There are two different types of people that solder; those that do it with precision for maximum heat transfer and those that use the ‘smashed hands’ approach (when the solder joint looks like smashed hands …
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Futaba S.Bus2 Programmable HV Car Servos
S.Bus2 servo technology has come to the car market! Designed to handle abuse better, these brushless servos last much longer and have a faster response time than brushed servos. Check out these specs: BLS371SV (features …
Read More »Xtreme RC Racing 1/8 GT Carbon Fiber Chassis Conversion for Traxxas XO-1
So you have a Traxxas XO-1 and are tired of just blasting up and down the street and a piddly 100mph? Well Xtreme RC Racing has a new chassis conversion to turn your straight line …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 1 – Transmission
The Build – Part 1 Part 1 of the Vaterra Ascender build revolves around the transmission. The Vaterra transmission is similar to other trail truck’s gearboxes so if you’ve built one before, this should be …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build | CompetitionX
Trail trucks are quickly becoming one of those must-have vehicles in everyone’s RC stable. With massive aftermarket support and uber-scale realism, there’s definitely a growing market for these vehicles. Vaterra is looking to put it’s …
Read More »RPM’s “Fill in the Blanks” Contest Goes Live! | CompetitionX
Want to win up to $50 worth of RPM product? Then head on over to their site and participate in the RPM “Fill in the Blanks” Contest! It’s pretty simple – just fill in 2 …
Read More »Integy Billet Machined T4 Front/Rear Axles for Axial SCX10
Integy has just released a killer new set of billet machined front and rear axles for the Axial SCX10. These are not just cases but complete kits including metal gears, ball bearings and HD driveshafts. …
Read More »Viper RC Reusable Chassis Armor
The one area of your high-tech racing machine that takes quite a bit of abuse is the chassis. Protectors have been developed to minimize damage, but they’re typically designed as a one-time use; peel it …
Read More »Yeah Racing Scale Crawler Accessories
Yeah Racing has some new goodies for all you scale trail truck builders out there. Five new sets are now available: #YA-0363 Camping Accessory Combo w/LPG Cylinder, Gas Burner, Fan, Wok, Water Machine #YA-0364 Camping …
Read More »Axial Releases Upgrade Parts for Their Yeti
Axial has started releasing a few parts for it’s popular Yeti. These parts will not only boost the bling but also up the durability, allowing you the opportunity to really get crazy with your Yeti. …
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