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The weather is warming up and calendars are getting full with outdoor R/C events. If you’re venturing to your first gathering, you might not know what to expect. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and tricks to get you up to speed. If you’re first R/C event is a scale adventure or comp, check out these tips from Element RC to [...]
Over at Element RC they’ve announced the Enduro Ecto RTR Trail Truck in Green. Featuring Element’s Gatekeeper suspension package and vintage scale looks, the Enduro Ecto is ready for all sorts of outdoor adventures. Here are the highlights- * Gatekeeper Suspension package increases tuning & improves weight bias * Stealth X transmission * Shock mount inserts increase tuning * Anti-roll bar in rear * Reedy [...]
New from Element RC is the Enduro Knightrunner RTR In Blue. The Enduro Knightrunner is one of the top rated scale crawlers on the market, soon you will be able to get it in RTR form with a pre-painted blue body. Here are more highlights- * Injection-molded grill, mirrors, door handles, & wipers * Thermoformed polycarbonate blue body designed by James Knight * [...]
If your R/C machine needs a fresh new paint job, why not deck it out with a carbon fiber scheme? Element RC has a great tip to create a faux carbon fiber effect using rattle can paints, carpet tape, and a little creativity. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the team at Element RC gives you the inside scoop on [...]
The Element RC Knightrunner is back in the shop for its next round of BowHouse RC mods. This time around we installed the N2R Steering Rack for Element Enduro IFS v2, along with N2R Aluminum Steering Bell Cranks for Element Enduro IFS, and Bump Stops for Element Enduro IFS. If you are interested in doing the steering rack, I would [...]
Whether you bash, race, or trail drive, you probably put your tires through quite a bit of torture. After a day of fun, it’s always best to make sure your R/C machine is put away in the best shape possible, and that includes caring for your tires. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at Element RC share some [...]
Admit it, you love stickers. Throwing on a new set of decals, whether on your workspace or R/C car, is a great way to personalize your gear. Of course, there are always tricks of the trade that will make applying decals easier. In one of its latest Trail Tip Tuesday videos, the folks at Element RC give you the rundown on [...]
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Stripping screws is something that’s bound to happen to anyone, no matter how much experience you might have. Whether its a ready-to-run (RTR) model or a kit build, dealing with stripped screws is never fun. Thankfully, there are some tricks you can use to make the best of a bad situation. In their latest Trail Tip Tuesday video, the folks at [...]
The folks at Element RC have been sharing some great tips throughout the year with their Trail Tip Tuesday video series. To cap off 2021, they’ve released their Top 10 tips for new RC enthusiasts.Here is an overview of Element RC’s Top Trail Tip Tuesday videos of 2021:RTR Garage Box Assembly New RTR Checklist Glue Accessory Grommets 5 Battery Care Tips 4 Tips For [...]
With winter weather creating cold, uninspiring R/C action in my neck of the woods, I’ve been longing for sunny days and the chance to hit the trail without bundling up with cold-weather gear. Others, however, have the good fortune of warmer climates and have been sharing their R/C adventures for others to live through, vicariously. The team at Element RC recently [...]
The Element Knightrunner is back on the scale shop loaded down with some upgrades from BowHouse RC. So far, our Knight runner has had the Knight Custom’s 3D printed interior and front wheel wells. Adding those parts make the Knightrunner body pop on a on the scale chart. Now that we have the look we want, it’s time for some [...]
Whether you’re new to the scale R/C scene or you’ve been up and down the trail a time or two, you know that this segment of the hobby can be an excellent outlet for creativity. Sure, you can buy scale accessories and add-ons for your rig, but you can also turn everyday items into spot-on scale goodies. In their latest Trail [...]
If you’re new to the hobby or mainly buy ready-to-run (RTR) vehicles, there’s a good chance that you’re a stranger to soldering. Having been in that position myself, it can be an intimidating task to conquer, but with a little practice, you can become pro-level in no time. When I was learning to solder R/C components for the first time, I [...]
Depending on your choice of R/C vehicle, there’s a good chance that you can wheel your rig 365 days a year. If cold-weather driving is in your future, the folks at Element RC have a few tips that you can follow to make the most of your wintertime adventures. To find out how to make the most of your next cold-weather [...]
There’s no doubt that a fresh, out-of-the-box RTR R/C machine can get you up-and-running quickly. After some time behind the wheel, however, you may find that you desire more torque or more overall speed, depending on how and where you drive. Thankfully, there are a few simple ways you can improve their low and high-end performance. In their latest Trail Tip [...]
