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The previous hop-ups we performed on the Vaterra Halix didn’t take much elbow grease. Installing pre-mounted wheels & tires can take as little as 5 minutes, while installing a pre-painted body might take less than half an hour. On the flip side of the coin, installing MIP CVDs on the Halix might be the most time consuming hop-up to be [...]
The folks over at T-Bone Racing have a new All Terrain Basher Series front bumper for the popular Vaterra Halix. This ultra tough bumper is made for those big slams you encounter while out bashing, giving added protection to the front of your Halix. The easy to install bumper mounts under the chassis and comes with T-Bone’s lifetime warranty. The [...]
It has been reported today that a Naperville Illinois man bought a Vaterra Nissan GTR off of Craigslist for $75,000. While a Vaterra sells for under $300 at a local hobby shop, because of the cars incredible scale realism a seller was able to pass one off as the full size version in a Craigslist ad for 75 grand. It [...]
Changing to better tires is commonly known as the best “Bang for the Buck” upgrade that you can do to any rc car. While the Vaterra Halix comes with decent tires, we are shooting for top-of-the-line with our project truck so better units were a must. We consider Pro-Line Trenchers the best all around bashing tires that money can buy, so [...]
All you Vaterra Halix owners can now rejoice, the crew over at MIP have designed some ultra-durable CVDs for your truck. The units that MIP designed for the Halix feature splined telescoping shafts that should handle a lot more power than stock without breakage. * Heat treated, all metal design * Grease and thread gel included * 100% made in the USA The part [...]
One of our favorite all around bash machines here at BigSquidRC is the Vaterra Halix monster truck. While out of the box it is great fun to bash, we are doing a series of hop-up articles to make it truly epic. This week we’ll start off the series by upgrading the shocks. The stock shocks on the Vaterra Halix work fine, [...]
Also introduced at the Nurnberg Toy Fair is a great looking 1967 Ford Mustang from Vaterra RC. Like the other on-road cars from Vaterra, the ’67 Mustang features incredible scale looks on its solid V100-S platform. * Compatible with Horizon’s AVC technology * Officially licensed body * 4wd with sealed diffs * Low profile tires on 54mm wheels * Scale realistic brake discs and calipers * [...]
The Vaterra crew has just announced at Nurnberg a new 4wd off road truck. Their new Ford Raptor Pre-runner comes with many features that bashers want like waterproofing, brushless power, and 4wd. Some of its other features and specifications include- * AVC- Active Vehicle Control technology * Officially licensed Ford Raptor body * Capable of 55+ mph on 3S LiPo * Long travel suspension * [...]
“Question I’m thinking of buying a hellion dominus, can a lipo be used in the truck in its stock form? thank you, Frank B.” Cubby- Yo to the yo Franky B, thanks for taking the time to shoot out an email. For those not familiar with the Helion Dominus, it’s Helion’s 4wd 10th scale short course truck. It has an affordable price point, $199, and [...]
Looking for a sano way to mount a winch on your Vaterra Twin Hammers? If so, the folks over at RC4WD have you dialed. Their new winch mount provides a solid mounting point and looks slick. * Black anodized finish * CNC machined * Easy installation * Made for Bulldog winch * Built in Fairlead * Width- 1.79″ * Length- 2.23″ * Weight- 0.55oz The part number for [...]
Ever blow up the spur gear in your Vaterra Twin Hammers? Yes, we have too, but now Robinson Racing Products/RRP has come to the rescue. Their new hardened steel spur gear should be a lot harder to strip than the stock plastic unit. There are two versions, #5078 for 78 tooth and #5087 for 87. Both spurs are priced at $27 [...]
The Vaterra Twin Hammers has a pretty strong following, so it’s only natural that the hop-up parts keep coming for this cool ride. RC4WD has announced Aluminum Front Arms that should help your bling and durability factors greatly. * CNC Machined * Improved Strength * OEM Fit * Total Length: 2.74in / 69.7mm * Total Width: 1.45in / 37mm * Weight: 1.72oz / 49g Product Number: [...]
THE Vaterra Halix 4wd Monster Truck ReviewVaterra has made quite a name for itself in a short amount of time. The relatively new name from Horizon has been putting out solid performing vehicles that offer stellar scale appearance. Today we’ll be giving you the scoop on the Vaterra Halix (officially Hälix for those looking for the official name). The Halix [...]
The Vaterra Halix 4wd Monster Truck is one of the most eagerly anticipated bash truck releases in quite some time. Why? Because 4wd tenth scale monster trucks typically make great all around bash machines. We are still in the middle of our review process on the Vaterra Halix, but while you wait for our full review you can check out the [...]
Add more durability and RC4WD’s renown scale realism with their new rear trailing arms for the Vaterra Twin Hammers. * Gun metal anodized finish * CNC machined from aluminum * Weight: 2.08oz The part number for the trailing arms is #Z-S0949, they have a street price of $29, and they are available right now. Hit up This Link for more information. You never know [...]
