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These types of vehicles make it..."},{"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":"2006-08-14","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1603-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Our expert teaches you how to assemble your car for optimal performance.","title":"Build a Car the Right Way","type":"article","link":"1603-build-a-car-the-right-way","id":"article_1603-build-a-car-the-right-way","snippet":"Build a Car the Right Way Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2006-08-14 Build a Car the Right Way Gary Katzer 2006-08-14 How To Build a Car the Right Way:Building Towards Your Future Success I don\u2019t know how many times I\u2019ve seen it. What is \u201cit\u201d you..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2001-02-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1129-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Get tuned in to the latest pipe dreams as Horizon Hobby Surface Product Manager Bill Jeric tells you more than you ever thought you'd know about tuned pipes.","title":"Name that Tune","type":"article","link":"1129-name-that-tune","id":"article_1129-name-that-tune","snippet":"Name that Tune Posted: 2001-02-26 Name that Tune 2001-02-26 Most of today's R/C cars, trucks and buggies are supplied with some type of tuned exhaust system or expansion muffler. 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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":"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":"","articleDate":"2001-08-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1098-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We help you sort out what Nitro is and how to get a better mix in your engine.","title":"What do you know about Nitro?","type":"article","link":"1098-what-do-you-know-about-nitro","id":"article_1098-what-do-you-know-about-nitro","snippet":"What do you know about Nitro? 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But there..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Chris Sterling","articleDate":"2002-06-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1160-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"In this installment, 'ESC From Alcatraz': Learn the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about installing radio equipment, charging batteries, and actually getting the thing to run.","title":"Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz","type":"article","link":"1160-newbie-rc-project-part-2-esc-from-alcatraz","id":"article_1160-newbie-rc-project-part-2-esc-from-alcatraz","snippet":"Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz Written By: Chris Sterling Posted: 2002-06-04 Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz Chris Sterling 2002-06-04 By Chris Sterling, Resident RC Rookie Welcome to the second installment of the \"Newbie RC..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams","articleDate":"2004-04-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1318-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Car fuel information got you confused? Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams sets the record straight.","title":"Car Fuel Facts","type":"article","link":"1318-car-fuel-facts","id":"article_1318-car-fuel-facts","snippet":"Car Fuel Facts Written By: Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams Posted: 2004-04-20 Car Fuel Facts Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams 2004-04-20 If you read the R/C car magazines, engine instruction manuals or talk to local racers, you'll..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2007-08-06","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1704-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Roll up your sleeves and get ready to throw some dirt in the air with our Ultimate Race LST2 Project.","title":"The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck","type":"article","link":"1704-project-the-ultimate-lst2-race-truck","id":"article_1704-project-the-ultimate-lst2-race-truck","snippet":"The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2007-08-06 The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck Gary Katzer 2007-08-06 They say that the first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one in the first place. My problem is that I just..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2005-08-22","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1511-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn the basic maintenance needed to keep your Mayhem in top shape.","title":"Tame That Mayhem","type":"article","link":"1511-tame-that-mayhem","id":"article_1511-tame-that-mayhem","snippet":"Tame That Mayhem Posted: 2005-08-22 Tame That Mayhem 2005-08-22 Whether you have a Mayhem RTR, Mayhem Pro, or the new Mayhem ST, you are bound to run in some less than ideal conditions. For some people it\u2019s sand, others mud, and still others\u2014well,..."},{"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":"","articleDate":"2003-12-03","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1285-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"When it gets cold outside, indoor carpet racing heats up. Find out what you need to get into this popular sport.","title":"Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues","type":"article","link":"1285-indoor-carpet-racing--a-cure-for-the-winter-blues","id":"article_1285-indoor-carpet-racing--a-cure-for-the-winter-blues","snippet":"Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues Posted: 2003-12-03 Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues 2003-12-03 Unless you live in Southern California, then you know that winter is upon us. The outdoor tracks are closed, your..."