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The steps for replacing the oil and rebuilding the shocks on either model are identical and should take you less than 30-minutes.","title":"How-To Rebuild Your ECX Revenge Shocks","type":"article","link":"2449-how-to-rebuild-your-ecx-revenge-shocks","id":"article_2449-how-to-rebuild-your-ecx-revenge-shocks","snippet":"How-To Rebuild Your ECX Revenge Shocks Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2013-04-01 How-To Rebuild Your ECX Revenge Shocks Gary Katzer 2013-04-01 The ECX® Revenge Type e™ and Revenge Type N™ buggy have both been impressive since their release. They..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-12-14","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2425-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"In this tutorial we show you how to rebuild the shocks on your 22-based vehicle, along with how to optimize their performance with the new bleeder shock caps.","title":"How-To Rebuild The Shocks on Your 22 Buggy, 22T Truck or 22SCT","type":"article","link":"2425-how-to-rebuild-the-shocks-on-your-22-buggy-22t-truck-or-22sct","id":"article_2425-how-to-rebuild-the-shocks-on-your-22-buggy-22t-truck-or-22sct","snippet":"How-To Rebuild The Shocks on Your 22 Buggy, 22T Truck or 22SCT Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-12-14 How-To Rebuild The Shocks on Your 22 Buggy, 22T Truck or 22SCT Gary Katzer 2012-12-14 Team Losi Racing™ incorporated a number of innovative..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-11-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2412-leadeimage?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We sat down with the developer of the Mini 8IGHT, Keith Whisler from Losi, to learn more about some of the option parts for the Mini 8IGHT, what they do and how they\u2019ll alter the car\u2019s performance.","title":"How To Improve the Performance of Your Mini 8IGHT","type":"article","link":"2412-how-to-improve-the-performance-of-your-mini-8ight","id":"article_2412-how-to-improve-the-performance-of-your-mini-8ight","snippet":"How To Improve the Performance of Your Mini 8IGHT Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-11-02 How To Improve the Performance of Your Mini 8IGHT Gary Katzer 2012-11-02 The Mini 8IGHT™ has been a solid performer right from the box since its initial..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-09-12","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/38617-730x335?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"While Pro-Line Racing has been making top-tier accessories for some years. We sat down and installed the Pro-Line Front Inboard Hub Set on both our Losi XXX-SCT and XXX-SCB and put it through its paces.","title":"How-To Install the Pro-Line Racing Front Inboard Hub Set","type":"article","link":"2396-how-to-install-the-pro-line-racing-front-inboard-hub-set","id":"article_2396-how-to-install-the-pro-line-racing-front-inboard-hub-set","snippet":"How-To Install the Pro-Line Racing Front Inboard Hub Set Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-09-12 How-To Install the Pro-Line Racing Front Inboard Hub Set Gary Katzer 2012-09-12 While Pro-Line Racing has a long heritage of making some of the best..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-07-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2380-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We had a chance to spend some time with the Team Orion DSB-R programmer recently. When you combine the latest Team Orion ESCs and the DSB-R Programming Box, it is almost as if you have multiple ESCs in one. Let's take a closer look.","title":"How To Use Team Orion's Digital Setting Box","type":"article","link":"2380-how-to-use-team-orions-digital-setting-box","id":"article_2380-how-to-use-team-orions-digital-setting-box","snippet":"How To Use Team Orion's Digital Setting Box Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-07-13 How To Use Team Orion's Digital Setting Box Gary Katzer 2012-07-13 In a relatively short time frame, the Team Orion® R10 and R10 Pro speed controls have become..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-06-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2372-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Todd Hodge was one of the key people that helped make the 22 and 22T a reality. He spent some time with us to discuss what roll center is, how it works and why it\u2019s important.","title":"Tuning your chassis for victory","type":"article","link":"2372-understanding-roll-center-adjustments-on-the-tlr-22-buggy-and-22t-truck","id":"article_2372-understanding-roll-center-adjustments-on-the-tlr-22-buggy-and-22t-truck","snippet":"Tuning your chassis for victory Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-06-07 Tuning your chassis for victory Gary Katzer 2012-06-07 The Team Losi Racing™ 22™ Buggy and 22T™ Stadium Truck both offer exceptional out-of-the-box performance and tuning..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-03-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2359-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"One of the big determining factors of your vehicle's top speed is the gear ratio of your vehicle. There\u2019s some simple ways to get a basic understanding of what the gears in your transmission do, what changing them means and how things work.","title":"Understanding RC Gearing","type":"article","link":"2359-understanding-rc-gearing","id":"article_2359-understanding-rc-gearing","snippet":"Understanding RC Gearing Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-03-26 Understanding RC Gearing Gary Katzer 2012-03-26 One of the most common questions we hear about RC cars and trucks is, \u201chow fast does it go?