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ECX RC Amp

ECX RC AMP MT and DB

ECX RC continues to add to their line of fun, durable and maybe more importantly price friendly RC machines. What’s hitting the shelves now are the new AMP Monster Truck (MT) and Desert Buggy (DB) and these two machines just …

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Review: Vaterra Twin Hammers

Vaterra Twin Hammers

The Vaterra name is one that you will be seeing a lot of in RC. Horizon Hobby recently launched this “adventure driven” brand of ultra-cool, ready-to-run (RTR), scale-looking vehicles, each purposefully designed to be driven in the type of terrain native to its full-scale inspirations. To this end, each is equipped with a proven Spektrum 2.4GHz radio system, a powerful Dynamite motor system, waterproof electronics and a handy Dynamite battery charger.

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Racing Classes Explained

RC Car and Truck Racing Classes Explained

The world of RC is filled with choices. If you’re reading this, you’ve already made one choice—you want to drive a land-based RC vehicle. That was the easiest of your choices and it only gets harder from here. Let’s take …

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Gearbest.com HB-P1803 Rock Crawler

HB-P1803 Rock Crawler available from Gearbest.com

We all start somewhere when getting into RC and it can happen on different levels. Some get into RC from the toy level and then get into hobby grade vehicles and others start right on the hobby side. When Gearbest.com …

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SWORKz - S12-1M_1 copy

SWORKz S12-1M 2wd Off Road Buggy

Designed for racing on carpet and other high traction surfaces, the S12-1M from SWORKz has a mid-front gear box with a lower position spur gear system that will improve the cornering speed. The S12-1M also features a 3mm 7075 chassis layout …

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Wasteland_1

Dromida Wasteland Buggy and Truck RTR

Featuring Mad Maxish looking bodies and cool foam type missile launchers, the Wasteland 1/18 vehicles from Dromida are sure to be a hit.  Just like their 4.18 series of vehicles, these feature a brushed power plant, 2.4GHz radio system, 4wd …

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VS Tank USA - King Tiger Porsche Desert Camo & Japanese Type 10 NATO Battle Tanks_2 copy

King Tiger Porsche Desert Camo & Japanese Type 10 NATO Battle Tanks

The King Tiger Porsche Version with Desert Camo trim scheme complements the Henschel version introduced last year. The Japanese Type 10 is brand new to the VS Tank lineup, and comes with authentic NATO markings.  Both feature incredible detail, including …

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HPI Racing - Savage XS Flux Ford SVT Raptor 4WD RTR copy

HPI Savage XS Flux Ford SVT Raptor 4WD RTR

Savage XS fans will love the Ford SVT Raptor not only for its stylish looks, but also for what is under the body.  It features a 2.4GHZ radio system, TVP chassis, metal geared transmission, waterproof SF-10W steering servo and waterproof …

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Revell - Modzilla MT RTR copy

Revell 1/18 Modzilla MT RTR

The Modzilla MT is the perfect truck for getting into the wild world of backyard bashing. It’s priced right, preassembled, tough as nails and an absolute blast to drive. Its compact size lets the Modzilla MT go where larger models …

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FT ProLite 4x4, ProSC 4x4, and ProRally 16mm Threaded Aluminum Shock Kit for Qualifier 4x4 Series copy

FT ProLite 4×4, ProSC 4×4, and ProRally 16mm Threaded Aluminum Shock Kit for Qualifier 4×4 Series

Gain finer ride height adjustments and the strength of aluminum with these 16mm x 25mm threaded shocks. They are a direct replacement for the ProSC 4×4’s #7236 molded shock kit.  If you have a Team Associated ProLite 4×4 truck or ProRally, you can adapt these 16mm …

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Boom Racing Evo Beadlocks copy

Boom Racing Evo Beadlocks – 1.9/2.2 at AsiaTees

Boom Racing’s Evo Beadlocks are some of the strongest and toughest beadlocks around. These heavy duty beadlocks are perfect if you want to add some scale looks, weight, or durability to your rig. The extra weight will keep all of …

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SB-2274SG-TE Tessmann Edition High Speed Steel Gear Brushless Servo

Savox SB-2274SG-TE Tessmann Edition “High Speed” Steel Gear Brushless Servo

This servo was created to celebrate the successful career of World Champion Ty Tessmann. It features a 25t spline, dual ball bearings, purple anodized aluminum center case with laser etched details, and a 200mm long heavy duty lead wire. It …

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Repurpose It - Using CD to Set Camber

Repurpose It – Using CD to Set Camber

We all must have plenty of old CDs sitting around our computer spaces. Put them to good use by repurposing them as a tool to aid in setting camber and toe for your race buggy or truggy. The CDs will …

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Repurpose It - Slow Cooked Engine Parts

Repurpose It – Slow Cooked Engine Parts

You can’t avoid the baked on mess if you run your nitro vehicles frequently. Pipes and headers can get pretty nasty looking. One of our lead contributors, Chris K., has a solution that he says has been working well for …

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Vaterra - Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR_3

Vaterra Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR

The Twin Hammer Desert Truck 1.9 rock racer features a long-travel suspension with a solid rear axle, a realistic roll cage, beadlock wheels and a functional LED light bar so you can keep running long after the sun goes down.  …

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