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TTR Ripper Pro Clod Buster [READER’S RIDE]

TTR Ripper Pro Clod Buster [READER’S RIDE]

Justin Chaffin credits his friend James Merrill with helping him bring his vision for a shaft-driven Thunder Tech Racing Ripper Pro to life. James machined a mount for the SCX10 transmission along with aluminum upper links and new cross-members to widen the chassis. He also added TTR’s delrin with carbon fiber lower links. Castle Creations […]
Axial Rubicon Unlimited [READER’S RIDE]

Axial Rubicon Unlimited [READER’S RIDE]

Todd Henderson’s SCX10 started off as a trade he received, that already had SSD D60 axles, a JR brick battery plate, a Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster controller, a Castle 10a BEC and a Hitec 7980th servo with an Axial aluminum servo horn. I added a Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Expert 40T motor to turn a Robinson Racing pinion, […]

Tim Bloore’s Custom Jeep Wrangler Unlimited [Reader’s Ride]

Tim Bloore’s Custom Jeep Wrangler Unlimited [Reader’s Ride]

Tim Bloore, of Barrie, Ontario Canada sent us pix of his super-scale 1:8 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The body is a New Bright shell hung on custom frame rails. Running gear is mostly Wraith-based; with Vanquish Wraith axles, links, Panhard bar, chubs, knuckles and lockouts. The light bar is also from Vanquish. Hot Racing supplied hardened […]
Custom JeepZilla from Brenda Sumner [Reader’s Ride]

Custom JeepZilla from Brenda Sumner [Reader’s Ride]

West Jordan, UT must be the perfect environment for Brenda Sumner’s custom JeepZilla.  She started with a MattZilla RC Works chassis, to which she added RC4x4 Performance stainless links, Kyosho Red Velvet shocks, Team KNK stainless hardware and OttSix VooDoo tires mounted on MotoWorx wheels. The driveline consists of a Tekin Pro4 3300 motor with […]

Pro-Line PRO-MT Now Available as “Pro-Built” RTR With Castle & Airtronics Gear

Pro-Line PRO-MT Now Available as “Pro-Built” RTR With Castle & Airtronics Gear

Pro-Line is at it again and the company is now offering its PRO-MT monster truck is Ready to Run form. This isn’t a down-spec version of the truck; the “Pro Built” PRO-MT is hand-assembled in house at Pro-Line, and features high end electronics including an Airtronics MX-V radio, Castle Sidewinder 3 Waterproof speed control, Neu-Castle 4600kV motor, and a […]
Robinson Racing Steel Spur Gear for Vaterra Twin Hammers – Review

Robinson Racing Steel Spur Gear for Vaterra Twin Hammers – Review

Think “tough gears,” and chances are you think of Robinson Racing Products–especially their hardened steel stuff. Robinson offers steel gears for a wide variety of brands, including Vaterra. We put RRP’s steel spur for the Twin Hammers to the test. Click to enlarge

MattZilla / Axial Wraith U4RC Rig Reader’s Ride

MattZilla / Axial Wraith U4RC Rig Reader’s Ride

Mike Bowman runs this rig at R/C Excitement in New England, where he piloted his machine to a respectable third place finish at his first race and looks to keep improving. His MattZilla creation is far from stock, featuring a Vanquish Products Stage 1 kit for the Axial Wraith, steering links and hex hubs. The […]
MattZilla Mantis Rock Crawler by Lee Briggs

MattZilla Mantis Rock Crawler by Lee Briggs

The MattZilla RC Works Mantis that Lee Briggs sent us pix of is a rolling wishlist of rock crawler goodies! Axial Wraith axles with Beef Tubes, GripFab lockers, and Axial Racing HD gears put the power down from the Team Novak Havoc Pro ESC and Speed Passion 10.5t motor. For extra reliability Lee employs a […]

RC Weekend Winner: Nathan Marco!

RC Weekend Winner: Nathan Marco!

Congrats to Facebook fan Nathan Marco for taking home the RC Weekend win with this trail-blazing shot, which definitely has us hankering for trail time. Nathan scores a Robinson Racing Gen 3 Slipper Clutch for his Axial Wraith. Will you win next weekend? You might if you enter! All you need to do is post […]
Project: Racer Slash 4×4

Project: Racer Slash 4×4

Words and Photos Drew Trudeau There is a moment everyone has at the track when they realize that running a vehicle with its stock parts just won’t cut it. If you have invested in a high performance RC model like the Traxxas Slash 4×4, there’s an entire world open to you in the form of […]

Spy Shots: Avid Triad Slipper Clutch for Durango DEX210

Spy Shots: Avid Triad Slipper Clutch for Durango DEX210

AVID’s Triad Slipper Clutch has had much success since it’s recent debut and has found its way into the vehicles of RC’s top drivers. This killer slipper is now available for the Durango DEX210 and made its debut at last months running of the Cactus Classic in Arizona with much success and positive feedback from […]
Nine Easy Go-Fast Mods

Nine Easy Go-Fast Mods

It’s no question – the sensation of speed is one of the most popular aspects of radio control. Racers and bashers may differ in many ways when it comes to how they enjoy their favorite hobby, but they both share their desire for faster acceleration and higher velocity. From cleaning and oiling bearings to installing […]
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