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 …

The Build – Part 6 The next step in our TLR 22SCT build is attaching the transmission and rear bumper to the chassis assembly. Again, we are building the 22SCT in the RR (Rear Motor) design so your steps for …

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. …

The Build – Part 5 In Part 5, I’ll be assembling the transmission of the TLR 22SCT. Although we have the option to build it as a MM (Mid Motor), I’ve opted to build it as a RM (Rear Motor) …

The Build – Part 4 Part 4 of the TLR 22SCT build includes the rear suspension and rear shock tower. Carry on. Build Notes: Since you’ll be building the rear drive shafts in this step, you’ll want to make sure …

The Build – Part 3 The front suspension is up next, which includes turnbuckles, suspension arms, the shock tower and front bumper. Build Notes: You’ll be building turnbuckles in this step…never any fun. Have a few rags around to hold …

For those hardcore Team Associated SC10 owners that are extremely rough on their short course trucks, there is a product from DE Racing that you need to keep your truck ready for action. The DE Racing Chassis brace is a …

The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of our build revolves around the steering system and front bulkhead of the 22SCT. The steering is quite unique, utilizing a sliding rack design. It attaches to the upper plate and can be …

The Build – Part 1 The 22SCT is a pretty free-flowing build. Up front it has us installing the servo and steering rack, so let’s get started. Build Notes: Pay attention to the servo chart on page 12. This will …

Earlier this year, I built an 1/5 scale HPI Baja based gasoline powered asphalt burner that was featured on the pages of RC Driver magazine’s September 2013 issue. Within a few weeks of the magazine spread I received a phone …

When it comes to Team Associated’s SC10GT, I guess you could say I have a bit of an obsession with this truck. Back in the 1/10-scale 2WD nitro stadium truck days, I absolutely loved racing my RC10GT and RC10GT2 every …

Being a lifelong race car builder and enthusiast, as soon as the warm spring months roll around I automatically begin to crave the smell of race fuel, the crack of a brutal throttle, and the smell of tire smoke. I …

Traxxas can, no doubt, be credited with kicking off the official short course truck craze that has swept the industry. Since then, manufacturers like Losi, Kyosho and Team Associated have gone beyond short course trucks and have each released their …

The crawling market has really expanded and changed over the years and it is now heavily leaning toward the scale scene. Back when 2.2 crawlers were the craze I set out to build a killer Axial AX10 with a CKRC …

It’s amazing what short course trucks have done to the racing scene. Not only is there a significant resurgence in racing, the short course craze has brought back many racers and elements of grass roots racing. Sure, at the track …