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Shipping right now from Element RC are a pair of Clear Bodies for their Enduro 24 scale crawler. One body is a pick-up truck, the other is an SUV, and both are an easy “drop-on” upgrade for your Enduro 24. The clear bodies let you put on your own custom paint job so you can truly stand out in a [...]
Coming soon from Element RC is a new Nose Set for their Enduro Gatekeeper trail truck. The new nose has been updated for better impact resistance, as well as better thermal stability. The Enduro Gatekeeper Nose Set is street priced at $12 and has a part number of #42273. Click This Link to read more Team Associated news on BigSquidRC.
Club 5 Racing has introduced a new hinged body mounting system for the Element RC Enduro Sendero HD. Eliminating the need for body clips, this 3D-printed assembly should make it even easier to get to the internal components on your rig, whether you’re at home or on the trail. The “EZOFF” Flip Hinge Mount is made from a combination of SLS PA12 [...]
No matter what your favorite type of R/C vehicle may be, weight can play a critical part in how it performs. For racing, you want to drop as much weight as possible, but for applications such as crawling and trail driving, you’ll want to add on some grams. If you’re not sure how much or what types of weight to add [...]
Coming later this month from Element RC is the Version 2.0 of their Enduro Trail Truck Builder’s Kit. The Builder’s Kit 2 comes with a bunch of upgrades, thus making this Enduro one of the best trucks on the market for a new custom build. Check out these highlights- * Updated GKS shock towers front & rear * Shock mount inserts allow [...]
The folks at SOR RC Products are known for their wraps and graphics kits for a selection of radio-controlled vehicles. They’re taking their design talents to the physical world with the upcoming release of their EPX Trailing Arms. Designed for Element RC models that use GKS suspension, these new optional trailing arms feature a sleek design and are made from durable [...]
The weather is warming up, making it the perfect time to get outside for some quality R/C adventures. Whether you’re heading to a big event or are simply planning to explore your local trails with your radio-controlled rig, having the right equipment can mean a lot when it comes to enjoying your outing. While we tend to over-pamper our R/C machines with [...]
There are quite a few tricks to adding ground clearance to your R/C crawler. One way to elevate your rig is by installing high-clearance suspension links. While this process is relatively simple, the folks at Element RC have put together a quick video guide to help you out. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday episode, the Element RC crew reviews the [...]
Club 5 Racing has released two new LED lighting kits for the second-generation Element RC Enduro Sendero, giving you even more opportunities for scale sweetness. In addition, their new Enduro Sendero 3rd Brake Light Kit and Enduro SenderoTail Light Kit offer additional visual detail and add a bit of utility for your nighttime adventures. The 3rd Brake Light Kit (priced at $14.99) [...]
Are you itching to turn your radio-controlled trail truck into a rock-crawling, comp-conquering beast? If you answered yes, then Rock Pirates RC has an upgrade option to help you out. Their aluminum Rear Shock Towers for the Axial SCX10 II and Element RC Enduro replace the stock plastic towers while providing nine adjustment points with varying heights and angles. All of these [...]
No matter how much restraint you think you may have, we’ve all done it. We’ve all ripped open the box on a new R/C model and dove into its newness. This is an easy thing to do, especially with an RTR model, but there are a few things you should do before taking your radio-controlled machine out for its first [...]
New from Element RC is the Enduro Ecto RTR Trail Truck. The Ecto comes stock with Element’s Gatekeeper Suspension Package to help things consistent and stable out on the trail. Check out these highlights- * GKSTM – Rear trailing arms move shocks forward, w/ rear anti-roll bar * Behind-the-axle steering * Aluminum steering plates * Integrated servo winch mount * Threaded aluminum shock bodies * Chassis [...]
Whether you’re a full-time basher, racer, or trail fiend, you’ve probably experienced the joy of assembling and maintaining shocks. Some might see this as a frustrating, joyless task…second only to gluing tires. While I may be in the minority, I’ve learned to appreciate a good shock build and view it as an art form more than a chore. Selecting the right [...]
No matter how long you’ve been in the hobby, chances are you can always learn something new. As I stare at the stack of R/C bodies that sit on my workbench, I’m thankful for the latest Trail Tip Tuesday video from Element RC which focuses on painting tips. There’s an art to painting a polycarbonate body, even if you’re applying a [...]
There are plenty of tricks that you can perform to make any R/C machine perform better. If you’re a rock-crawling fanatic, chances are you’ve heard about tire venting, which allows for improved traction on tricky terrain. With any performance-enhancing tip, there are pros and cons, and tire venting is no exception. If you’re wondering if tire venting is a good choice [...]
