The shocks on the Tamiya CC-02 are pretty basic – plastic bodies with ride height clips, internal bladder, dual o-ring lower cartridge and a one-piece piston/shock shaft plunger. While not amazing, they’ll certainly get the …
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Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Rear Axle | CompetitionX
The rear axle on the Tamiya CC-02 is similar to the front. It can be built with an open or locked diff, uses hidden M3 nuts and has the link mounts (and links) attached the …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Front Axle | CompetitionX
Unlike the original CC-01, the Tamiya CC-02 now comes with a solid front axle that can be built with either an open or locked differential. This can be changed to alter the way the truck …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Driveshafts | CompetitionX
The Tamiya CC-02 uses sliding propeller shafts to transfer power from the gearbox to the front and rear axles. They are both of equal length and use metal ‘balls’ for extra strength. Easy step, right? …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Chassis | CompetitionX
The chassis on the CC-02 has been revised big time – it now features a true c-channel design. About 80% of it’s length is molded in plastic with separate metal ‘extensions’ at both ends (each …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Transmission | CompetitionX
Tamiya’s new CC-02 transmission features robust gears inside a nice looking housing. One of the cool things about it is that you can build it one of two ways; standard, with gear ratios between 11.09:1 …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Pix – First Look | CompetitionX
We’ve got the first pix of the exciting new Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck! This truck was built by us right out of the box – sorry, body is still being painted. As soon as we …
Read More »Traxxas TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 | CompetitionX
So it appears Traxxas has had their own 6×6 in the making – the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6! This is one beastly looking ride, complete with three T-Lock remote-locking differentials, portal axles, high/low …
Read More »Tamiya CC-02 Mercedes Benz G500 Trail Truck | CompetitionX
After a good, long run, the venerable Tamiya CC-01 is being replaced with a version 2 – the CC-02. Now I’ve got some insider info about this truck (der) and have to say it’s certainly …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trailwalker RTR | CompetitionX
Element RC has added another RTR to their lineup – the Trailwalker. The Trailwalker is similar to the Senduro, having all the cool features included with that truck: • CMS (Chassis Mounted Servo) • Adjustable …
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