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, …
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Traxxas Slash Now Comes With … SOUND!
Traxxas has taken it’s Short Course dynasty to the next level with the addition of something not found in hobby-grade RC cars … SOUND! Yup, you read that right, Traxxas now offers their new On-Board …
Read More »HPI Racing Announces – PRO 5 Touring Car is on the Way!
Our buddies over at HPI/Hot Bodies shot us this link announcing the release of their next-level, uber-rad touring car! Deemed the PRO 5 (you know, after the last TC that was named the PRO 4), …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 2 – Front Axle
The Build – Part 2 In Part 2 of the Vaterra Ascender K5 build, we’ll be working on the front axle. This includes the axle, gears and steering system. The K5 uses a standardized front …
Read More »TrakPower TK955 Digital Soldering Station
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 …
Read More »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 …
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