},{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"2008-03-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1774-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Boost Your Micro-Desert Truck to Be the Best It Can Be","title":"How-To: Hop-Up Your Losi Micro Desert Truck","type":"article","link":"1774-howto-hopup-your-losi-micro-desert-truck","id":"article_1774-howto-hopup-your-losi-micro-desert-truck","snippet":"How-To: Hop-Up Your Losi Micro Desert Truck Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2008-03-10 How-To: Hop-Up Your Losi Micro Desert Truck Gary Katzer 2008-03-10 Capable of being driven on a wide variety ofsurfaces, the Losi™ Micro-Desert Truck is..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2006-11-15","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1638-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to tune your engine and select the right fuel for your application.","title":"Start Your Engine Right the First Time and Keep It Running","type":"article","link":"1638-start-your-engine-right-the-first-time-and-keep-it-running","id":"article_1638-start-your-engine-right-the-first-time-and-keep-it-running","snippet":"Start Your Engine Right the First Time and Keep It Running Posted: 2006-11-15 Start Your Engine Right the First Time and Keep It Running 2006-11-15 Let’s face it, nitro-powered cars and trucks absolutely rule. They’re fast, they sound..."},{"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":"","articleDate":"2006-02-06","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1562-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Team Losi's Todd Hodge reveals many of the tuning secrets that he has used over the years to get his cars dialed in at many different tracks.","title":"Understanding Your Car's Suspension","type":"article","link":"1562-understanding-your-cars-suspension","id":"article_1562-understanding-your-cars-suspension","snippet":"Understanding Your Car's Suspension Posted: 2006-02-06 Understanding Your Car's Suspension 2006-02-06 Having so many different chassis out there from different manufacturers makes trying to get a car dialed into a specific track very frustrating...."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Spektrum Team","articleDate":"2007-11-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1733-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Add voltage loss protection to your Spektrum surface receiver.","title":"Spektrum Surface Failsafe Tips","type":"article","link":"1733-spektrum-surface-failsafe-tips","id":"article_1733-spektrum-surface-failsafe-tips","snippet":"Spektrum Surface Failsafe Tips Written By: Spektrum Team Posted: 2007-11-07 Spektrum Surface Failsafe Tips Spektrum Team 2007-11-07 Spektrum surface radios include a signal loss failsafe, but do not have a voltage failsafe. You can use an..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2003-05-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1214-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"This is an important job—don't worry, though; in four simple steps, your tires will be glued tightly for stay-stuck performance.","title":"Tire Gluing - The Right Way","type":"article","link":"1214-tire-gluing--the-right-way","id":"article_1214-tire-gluing--the-right-way","snippet":"Tire Gluing - The Right Way Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2003-05-07 Tire Gluing - The Right Way Gary Katzer 2003-05-07 December 2002 - All right; you've picked up a new set of tires and a new set of rims to go with them. Now you need to put the..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Lito Reyes","articleDate":"2004-07-12","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1349-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We put our Triple-X4 buggies through lots of abuse to test these tricks and hop-ups, and they came away with only scratched bumpers and bashed-up wings.","title":"How To Bulletproof the Team Losi XXX-4","type":"article","link":"1349-how-to-bulletproof-the-team-losi-xxx4","id":"article_1349-how-to-bulletproof-the-team-losi-xxx4","snippet":"How To Bulletproof the Team Losi XXX-4 Written By: Lito Reyes Posted: 2004-07-12 How To Bulletproof the Team Losi XXX-4 Lito Reyes 2004-07-12 What is it about 4WD buggies that makes you want to push them harder, jump them farther and dive them..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Lito Reyes","articleDate":"2004-08-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1365-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"From RC Car Action - 'Losi's Shock Matching Tool lets you use some of the same techniques as Losi's Team drivers use to get their cars to consistently perform at their best.'","title":"How To Match Your Shocks","type":"article","link":"1365-how-to-match-your-shocks","id":"article_1365-how-to-match-your-shocks","snippet":"How To Match Your Shocks Written By: Lito Reyes Posted: 2004-08-10 How To Match Your Shocks Lito Reyes 2004-08-10 When you build shocks, you want them to be as consistent as they can be from side to side. No matter how carefully you build them, it's..."