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!

Keep the Front End Down on my Traxxas Stampede Wheelie Machine

Keep the Front End Down on my Traxxas Stampede Wheelie Machine

Question: Hey Doc- I recently bought a Dynamite 15T brushed motor and a Dynamite brushed ESC for my modified Traxxas Stampede. My problem is that ... Read More

Hey LRP, Where’s My Reverse?

Hey LRP, Where’s My Reverse?

Question: Hi Doc- I recently purchased a second hand car with the LRP IPC V6 ESC installed in it. My problem is that there is ... Read More

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Question: Hey Doc- I have an older Tamiya Blackfoot that uses a wiper speed control. When I turn it on, the servo moves the wiper ... Read More

Review: Axial Yeti SCORE 4WD Trophy Truck RTR

Review: Axial Yeti SCORE 4WD Trophy Truck RTR

When Axial's Yeti hit the market, the rock racing scene exploded as everyone rushed out to get this awesome rig. It showed that there is ... Read More

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Question: Hiya Doctor- Hi guys, great site!!!! I have certainly learned more about motors, ESC's, Kv etc. while being here. My question is this: I ... Read More

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it ... Read More

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

Question: Hiya Doc- I have a DHK Wolf with a brushless motor and when I turn my car on, it recognizes the but the motor ... Read More

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

Most of today's high-end computerized radio systems come with large function screens that allow you to filter through their menu systems. It's great having the ... Read More

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

As RC enthusiasts, we're always finding ways to customize our gear to make it our own. We add flashy paint on our cars, mark our ... Read More

Review: Team Associated T5M Stadium Truck

Review: Team Associated T5M Stadium Truck

For years now, Stadium Trucks have taken a back seat to the monstrous short course fad. While basically the same platform, many prefer the closed ... Read More

Sticky HPI 5B Steering

Sticky HPI 5B Steering

Question: Hi Doctor- I have a HPI Baja 5B and am currently racing it in any race I can find. I have been having a ... Read More

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Question: Hiya Doctor- I bought a brand new Maisto Rock Crawler not to long ago. I wired a 9.6v battery to it (like everyone is ... Read More

Review: Axial Yeti XL Monster Rock Racer

Review: Axial Yeti XL Monster Rock Racer

When we got the 1/10-scale Axial Yeti in the office, everyone associated with the magazine wanted to review it. While I really wanted to give ... Read More

Review: Losi 8IGHT-T 4WD Gasoline Truggy RTR

Review: Losi 8IGHT-T 4WD Gasoline Truggy RTR

I consider myself a pretty competent RC fanatic; I can drive, tune, build and even properly instruct someone (sometimes) on how to do something. The ... Read More

Diff-icult Question

Diff-icult Question

Question: Hi Doctor- This question is about the Differential setup you have on your site: https://www.competitionx.com/rc-differential-explained/. I'm running a Tamiya TA05R and I use it ... Read More