The Build – Part 7 The final step in the Factory Team T4.2 build is the wheels, tires and body. For this step we’ll be using a full set of Proline’s Hole Shot T’s in their soft M3 compound. We …

When it comes to Team Associated’s SC10GT, I guess you could say I have a bit of an obsession with this truck. Back in the 1/10-scale 2WD nitro stadium truck days, I absolutely loved racing my RC10GT and RC10GT2 every …

Being a lifelong race car builder and enthusiast, as soon as the warm spring months roll around I automatically begin to crave the smell of race fuel, the crack of a brutal throttle, and the smell of tire smoke. I …

Traxxas can, no doubt, be credited with kicking off the official short course truck craze that has swept the industry. Since then, manufacturers like Losi, Kyosho and Team Associated have gone beyond short course trucks and have each released their …

AVC Technology is the newest Spektrum™ RC innovation from Horizon Hobby. This Spektrum stabilization system adds a whole new level of control to your RC driving experience. AVC technology utilizes sensors to adjust steering and throttle output, providing you with …

Experience the speed, power, performance and overall supremacy of RC monster truck bashing with The Vaterra™ Hälix. RC bashers have always been about getting out and driving with nothing standing in the way. The Hälix monster truck is the perfect …

The crawling market has really expanded and changed over the years and it is now heavily leaning toward the scale scene. Back when 2.2 crawlers were the craze I set out to build a killer Axial AX10 with a CKRC …

It’s amazing what short course trucks have done to the racing scene. Not only is there a significant resurgence in racing, the short course craze has brought back many racers and elements of grass roots racing. Sure, at the track …

Cool builds take time and Lonnie Sexton has built a rig that is beyond cool and has taken more than five years to complete. In late 2007, I was online on a forum and remember running across his idea to …

My local hobby shop and track, RC Madness in Enfield Connecticut recently ran a special promotion selling the Losi XXX SCB for $199.99 with a $50 rebate in the form of a gift card. They sold so many that a …

The Build – Part 6 The next step involves installing the electronic gear. As mentioned before in the build Table of Contents, we’ll be using a Team Associated XP DS131 steering servo, LRP Flow brushless ESC, Reedy Sonic 17.5 brushless …

The Build – Part 5 The shocks are up next, and Team Associated is well known for having some of the best shocks in the industry. The Factory Team T4.2 comes with the A-Team’s 12mm Big Bore shocks complete with …

On a cold Saturday morning in the fall of 2012 I got a call from a polite sounding fellow interested in purchasing a custom built HPI Baja 5T. Right off the bat we hit it off as he was obviously …

The Build – Part 4 The rear suspension of the Factory Team T4.2 is extremely adjustable, allowing changes from camber, anti-squat, toe and roll centers. I will be building the kit with the stock setup, however some of the steps …

The Build – Part 3 Part 3 of this build revolves around the transmission of the T4.2. This is one of the best transmissions out there and is extremely easy to build. Build Notes: Take your time building the differential. …