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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 [...]
Are you planning to head into the great outdoors for your next R/C adventure? If so, it’s always best to plan and bring along supplies for both you and your rig. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, Element R/C highlights some of the gear you should bring with you for a day on the trail. Packing for the Trail – [...]
What is going on everybody, we got our hands on the Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper and have been putting it to work for a few months. Element RC has become a force to be reckon with in just a short span of time. So, let us see what all the hype is about and find out if the Element Gatekeeper [...]
The Element RC Enduro is a capable rig in stock form, but did you know you can easily swap in optional overdrive gears for greater crawling and turning performance? In their latest “Trail Tip Tuesday” video, the folks at Element RC show you how to do just that.The video highlights the steps needed to remove the stock gears and replace [...]
If you want to swap out the suspension on your Element RC Enduro by running the Element RC Gatekeeper rear suspension or shorten the wheelbase of your Gatekeeper to 12.3″, Extreme RC 4×4 has you covered. The 12.3 Gatekeeper Suspension Kit is designed for easy installation of the Gatekeeper’s rear suspension and is great for those looking to change things on [...]
Who doesn’t love slapping a fresh set of stickers on their R/C car or truck? Decals are a great way to customize and add individuality to your machine, whether it’s a basher or a true-to-life scale rig. That said, applying larger decals with precision can be a bit tricky. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make this process go smoothly. [...]
3D printing has proven itself to be a perfect fit for the R/C hobby. A hobby in its own right, the ability to dream up and create parts and accessories for just about any radio-controlled vehicle is simply amazing. While some 3D-printed parts are meant to perform, others are created purely for their visual appeal. If you’re a scale R/C fanatic [...]
Coming soon from Element RC is the Trailrunner Fire Body Set. The Trailrunner Fire body set is incredibly scale realistic with its two piece design and highly detailed areas. Here are the highlights- * Comes pre-painted for your convenience * Removable lower front valance * Detailed plastic fender flairs, door handles, mirrors, wipers, and grill * Supplied with roof rack, three piece front bumper, [...]
