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So maybe the track isn’t your thing. Maybe you were just there and it’s clogged with party renters and fear for your ride and your sanity has overcome you, chasing you back to the homestead. Maybe you’re antisocial and you …

It was a weird series of events. Maybe it’s a sign. We were just planning some projects with the Axial Racing SMT10 Max-D when our a message popped up in our email. It was a notification that Axial has dropped …

You want to get into RC. You want a truck you can bash and have fun with and you don’t want to break the bank to do it. Do you want fries with that too? Then get in your car …

It appears that choosing a charger is more difficult than choosing a new RC car nowadays. The selection of chargers available seems endless. So how do you pick one? Sure you look for features like charge rates and types of …

While I love all sorts of RC, I’ve been recently drawn more and more to RC based on real vehicles. The Ford Raptor is on my must-have bucket list (both RC and 1:1 scale) and it appears today is the …

A Truly Affordable Truggy The IMEX Renegade is a 1/10-scale Truggy that is powered by a brushed 550-size can motor. Available in either a black or blue color scheme, this complete Ready-to-Run package includes a standard size 2.4GHz pistol grip …

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 …