RC Car Action June 2017

MONSTER TRUCK FEATURES

50 | Traxxas Bigfoot No. 1
The fearsome Ford that put monster trucking on the map puts its stamp on the Stampede
By Peter Vieira

56 | HoBao Hyper MT Sport Plus Nitro
This big block–powered monster packs a punch
By Kevin Hetmanski

64 | Monster Truck Tire Guide
Choose the right kicks for those monster feet
By Carl Hyndman

72 | Traxxas X-Maxx 8S
Traxxas’ biggest, most powerful monster ever sets an even higher bar for 4X4 ferocity
By Peter Vieira

78 | The Monsters That Time Forgot
10 mighty monsters of yesteryear that deserve another look
By Kevin Hetmanski

84 | Project: Traxxas Bigfoot 4X4
More stomp for the king of crush
By Kevin Hetmanski

PERFORMANCE TESTS
26 | Losi/Horizon Hobby Rock Rey
This buggy is ready to ROCK!
By Kevin Hetmanski

32 | HoBao Hyper VTe
This high-voltage road warrior brings powerful brushless performance to the street scene
By Joel Navarro

38 | Helion Rock Rider
Ripping up rocky terrain with ease and performance
By Carl Hyndman

TECH & HOW-TO
93 | How to Install a New Servo
Whether you’re replacing a worn-out servo or upgrading for improved durability and performance, a servo swap is a simple job
By Peter Vieira

TEST BENCH
96 | Dynamite Machined Hex & Nut Driver Sets
97 | RPM R/C Products Front Bulkhead for Traxxas 2WD Vehicles

DEPARTMENTS
10 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
16 | Pit Tips
19 | Tech Center
23 | New & Hot
45 | Race Watch
90 | Getting Started
98 | Tailpipe