The Build – Part 7 The wheels and tires on the RC10 Classic are excellent reproductions of the original set. These tires were molded by Proline and are a little softer than the originals. I’m happy to see that AE …
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Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Electronics
The Build – Part 6 In Part 6 of our build, we’ll work on installing the electronics. Even though this is a vintage build, we won’t be installing vintage electronics. The RC10 Classic will be getting a full range race-spec …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Shocks
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our build focuses on the shocks. Before you ask, yes, the shocks are ‘Classic’ as well, using the old-skool internal loading with the snap clips to keep the seals in place. While …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Rear Suspension / Turnbuckles
The Build – Part 4 In Part 4 of the RC10 Classic build, we attach the rear suspension and assemble the turnbuckles. Build Notes: Unlike current cars, the roll pins that feed through the rear axles are just that, rolled …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Classic Buggy Build – Rear Bulkhead
The Build – Part 3 The next assembly step involves attaching the rear bulkhead, shock tower and transmission to the chassis. Pretty straightforward with no surprises. Build Notes: Have some threadlock ready as you’ll need it for this step. We …
Read More »Pro-Line PRO-2 SC – Part II
The PRO-2 SC is one of Pro-Line’s most refined products ever produced through the course of our 30-year History. We combined our highest quality and best performing accessories into one box to create the ultimate Go Anywhere — Do Anything …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Buggy Build – Transmission
The Build – Part 2 In Part 2 of the RC10 Classic build, we jump into building an excellent rendition of the original 6-gear transmission. This transmission is simply over-complicated by todays standards and, because of this, the transmission build …
Read More »Team Associated RC10 Buggy Build – Front Suspension
The Build – Part 1 We start off the RC10 Classic build with the front suspension. If you’re a long time RC’er (or someone that just happened to have an original RC10 at one time), you’ll be happy to see …
Read More »Attack of the Killer Baja Beetle!
Earlier this year, I built an 1/5 scale HPI Baja based gasoline powered asphalt burner that was featured on the pages of RC Driver magazine’s September 2013 issue. Within a few weeks of the magazine spread I received a phone …
Read More »Team Associated Factory Team T4.2 Build – Body, Wheels and Tires
The Build – Part 7 The final step in the Factory Team T4.2 build is the wheels, tires and body. For this step we’ll be using a full set of Proline’s Hole Shot T’s in their soft M3 compound. We …
Read More »Team Associated SC10GT RTR
When it comes to Team Associated’s SC10GT, I guess you could say I have a bit of an obsession with this truck. Back in the 1/10-scale 2WD nitro stadium truck days, I absolutely loved racing my RC10GT and RC10GT2 every …
Read More »Ultra Beetle Baja 5B
Being a lifelong race car builder and enthusiast, as soon as the warm spring months roll around I automatically begin to crave the smell of race fuel, the crack of a brutal throttle, and the smell of tire smoke. I …
Read More »Traxxas Slash Buggy
Traxxas can, no doubt, be credited with kicking off the official short course truck craze that has swept the industry. Since then, manufacturers like Losi, Kyosho and Team Associated have gone beyond short course trucks and have each released their …
Read More »Spektrum RC – AVC (Active Vehicle Control) Technology Overview
AVC Technology is the newest Spektrum™ RC innovation from Horizon Hobby. This Spektrum stabilization system adds a whole new level of control to your RC driving experience. AVC technology utilizes sensors to adjust steering and throttle output, providing you with …
Read More »Vaterra Hälix Monster Truck
Experience the speed, power, performance and overall supremacy of RC monster truck bashing with The Vaterra™ Hälix. RC bashers have always been about getting out and driving with nothing standing in the way. The Hälix monster truck is the perfect …
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