The TT-02 chassis is Tamiya’s standard entry level 4WD full independent suspension assembly kit that offers ease of assembly and easy maintenance. This version includes the iconic R33, fourth generation Nissan Skyline GT-R body which sit atop the TT02D chassis. …
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Reedy’s all-new SC800-BL Brushless ESC is splash-proof and features a compact footprint that allows for easy installation in most 1:10 vehicles. It is the perfect replacement for your 1:10 RTR ESC thanks to its ease of setup and no-nonsense forward/brake/reverse …
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The next big thing from Axial comes in a REALLY big box! Yup, the Yeti XL is now available in kit form. This allows you to get to know the XL during building as well as load it up with …
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One of the most overlooked parts on any 1/5 scale vehicle is the clutch system. It’s been the same design forever, mainly because it’s just ‘worked’. MIP, however, has noticed a gap in this upgrade market and designed a completely …
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The Honda NSR ARR is the ultimate in scale realism. It is designed for easy access to radio equipment and features a fully functional suspension and powerful Kyosho Le Mans DM20 motor. Other features include a twin-tube style main frame …
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Whatever the conditions, whatever the surface, the TALION 6S Speed Truggy is ready. It features four-wheel drive and fully waterproof electronics and can be powered by a 6S LiPo battery so it can reach speeds of over 60 MPH. Other …
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The Build – Part 11 The final step in our Team C TM4 build is installing the wheels/tires and body. The TM4 doesn’t come with tires, so you can choose whatever tires work best at your track. Where I run, …
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The Build – Part 10 The Team C TM4 does not come with any electronics, so we’ll be installing our own. We’ll be using a Hobbywing Xerun 120A V3.1 Brushless ESC, Savox 6.5T Brushless Motor, Racers Edge 7.4V 75C 4000 …
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The Build – Part 9 The Team C TM4 comes with a nice set of threaded shocks. They build well however they come with a spring clip to keep the cartridge together. A little unorthodox, but it seems to work …
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The Build – Part 8 We just finished assembling the front suspension, now it’s time to move on to the rear suspension. Let’s start by pressing a 5×13 and a 5×10 bearing into each rear hub. The hubs are the …
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The Build – Part 7 The Team C TM4’s front suspension is pretty standard, however it uses inserts in the arm mounts to adjust kickup and roll centers. It also features adjustable droop, however these screws are impossible to get …
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The Build – Part 7 This step has up attaching the top decks and shock towers. Simple, however pay attention to the rear top deck assembly. I had to make a modification to gain access to the battery plug. Assemble …
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The Build – Part 5 Time to install the steering. The TM4 uses a dual bellcrank system that rolls along on a set of quality bearings. This system also incorporates an adjustable servo saver. Attach a horn and mounts to …
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The Build – Part 4 Team C includes a hearty, adjustable slipper clutch with the TM4. We will be building and installing it in this step. Here’s a quick look a the Slipper Hub-A. The flat side of this needs …
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The Build – Part 3 In this step we’ll be installing the diffs into the gearboxes and the gearboxes to the chassis. You can see that the two gearboxes look a little different at the output shaft area. The box …
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