Tag Archives: rc car

A while back I posted about the revolutionary Flying B, a hybrid type vehicle.  part R/C Car, part Quadracopter and all cool.  The B was even seen in the hit film, The Expendable 3!  The man behind this creation, Witold …

Whether you want to admit it or not, most of us, racers, bashers, trail truck fans and everyone else involved in this great sport will talk some smack from time to time.  My car is faster, my car handles better, …

Sometimes the simplest ideas make the best videos. Case in point; racing an RC Subaru against an exploding stickbomb. Not sure what a stickbomb is, well check out this video and see what I mean.

The Build – Part 10 In Part 10 we finish up our Losi 22SCT build; the body, the wheels and the tires. Four quick steps…let’s get to it! Build Notes: You’ll be using CA glue to bond the tires to …

The Build – Part 9 Part 9 is a set of short steps as well. We’re installing the electronics, however the manual doesn’t go into detail about where to mount the ESC or receiver. I’m installing them in the most …

The Build – Part 8 Part 8 is a short step; we’re basically bolting on the miscellaneous chassis bits prior to final assembly. Pretty easy. Build Notes: None. Start off by sliding the body posts down into the front body …

The Build – Part 7 The shocks (or dampers) on any car, onroad or off, are probably the most important, and overlooked, parts of the car. Built correctly, they will give you a distinct advantage over those that don’t take …

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 …

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 …

The Build – Part 7 The wheels and tires on the RC10 Classic are excellent reproductions of the original set. These tires were molded by Proline and are a little softer than the originals. I’m happy to see that AE …

The Build – Part 6 In Part 6 of our build, we’ll work on installing the electronics. Even though this is a vintage build, we won’t be installing vintage electronics. The RC10 Classic will be getting a full range race-spec …

The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our build focuses on the shocks. Before you ask, yes, the shocks are ‘Classic’ as well, using the old-skool internal loading with the snap clips to keep the seals in place. While …