Who's ready for some new hotness? Redcat has announced a new color option for its budget-friendly, incredibly capable Ascent-18. Alongside the original colors of silver, blue, and red, you can now get this tiny truck in an eye-popping hot pink color. No changes have been made under the hood, which is great news for those […]
I don't use the words "game changer" often, but when I do, they typically have some weight behind them. Injora's MBL32 Micro ESC and Purple Viper Brushless Motor Combo appear to be just that; game changers. If you own a Traxxas TRX-4M or Redcat Ascent-18 and want to achieve not only smooth yet powerful low-end […]
I was able to find some time (and decent weather) to get my freshly upgraded TRX-4M Bronco with Traxxas 2-Speed Transmission out for a test drive. While this transmission upgrade doesn't offer a remote-shifting option, it's a nice change of pace to be able to swap between low and high-speed gears whenever the need arises. […]
It's time to start shifting gears with the TRX-4M. I'm not sure what my personal record is for ordering an upgrade or R/C item shortly after reading about it, but this might be a new record. Hours after learning about (and writing about) the Traxxas TRX-4M 2-Speed Transmission (which wasn't available for purchase at the […]
There's no doubt that the TRX-4M is one of the most popular small-scale crawlers on the market today, and if you own one, you know that upgrading it is a large part of the fun. With several current upgrade options available, I always get excited when something new hits the scene. Traxxas has announced another […]
If you're the owner of a TRX-4M and a TRX-4 and want to turn your 1/18-scaler into a true "mini-me" version of your 1/10-scale rig, have I got news for you. Traxxas has released its Portal Axle Kit (#9843R) for the TRX-4M platform, allowing you to update your small-scale rig for improved ground clearance. Designed […]
ARRMA's lineup of small-scale, go-fast R/C machines continues to expand thanks to the addition of their new Mojave Grom 4x4 Desert Truck. Following in the tracks of the Granite Grom and Typhon Grom, this new off-road truck takes the style and characteristics of the larger-scale Mojave models and packages it into a portable machine that […]
Upgrading R/C components is always fun, no matter what size of machine you're working on. Today, I gave one of my Traxxas TRX-4Ms some TLC by swapping out the motor, transmission gears, and steering servo. If you haven't explored the many upgrades available for the TRX-4M, this video should help. Upgrades Covered in this Video: […]
The sound of nature blended with the "whirrs" of R/C electronics--what's not to love? I hadn't run my FCX18 LC80 in a while, so a front-yard run was much needed. One of my favorite 1/18-scale rigs is the FCX18 LC80, and it's always a treat to watch this rig do what it does. The FCX18 […]
If you're getting your small-scale R/C crawler ready for summer fun, you'll want to check out the newest release from Little Guy Racing Parts; their Apex 1.0 Beadlock Wheels. These machined wheels feature classic-yet-modern design and can give your 1/24 or 1/18-scale rig a nice appearance boost. Sold in sets of four, LGRP's Apex 1.0 […]
