Kits like the Heavy Dump Truck GF01 from Tamiya spell out pure RC fun from start to finish. I sat down with my twin five-year-old boys and had a blast building with them and teaching them what an RC kit is all about. When we were finished we had a fun wheelie-popping machine that they’ve enjoyed driving for countless hours.
Read More »Greg Vogel
Hands On!
I was about 12-years-old when I got my first Tyco radio control car. I guess you could call vehicles like this the original ready to runs, and it was plenty of fun for the few weeks I was able to avoid puddles. Not knowing what get next my father and I scoured local toy stores...
Read More »All About Speed And Power – Arrma Kraton Truggy
Over the course of the last half year, Arrma has revamped most of their lineup in addition to releasing an entirely new machine (Nero). The latest rig in their fleet to get the new electronics and revised components is the Kraton 6S BLX. A standard truggy layout that’s meant for backyard bashing and parking lot drag races, the Kraton now features the potent BLX185 ESC and 2050Kv four-pole motor combo.
Read More »Team Losi Racing 22-4 2.0
When it comes to 1/10 electric off road racing, four wheel drive mod buggy is probably the class I enjoy racing the most. Perhaps it's because no matter how I set up the buggy, good or bad, I can get it around the track fast. Fast, of course, equals fun and that’s why we do what we do. Yeah right...
Read More »MaxAmps Boosts the Traxxas X-Maxx with New 9000XL LiPo Batteries
Well here are some big numbers for you, MaxAmps.com just unleashed the new 9000XL 4s 14.8V X-Maxx LiPo battery pair. X-Maxx owners demand lots of power and run time from their monster sized bashing machine and the MaxAmps.com pair is …
Read More »Serpent RS X 4Buggy
Back in the day (like, way back) Serpent was known pretty much just for their purpose designed, on road racing rigs. Their 1/8-scale nitro GT and Prototype rigs were the go-to model if you wanted to win on the asphalt. Over the most recent years, the company has shifted its efforts more into the off-road realm.
Read More »RC10 B6 Team Kit
2WD Turf Domination There was a time when manufacturers developed new cars just to create a better handling, more durable machine for racers to benefi t from, but we’re now in a time period where track styles are evolving and …
Read More »Practice Watch Practice
Sometimes I’ll stare at the computer monitor for hours running topics through my head worthy enough to put on these pages for you to read. This month the topic came rather easily when a young driver approached me at the track the day before and asked if I could give him some advice. His question was rather simple and it applies to many. His question was: “How do I drive better?
Read More »M Class is Waking Up
Do you remember M class? It’s based on the M chassis platform from Tamiya and was often a big draw at many race facilities several years ago… you know… before the Slash/Short Course craze began its sweep across the hobby. This used to be the class to run if you wanted to keep it simple and affordable.
Read More »Q32 D8T Tessmann Edition And Baja Buggy
While the Q32 Baja Buggy has been out for a while, the new Q32 D8T Tessman Edition Truggy looks to increase the performance factor with bigger wheels and a wider stance. These micro machines can be used in any room bigger than a closet, so you never have to be without your RC fun again.
Read More »Traxxas Bigfoot – What You Need to Know
The Bigfoot Monster Truck! How cool does that look! The perfect way to battle your buddies in a backyard bash fest! Traxxas has released yet again an awesome looking truck that will deliver tons of excitement for those looking to …
Read More »Traxxas unveils new EZ-Peak Live iOS Charger App
Traxxas has just released their new EZ-Peak Live app which connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to the Traxxas 12-amp EZ-Peak Live multi-chemistry charger. The app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a powerful tool to unlock the charger’s advanced features with …
Read More »O.S. Speed B2102 Low-Profile Engine Available Now
During the 2016 IFMAR 1/8 Scale Offroad World Championships, one of the more talked about new products making it’s debut was the O.S. Speed B2102 Low-Profile Competition Engine. This engine features a sleek new look which is designed to lower …
Read More »New Aluminum Shock Caps & Standoffs from Tekno RC
Tekno RC is pleased to announce the release of two new products that will further improve the performance and versatility of all Tekno RC vehicles. Their new Aluminum shock caps are machined from 7075 aluminum and black anodized. They allow the use …
Read More »VRP’s new Team Associated B6/B6D Delrin Rear Body Support
New from VRP is their CNC cut Delrin Rear Body Mount for the Team Associated B6/B6D buggies. The new mount is designed to give the rear of your B6 body added support, and decrease the chances of it getting smashed …
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