RC Car Action August 2017

FEATURES

34 | Head “2” Head/Kyosho Ultima RB6 versus Team Associated RC10B4.2
Which competition-bred RTR 2WD buggy is the most ready to race?
By the RC Car Action team

54 | Classic Plastic/Tamiya Grasshopper II 2017
The fun first-timer’s buggy returns just like you remember it (if you’re, like, 40)
By Peter Vieira

66 | Project/’32 Ford Trail Truck
The latest trail tech meets custom old-school style
By Kevin Hetmanski

86 | How To/Build Aluminum Shocks
Put ’em together better than the factory for peak performance
By Kevin Hetmanski

PERFORMANCE TESTS

48 | RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Mojave II
This nearly-all-metal machine delivers on the trail with display-worthy detailing
By Peter Vieira

60 | Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0
Traxxas gets back on the road with a fast and fun street performer
By Peter Vieira

72 | Losi/Horizon Hobby 8IGHT RTR
Race-ready performance in an RTR package
By Kevin Hetmanski

TEST BENCH

94 | Tekin RX4
96 | Duratrax Onyx 260 Dual Touch Charger

DEPARTMENTS

10 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
20 | Pit Tips
25 | Tech Center
29 | New & Hot
78 | Race Watch
90 | Getting Started
98 | Tailpipe