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Friday, November 29, 2024

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Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Electronics and Body

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

The Build – Part 8 The final step to the Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans involves installing the electronics and the absolutely stunning LM-1 body. Big props to Brad Palmer at F1 RC Labs for his amazing paint work! Build Notes: …

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Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Body Mounts, Wheels and Tires

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

The Build – Part 7 In this step we attach the tire/wheels to the car as well as the body mounts. We also top the LM-1 off with one of the most amazing bodies I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Brad …

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Project Ugly Truck: Part 5- It’s Alive!

Passenger Side

It took about a month to get Project Ugly Truck together in our spare time, but we did it, it’s done and it actually looks pretty cool. When we dug through a bin of parts and pulled out random pieces …

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Project Ugly Truck: Part 4- Chassis build complete

Project Ugly Beauty Shot

What started off as a build deemed Ugly Truck because of the use of random parts of varying colors has actually grown on us. We think it’s looking pretty good and whoever we give it away to will most likely …

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TrakPower TK60 Solder Iron and Accessories

TrakPower Budget Set-up

Soldering is one of those tasks in the RC hobby that you will have to encounter sooner or later. Soldering is when one metal, like what wire is made up of, is joined to another metal, such as a motor tab …

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Project Ugly Truck: Part 3- The Business End

Rear End Assembly

Congratulations, you made it to part three of our Ugly Truck project build and we’re now building the business end of the truck, the transmission and suspension. Once again we’ll be bolting on a miss-mash of parts we found in …

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Helion Volition 10SC 2WD SCT

Helion Volition 10SC 2WD SCT

Getting into RC can be tough; I mean look at all the vehicle types and power systems you have to sift through in order to get behind the wheel. Then after narrowing down choices, what brand do you choose? Helion …

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Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Center Shock

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

The Build – Part 6 Time to build the center shock. We’ll also be attaching the upper deck in this step as well. Build Notes: Since we’ll be building the center shock at this time, have a few clean rags …

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Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – Rear Suspension

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build

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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Traxxas EZ-Peak 5 Amp NiCad/NiMH Charger

Traxxas EZ-Peak 5 Amp NiCad/NiMH Charger

Though most modern RTR kits include some sort of basic battery charger, the duration of the charge cycles using an inexpensive, trickle style charger can leave a driver stranded in the pits for hours instead of minutes. One of the …

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Project Ugly Truck Part 2- Front End Frenzy

The Ugly Truck Front End

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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Team Associated RC10 Classic

Team Associated RC10 Classic

If you were playing with toy cars back in 1984, you’ll probably remember the release of the RC10. Heck, you might have even bought one (and hopefully you hung on to it!). If you weren’t around, I’ll have you know …

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Vertigo Performance Products Losi 5IVE-T Engine Inserts

Vertigo Performance Losi 5IVE-T Engine Inserts

The Losi 5IVE-T has become one of the most popular 1/5-scale trucks on the market. Not only is it a blast to drive with it’s exceptional 4WD system, it’s also become a magnet for aftermarket support. You can now upgrade …

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Project Ugly Truck: Part 1- The Big Dig

Truck Parts Bin Dig

  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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IMEX RC Renegade Truggy

IMEX Renegade Truggy

A Truly Affordable Truggy The IMEX Renegade is a 1/10-scale Truggy that is powered by a brushed 550-size can motor. Available in either a black or blue color scheme, this complete Ready-to-Run package includes a standard size 2.4GHz pistol grip …

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