RC Car Action October 2017

FEATURES

32 | Built for Speed 5 record-chasing rides
By Kevin Hetmanski

54 | Classic Plastic/Kyosho Turbo Scorpion
A stronger sting for Kyosho’s classic mid-’80s machine
By Peter Vieira

72 | Editors’ Choice 2017
Car, Truck & Innovation of the Year
By the RC Car Action team

90 | How To/6 Speed & Power Boosters
Punch up performance with these top tips
By the RC Car Action team
PERFORMANCE TESTS

42 | TLR/Horizon Hobby 22SCT 3.0 TLR
steps up short-course performance—big time
By Kevin Hetmanski

48 | Tamiya Konghead 6X6 G6-01
One-of-a-kind monster fun in an easy-to-build kit
By Peter Vieira

60 | Kyosho Fazer VEi 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 ReadySet
Retro-scale style meets modern brushless muscle
By Matt Boyd

66 | Dromida Monster Truck Brushless
High power and waterproof electronics in a mini-monster package
By Joel Navarro

TEST BENCH

94 | Pro-Line Ultra Reservoir Shock Caps for Traxxas X-Maxx
96 | RPM Suspension Arms for Traxxas X-Maxx

DEPARTMENTS

10 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
18 | Pit Tips
23 | Tech Center
27 | New & Hot
78 | Getting Started
82 | Race Watch
98 | Tailpipe