\u201d While this seems like a common, ordinary..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-03-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2358-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"It's amazing to see how far electric motor technology has come over the years. With all the different types of motors and technologies in use, things can get quite confusing. We're here to help demystify motor tech and provide the answers you'll need.","title":"RC Motor Basics","type":"article","link":"2358-rc-motor-basics","id":"article_2358-rc-motor-basics","snippet":"RC Motor Basics Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-03-26 RC Motor Basics Gary Katzer 2012-03-26 It's amazing to see how far electric motor technology has come over the years. From closed end bell 540-size Johnson or Mabuchi motors to open end bell..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-02-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2351-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Post-Run Maintenance for Your Losi 5IVE-T","title":"Post-Run Maintenance for Your Losi 5IVE-T","type":"article","link":"2351-post-run-maintenance-for-your-losi-5ive-t","id":"article_2351-post-run-maintenance-for-your-losi-5ive-t","snippet":"Post-Run Maintenance for Your Losi 5IVE-T Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-02-21 Post-Run Maintenance for Your Losi 5IVE-T Gary Katzer 2012-02-21 We fell in love with the Losi® 5IVE-T™ truck the moment we set our eyes on it. It\u2019s a big, fast,..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-02-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2353-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Thanks to their large diameter, big-bore design, they help provide the 5IVE-T with a super-plush ride, absorbing anything in its path. We show you how to easily rebuild and service your 5IVE-T Shocks.","title":"How-To Rebuild Your Losi 5IVE-T Shocks","type":"article","link":"2353-how-to-rebuild-your-losi-5ive-t-shocks","id":"article_2353-how-to-rebuild-your-losi-5ive-t-shocks","snippet":"How-To Rebuild Your Losi 5IVE-T Shocks Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-02-21 How-To Rebuild Your Losi 5IVE-T Shocks Gary Katzer 2012-02-21 A big truck needs a big shock and the Losi® 5IVE-T™ truck has some of the biggest shocks we\u2019ve ever seen...."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2012-02-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2350-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Charge Your Batteries Safely And Effectively","title":"Battery Charger Basics","type":"article","link":"2350-battery-charger-basics","id":"article_2350-battery-charger-basics","snippet":"Battery Charger Basics Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2012-02-13 Battery Charger Basics Gary Katzer 2012-02-13 There are few items that you will use as much with many different vehicles as a battery charger. Whether you own electric or..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-12-30","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2335-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Losi's Ryan Dunford has been hard at work to make a 3-shoe clutch for the TEN-T and 810 conversion a reality and shows us the exact steps in this handy tutorial","title":"Installing Losi's 3-Shoe Clutch On Your TEN-T","type":"article","link":"2335-installing-losis-3-shoe-clutch-on-your-ten-t","id":"article_2335-installing-losis-3-shoe-clutch-on-your-ten-t","snippet":"Installing Losi's 3-Shoe Clutch On Your TEN-T Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-12-30 Installing Losi's 3-Shoe Clutch On Your TEN-T Gary Katzer 2011-12-30 The Losi 810 and TEN-T vehicles offer a lot of performance straight from the box. This..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-12-22","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2325-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The 5IVE-T represents the largest Losi vehicle ever produced at 1/5-scale and features some awesome performance-orientated running gear. We sat down with Losi's Gary Kyes to learn all about the initial steps of getting the 5IVE-T up and running.","title":"Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup","type":"article","link":"2325-losi-5ive-t-initial-setup","id":"article_2325-losi-5ive-t-initial-setup","snippet":"Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-12-22 Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup Gary Katzer 2011-12-22 Designed from the ground-up to have the performance of a highly trained athlete, the 5IVE-T delivers heart-pounding performance...."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Frant Root","articleDate":"2011-06-24","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2285-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Converting your Losi 1/24 or 1/36-scale chassis to Spektrum Technology has never been easier thanks to their new conversion kits. Whether you want to go brushed or brushless there's an option here for you. Losi's Frank Root joins us to show you the steps.","title":"How-To Install Losi's Micro 2.4GHz Conversion","type":"article","link":"2285-how-to-install-losi-s-micro-2-4ghz-conversion","id":"article_2285-how-to-install-losi-s-micro-2-4ghz-conversion","snippet":"How-To Install Losi's Micro 2.4GHz Conversion Written By: Frant Root Posted: 2011-06-24 How-To Install Losi's Micro 2.4GHz Conversion Frant Root 2011-06-24 When we first interviewed Todd Hodge about the 1/24-scale Micro Rally Car and Micro Short..