Look what’s here ECX fans, we got our hands on the new Torment 4×4 1/10 electric short course truck that comes completely ready to run and we broke into the box to give you this RCD Reveal! At first glance, …
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The Build – Part 5 This step is a short one and involves assembling the rear suspension; basically the rear damper, side springs and center shock mount. Build Notes: The side springs are a little bit delicate, so take care …
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Helion is a company on the move in the RC World and they are releasing some pretty exciting products through Hobbytown USA’s all over the country. If you haven’t made your weekly trip to Hobbytown USA, we suggest you do …
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Last week we announced the start of Project Ugly Truck (UT), the truck being built from a box of extra Traxxas components we’ve gathered over the years. We unearthed a lot of cool parts from the bin, but they don’t …
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RC Driver magazine has been around for over ten years and during those years we’ve built a ton of project vehicles. When projects are created, stock parts are pushed aside, but they are not thrown away or even forgotten. …
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Proline has just released early pictures of their new Big Joe II tires designed specifically for 2.8″ Traxxas-style Beadlock wheels. These monster kicks will look absolutely stunning on your ride and are sure to provide excellent traction on quite a …
Read More » The Build – Part 4 If Part 4 of the LM-1 build, we assemble and attach the front end. It’s a simple, double a-arm setup that features a pillow-ball upper arm for quick and easy camber adjustments. Build Notes: Threadlock …
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The Build – Part 8 Part 8 is a short step; we’re basically bolting on the miscellaneous chassis bits prior to final assembly. Pretty easy. Build Notes: None. Start off by sliding the body posts down into the front body …
Read More » The Build – Part 3 The LM-1 uses a unique dual-bellcrank steering system, a setup found mostly in offroad and touring cars. This setup makes the steering feel (and react) a bit differently than a direct-setup and I’m actually loving …
Read More » The Build – Part 2 The next step of our Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans build is the assembly of the rear axle. We’ll also be assembling the differential as well. Build Notes: While not the norm, we do have to …
Read More » The Build – Part 1 Part 1 of the Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans build involves assembling the rear pod. Build Notes: Even though the instructions tell you what bag you need to open for each step, it’s not 100% accurate. …
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With the smashing success of the re-release of the original RC10 from Team Associated I thought it only a matter of time before more cars were headed back to market. Well, if this picture is accurate, I am more than …
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The people over at Team Associated are better at keeping a secret than anyone else in the business. They do not let the cat out of the bag so to speak until they are 100% ready. Well, when I was …
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Here it is: one of the hot items for the 2013 Holiday Season, err, winter season, then race season and bashing season, maybe football season, better than duck season or wabbit season, probably not allowed at the Four Seasons; basically …
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Look at what we just got our grubby little hands on in the RC Driver offices…the one thing that Traxxas fans have been begging the TRX team to make probably since the Slash was unveiled, a Low-CG conversion kit. Well …
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