The 1:8 Typo is modeled after the successful 1:10 tire of the same name and features a very low tread pattern that has been optimized for hard-packed indoor tracks and low dust, grooved outdoor tracks. They are available in AKA’s …
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The 1:8 Catapult is designed to offer a balance of long life and traction on dusty abrasive tracks. The larger lugs keep wear at bay while the “C” shaped treads dig through the dust to find grip. They are available …
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The new AKA Mule Rolling Gear Bag arrived at the RC Driver offices to check out. We told Tony to pack up his RC equipment for the weekend to test it. He said the bag was so big he could …
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Racers look what AKA has added to their competition line-up; the 1:10 EVO Déjà Vu and Pinstripe buggy tires. The Déjà vu is a “bar” rear tire for both indoor clay and outdoor hard packed tracks. The taller tread pattern …
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Transporting your gear is all about organization, and AKA’s new MULE Rolling Gear Bag is here to help! Made of durable nylon fabric, this 31×14.5×11″ bag has a massive main compartment (with 8 auxiliary compartment) capable of holding tires, tools, …
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The Build – Part 7 The final step in the Factory Team T4.2 build is the wheels, tires and body. For this step we’ll be using a full set of Proline’s Hole Shot T’s in their soft M3 compound. We …
Read More » The Build – Part 6 The next step involves installing the electronic gear. As mentioned before in the build Table of Contents, we’ll be using a Team Associated XP DS131 steering servo, LRP Flow brushless ESC, Reedy Sonic 17.5 brushless …
Read More » The Build – Part 5 The shocks are up next, and Team Associated is well known for having some of the best shocks in the industry. The Factory Team T4.2 comes with the A-Team’s 12mm Big Bore shocks complete with …
Read More » The Build – Part 4 The rear suspension of the Factory Team T4.2 is extremely adjustable, allowing changes from camber, anti-squat, toe and roll centers. I will be building the kit with the stock setup, however some of the steps …
Read More » The Build – Part 3 Part 3 of this build revolves around the transmission of the T4.2. This is one of the best transmissions out there and is extremely easy to build. Build Notes: Take your time building the differential. …
Read More » The Build – Part 2 The front suspension of the Factory Team T4.2 is similar to the rest of the B/T series; dual bellcrank, long, ‘gull-wing’ suspension arms and adjustable camber, caster, toe and roll centers. The FT T4.2 does …
Read More » The Build – Part 1 The steering is typically the first part of almost every build, and the FT T4.2 is no different. It’s simple and straightfoward. Let’s get to it. Build Notes: The instructions show the addition of the …
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Mounting tires is nothing new; mounting them the correct way is a whole different story. While there is, I’m sure, hundreds of different tire mounting articles out there, this subject is always safe to revisit with all the new easy-to-use technology out there to get the job done. I’ve put together a short How To regarding the mounting of 1/10th scale Short Course tires.
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