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Maximum Domination – Traxxas Maxx Upgrade Parts Guide

Maximum Domination – Traxxas Maxx Upgrade Parts Guide

The Traxxas X-Maxx completely broke the mold when it was first unleashed to the RC world. Its impressive size, strength and speed quickly redefined the monster truck genre. After dominating just about every place it’s been run, Traxxas is back at it again with the new Maxx. The new Maxx is a completely new go-fast […]
Get Wet! RC Boating Get-Started Guide

Get Wet! RC Boating Get-Started Guide

RC boats look fast and fun from the shore, but they can seem foreign if you’ve never run on water before. But don’t worry—we’re here to demystify marine RC for you. We’ll explain a few basic concepts about boats—the different hull types, and how and where they work best—to help you pick your ideal first […]

Performance Test: ECX/Horizon Hobby Barrage Gen2

Performance Test: ECX/Horizon Hobby Barrage Gen2

ECX’s low-buck truck boosts power and trail prowess (but not price) with new “Gen2” specs Text & Photos by Peter Vieira “Speed costs; how fast do you want to go?” is one of the oldest sayings in motorsports, and it applies to trail trucks as much as anything else on four wheels, even though trail […]
Short-Course Body Guide

Short-Course Body Guide

If your short-course machine is looking ragged, there’s no better fix than a fresh body to restore that new-truck look—or transform your ride into a scale truck, desert runner, or even a vintage muscle car. For a look at all the options as featured in last Summer’s Short Course Special, just hit the link—you’re sure […]

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