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HPI Savage XS SS Build – Center Chassis

HPI Savage XS SS Build – Center Chassis

The Build – Part 7 In Step 7 we will be putting together the 2 halves of the chassis as well as installing the servo and brushless motor. There are a few tricky spots here to [...]

HPI Savage XS SS Build – Front Suspension

HPI Savage XS SS Build – Front Suspension

The Build – Part 3 Tackling the front (and rear) suspensions are a little more involved that most of the other steps with this build. HPI has made it quite easy though and you should not [...]

Team Associated Factory Team SC10 4×4 Build – Steering

Team Associated Factory Team SC10 4×4 Build – Steering

The Factory Team SC10 4×4 is Team Associated’s Team-Level upgrade to the standard SC10 4×4. While the original truck was good, it did have a few faults that really kept its unique design from becoming mainstream. [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Anti-Roll Bars

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Anti-Roll Bars

The Build – Part 15 The anti-roll bars are a major tuning option for the TC6.1 (for all on-road cars, actually). Care must be taken to make sure that these bars are completely straight and are [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Battery Tray

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Battery Tray

The Build – Part 14 Team Associated has done away with the standard post-and-battery strap plan. Instead, they have crafted a pair of nifty braces that allow you to use battery tape. While this does mean [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Shocks, Front Bumper and Body Mounts

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Shocks, Front Bumper and Body Mounts

The Build – Part 13 In this step we will attach the shocks, front bumper and body mounts to the TC6.1. Build Notes: Depending on the body you run, you might need to trim your front [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Rear Hubs

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Rear Hubs

The Build – Part 12 In this step we will be building the rear hubs. AE has incorporated the same insert-style for rear toe as the did for the front steering knuckles. Build Notes: The rear [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Steering Knuckles

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Steering Knuckles

The Build – Part 11 Up next is the front steering knuckles. AE has updated their caster blocks with adjustment inserts. These inserts can be changed to allow different degrees of caster. The rest of this [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Motor Mount

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Motor Mount

The Build – Part 6 The motor mount on the TC6.1 is a simple 3-step process. Get ready for easy. Build Notes: The motor mount on the TC6.1 is all aluminum. This means you’ll want plenty [...]

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Axles and Turnbuckles

Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Axles and Turnbuckles

The Build – Part 3 The drive axles and turnbuckles are the final ‘prep-steps’ before getting into the meat of our build. These are simple steps and shouldn’t take you long to complete. Build Notes: Get [...]