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  1. jamesbrasure00

    12t mudboss traxxas slash

    12t mudboss 1 race old! Everything brand new from battery to free roll bearings, has built transmission/rear front shocks cut down. New week old raidolink controller 2 new battery 2s 5200 50c 7.4v everything you need to go racing! Can ship to you’re door! On buyers dime $425.00 If...
  2. Sebkauff

    How to break in a brushed motor

    I recently got into spec slash racing (recently as in yesterday lol) and I noticed that my truck was a heckuva lot slower on the straight compared to nearly every other car. Everyone I talked to said that they broke in there motor either water break in or other. I didn't break mine in at all...
  3. Banjo_Z2005

    Wisconsin Tracksides 2022 Team Associated Off-Road Championships!

    this year the dates are set for the 3rd through to the 6th, November 2022. this time it seems to be full, due to them posting on Facebook that there already full with registration, ill be hopefully going to this! also if you have no idea what this is I'm posting 2021, Sunday mains. LINK TO...
  4. D

    New racing tank

    Hi everyone, not sure if this is of interest – a friend and I have been building racing tanks for a few years. We think it’s pretty fun, and we have managed to make it super robust. Pure aluminium construction, 15kg, but even so it still wheelies. We are wondering about crowdfunding the...
  5. The RC Car

    Track gearing

    Hey y'all! I'm wondering what gearing I should have for my slash 4x4 on a track. The tracks straightaway is about 33 yards give or take. I have a 3500kv stock motor. the tracks surface is hardpacked clay.
  6. The RC Car

    Tips for racing please!

    Any tips on how to make my Slash 4x4 lighter? I have about 250 grams of extra weight. I use LiPos, have three fans (should I take these off?) and steel Tekno driveshafts. It also has the OBA system, which I will remove. I'm thinking about getting a new motor and ESC because the VXL-3s has been...
  7. The RC Car

    Setting up my Slash 4x4 to race. Which motor should I buy?

    Sup y'all! Here's the link to the motor I'm looking at, with all the stats, I have no idea what they mean. Is that or the stock Venileon 3500 brushless system better? I'm looking int racing my slash 4x4, I've done enough upgrades that all I need is a good motor. If y'all have any motor or ESC...
  8. J

    TLR 22-4 Ball vs. Gear Differentials

    Hey all, I believe the losi 22-4 1.0 is ball differentials in the front and rear, and the 2.0 switched over to gear differentials in the front and rear, correct me if I'm wrong. I read online that ball differentials have less play, and are generally better although require more maintenance as...
  9. JohnSampson

    How do I get started racing RC's?

    hey everyone! I'm looking to get into RC racing and hopefully win some tournaments... BUT, I have no idea where to start. I've looked at ROAR but don't know how to join or enter in races... can someone help me?
  10. Adron boyd

    Help picking pro racing Engines 1/8 mugen?

    Need help picking the fastest and quickest engine for a mugging 1/8 scale truggy. The engine needs to be within regulations and completely legal. I just purchased this mugging 1/8 for practice. It came with Novarossi 21 Bt4 but the compression isn't too good so it keeps on dying out. I'm...
  11. wannarunem

    Racing drones?

    Hey guys, been out of the RC hobby for awhile but looking into the racing drone scene for fun..(mostly buggies and trucks) Can anyone point me to a fun/durable racer? Looking to spend under 500 for a RTF set-up. I've dug around online and have discovered many different racers but so many to...
  12. Adron boyd

    New TMaxx racing project .. need help

    I am about to attempt to build the fastest TMaxx on the planet... my last project was Strictly for looks and to catch the nitro heads eye.. i tried to build the best looking tmaxx in the world.. I think it came out very well.. now it's time to build my the speed.. my Goals are...
  13. NitroX

    hpi or traxxas for racing?

    I'm trying to decide on a nitro for racing. should I get a trophy buggy 3.5 or a nitro slash. I'm open to suggestions but I'm trying to keep it under 400
  14. WoodiE

    MCD Racing W5 FT short course truck

    MCD Racing has a new short course truck, the W5 MAX which offers an extended wheel base, wider track width, a new body, reinforced rear alloy stiffeners as well as new allow shock towers. MCD Racing W5 FT Features Top of the line competition off-road Short Course Truck Easy...
  15. MonteLives42

    Jato 3.3 Tire ideas for off road racing

    So I'm new to the RC world, but all my friends are deep in the sport. I bought a Jato 3.3, I got it used but for a great deal. I have made many upgrades, most noticeable was the change of gearing. I went with a 19T bell - 58T spur, I have been running the Duramax Six Pack which is normally...
  16. bigwe33

    Nitro Monster Truck 1/8 Racing

    Hi all, Does anyone here know where, in the UK I can race my 2 Nitro Monster trucks 1/8 scale? Are there any circuits here in the UK that cater for this category of RC Nitro vehicle? Any help is greatly appreciated.
  17. WoodiE

    Store wide sale at T-Bone Racing!

    T-Bone Racing is currently having a store wide sale on nearly everything on the site. Their bumpers, skid plates, wheelie bars, etc are already priced very nicely and the sale makes them a steal. http://tboneracing.net/
  18. Warrior4Jesus

    Redcat Racing 1/5th scale Rampage XT Truck

    I read a few not so good reviews about RR but I wondered how you guys thought now? I have been watching quite a few videos on what others think and have found fairly good reviews on such a well priced gas 5th scaler. Let me know what you guys think... Thanks.
  19. WoodiE

    Save 15% on Pro-Line Racing products

    Proline Racing is offering a 15% discount code for all their products ordered from October 28th to the 31st. Simply use coupon code: SPOOKY15 during checkout. http://www.prolineracing.com/blog/2015/10/27/spooky-savings-with-pro-line-save-15-if-you-dare/
  20. WoodiE

    Pro-Line Transforms Axial Racing’s AX-10 Deadbolt to “Monster Bolt”

    This is one cool build from Pro-line Racing using an Axial AX10 Deadbolt... Since the early 80’s, RC Monster Trucks have been a fascination part of the RC community. Their Popularity comes and goes but one thing is certain, they are here to stay. Monster Trucks are currently experiencing...
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