Every saga has a beginning, and face it, every website like this has to have a project truck of its own. Enter the "Mad Jedi," Yoda's hot new ride. What's he mad about, you ask? The Clone War, of course! All of those cloned T-Maxxes and T-Maxx clones running around out there have this Master Jedi steaming at the collar. Follow the chronological build-up of this fearsome project right here...

Phase II

• Front CVA's!
• Exhaust system update!
• New exhaust system
• Suspension retuning
• Odds & ends
• Photo Gallery

Phase I Modifications

• 'Maxx tire conversion
• Trying out 1/10th scale shocks (Traxxas Big Bores)
• Exhaust porting
• Photo Gallery

First Run: A learning experience

• General issues
• Mystery of the popping driveshafts: Explained!
• Sloppy steering
• Suspension tuning

Initial Buildup

• Step 1: Differentials
• Step 2: Engine & transmission
• Step 3: Shocks
• Step 4: Servo saver
• Step 5: Center spool & tranny mount
• Step 6: The brake
• Step 7: Chassis sides
• Step 8: Steering & throttle servos
• Step 9: The radio box
• Step 10: Odd ends
• Step 11: Engine & exhaust
• Step 12: Engine compartment details
• Step 13: Front axle & steering
• Step 14: Rear axle
• Step 15: Wheels & tires
• Step 16: Gaze in awe!
• Break-in