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!

Spektrum DX3C Losing Signal

Spektrum DX3C Losing Signal

Question: Hey Doctor- I have an issue with my relatively new Spektrum DX3C radio system's reception range. I will drive maybe between 75 and 100 ... Read More

Thunder Tiger MT4-G3 or Team Associated Rival – Which MT is for Me?

Thunder Tiger MT4-G3 or Team Associated Rival – Which MT is for Me?

Question: Hi Doc- I have a question on Monster Trucks. I am trying to decide between the Team Associated Rival and the Thunder Tiger MT4-G3. ... Read More

Franken-Futaba FP-T6NFK

Franken-Futaba FP-T6NFK

Question: Hey Doc- I have an old Futaba FP-T6NFK Transmitter which is barely used (crashed on maiden flight), but I don't have the charger and ... Read More

TLR Not the Leader of the Pack

TLR Not the Leader of the Pack

Question: Hola el Doctor- I just started in RC cars not long ago. I'm trying to get the same edge as the SC10 drivers I ... Read More

Review: Team Associated Factory Team T4.2

Review: Team Associated Factory Team T4.2

My first race-level vehicle was Team Associated’s RC10T back in 1991. I remember it well ... hard ‘step-pin’ tires, hot 12x2 brushed motors and 7-cell ... Read More

RC Car Categories Explained: On-Road vs Off-Road

RC Car Categories Explained: On-Road vs Off-Road

If you’re new to RC cars, one of the first things you’ll notice is how many different types exist. It can feel overwhelming at first. ... Read More

Review: Racer’s Edge Enduro RTR 4WD Brushless Truck

Review: Racer’s Edge Enduro RTR 4WD Brushless Truck

Racers Edge has been ramping up production with their 2WD RTR vehicles for the past year and they have now stepped into the 4WD ring ... Read More

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Online Build

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Online Build

Speed Passion LM-1 LeMans Build – The rise of RC Formula 1 has put a huge resurgence in Pan Car racing all across the country. ... Read More

Fire-Breathing Traxxas Slash 4×4

Fire-Breathing Traxxas Slash 4×4

Question: Hi Doc, I want to know if I can put any electric RC car motor in any rc car? More specifically I want to ... Read More

TLR 22SCT Online Build

TLR 22SCT Online Build

Modeled after the award-winning (and race-winning) 22, TLR’s 22SCT takes Short Course racing to a new level. Buildable in either RM (Rear-Motor) or MM (Mid-Motor) ... Read More

Review: Team Durango DETC410 Touring Car

Review: Team Durango DETC410 Touring Car

Touring cars have always been one my favorite classes to drive (and race). There’s something cool about driving a 4WD land missile on a tight ... Read More

Review: HPI Savage X 4.6 Special Edition

Review: HPI Savage X 4.6 Special Edition

HPI’s Savage has seen many variations over the past couple years. There’s been the Savage 21, the Savage SS, the Savage Flux (E-version) and even ... Read More

Team Associated RC10 Classic Online Build

Team Associated RC10 Classic Online Build

Team Associated has re-released the original RC10, now slated the RC10 Classic. This piece of history includes all the things that made this buggy an ... Read More

Team Associated Factory Team T4.2 Online Build

Team Associated Factory Team T4.2 Online Build

Team Associated has added the Factory Team treatment to their T4.2 offroad stadium truck. Adding features like their 12mm Big Bore shocks, VTS Slipper unit ... Read More

Review: Team Associated RC12R5.2 1/12 Scale

Review: Team Associated RC12R5.2 1/12 Scale

Team Associated has been designing competitive racing machines since they built their first 1/8-scale on-road car back in 1969. During the first few years, the ... Read More