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28 January, 2012

Pit Tips: Foam Trim [January 2012]

Foam Trim: When assembling a new set of tires, I trim the foam so that it keeps the bead on the wheel exposed for easy gluing. If you don’t, the foam...

28 January, 2012

Pit Tips: Foam Trim [January 2012]

Foam Trim: When assembling a new set of tires, I trim the foam so that it keeps the bead on the wheel exposed for easy gluing. If you don’t, the foam will get between the tire and wheel and bulge it...

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13 September, 2011

Traxxas connectors….not just for batteries

A lot of people have speaker boxes in the back of their full-size vehicle and that makes it hard to use that space for anything else when you need it....

13 September, 2011

Traxxas connectors….not just for batteries

A lot of people have speaker boxes in the back of their full-size vehicle and that makes it hard to use that space for anything else when you need it....

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02 November, 2010

Battery-Tray Grab Handle

Many JR Racing and Futaba radio systems have 8-cell battery trays that can be difficult to remove. Make a grab handle out of a piece of electrical tape, and attach...

02 November, 2010

Battery-Tray Grab Handle

Many JR Racing and Futaba radio systems have 8-cell battery trays that can be difficult to remove. Make a grab handle out of a piece of electrical tape, and attach...

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01 November, 2010

Thread lock your tools

Everyone knows you should thread-lock the screws that thread into metal in nitro cars. but what about the screws that hold your wrench tips in place? To keep your wrenches...

01 November, 2010

Thread lock your tools

Everyone knows you should thread-lock the screws that thread into metal in nitro cars. but what about the screws that hold your wrench tips in place? To keep your wrenches...

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31 October, 2010

LiPo-Powered Starter Box

Larry Demarco >> Chicago, IL If you're looking for a little extra engine-cranking power, replace the NiMH batteries in your starter box with high-capacity LiPo batteries. You'll need to invest...

31 October, 2010

LiPo-Powered Starter Box

Larry Demarco >> Chicago, IL If you're looking for a little extra engine-cranking power, replace the NiMH batteries in your starter box with high-capacity LiPo batteries. You'll need to invest...

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30 October, 2010

Rim reminders

After tires, inserts and rims are all glued together, there often isn't a way to tell your various combos apart. When you finish putting a set together, write the insert's...

30 October, 2010

Rim reminders

After tires, inserts and rims are all glued together, there often isn't a way to tell your various combos apart. When you finish putting a set together, write the insert's...

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29 October, 2010

Fuel line: not just for fuel

Even if you drive an electric car, always keep fuel line in your toolbox. Besides its intended use, fuel line can be cut to any length to make bushings, spacers...

29 October, 2010

Fuel line: not just for fuel

Even if you drive an electric car, always keep fuel line in your toolbox. Besides its intended use, fuel line can be cut to any length to make bushings, spacers...

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28 October, 2010

Easy De-Chrome

If you want your tires to stick securely to chrome rims, you must thoroughly remove the rims' shiny surfaces (unless you have the latest Pro-Line chrome rims). Use an eye...

28 October, 2010

Easy De-Chrome

If you want your tires to stick securely to chrome rims, you must thoroughly remove the rims' shiny surfaces (unless you have the latest Pro-Line chrome rims). Use an eye...

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