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-05-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2259-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"One of the biggest changes from the original DX3R on the PRO is the inclusion of a redesigned wheel mechanism that features a drop down design. Converting your DX3R PRO from drop down to standard position is relatively easy and we'll show you in a few simp","title":"How To Change the DX3R PRO's Wheel Position","type":"article","link":"2259-how-to-change-the-dx3r-pros-wheel-position","id":"article_2259-how-to-change-the-dx3r-pros-wheel-position","snippet":"How To Change the DX3R PRO's Wheel Position Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-05-02 How To Change the DX3R PRO's Wheel Position Gary Katzer 2011-05-02 The DX3R PRO is a terrific radio that continues Spektrum's evolutionary process. With top-tier..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-04-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2254-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We've taken a 1/24-scale Losi Micro Chassis and merged it with one of the Losi Xcelorin Brushless systems to see exactly what is needed to perform this conversion. We've put everything together for you to follow along, both in video and written form.","title":"How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless","type":"article","link":"2254-how-to-convert-your-1-24-scale-losi-4wd-to-brushless","id":"article_2254-how-to-convert-your-1-24-scale-losi-4wd-to-brushless","snippet":"How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-04-13 How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless Gary Katzer 2011-04-13 We've been big fans of the Losi 1/24-scale Micro Rally Car and Micro SCT..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Lee Morrison","articleDate":"2010-09-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2191-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to make some of the most common fixes and upgrades on your Electrix vehicle, like changing crystals, tires and wheels, spur gears, adjusting the slipper clutch, replacing the motor and setting the gear mesh.","title":"Electrix RC How-To's","type":"article","link":"2191-electrix-rc-howtos","id":"article_2191-electrix-rc-howtos","snippet":"Electrix RC How-To's Written By: Lee Morrison Posted: 2010-09-07 Electrix RC How-To's Lee Morrison 2010-09-07 How-To: Change Crystals How-To: Change Tires and Wheels How-To: Change Spur Gear How-To: Adjust Slipper Clutch How-To: Replace Your Motor..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-07-14","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2174-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"'Lectrify Your Monster-Sized Fun","title":"How To Convert Your LST to Electric","type":"article","link":"2174-how-to-convert-your-lst-to-electric","id":"article_2174-how-to-convert-your-lst-to-electric","snippet":"How To Convert Your LST to Electric Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-07-14 How To Convert Your LST to Electric Gary Katzer 2010-07-14 Ever since the original LST debuted nearly 5-years ago, many of you out there..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-05-12","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2155-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Nitro-powered cars and trucks are more popular than ever. Losi's Dan Hissem joins us to provide you with the information you need to become a successful engine tuner","title":"Basic Engine Tuning","type":"article","link":"2155-basic-engine-tuning","id":"article_2155-basic-engine-tuning","snippet":"Basic Engine Tuning Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-05-12 Basic Engine Tuning Gary Katzer 2010-05-12 Nitro-powered cars and trucks are more popular than ever thanks to their relative ease of use, the visceral..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Horizon Product Support Staff","articleDate":"2010-04-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2138-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Mach 2 .19T Replacement Backplate","title":"Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate","type":"article","link":"2138-service-bulletin-dynamite--mach-2-19t-backplate","id":"article_2138-service-bulletin-dynamite--mach-2-19t-backplate","snippet":"Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate Written By: Horizon Product Support Staff Posted: 2010-04-21 Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate Horizon Product Support Staff 2010-04-21 Dynamite (DYN0700) Mach 2 .19T Bulletin Horizon..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-04-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2133-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The Losi TEN-T has been a great truck since it's release. We go inside with designer Gary Kyes to get you started and keep you started with the R.O.S.S.","title":"Understanding the Losi R.O.S.S.","type":"article","link":"2133-understanding-the-losi-ross","id":"article_2133-understanding-the-losi-ross","snippet":"Understanding the Losi R.O.S.S. Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-04-08 Understanding the Losi R.O.S.S. Gary Katzer 2010-04-08 The Losi TEN-T is a pretty awesome truck. From it's 8IGHT-inspired chassis and suspension,..