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Aluminum Option Parts for Traxxas Bigfoot/Stampede, Rustler/Bandit, and Slash 2wd

This front CNC machined suspension hinge-pin brace kit for the Traxxas Bigfoot comes complete with a pair of heat treated polished steel hinge-pins w/lock-nuts.  This provides more durability against impact to the front suspension arms of your Traxxas Bigfoot. The …

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5 Vintage Project Builds

There has been a noticeable resurgence in the vintage segment of our hobby and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. The bold distinct looks of these old school rides give them an unquestionable cool factor which is intriguing to hobbyists of all ages. This is especially true for those of use that are recapturing moments from our youth by once again owning the same vehicle that we started out with or even the dream vehicle we just could not afford at that time.

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E817 1:8 Off Road Electric Buggy from HB Racing

The design team at HB Racing took the proven D815 V2 platform and created the E817. It’s optimized for electric power and has all of the newest features and updates. Most of the tuning parts are compatible with their nitro …

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22SCT 3.0 Short Course Truck from Team Losi Racing

The 22SCT 3.0 builds on the advances of its predecessor with a host of changes that make it the truck to beat in short course competition. Also, many parts that were considered optional on the 2.0 are now included so …

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Reedy 1216-C2 Dual Competition Charger

The RC masses have been anxiously waiting for Reedy to release a new charger, but they took the time to do it right and dropped the 1216-C2 on us. With 29 world championships under their belt, they had to be sure their new charger met the demands of the racer and lived up to Reedy's championship winning reputation before going public. The public has responded and the 1216-C2 is a hot item that sold out in several online stores before I could write this review!

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Painting Distressed Panels & Rivets

I've watched short course trucks evolve from an entry level, semi-scale, basher class to a full-on race class packed with serious competition. As the class evolved, we saw the bodies evolve from scale representations of full size models, to slick, aerodynamic bodies swiss cheesed with vent holes to prevent parachuting.

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Finally a Stunt Truck! We have the Arrma Outcast

If you’ve read any issues of RC Driver over the past year, then you already know that we are huge fans of the latest generation of Arrma vehicles. They are all supreme bash machines with race-bred DNA interwoven into their …

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Ask Tony: Hey, I Got Your Answer!

You Got Questions? Tony has your answer! This month: Double Speed Dromida, Shocking Options, Terrified Traxxas?

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Fazon 6S BLX with Advanced Diff Technology from ARRMA

ARRMAs 6S BLX brushless power system will propel your ARRMA FAZON 6S to speeds in excess of 60mph, and with ARRMAs Advanced Diff Technology, you can experience four amazing driving modes for the broadest and most exciting Monster Truck experience …

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Reedy LiPo Battery Weight Set

These weights have been modified (now 22g and 36g) with the value laser etched onto each piece along with the world-famous Reedy Powered logo. These weights can be used together or separately under your low-profile shorty LiPo battery to add …

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Outcast 6S BLX from ARRMA

Perhaps the ultimate basher, the Outcast 6S BLX from ARRMA is big, fast and most of all, tough.  To start, it comes with a sweet pick-up truck style body with a functional realistic looking bumper and wheelie bar that makes …

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Nero Flash Sale at Tower Hobby!

Just in time for the holidays – save on ARRMA NERO! ARRMA’s NERO monster truck platform offers more power than you can control…almost. Experience 60+ mph out of the box, thanks to the pre-installed BLX power system and 6S compatibility. …

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Kraken Vekta Aluminum Steering Servo Mount kit from Fullforce RC

These machined servo mounts replace the stock plastic protrusions on the radio box which are prone to breakage.  Simply shave off the plastic mounts with a Dremel tool then mount these directly to the chassis with the provided hardware.  These …

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RCD Stuff

RCD Stuff: This month... More cool RCD Stuff of course

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Rock Rider All Terrain Trail Blazer from Helion

The Rock Rider comes equipped it with a high-performance 21-turn 550-size brushed motor and 40A all-weather ESC. The Helion 1800mAh 6-cell rechargeable NiMH battery pack and included charger coupled with the IKONNIK SR2+ 2.4GHz 2-channel give it a top-notch electronics …

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