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Team Associated RC8B3e Team E-Buggy Kit

Team Associated RC8B3e Team E-Buggy Kit

Team Associated is adding another RC8B3 to it’s stable, this time in e-buggy format. The RC8B3e is basically an electric version of the nitro buggy, both sharing over 90% of the parts between the two. If you’re a nitro and …

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RC Driver Editors Build 3 Different HPI Mini Trophy Trucks

RC Driver Editors Build 3 Different HPI Mini Trophy Trucks

3 Editors – 3 HPI Mini Trophy Projects In the October 2010 issue of RC Driver, we reviewed HPI’s TSA Mini Trophy Truck, a 1/12-scale truck that caused quite a stir with its realistic body panels, cage and suspension. This …

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AsiaTees_Traxxas_Slash

AsiaTees Builds A Loaded Traxxas Slash – You Can Too!

There is no questioning that the Traxxas Slash is one of the most popular, best selling trucks of all time. Recently AsiaTees upgraded a Slash with some new upgrade parts to create one of the greatest bashing machine ever known. Using …

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Tamiya Kumamon DT02

Tamiya Kumamon Version – DT02

In the RC Driver workshop we’ve come up with a lot of wild builds, but we wanted to do something that strayed far from the RC norm and that’s when we saw the Tamiya Kumamon DT02 buggy. This isn’t your …

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HPI - Q32 D8T Tessmann Edition copy

HPI Q32 D8T Tessmann Edition

HB has designed a truggy version of the Q32, complete with an all-new body, rear wing, wing mount and internal roll cage. The best part is that it sports a body features Ty Tessmann’s distinctive racing scheme and HB-HPI Racing …

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Sakura_D4_rcMart_3Racing copy

rcMart Readies Option Parts For The 3Racing D4 RWD and AWD

Even though they have been out for just under a month the new Sakura D4 AWD and RWD from 3Racing have created a great deal of buzz.  So much buzz that the aftermarket pros at rcMart are ready to release …

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Team Associated RC8B3

Day 5: Team Associated RC8B3 Vehicle Week Action Video

We’ve spent a lot of time dishing out the details on the Team Associated RC8B3 1/8 nitro competition buggy and now its time to see it in action. Check out the RC8B3 performs on our east coast test track Wolcott …

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Losi - 1-14-Scale RTR 4WD Desert Truck_3 copy

Losi 1/14-Scale RTR 4WD Desert Truck

The Mini Desert Truck comes standard with a Dynamite 4500Kv brushless motor and is equipped with a 4WD drivetrain so it is capable of going just about anywhere.  It features a molded chassis, LiPo ready esc, Dakar Rally inspired tires and …

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Review: DHK Optimus

DHK Optimus

DHK looks to bring electric 1/8-scale to the masses with the new RTR Optimus buggy. A complete package with a 3S 3200mAh LiPo battery pack, high-powered brushless motor and speed control combo, 2.4GHz radio system and AC balance charger leaves little left to purchase for first time RC’ers. And, all for less than the cost of many 1/8 rollers! Newbies to LiPos fear not, DHK does and excellent job of educating new drivers through the easy to understand manual.

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PROTOform - Chevy Camaro Z-28 Clear Body copy

PROTOform Chevy Camaro Z/28 Clear Body

The officially-licensed Chevy Camaro Z/28 for 190mm touring cars has a lowered stance, enlarged front splitter, signature silver “Flow-tie” grill emblem and integrated decklid spoiler enhance the aerodynamic performance and aesthetic style. The Z/28 includes add-on rear wing with two trim lines, …

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PROTOform - Elite-TC Pre-Cut Wing Kit copy

PROTOform Elite-TC Pre-Cut Wing Kit

The Elite-TC Wing Kit is an all-new, track-tested wing from PROTOform designed specifically to give your 190mm touring car a smooth, neutral driving feeling on high-grip surfaces.  The wing features a unique profile refined by Team PROTOform drivers that can be run in three …

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TeknoRC - ET48.3 1-8th Competition Electric Truggy Kit_2

Tekno RC ET48.3 1/8th Competition Electric Truggy Kit

Loaded with a dozen improvements to make it even more potent than before, Tekno RC will soon release the ET48.3, a must have truggy.  There are new rear hubs, trailing front spindles and spindle carriers, clamping spring perches with captured shock …

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Losi - 5IVE-T RTR with AVC_1 copy

Losi 5IVE-T RTR with AVC

This version of the  5IVE-T comes standard with AVC enabled 2.4 GHz receiver on board and Spektrum DX2E transmitter.  It features a powerful 29CC Losi gas engine and 1/4-scale servos to operate the steering, throttle and brakes. It also has …

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Day 4: Team Associated RC8B3 Interviews

We’ve given you three straight days of Team Associated’s RC8B3 on RC Driver’s Vehicle Week feature where we’ve talked about the buggy’s build, features and performance. Now we’re going to switch things up and give you a little behind-the-scenes information. …

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How To: Paint Tribal Lightning

How To: Paint Tribal Lightning

This month I’m going to be painting a body for one of my favorite cars. This car started out as an Losi 8IGHT 2.0 RTR nitro car. After running his first racing season with it, the original owner passed it …

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