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Now that I’ve worked a bit with the suspension by installing new shocks and some aluminum goodies for durability, I wanted to further boost performance by outfitting the Wraith with some new wheels and tires. …

For years now, Stadium Trucks have taken a back seat to the monstrous short course fad. While basically the same platform, many prefer the closed body type of the short course truck and the ability …

Want to brighten up a project? If so, you should check out these LED light strings from RC Gear Shop. These lights come in 3′ and 16′ lengths, can be cut to 1.16″ sections and …

The first episode of my Axial Wraith project had me installing some aluminum goodies to help boost both the look and durability of the crawler. These parts worked great to reduce some of the flex, …

Proline’s newest 1:5 scale rubber rollers are called the LockDowns. Molded in the durable XTR compound, these race tires feature a more open tread pattern than the Blockades as well as a connected side tread. …

Reedy’s new SC1000-BL is the perfect brushless ESC for those wanting to upgrade their current 1:8 RTR. It comes loaded with a ton of pro features like low-voltage LiPo cutoff and LiPo cell auto detect …

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Having realistic items in your scale garage or mounted to your scale rig can make a big difference in how cool it is. If you’re one of those people that loves keeping it real, you’re …

Question: Hi Doctor- I have a HPI Baja 5B and am currently racing it in any race I can find. I have been having a problem with the steering returning to center. I have checked …

Question: Hiya Doctor- I bought a brand new Maisto Rock Crawler not to long ago. I wired a 9.6v battery to it (like everyone is doing) and it worked fine right up to the point …