The Build – Part 3 The front suspension is up next, which includes turnbuckles, suspension arms, the shock tower and front bumper. Build Notes: You’ll be building turnbuckles in this step…never any fun. Have a …
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HPI Vaughn Gittin Jr. RTR-x Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ Drift Car
HPI has released an official replica of the Vaughn Gittin Jr./Need for Speed 1969 Mustang RTR-X! This nitro-burning 1/10th scale is based on HPI’s Nitro RS4 3 EVO+ chassis and sports some pretty serious features …
Read More »Fire-Breathing Traxxas Slash 4×4
Question: Hi Doc, I want to know if I can put any electric RC car motor in any rc car? More specifically I want to put the Castle Creations 0808 motor in the Traxxas 1/16 …
Read More »TLR 22SCT Build – Part 2 – Front Bulkhead
The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of our build revolves around the steering system and front bulkhead of the 22SCT. The steering is quite unique, utilizing a sliding rack design. It attaches to the …
Read More »Novak Changes to Novak R/C
Novak Electronics, an industry leader for over 25 years, will change it’s name to Novak R/C effective 1/1/2014. Here is the Press Release from them regarding the new name: “Effective January 1, 2014, Novak Electronics, …
Read More »TLR 22SCT Build – Part 1 – Servo Install
The Build – Part 1 The 22SCT is a pretty free-flowing build. Up front it has us installing the servo and steering rack, so let’s get started. Build Notes: Pay attention to the servo chart …
Read More »VA PON PM-2211 Digital Brushless Servo
VA PON has released a new servo under the Power Star brand. The PM-2211 is a digital servo that features an aluminum case, stainless and titanium gears and sports a .11 sec transit speed. Torque …
Read More »MIP Bypass1 Team Tuned Shock Piston Kit
MIP has released a new version of their shock pistons featuring their Bypass1 technology. These “Team Tuned” pistons provide more initial pack and overall flow than previous pistons. The pack and flow equates to a …
Read More »TrakPower MS Connect ESC Programming Adapter
Almost every ESC you purchase these days has internal settings that can be adjusted. Typically this is done using the buttons on the outside of the ESC, however that can sometimes be difficult to do …
Read More »TLR 22SCT Build
TLR 22SCT Build – Modeled after the award-winning (and race-winning) 22, TLR’s 22SCT takes Short Course racing to a new level. Buildable in either RM (Rear-Motor) or MM (Mid-Motor) configuration, the 22SCT allows the driver …
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