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-04-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2134-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Adam Drake Shows You How Its Done","title":"Pit Stop Basics","type":"article","link":"2134-pit-stop-basics","id":"article_2134-pit-stop-basics","snippet":"Pit Stop Basics Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-04-08 Pit Stop Basics Gary Katzer 2010-04-08 With the extended-length races common in the 1/8-scale racing scene, getting in and out of the pits can be crucially important..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-02-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2106-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn the fundamentals of Ni-CD, Ni-MH and Li-Po battery packs","title":"Understanding RC Batteries","type":"article","link":"2106-understanding-rc-batteries","id":"article_2106-understanding-rc-batteries","snippet":"Understanding RC Batteries Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-02-08 Understanding RC Batteries Gary Katzer 2010-02-08 Whether you run a nitro or electric car - regardless of scale, size or speed - your RC vehicle is going to use a battery pack of..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-02-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2102-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"How To: RC First Steps (AKA How To- Box to Running)","title":"Get Your Start In RC","type":"article","link":"2102-get-your-start-in-rc","id":"article_2102-get-your-start-in-rc","snippet":"Get Your Start In RC Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-02-04 Get Your Start In RC Gary Katzer 2010-02-04 Getting involved with RC cars and trucks is an exciting time, especially now. There are so many different vehicle types, classes, sizes and..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-02-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2104-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Unlock the performance already at your fingertips","title":"How To Program Dynamite's Fuze Brushless Systems","type":"article","link":"2104-how-to-program-dynamites-fuze-brushless-systems","id":"article_2104-how-to-program-dynamites-fuze-brushless-systems","snippet":"How To Program Dynamite's Fuze Brushless Systems Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-02-04 How To Program Dynamite's Fuze Brushless Systems Gary Katzer 2010-02-04 Brushless motors and speed controllers have come far since their introduction over..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Losi","articleDate":"2010-01-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2097-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"How-To: Gluing Your Off-Road Tires","title":"How-To: Gluing Your Off-Road Tires","type":"article","link":"2097-howto-gluing-your-offroad-tires","id":"article_2097-howto-gluing-your-offroad-tires","snippet":"How-To: Gluing Your Off-Road Tires Written By: Losi Posted: 2010-01-20 How-To: Gluing Your Off-Road Tires Losi 2010-01-20 Ensuring the tires on your RC vehicle are properly glued is essential to the performance of your vehicle. In the video below,..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-01-12","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2094-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Soldering isn't some secret mumbo-jumbo task that you need to have a masters degree in rocket science to be able to perform. Come along with us and take the first steps towards being a soldering expert.","title":"Soldering 101","type":"article","link":"2094-soldering-101","id":"article_2094-soldering-101","snippet":"Soldering 101 Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-01-12 Soldering 101 Gary Katzer 2010-01-12 While surfing the forums recently I was shocked at a particular post. One member wanted to know how much his local shop would charge to solder a new..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-11-19","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2077-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We show you how to maintain your Losi bottom-filled shocks","title":"How To Rebuild Your Losi Bottom-Filled Shocks","type":"article","link":"2077-how-to-rebuild-your-losi-bottomfilled-shocks","id":"article_2077-how-to-rebuild-your-losi-bottomfilled-shocks","snippet":"How To Rebuild Your Losi Bottom-Filled Shocks Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-11-19 How To Rebuild Your Losi Bottom-Filled Shocks Gary Katzer 2009-11-19 There are some things that are just traditional \"Losi.\" One of those items is the..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-11-17","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2075-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to set the slipper clutch on your off road car or truck in this easy-to-follow tutorial.","title":"How To Set Your Slipper Clutch","type":"article","link":"2075-how-to-set-your-slipper-clutch","id":"article_2075-how-to-set-your-slipper-clutch","snippet":"How To Set Your Slipper Clutch Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-11-17 How To Set Your Slipper Clutch Gary Katzer 2009-11-17 There are few components on your RC car or truck that have as direct an impact on the overall durability and life of your..