Author: Tony Phalen
As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!
Review: MaxAmps Cylindrion Li-Ion Battery Pack
MaxAmps has come out with a new battery type for RC use, the Cylindrion. This pack is based on Li-Ion architecture and has features that ... Read More
Review: Traxxas TRX-4M Ford Bronco
The Traxxas TRX-4M has been out a short time now, but we were still lucky to get our hands on one to unbox and take ... Read More
Review: HOTRC DS-4A One-Handed Radio System
If you’re into videoing your RC cars, you’ll want to check out the HOTRC DS-4A One-Handed Radio System. This setup allows you to drive your ... Read More
Review: Element RC Enduro Sendero Sport Edition Trail Truck RTR
Element RC's Enduro Sendero SE is the latest addition to the companies trail truck lineup. The SE stands for Sport Edition, which makes one think ... Read More
RC Car Tips for Beginners: How to Drive Like a Pro
Believe it or not, every Pro driver was once a beginner in the world of RC. I've been around long enough to see these guys ... Read More
Tamiya XV-02 Pro Video Build
We are happy to bring you the unboxing video of the Tamiya XV-02 Pro Rally car. This is Tamiya’s latest and greatest 1/10 scale Rally ... Read More
Tamiya Astute 2022 TD2 Video Build
Tamiya’s Astute 2022 is an updated 2WD buggy that sits on the new TD2 platform. Similar to the TD4 chassis (seen on the Super Avante), ... Read More
Tamiya Wild One Blockhead Motors Buggy Video Build
Tamiya’s new Wild One Offroader Blockhead Motors Edition has finally dropped and we got our hands on one of the pre-production units! We’ve been sitting ... Read More
Electric vs Nitro RC Cars: Which One Should You Choose?
If you're new to the RC hobby, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to choose an electric or nitro-powered RC car. At ... Read More
RC Car Build Types Explained: Kit vs RTR vs ARTR
Getting into RC cars is exciting but, before you even pick a model, you’ll run into one of the most confusing decisions in the hobby: ... Read More
Tamiya Super Avante TD4 Video Build
The new Tamiya Super Avante is here! This 4WD buggy is a ‘2021’ version of the iconic Avante initially released back in 1988. It features ... Read More
RC Setup Order Guide | Proper RC Suspension Tuning Sequence
Setting up an RC car correctly is one of the most important steps in achieving consistent handling and faster lap times. Many suspension and chassis ... Read More
Tekno ET48 2.0 E-Truggy Video Build
It’s finally here – Tekno RC’s ET48 2.0 1/8 Competition Truggy Kit. We were lucky enough to get our hands on one and, in this ... Read More
Tamiya TA08 Pro Touring Car Video Build
A new competition level Touring Car from Tamiya has dropped – the TA08. This ground-up design has some interesting features – a narrow, Stepped-V chassis ... Read More
Tekno NT48 2.0 Nitro Truggy Online Build
The long-awaited Tekno NT48 2.0 is finally here and we got our hands on one for the unboxing and build videos! This new 1/8 Nitro ... Read More







