RC4WD has just released the Gelande II, a scale trailer that not only has a ton of cool features, it also boasts one of the best looking bodies out there. I’m a huge Toyota Cruiser fan, so I’m going to …

Exotek has added another product to it’s HPI Sprint 2 lineup; carbon fiber shock towers. Both the front and rear towers are made from high-quality, 3mm carbon fiber and have pre-drilled holes for to adjust camber, roll centers and shock …

Team Novak has just released the Activ8 V2 and HD8 sensor-based brushless systems designed for 1/8 scale E-buggies. These new systems are designed to handle the extreme conditions 1/8 scales face on larger tracks. Featuring built in protection systems, the …

Traxxas has a new line of official gear so you can look good while you’re out running your Traxxas vehicle. Stay cool in the summer with a Traxxas hat and t-shirt or, for those of you in the colder regions, …

Tamiya has some new vehicles on display at the Nuremburg Toy Fair in Germany. Only a few pictures are available at this time but I’m sure you’ll be seeing much more of these both on this site and in the …

HPI is going big once again with the addition of the gorgeous 5R to their 1/5 scale stable. This on-roader is based on HPI’s Baja 5 platform, but has been tweaked for on-road action. The first thing that catches you …

Have you ever been browsing the web and found pictures of some killer scale drift pit complete with gas cans, fire extinguishers and toolboxes? What about an outdoor Baja scene with the race truck up on jack stands or a …

The next big thing from Axial comes in a REALLY big box! Yup, the Yeti XL is now available in kit form. This allows you to get to know the XL during building as well as load it up with …

One of the most overlooked parts on any 1/5 scale vehicle is the clutch system. It’s been the same design forever, mainly because it’s just ‘worked’. MIP, however, has noticed a gap in this upgrade market and designed a completely …

The Build – Part 11 The final step in our Team C TM4 build is installing the wheels/tires and body. The TM4 doesn’t come with tires, so you can choose whatever tires work best at your track. Where I run, …

The Build – Part 10 The Team C TM4 does not come with any electronics, so we’ll be installing our own. We’ll be using a Hobbywing Xerun 120A V3.1 Brushless ESC, Savox 6.5T Brushless Motor, Racers Edge 7.4V 75C 4000 …

The Build – Part 9 The Team C TM4 comes with a nice set of threaded shocks. They build well however they come with a spring clip to keep the cartridge together. A little unorthodox, but it seems to work …

The Build – Part 8 We just finished assembling the front suspension, now it’s time to move on to the rear suspension. Let’s start by pressing a 5×13 and a 5×10 bearing into each rear hub. The hubs are the …

The Build – Part 7 The Team C TM4’s front suspension is pretty standard, however it uses inserts in the arm mounts to adjust kickup and roll centers. It also features adjustable droop, however these screws are impossible to get …

The Build – Part 7 This step has up attaching the top decks and shock towers. Simple, however pay attention to the rear top deck assembly. I had to make a modification to gain access to the battery plug. Assemble …