We’ve spent a lot of time dishing out the details on the Team Associated RC8B3 1/8 nitro competition buggy and now its time to see it in action. Check out the RC8B3 performs on our east coast test track Wolcott …
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Losi 1/14-Scale RTR 4WD Desert Truck
The Mini Desert Truck comes standard with a Dynamite 4500Kv brushless motor and is equipped with a 4WD drivetrain so it is capable of going just about anywhere. It features a molded chassis, LiPo ready esc, Dakar Rally inspired tires and …
Read More »DHK Optimus
DHK looks to bring electric 1/8-scale to the masses with the new RTR Optimus buggy. A complete package with a 3S 3200mAh LiPo battery pack, high-powered brushless motor and speed control combo, 2.4GHz radio system and AC balance charger leaves little left to purchase for first time RC’ers. And, all for less than the cost of many 1/8 rollers! Newbies to LiPos fear not, DHK does and excellent job of educating new drivers through the easy to understand manual.
Read More »PROTOform Chevy Camaro Z/28 Clear Body
The officially-licensed Chevy Camaro Z/28 for 190mm touring cars has a lowered stance, enlarged front splitter, signature silver “Flow-tie” grill emblem and integrated decklid spoiler enhance the aerodynamic performance and aesthetic style. The Z/28 includes add-on rear wing with two trim lines, …
Read More »PROTOform Elite-TC Pre-Cut Wing Kit
The Elite-TC Wing Kit is an all-new, track-tested wing from PROTOform designed specifically to give your 190mm touring car a smooth, neutral driving feeling on high-grip surfaces. The wing features a unique profile refined by Team PROTOform drivers that can be run in three …
Read More »Tekno RC ET48.3 1/8th Competition Electric Truggy Kit
Loaded with a dozen improvements to make it even more potent than before, Tekno RC will soon release the ET48.3, a must have truggy. There are new rear hubs, trailing front spindles and spindle carriers, clamping spring perches with captured shock …
Read More »Losi 5IVE-T RTR with AVC
This version of the 5IVE-T comes standard with AVC enabled 2.4 GHz receiver on board and Spektrum DX2E transmitter. It features a powerful 29CC Losi gas engine and 1/4-scale servos to operate the steering, throttle and brakes. It also has …
Read More »Day 4: Team Associated RC8B3 Interviews
We’ve given you three straight days of Team Associated’s RC8B3 on RC Driver’s Vehicle Week feature where we’ve talked about the buggy’s build, features and performance. Now we’re going to switch things up and give you a little behind-the-scenes information. …
Read More »How To: Paint Tribal Lightning
This month I’m going to be painting a body for one of my favorite cars. This car started out as an Losi 8IGHT 2.0 RTR nitro car. After running his first racing season with it, the original owner passed it …
Read More »Day 3: Team Associated RC8B3 Performance
The parts quality looks great, the build went smooth and while studying the buggy on the bench the slew of impressive features left us wanting to run this buggy immediately. After some engine break-in time the Team Associated RC8B3 was …
Read More »LRP Outlaw Car Line of LiPo Batteries
LRP took it’s competition line of LiPo batteries and created a pack just for the hobbyist. Rated at 7.6V, these packs can be charged at up to 8.70V – meaning more power and longer run times without increasing the size …
Read More »Team Durango DEX8
The world of electric 1/8-scale off-roaders has changed drastically over the past couple of years. They’ve evolved from large, clunky conversion kits to streamlined, dedicated e-racing machines. Some have become easier to build, others easier to drive and yet others easier to maintain. Team Durango has successfully combined all three of those features into the astounding DEX8, a buggy that is not only mild-mannered on the track; it also comes partially built from the factory. TD has referred to this as the ‘Fast and Easy Build – Hit the Track Quickly’, and it actually cut my build time by half. Now it’s time to review its features and discuss its mannerisms on the track.
Read More »Installing Electronics in your RC Car or Truck
By Charlie Suangka This month, let’s take a look at some installation basics that many of us may have forgotten about. My big warning is about the tape you use. Do not use the gray weatherstripping tape from the home …
Read More »Day 2: Team Associated RC8B3 Feature Report
Yesterday during Day 1 of RC Driver’s Team Associated RC8B3 Vehicle Week, we showed you what was in each bag of the kit and then showed you our build photo gallery. Well today on Day 2 we are going to …
Read More »LaTrax Robby Gordon Edition SST
The latest version of the 1/18 SST truck comes delivered with an eye catching Robby Gordon inspired Speed Energy / Toyo Tires body. The chassis features a brushed motor, independent suspension with oil filled shocks, 4-wheel drive drivetrain and waterproof …
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