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!
Tamiya CC-02 Trail Truck Online Build
Tamiya’s CC-01 chassis has been on the longest running trail truck chassis’ to date. It featured a faux ladder-frame design that surrounded a single-piece tub ... Read More
Element Enduro Sendero Online Build
The rumor of a trail truck from Team Associated was strong, however what surprised the world was that it was released under a new brand ... Read More
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Online Build
Tamiya touring cars are a very rare site – maybe it’s the price – it’s a pretty huge chunk of money for a product when ... Read More
Review: Tekno RC ET410 4WD 1:10 Scale Race Truggy
Following in the footsteps of it's younger sibling, Tekno RC's ET410 4WD 1:10 Scale Racing Truggy has hit the offroad segment with a serious bang. ... Read More
Tekno ET410 Online Build
It’s no secret that Tekno is rising to the top of the competitive RC heap – quality products, extremely durable and man do they perform! ... Read More
How to Change RC Battery Connectors
At some point in the RC hobby, you’ll run into a simple but frustrating problem - your battery and ESC don’t use the same connector. ... Read More
Review: Team Associated Reflex DB10 Desert Buggy
You've seen the unboxing - you've seen the action video (you have, right?). Now it's time for our review of Team Associated's Reflex DB10 1:10 ... Read More
Review: Tekno RC EB410 4WD 1:10 Scale Race Buggy
Tekno RC's EB410 has become one of the top contenders in the 1:10 Scale 4WD arena. Tough parts, a stout drivetrain and exceptional handling have ... Read More
Team STRC Traxxas Slash 4×4 GT8 Rally Cross Conversion Build
From 4WD Short Course to 4WD Road Course I’m sure everyone reading these pages has, at one point, had an extra RC car lying around. ... Read More
Tekno EB410 Buggy Online Build
Tekno RC pretty much shocked the world when they released info about a 1:10 scale buggy coming to market. They’ve had some great success in ... Read More
RC Silicone Fluid Chart – Weight (WT) and Centistokes (CST)
Silicone fluids are used in RC shocks for its ability to withstand continued abuse in harsh conditions. It comes in a variety of thicknesses, known ... Read More
Team Associated B64 Club Racer Online Build
When the news came out that Team Associated was drumming up a new 4-wheeler, there was quite a stir as to what and how different ... Read More
Ansmann Royal Flash Has the Backwards Blues
Question: Hey Doc- I have an Ansmann Racing Royal Flash - when I switch the car on, motor starts to turn backwards without any throttle ... Read More
RC Car Scale Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Size
RC Car Scale is one of the first things you’ll encounter when entering the hobby - and one of the most misunderstood. Scale refers to ... Read More
Team Associated Rival Monster Jam Project Build
The Rival Enters The Monster Jam Arena! As we all know, monster trucks are big, burly behemoths with king-sized tires, flashy bodies and ridiculous power ... Read More










