The Build – Part 8 Now that we’ve put the links on the axles, we need to attach the axles to the chassis. This appeared like it might be a little crazy with all the …
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Team Associated APEX Scion Racing tC RTR
Hot off the heals of the APEX Scion Drift car, Team Associated has added another option to their Qualifier Series – the APEX Scion Racing tC. This Scion comes Ready to Run, complete with a …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 7 – Suspension Links
The Build – Part 7 Next up on our Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer build are the suspension links. We’ll be building 2 pair for both the front and the back as well as the panhard …
Read More »Axial Yeti XL 4WD 1/8 Buggy | CompetitionX
Ever wondered what it would be like if you could ‘super-size’ one of your favorite RC cars? Well wonder no more … meet Axial’s Yeti XL! The Yeti XL is a cross between a desert …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 6 – Shocks
The Build – Part 6 Part 6 of our Ascender K5 build has us assembling the shocks. Vaterra was nice enough to give us some good, threaded shocks that are easy to build and work …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 5 – Installing the Electronics
The Build – Part 5 The manual has us assembling the chassis and installing the electronics in the same step but I chose to break it out into two for simplicity sake. Vaterra has given …
Read More »PROTOform Strakka-12 1/12 Scale Racing Body | CompetitionX
The 1/12 scale class is constantly evolving, and bodies must also evolve to provide drivers top-level handling. PROTOform has seen the writing on the wall and produced a Stock-only 1/12 scale body – the Strakka-12 …
Read More »Rogue Element Components Super-Scale 8-Slot Wheels
Rogue Element Components has added another set of awesome chrome wheels to it’s super scale stable. These 8-Slot wheels are made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and carved down to a 1.55″ size. They feature a …
Read More »Reedy Blackbox 410R Competition ESC
After the recent splitting of Team Associated and LRP, it was rumored that AE, or more specifically, Reedy, would be working on a competition-level ESC to fill the gap that was now present. Finally we …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 4 – Chassis Assembly
The Build – Part 4 The chassis on the Ascender K5 is very similar in design to other scalers, however Vaterra has added a bit of a twist. Instead of 2 frame rails, they’ve included …
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