Now here’s a cool little ride from Tamiya – the new Lunch Box Mini! This little guy is 1:24 scale and rolls on a new SW-01 chassis. The body comes pre-painted, mounted and looks like …
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ARRMA Outcast/Kraton 4×4 1:10 Scale 4S BLX Monster Trucks | CompetitionX
ARRMA has upped the cool factor of both the Outcast and Kraton! Both of these amazing trucks now come in 1:10 scale and ready for 4S LiPos! Just drop them in and be ready to …
Read More »Pro-Line Racing Pomona Drag Spec Front and Rear Wheels | CompetitionX
While Drag Racing has been a niche segment of our hobby, the ‘no-prep’ scene is coming on strong. Basically, you bring your short course-tweaked dragger out and run – it’s becoming quite popular here in …
Read More »JConcepts Fin Turnbuckle Kit for the Team Associated T6.1/SC6.1 | CompetitionX
Looking to upgrade your Team Associated T6.1 or SC6.1? Then check out these stylish (and lightweight) finned turnbuckles from JConcepts! These turnbuckles are machined from a high-grade titanium and feature a standardized 3mm thread base. …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Chassis Build | CompetitionX
Originally published on CompetitionX Tamiya touring cars are a very rare site – maybe it’s the price – it’s a pretty huge chunk of money for a product when there are other options available for …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 8 – Final Assembly | CompetitionX
The final assembly has us installing the top deck, bumper, battery holders and the electronics. Ok, on to the build! And, just like that, you have a completed Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car! Now install your …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 7 – Shocks | CompetitionX
The TRF419XR includes a full set of Tamiya’s incredibly smooth TRF Super Short Big Bore Shocks. In addition, the XR comes with low-profile carbon shock towers to help keep the CG as low as possible. …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 6 – Anti-Roll Bars | CompetitionX
Like any good Touring Car, the Tamiya TRF419XR comes equipped with a front and rear anti-roll bar. I’m sure the kit bars work fine with additional bars available for tuning. Another quick and easy step …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 5 – Suspension | CompetitionX
The suspension on the Tamiya TRF419XR has always been one of the best in the industry. Precision-molded arms, aluminum arm mounts and the super-slick TRF shocks all compliment this ride’s amazing drive quality. It even …
Read More »Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 4 – Steering | CompetitionX
The Tamiya TRF419XR uses a standard dual-bellcrank steering system. It is ball-raced and has aluminum turnbuckles reaching out to the wheels. Toe and Ackermann are adjustable. That was quick and easy. Moving on to Step …
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