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-07-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1984-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to upgrade your Slash's shocks with these aluminum option parts from Dynamite","title":"How-To: Build Dynamite's Shocks for the Traxxas Slash","type":"article","link":"1984-howto-build-dynamites-shocks-for-the-traxxas-slash","id":"article_1984-howto-build-dynamites-shocks-for-the-traxxas-slash","snippet":"How-To: Build Dynamite's Shocks for the Traxxas Slash Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-07-07 How-To: Build Dynamite's Shocks for the Traxxas Slash Gary Katzer 2009-07-07 The Traxxas Slash has been tearing up backyards and racetracks all around..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-06-16","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1974-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We show you how to assemble your 4-shoe clutch on your Losi 8IGHT, 8IGHT-T or L8IGHT Model.","title":"How-To: Build a Losi 4-Shoe Clutch","type":"article","link":"1974-howto-build-a-losi-4shoe-clutch","id":"article_1974-howto-build-a-losi-4shoe-clutch","snippet":"How-To: Build a Losi 4-Shoe Clutch Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-06-16 How-To: Build a Losi 4-Shoe Clutch Gary Katzer 2009-06-16 The Losi 8IGHT-series of vehicles brought a number of innovations to the market. From the inline engine..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-05-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1958-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Get the gear you’ll need to get running","title":"How-To: Complete Your Race Roller","type":"article","link":"1958-howto-complete-your-race-roller","id":"article_1958-howto-complete-your-race-roller","snippet":"How-To: Complete Your Race Roller Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-05-26 How-To: Complete Your Race Roller Gary Katzer 2009-05-26 Losi's lineup of Race Rollers provides a fast and easy way to get up and running with a pro-built chassis. From..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-05-14","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1952-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Text: Leave no rock unturned…or unconquered!","title":"How-To: Properly Equip Your Losi 1/10-scale Comp Crawler","type":"article","link":"1952-howto-properly-equip-your-losi-110scale-comp-crawler","id":"article_1952-howto-properly-equip-your-losi-110scale-comp-crawler","snippet":"How-To: Properly Equip Your Losi 1/10-scale Comp Crawler Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-05-14 How-To: Properly Equip Your Losi 1/10-scale Comp Crawler Gary Katzer 2009-05-14 It can be argued that few vehicles have been as widely anticipated as..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-04-15","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1933-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn How-To Upgrade the Motor in Your RTR to a Brushless System in a Few Easy Steps","title":"Convert Your RTR to Brushless","type":"article","link":"1933-howto-convert-your-rtr-to-brushless","id":"article_1933-howto-convert-your-rtr-to-brushless","snippet":"Convert Your RTR to Brushless Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-04-15 Convert Your RTR to Brushless Gary Katzer 2009-04-15 'How fast does it go?' That's the first question most people ask when looking for a new RC car or truck. While many people..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-04-09","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1930-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to maintain your shocks in this handy tutorial.","title":"How-To: Build and Rebuild Your Shocks","type":"article","link":"1930-howto-build-and-rebuild-your-shocks","id":"article_1930-howto-build-and-rebuild-your-shocks","snippet":"How-To: Build and Rebuild Your Shocks Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-04-09 How-To: Build and Rebuild Your Shocks Gary Katzer 2009-04-09 Building and rebuilding the shocks on your car or truck is one of those tasks that can cause some..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-04-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1926-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to program your 1/36-scale Losi Xcelorin Brushless ESC in this quick and easy tutorial.","title":"How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC","type":"article","link":"1926-howto-program-your--136scale-losi--xceleron-esc","id":"article_1926-howto-program-your--136scale-losi--xceleron-esc","snippet":"How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-04-07 How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC Gary Katzer 2009-04-07 The 1/36-scale trucks from Losi are a great way for anyone to get involved in the..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-02-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1903-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We show you how to set your gear mesh perfectly each and every time.","title":"How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh","type":"article","link":"1903-howto-set-your-gear-mesh","id":"article_1903-howto-set-your-gear-mesh","snippet":"How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-02-26 How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh Gary Katzer 2009-02-26 Perhaps one of the most common issues that you can run into early on in your RC life can revolve around transferring the power..