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I have converted a "Chinese" nitro buggy (1/10 scale) into an electrical powered rally car, without a kit conversion. The first thing is to disassemble the nitro engine, brakes, exhaust pipe, throttle servo and nitro tank: The motor mounting adapter can be bought from ebay or aliexpress...

The Kyosho Icarus is a 2WD entry-level RC car from the year 1985/1986. It has the same chassis as the Pegasus, Cosmo and Cox Bandido. The original motor is the 360ST, size 550, 22 turns - 22,000 rpm and it has independent suspension on four wheels with oil dampers. This buggy is the version that...

Hello I’m new to this website and just wanted to see if anyone knows where to get XTM X-Factor parts? I pulled mine out finally after about 14 years Or more of sitting in a container and it needs some work. I figured I’d get this running for my kids.

Here's something you don't see everyday... a popular car blog writes about restoring an RC and how the lessons learned transfer over to a 1:1 car. Truth be told they actually did a pretty good job. Who maybe they just turned a few people onto the RC hobby? :) Go read the article here -...

Good day everyone! I played around with a Tamiya Nitro Crusher around 10 years ago. I was a typical teenager and pushed it too hard, my engine lost compression, and then it went to the shelf. Now I want to restore it and drive it once again. Although I have a technical mind my knowledge of...

I finally found all the parts I needed to finish restoring my X-Factor. It hasn't been used in 14 years but still looks pretty good. Installed a new 2.4 Ghz radio and should be good to go this spring. I still need to adjust the toe in on the rear (it had rear steering at one time) and adjust the...

one of my pads have broken in half so I ordered the (Traxxas Heavy Duty Slipper Clutch Rebuild Kit Revo/Maxx 5352R) has anyone used the aluminum pad kit? what is your thoughts if you have installed this kit?

Does the engine need to broken in again after a rebuild? I'm helping my friend rebuild his engine and all we're doing is replacing the conrod. The piston and sleeve are fine.

I've been in a fist fight with the 3.4 engine for a few weeks and I finally tore the engine down and I found that the internal bearing is bad. Any idea how to remove and reinstall this bearing without buying the tool? Also the head button and piston are pitted around the edge. What would...

I'm rebuilding my dynamite .21 sport and was wondering if there was any special tools needed to pull out the brass piston sleeve and the piston and the retaining pin for the piston and if there is a specific tool used to pull the front and rear bearings out.. thanks brothers.. happy bashing