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FEBRUARY 2010
TEST DRIVES
| 32 | Kyosho Inferno VE
Controllable, fun to drive brushless RTR anyone? |
| 40 | Losi Strike
Full count, bases loaded, here’s the pitch…
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| 48 | Firstlook: HPI Switch RTR
Switch from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive. Get it? |
| 58 | HPI Blitz RTR
Stephen’s new SC truck, since ad-guy took all of the Slashes. |
DEPARTMENTS
| 18 | Driver Stand
The future of 1/8-scale brushless is… a Traxxas truck? |
| 20 | Where’s Waldo
Welcome back, gimpy! |
| 24 | Readers Rigs
Check out our winners on Hobzob.com. |
| 28 | Feedback
You write us. We occasionally respond. |
| 112 | Extra Pics
Inadvertently offending people by the dozens! |
| 116 | Pit Lane
Check out the newest gear here. |
| 118 | Vintage RC
We love you too, foreign subscribers! |
| 124 | ETC
JBRL Series results, etc. |
| 130 | Last Lap
It’s a poster of a car! |
FEATURES
| 64 | Race Report: 2009 Reedy Truck Race of Champions
The best of the best compete at Hot Rod Hobbies. |
| 70 | Race Report: 2009 Nitro-X World Championships
The Lutzinator walks us through pro-ifying his 801X. |
| 78 | First Look: Team sparkles SC18 RTR
Short course trucks get hit with the shrink-ray. |
| 78 | Race Report: 2009 Byron On-Road Fuel Challenge
Byron gives back. |
HOW-TO’S
| 78 | Understand Suspension Basics
More than enough to keep you busy ‘till next month. |
| 84 | Upgrade Your RTR Radio System
Toss that AM system and install some 2.4 GHz all up in there. |
| 88 | Build A Ball Differential
Don’t ask Irwin how to build one unless you want a solid axle. |
| 92 | Clean Brushless Motors
They aren’t truly maintenance free, but close. |
PRODUCT TESTS
| 82 | Robinson Racing Slipper Clutches
Add durability to your Revo and Maxx trucks. |
| 110 | Duratrax Onyx Batteries
Entry level power at the right price. |
| 110 | Engine Test: Werks Racing B5 .21 Buggy
We test Werks’ revised power plant. |
| 110 | ProTek iChargers
Three chargers to fulfill your every charging need. |
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