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Adam Drake","articleDate":"2009-02-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1897-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Setup your GRP Engine just like The Drake","title":"Tune your GRP Engine Like a Pro. Adam Drake Shows You How","type":"article","link":"1897-tune-your-grp-engine-like-a-pro-adam-drake-shows-you-how","id":"article_1897-tune-your-grp-engine-like-a-pro-adam-drake-shows-you-how","snippet":"Tune your GRP Engine Like a Pro. Adam Drake Shows You How Written By: Adam Drake Posted: 2009-02-13 Tune your GRP Engine Like a Pro. Adam Drake Shows You How Adam Drake 2009-02-13 Engine break in: To guarantee long life and top performance, each..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-02-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1891-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to paint up a new body for your car or truck quickly and easily.","title":"RC Body Painting Basics","type":"article","link":"1891-howto-rc-body-painting-basics","id":"article_1891-howto-rc-body-painting-basics","snippet":"RC Body Painting Basics Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-02-02 RC Body Painting Basics Gary Katzer 2009-02-02 Part 1 / 2 Part 2 / 2 When it comes to RC related tasks, painting a body can be one of the most intimidating tasks for anyone. There..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-01-15","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1881-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to convert your 1/36-scale Losi vehicle to brushless power in this helpful tutorial","title":"Losi 1/36-scale truck brushless conversion","type":"article","link":"1881-howto-losi-136scale-truck-brushless-conversion","id":"article_1881-howto-losi-136scale-truck-brushless-conversion","snippet":"Losi 1/36-scale truck brushless conversion Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-01-15 Losi 1/36-scale truck brushless conversion Gary Katzer 2009-01-15 Losi's 1/36-scale series of vehicles cram a ton of performance into a very small package. From..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-01-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1883-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We show you how to properly glue your tires in minutes","title":"How-To: Glue Your Tires","type":"article","link":"1883-howto-glue-your-tires","id":"article_1883-howto-glue-your-tires","snippet":"How-To: Glue Your Tires Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-01-10 How-To: Glue Your Tires Gary Katzer 2009-01-10 There are many tasks associated with this hobby that, while necessary, aren\u2019t always the most enjoyable of chores. Changing shock oil,..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-01-06","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1872-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to easily personalize your Losi LST XXL","title":"How-To: Hop-up Your Losi LST XXL","type":"article","link":"1872-howto-hopup-your-losi-lst-xxl","id":"article_1872-howto-hopup-your-losi-lst-xxl","snippet":"How-To: Hop-up Your Losi LST XXL Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-01-06 How-To: Hop-up Your Losi LST XXL Gary Katzer 2009-01-06 The Losi LST XXL has a long heritage to build upon and it does so very well. With its massive 454 engine, extended..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-01-06","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1873-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Five easy steps to a more potent mini-crawler","title":"How-To: Hop-up your Losi Mini-Rock Crawler","type":"article","link":"1873-howto-hopup-your-losi-minirock-crawler","id":"article_1873-howto-hopup-your-losi-minirock-crawler","snippet":"How-To: Hop-up your Losi Mini-Rock Crawler Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-01-06 How-To: Hop-up your Losi Mini-Rock Crawler Gary Katzer 2009-01-06 The Losi Mini-Rock Crawler was something that caught some people off guard, but those who have..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-01-01","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1870-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Five ways to take your truck to the next level","title":"How-To: Hop-up your Losi HIGHroller","type":"article","link":"1870-howto-hopup-your-losi-highroller","id":"article_1870-howto-hopup-your-losi-highroller","snippet":"How-To: Hop-up your Losi HIGHroller Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-01-01 How-To: Hop-up your Losi HIGHroller Gary Katzer 2009-01-01 The HIGHroller Lifted truck from Losi brings a number of fun and innovative things to the table. From its..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Team Losi","articleDate":"2008-09-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1828-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Find out what you will need to convert your nitro powered 8IGHT or 8IGHT-T into an electric-powered ride","title":"8IGHT Electric Conversion Made Easy","type":"article","link":"1828-8ight-electric-conversion-made-easy","id":"article_1828-8ight-electric-conversion-made-easy","snippet":"8IGHT Electric Conversion Made Easy Written By: Team Losi Posted: 2008-09-08 8IGHT Electric Conversion Made Easy Team Losi 2008-09-08 1. Take your favorite 8IGHT vehicle (kit, Race Roller, or RTR) LOSK0800 LOSA0801 LOSA0802 LOSA0809 LOSB0081..."}]}
Keeping your shocks in tip-top condition is key to the handling of your ECX Revenge Type e and Type N. The steps for replacing the oil and rebuilding the shocks on either model are identical and should take you less than 30-minutes.
