As a brand that is synonymous with quality and durability, Duratrax is a no-brainer when it comes time to buy a radio-controlled vehicle. Their extensive R&D, great customer service, and product tech ensures the highest quality and trouble-free fun when you get your new Duratrax home. The Duratrax VW Baja Bug is a great all-around [...]
When developing the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Jeep Chrysler set out to design an off-roading machine that could stand up to the toughest terrain in North America. Proof of this can be found on the side of every JK in the form of a decal that simply states “Trail Rated.” Having designed and tested the [...]
CA Remover: Gluing tires can be a messy process and CA glue can find its way into places it is not supposed to. I keep a bottle of CA neutralizer on hand when gluing tires. If I get flue in an area that I am not supposed to, I can neutralize it quickly before it [...]
Tamiya TA05 Ver. II : Oh, baby, do we love JDM and clearly, so does Jason. He upgraded his Tamiya TA05 Ver. II with a Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro ESC and 9000Kv motor, Airtronics MX-3X radio system, a Traxxas 2075 servo for steering, and a Gens Ace 3S LiPo pack for power. The car [...]
Part of the charm of driving radio controlled cars is the remote command you have of the smaller-than-life vehicle. Aside from the lower costs of operating a miniature performance machine, such as a touring car, short course truck, or rock crawler, is the lack of personal harm possible when one’s bravery overcomes his or her [...]
With everything included in the box, it really was just a matter of mounting the wheels and charging the batteries before hitting the dirt. The included charger is an AC balancing charger, but with a maximum output of only 1A, it does the job very slowly. With two 7.4V 3200mAh packs to charge, I got [...]
When Jeep named its flagship Jeep Wrangler Unlimited after one of the most grueling off-road trails in the country, they did it for good reason. The Rubicon Trail’s 22-mile-long route starts in Georgetown, CA, and takes you on through some of the most challenging parts of the El Dorado National Forest on the way to [...]
When something completely new comes along like the Nitro Slash, the anticipation nearly kills me during engine break-in. The Traxxas break-in method is detailed very precisely in the manual, as proper break-in is essential to the TRX 3.3’s performance and life (that goes for any nitro engine, actually). It takes a bit of time to [...]
