Author: Tony Phalen
Gimme Gimme Gimme More Speed!
Question: Hi Doc, I currently upgraded from Open Stock to Superstock 1/10 onroad with a 10.5 brushless sensor system along with a Orion R10 Pro ... Read More
From Mad Monkey to Hot Little Monkey
Question: Hey, Doc- I've recently bought an RTR Ansmann Mad Monkey. Initially it seemed to go bloody fast. On day 3 it still goes really ... Read More
Review: Team Associated RC8.2E RS RTR
Team Associated has been in the 1/8-scale arena for quite some time. Thanks to some killer engineering and a top-level racing team, their buggies become ... Read More
Converting a Traxxas Slash 4×4 to an STRC LCG Chassis
The Traxxas Slash 4x4 brought the fun of short course racing and the ease and power delivery of 4WD together in one package. While the ... Read More
Brushless Motor Confusion
Question: Hey, Doc- I currently own a Traxxas Rustler VXL and I love it (it is my first hobby-grade RC, mostly because I found this ... Read More
How Do I Free Up My Ball … Cups?
Question: Hey Doc, I was wondering...when building a kit it seems like the ball cups are super tight when I put them on the turnbuckles. ... Read More
Can I Upgrade the Duratrax Evader Slipper Assembly?
Question: Hiya Doc. Is there an aftermarket slipper clutch set-up that will fit the Duratrax Evader brushless. Stock set-up is less than desirable. Thank you. ... Read More
Review: Kyosho DRX Nitro Rally
I love Rally racing and can argue that it is some of the most exciting motorsports on the planet. While they’re not the fastest and ... Read More
Totally Tight Traxxas
Question: Hey Doc- So I have a Traxxas Slash 4WD that was built by a renowned racer. But now the drivetrain seems really tight and ... Read More
What The Heck is Motor Timing?
Question: What's up, Doc- I am new to the RC world. I have a 3Racing Sakura FGX, Yeah Racing 10T motor, Yeah Racing 35A Brainpower ... Read More
HPI Savage XS SS Online Build
If you familiar with HPI’s Savage XS, you know that this is one mean mini machine! Packed with HPI’s potent Flux system, this little rocket ... Read More
Review: Team Associated B4.1 Factory Team World’s Car
One of the most prestigious racing classes in RC is 1/10-scale 2WD buggy. Any major event that includes 2WD buggy will draw the Who’s Who ... Read More
Team Durango DEST210R Online Build
on the 2WD Stadium Truck group with the release of the DEST210R. Based on the ultra-competitive DESC210R, the DEST210R should have no problem reaching the ... Read More
Review: Brown Engineering Scooby Horton II Scalpel
Out of all the racing classes I’ve run, 1/18th has to be one of my favorites. Yes, an odd class I know, but I think ... Read More
RC LiPo Battery Safety Guide
I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable RC enthusiast/racer. I’ve raced at every level of competition, driven everything from 1/18-scale to 1/5-scale motorcycles and travelled all ... Read More