},{"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":"Matt Francis","articleDate":"2000-11-17","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1097-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Matt Francis walks you through the techniques that can make you a better driver.","title":"Racing Techniques with Matt Francis","type":"article","link":"1097-racing-techniques-with-matt-francis","id":"article_1097-racing-techniques-with-matt-francis","snippet":"Racing Techniques with Matt Francis Written By: Matt Francis Posted: 2000-11-17 Racing Techniques with Matt Francis Matt Francis 2000-11-17 Major Races 2001 4wd Cactus Classic Champion; Midwest Winter 2wd Champion 2000 ROAR Truck National..."},{"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":"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":"2009-11-17","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":"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":"","articleDate":"2004-03-19","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1311-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams continues his lesson with high-speed turns and starting techniques.","title":"Indoor Driving Tips, Part 2","type":"article","link":"1311-indoor-driving-tips-part-2","id":"article_1311-indoor-driving-tips-part-2","snippet":"Indoor Driving Tips, Part 2 Posted: 2004-03-19 Indoor Driving Tips, Part 2 2004-03-19 Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams shows the rest of the field how it's done. Our previous article on driving tips generated some interesting responses...."},{"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":"","articleDate":"2000-01-18","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1045-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Car and truck racing in the United States comes in three basic varieties:","title":"Track Time","type":"article","link":"1045-track-time","id":"article_1045-track-time","snippet":"Track Time Posted: 2000-01-18 Track Time 2000-01-18 Car and truck racing in the United States comes in three basic varieties: Backyard bashing, where friends get together for some informal competition on an unprepared surface; Parking lot and hobby..."},{"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. 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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":"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":"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":"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?' 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Whether you own electric or..."},{"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":"John Adams","articleDate":"2004-04-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1321-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Pit stop strategy plays an important part in gas racing. Save valuable seconds with these tips.","title":"Pit Stop Tips and Techniques","type":"article","link":"1321-pit-stop-tips-and-techniques","id":"article_1321-pit-stop-tips-and-techniques","snippet":"Pit Stop Tips and Techniques Written By: John Adams Posted: 2004-04-10 Pit Stop Tips and Techniques John Adams 2004-04-10 If you look at the results from most of the major gas races, you'll find that many races are won by mere seconds. At the recent..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Chris Sterling","articleDate":"2002-05-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1149-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"If anyone has any extra e-clips, please let us know. Learn the highs and lows of building a XXX-T. Get a unique perspective on kit assembly from someone relatively new to R/C.","title":"Newbie R/C Project: Part 1","type":"article","link":"1149-newbie-rc-project-part-1","id":"article_1149-newbie-rc-project-part-1","snippet":"Newbie R/C Project: Part 1 Written By: Chris Sterling Posted: 2002-05-02 Newbie R/C Project: Part 1 Chris Sterling 2002-05-02 My first R/C car. Building a Team Losi XXX-T Aside from a Tyco my parents gave me for Christmas when I was 8, I had no real..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2005-08-05","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1503-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"With simple and inexpensive upgrades you can have your Mini Mauler running in top shape!","title":"Upgrading Your Mini Mauler","type":"article","link":"1503-upgrading-your-mini-mauler","id":"article_1503-upgrading-your-mini-mauler","snippet":"Upgrading Your Mini Mauler Posted: 2005-08-05 Upgrading Your Mini Mauler 2005-08-05 The Mini Mauler™ offers some of the best bang for your buck in a ready-to-run, mini monster truck package. But did you know that the Mini Mauler is upgradable for..."}]}
Get tuned in to the latest pipe dreams as Horizon Hobby Surface Product Manager Bill Jeric tells you more than you ever thought you'd know about tuned pipes.
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.
In this installment, 'ESC From Alcatraz': Learn the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about installing radio equipment, charging batteries, and actually getting the thing to run.
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.
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
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 put our Triple-X4 buggies through lots of abuse to test these tricks and hop-ups, and they came away with only scratched bumpers and bashed-up wings.
From RC Car Action - 'Losi's Shock Matching Tool lets you use some of the same techniques as Losi's Team drivers use to get their cars to consistently perform at their best.'
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.
If anyone has any extra e-clips, please let us know. Learn the highs and lows of building a XXX-T. Get a unique perspective on kit assembly from someone relatively new to R/C.
