shocks with the Enduro Builder’s Kit. Seems like a very Factory Team option; aluminum bodies with blue aluminum caps, collars, bottom caps and spring retainers. Silky …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 6 – Drive Shafts | CompetitionX
The drive shafts included with the Enduro Builder’s Kit use a combination of plastic females and an aluminum insert. The splines are large, making for a very stout driveline. The aluminum insert virtually eliminates ‘flex …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Links | CompetitionX
The Enduro comes with some pretty serious, chrome-plated steel links under it. Element RC also includes different lengths for you to adjust the wheelbase; simply build using the correct lengths for 11.8″, 12.0″ or 12.3″ …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Axles | CompetitionX
The Enduro uses a nicely molded pair of front and rear axles. Both incorporate steel lockers and oddly small input pinions, both having some major helical cuts to them. You’ll also get a taste of …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Transmission | CompetitionX
The transmission on the Enduro is actually quite unique. Dubbed the Stealth X, this transmission offers a couple different build options (specifically direction and Overdrive) depending on how you want the truck to perform. I’m …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Chassis | CompetitionX
Like almost every other trail truck on the market, the Enduro is built on a dual ladder-frame chassis. Multiple cross-braces ties the two sides together to form a strong platform for the rest of the …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Pre-Build | CompetitionX
If you’re like me, you’re ready to dive head-first into the build of the Element RC Enduro Builder’s Kit. If you’re REALLY like me, you’ll probably just want to tear into Bag 1 and just …
Read More »Tamiya Sale – TRF419X, TRF419XR and TRF419XR Conversion Kits | CompetitionX
Tamiya’s line of touring cars are among the best on the market. I say this mainly because I built my TRF419XR right out the box and it was amazing! No tweaking, no extra parts or …
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