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25 September, 2008

Keychain wrench

Ever had to walk back to the pits for your kit’s 4-way wrench so you could tighten a loose wheel or adjust your slipper clutch? You’ll always have the tool...

25 September, 2008

Keychain wrench

Ever had to walk back to the pits for your kit’s 4-way wrench so you could tighten a loose wheel or adjust your slipper clutch? You’ll always have the tool handy if you drill a small hole near the center...

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25 September, 2008

Longer-lasting off-road tires

Rotating your 4WD off-road buggy or truck’s tires after every two or three runs will make them last longer. Use a permanent marker to indicate the left front (L/F), right...

25 September, 2008

Longer-lasting off-road tires

Rotating your 4WD off-road buggy or truck’s tires after every two or three runs will make them last longer. Use a permanent marker to indicate the left front (L/F), right...

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24 September, 2008

Mud-free tires

Before a race, apply a light coat of cooking spray on your off-road tires to make them easier to clean after a race. The mud and dirt will be much...

24 September, 2008

Mud-free tires

Before a race, apply a light coat of cooking spray on your off-road tires to make them easier to clean after a race. The mud and dirt will be much...

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10 June, 2008

Make your own under-body lighting

You can make an inexpensive under-body lighting kit with a couple of LED lights (available at RadioShack or any electronics store) and a clear straw. Cut the straw to the...

10 June, 2008

Make your own under-body lighting

You can make an inexpensive under-body lighting kit with a couple of LED lights (available at RadioShack or any electronics store) and a clear straw. Cut the straw to the...

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23 April, 2008

Better-fitting bumper

If your touring car’s stock bumper does not reach the inside of the body, attach weather stripping to the bumper to fill the gap between the bumper and the body....

23 April, 2008

Better-fitting bumper

If your touring car’s stock bumper does not reach the inside of the body, attach weather stripping to the bumper to fill the gap between the bumper and the body....

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13 March, 2008

LST2 & Muggy 17mm wheel adapter

Jason Stevenson>>Alberta, Canada Team Losi LST2 and Muggy owners can install standard 17mm wheels by replacing the truck’s stock 22mm hubs with HPI Hellfire or Losi 8ight 17mm hubs. Use...

13 March, 2008

LST2 & Muggy 17mm wheel adapter

Jason Stevenson>>Alberta, Canada Team Losi LST2 and Muggy owners can install standard 17mm wheels by replacing the truck’s stock 22mm hubs with HPI Hellfire or Losi 8ight 17mm hubs. Use...

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30 December, 2006

Trading treads

To de-bond tires so you can reuse the rims, apply acetone to the glue joint with a cotton swab. This should weaken the glue enough so that you can peel...

30 December, 2006

Trading treads

To de-bond tires so you can reuse the rims, apply acetone to the glue joint with a cotton swab. This should weaken the glue enough so that you can peel...

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28 December, 2006

Q-Tips tips

Cotton swabs are a great addition to your toolbox. You can use them to clean hard-to-reach areas on your car, like around the base of the carburetor and between wheel...

28 December, 2006

Q-Tips tips

Cotton swabs are a great addition to your toolbox. You can use them to clean hard-to-reach areas on your car, like around the base of the carburetor and between wheel...

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