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Crawford Performance Drift Barbarian [READER’S RIDE]

Reader’s Rides is sponsored by PRO-LINE. Click for the latest gear! A drifting monster truck? Michael Iacono had his Pro-Line F-250 body wrapped with the 2016 livery of pro drifter Justin Pawlak to give it a little extra performance mojo, and he assures us that yes—it can drift with the help of Axial aluminum knuckles […]

Jada goes Tokyo-Drifting with Fast & Furious RX7 and Skyline GT-R [SPONSORED POST]

12 years and five more F&F films have come and gone since 2006’s Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, but for many it remains the most unique film in the franchise. Its the only one that isn’t built around the franchise core characters (although Vin Diesel does make a brief cameo at the end). The biggest […]

Axial SCX10 II Deadbolt 4WD RTR

From Axial: The latest rig from Axial combines rugged good looks and exceptional, trail-ready handling. Check out that olive drab Deadbolt body — with its narrow stance, bulging hood, driver figure, and cage with light bar. The detail continues with a licensed CRC front bumper and Method Hole wheels wrapped in Nitto Trail Grappler tires. […]

RC4WD 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4 Door Clear Body

From RC4WD: Features: Polycarbonate Lexan Material Transparent Main Body Plastic Injection Molded Parts Chrome Plated Body Parts LED Lighting Compatible Amazing Details Highly Detailed Decal Sheet Direct Fit for Trail Finder 2 LWB Specifications: Wheelbase: 12.36in / 314mm Length: 19.88in / 505mm Width: 7.16in / 182mm Height: 5.04in / 128mm Total Weight: 7.32oz / 207.5g […]

PROTOform 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Clear Body

From PROTOform: Arguably the most iconic of the first generation Camaros, PROTOform is excited to add the 1969 edition of the Z28 to our Vintage Trans-Am racing body lineup. Winner of the 1969 Trans-Am series championship with Mark Donohue at the wheel, the 1969 Chevrolet® Camaro™ Z28 tore up both the streets and tracks with […]

RC Review: RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Blazer

The Trail Finder 2 is one of RC4WD’s most popular vehicles, and there are a few versions of the platform to choose from. You can get it as a kit, RTR, long wheelbase, and short wheelbase, and they all come with the Mojave II body. RC4WD decided to switch things up a bit and offer […]

Team Associated MT28 RTR Monster Truck

From Team Associated: Everything included! Small in scale but monstrously fun, Team Associated’s MT28 1:28 scale electric RTR Monster Truck is here! This no-nonsense pint-sized monster truck looks great with its eye-catching graphics and drives smooth thanks to its powerful electric motor and capable drivetrain. The included 2.4 GHz transmitter gives you complete control through […]

Venom Pro Duo Charger [TESTED]

When it comes to charging convenience, Venom’s Pro Duo AC/DC juice box literally stands tall. Thanks to its high-instead-of-wide configuration, it only takes up about as much bench space as a pair of battery packs. Inside the case, there’s enough transformer power to fill two batteries simultaneously at up to 7 amps each, and Venom […]

FireBrand RC Crawler Accessories 2

From FireBrand RC: This is the Scale Accessory Kit you’ve been looking for! Whether you crawl, race, bash, boat, fly or drift – these accessories add realism to any project! These exclusive pieces feature the highest level of detail available. Mounts anywhere to fit your specific needs. Features: Realistic accessories – off-road or on-road Two […]

Traxxas vs. BMX vs. Scooter on MEGARAMP [VIDEO]

Traxxas was already in peak form when it comes to wild videos before this latest clip dropped, but it’s safe to say the bar has been raised. BMX star Morgan Wade and scooter pilot Chandler Dunn join the X-Maxx and the new, extra-beefy E-Revo for high-flying flips on Camp Woodward‘s infamous MegaRamp. No need for any more […]

Pro-Line SHOP TALK: Ep. 01 – Scale Accessories [VIDEO]

From Pro-Line: The Ridge-Line Trail Cage is designed to be a stock replacement for the Axial ScX10 Deadbolt and also fits the Pro-Line 1966 Ford Bronco Body. The Trail Cage is included with both the 10.8” and 12.3” version of the Pro-Line Ambush Body. The Overland Scale Roof Rack fits perfectly atop the Ridge Line […]

TECH CENTER: Does it matter which way the yokes face on a telescoping driveshaft?

Does it matter which way the yokes face on a telescoping driveshaft? It seems like having them 90-degrees from each other would make sense. Actually, it does matter which way the yokes are installed, and 90 degrees is not the way to go. Correctly oriented universal joints are said to be in phase (as illustrated […]