Out of the box, the Traxxas Slash is a capable machine. It's got power to go almost anywhere, and do just about anything that you'd like it to and if you're looking to add to it's already-impressive performance, there are a plethora of options you can choose from. Since I made my initial purchase, I've […]
Ah, the task of gluing tires. I hear it's one of the more enjoyable projects you can take on with your rc vehicle (sarcasm). I haven't experienced this joy myself, choosing instead to purchase pre-glued tires for my Slash and using bead lock rims on my RS10. That said, when I do need to glue […]
If you're wondering what you can do to improve the performance of your R/C vehicle, don't overlook the small things. Over at BocaBearings.com, racer (and friend of RCNewb.com), John Bernard, has posted some amazing, detailed instructions for upgrading the bearings on his Tekno SCT410. See his full install guide.
Sometimes, you just need to get creative with your R/C car upgrades to allow for personal style and unique appearance to shine through. With winter weather showing up a few times this year, I'm making a list of upgrades and mods to work on when I can't get outside and bash. With that list came […]
I like checking Facebook and getting little surprises every now and again and today, nothing surprised me more than seeing (thanks to Wayne Nagata) Traxxas release their Slash 4x4 Low-CG (Center of Gravity) Conversion Kit. As detailed earlier, this is the same chassis that graces the Slash 4x4 Platinum. If you already have a Slash […]