In this tutorial we show you how to rebuild the shocks on your 22-based vehicle, along with how to optimize their performance with the new bleeder shock caps.
We sat down with the developer of the Mini 8IGHT, Keith Whisler from Losi, to learn more about some of the option parts for the Mini 8IGHT, what they do and how they’ll alter the car’s performance.
While Pro-Line Racing has been making top-tier accessories for some years. We sat down and installed the Pro-Line Front Inboard Hub Set on both our Losi XXX-SCT and XXX-SCB and put it through its paces.
We had a chance to spend some time with the Team Orion DSB-R programmer recently. When you combine the latest Team Orion ESCs and the DSB-R Programming Box, it is almost as if you have multiple ESCs in one. Let's take a closer look.
Todd Hodge was one of the key people that helped make the 22 and 22T a reality. He spent some time with us to discuss what roll center is, how it works and why it’s important.
One of the big determining factors of your vehicle's top speed is the gear ratio of your vehicle. There’s some simple ways to get a basic understanding of what the gears in your transmission do, what changing them means and how things work.
It's amazing to see how far electric motor technology has come over the years. With all the different types of motors and technologies in use, things can get quite confusing. We're here to help demystify motor tech and provide the answers you'll need.
Thanks to their large diameter, big-bore design, they help provide the 5IVE-T with a super-plush ride, absorbing anything in its path. We show you how to easily rebuild and service your 5IVE-T Shocks.
Losi's Ryan Dunford has been hard at work to make a 3-shoe clutch for the TEN-T and 810 conversion a reality and shows us the exact steps in this handy tutorial
The 5IVE-T represents the largest Losi vehicle ever produced at 1/5-scale and features some awesome performance-orientated running gear. We sat down with Losi's Gary Kyes to learn all about the initial steps of getting the 5IVE-T up and running.
Converting your Losi 1/24 or 1/36-scale chassis to Spektrum Technology has never been easier thanks to their new conversion kits. Whether you want to go brushed or brushless there's an option here for you. Losi's Frank Root joins us to show you the steps.
One of the biggest changes from the original DX3R on the PRO is the inclusion of a redesigned wheel mechanism that features a drop down design. Converting your DX3R PRO from drop down to standard position is relatively easy and we'll show you in a few simp
We've taken a 1/24-scale Losi Micro Chassis and merged it with one of the Losi Xcelorin Brushless systems to see exactly what is needed to perform this conversion. We've put everything together for you to follow along, both in video and written form.
Learn how to make some of the most common fixes and upgrades on your Electrix vehicle, like changing crystals, tires and wheels, spur gears, adjusting the slipper clutch, replacing the motor and setting the gear mesh.
Nitro-powered cars and trucks are more popular than ever. Losi's Dan Hissem joins us to provide you with the information you need to become a successful engine tuner
The Losi TEN-T has been a great truck since it's release. We go inside with designer Gary Kyes to get you started and keep you started with the R.O.S.S.
Soldering isn't some secret mumbo-jumbo task that you need to have a masters degree in rocket science to be able to perform. Come along with us and take the first steps towards being a soldering expert.
