Author: Tony Phalen
Fantom MVS 5.0 PRO LiHV LiPo Battery Packs
Fantom Racing has announced a brand new series of LiHV battery packs - the MVS 5.0 PRO. These packs are in the 'Graphene' line and ... Read More
KO Propo Digital Ride Height Gauge
KO Propo has announced a fun new toy for those looking for the ultimate pit setup - the Digital Ride Height Gauge. This little tool ... Read More
Team Associated RC10 Retro 80s Ultra Champ Kit
Team Associated is going all in with the RC10 releases! This version, the Retro 80s Ultra Champ, adds some new suspension bits and a very ... Read More
Understanding LiPo Battery Voltage
If you’re getting into RC cars, one of the first confusing topics you’ll run into is LiPo battery voltage. You’ll see numbers like 7.4v, 11.1v, ... Read More
How Does an RC Car Servo Work?
If you’ve spent any time around RC cars, you’ve probably heard people talk about servos. They’re one of the most important parts of an RC ... Read More
How to Properly Dispose of Old, Puffed RC LiPo Batteries
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are the go-to power source for RC hobbyists. They deliver high energy density in a lightweight package - ideal for drones, ... Read More
Team Associated RC10DS w/Rally Body
The A-Team has released another version of the Dual Sport - the RC10DS with the Rally body set - and I actually like this body ... Read More
Where Can I Legally Drive my RC Car?
One of the most common questions I hear beginners ask is: “Where can I legally drive my RC car?” The short answer is: it depends ... Read More
Heng Long Sherman Tank Volt Meter Mount
Tank Battles - who knew I'd ever get into that - but I did. I actually find it quite fun, using all of my Call ... Read More
Auto RC AR10 Enclosed Receiver Box
After a recent rain-soaked Rally event (in which I ran the AR10 without water-protection), I figure it was time to actually add some wet-weather gear ... Read More
Brushless Motor Rotor Tuning Explained: Speed vs Torque Breakdown
Before brushless motors were around, there was quite a bit of maintenance we had to perform on our motors to keep them fresh and running ... Read More
CompetitionX Site Stats – January 2026
Every month I publish CompetitionX traffic statistics to provide transparency for readers, advertisers, manufacturers and fellow RC enthusiasts interested in the growth of the site. ... Read More
RC Battery Connectors and Balance Plugs Explained
If you’re new to RC cars, one of the most confusing parts of your setup isn’t the motor or suspension - it’s the wiring. Specifically, ... Read More
Review: CEN M-Sport Ford Puma Rally RTR
CEN Racing has decided to go Rally racing and entered the market in the best possible way - a fast, capable brushless chassis topped with, ... Read More
Review: Traxxas TRX4 High Trail 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Our first experience with any sort of Traxxas crawler was the original TRX-4 Land Rover previous to launch day. It was a beautiful truck with ... Read More
