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Wasteland Buggy and Truck

When it comes to delivering a variety of big fun on a small scale, Dromida has been dishing out the goods with their 4.18 series of vehicles in brushed and brushless motor form. They have added to their offerings, this time with a twist; a pair of wild looking RC machines called Wasteland and their rugged looks are not the only thing that is attracting attention from RC funseekers.

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Spyder SDX4 4wd Buggy From Serpent

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The SDX4 4wd off road buggy from Serpent is loaded with features like a shaftdrive transmission, 3 gear differentials, slipper clutch, various carbon fiber and 7075 T6 aluminum parts, 2mm aluminum hard coated chassis, bearing roll bars for the front …

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The Secret To Become A Better Driver – Practice Makes Perfect

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We’ve all heard the saying, “practice makes perfect,” which is very true, especially in the RC racing world. Even in other areas of this magazine you’ll read interviews with pro drivers who will tell you that you need lots of practice to place high at big races and be considered for sponsorships. But did you know that practice isn’t just about driving your car on the track?

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Get More Snap – Nitro Engine Clutch Tuning For Buggy – Truggy and More

Nitro Engine Clutch Tuning

When fine tuning 1/8 buggies and trucks, most drivers begin with shock oils, camber, toe, tires, and so on. Often overlooked is a very important and useful tuning option on a car, the clutch. A clutch offers a variety of tuning options for different circumstances, but like the rest of the car it requires good maintenance to perform at its best.

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Tamiya Monster Beetle Review

If you missed it the first time around because you weren’t even born yet then you now have a chance to see, build and experience one of the coolest kits that is responsible for getting so many of us old timers hooked back in the mid eighties. With each discontinued kit that Tamiya has re-released over the past few years, Monster Beetle fans have been asking for their turn

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Transistor 2.2″ Off-Road Buggy Front Tires in X2 Compound

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The Transistor Front tire for 2wd and 4wd vehicles is now available in long wear X2 compound. The Transistor tread features 1’s and 0’s for tread and provides good, consistent steering and is ideal for outdoor blue groove conditions. Most …

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Electron 2.2″ X2 (Medium) Off-Road Buggy Rear Tires

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This is a pair of Electron X2 Buggy Tires. The incredibly successful Electron tire is now available in our long wear X2 compound! The Electron features connected tire tread technology to improve traction and wear on even the most abrasive …

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Go Get Muddy – First Read These Mud Proof Tips & Tricks

Rain, rain, lets go out and play!   Kids love to play in mud, but mud can be an RC racer’s worst nightmare. Mud and water can mean instant death for electronics such as receivers, servos and batteries. Also, there’s …

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SRX2 Mid Hybrid 2wd Buggy from Serpent

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The SRX2 MH key features a coated aluminum chassis with separate aluminum kick-up plate – 2 transmissions including a 3-gear standing and 3-gear laydown while 4-gear standing and 4-gear laydown are optional.  Big bore shocks, ball differential, slipper clutch, adjustable …

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Positron 2.2″ Off-Road Buggy Rear Tires from Pro-Line

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Available in M4 Super Soft and MC Clay compounds, the Positron delivers true next generation performance with improved grip and corner speed on indoor clay tracks. The tread design pays homage to the Electron and Ion tire before it with …

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8IGHT Nitro RTR 1/8 4WD Buggy from Losi

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The Losi 8IGHT Nitro Buggy RTR comes completely assembled and equipped with the power of a Dynamite .21 nitro engine and the response of a Spektrum DSMR radio system. You also get the benefit of a pre-set suspension that shares …

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Dromida 1/18 Brushed Short Course Truck, Monster Truck and Buggy

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These three new released from Dromida are based on the 4.18 platform are well priced and have nice features.  These fully equipped, ready-to-run 4wd vehicles feature a Torque 370 motor, waterproof electronics, interference-free 2.4GHz control, full-time 4WD, Big Bore oil …

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Return of the RC18B – The Reflex 1:18 4WD Off Road Buggy RTR

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The 1:18 scale Reflex is a ready-to-run electric 4WD buggy features include a new paint scheme (available in either black or white), white spoked wheels, XP radio, fluid-filled shocks, and an inline mounted “Super 370” high-performance motor. A 6-cell battery …

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Electron Lite 2.2” Off-Road Buggy Rear Tires from Pro-Line

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Available in M4 and MC compounds, the Electron Lite is similar in tread design to its big brother but has a lower profile carcass shape and smaller more densely packed pins for improved performance on those pure clay tracks with …

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Cool! The ARRMA Raider XL Mega

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The combination of a longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels and tires make the Raider XL Mega 2WD 20% larger than the 1/10 scale version.  Its bigger size makes it more stable and forgiving, while its proven features …

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