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!

RC Radio Dual Rate Explained

RC Radio Dual Rate Explained

What Is Dual Rate? Dual Rate is a radio setting that changes the total amount of servo movement available on a specific channel. In RC ... Read More

RC Radio Dual ESC Explained

RC Radio Dual ESC Explained

What Is Dual ESC? Dual ESC is a radio system function that allows one transmitter to control two separate electronic speed controllers (ESCs) at the ... Read More

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 Nitro Buggy

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 Nitro Buggy

Serpent's latest Nitro Buggy release, the SRX8 Gen4, introduces a slew of upgrades from the previous version that is said to completely change the handling ... Read More

Team Associated TC28 Team Kit

Team Associated TC28 Team Kit

Team Associated has announced a unique (and actually, quite shocking) 1/28 Pro-Level ride, the TC28. This kit is an all-new ride that is 4WD, has ... Read More

3Racing Zero Cero Touring Car

3Racing Zero Cero Touring Car

The new 3Racing Zero Cero Touring Car is a 95% all-new design, stemming from years of activity with the original Sakura TC. Key features include ... Read More

Mon-Tech Racing Mustang GT3 Body

Mon-Tech Racing Mustang GT3 Body

Mon-Tech's new Mustang GT3 body is sized to 190mm and designed to drop right on to any 1/10 scale TC with a 260mm wheelbase. It ... Read More

The RC Racer TT-02F FWD Conversion Kit

The RC Racer TT-02F FWD Conversion Kit

The FWD class looks really fun, however one of the biggest hurdles of getting into this class is the cost of the FWD car. Well, ... Read More

Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5 4WD Buggy

Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5 4WD Buggy

Kyosho is coming out with the Lazer ZX7.5, the next-evolution in their 4WD buggy line. To keep up with the fast-moving 4WD class, Kyosho starts ... Read More

Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car Kit

Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car Kit

Schumacher as a new TC on the way, the Mi10. This car features an all new design and is available in a carbon fiber or ... Read More

RC Radio Channel Reversing Explained

RC Radio Channel Reversing Explained

What Is Channel Reversing Channel Reversing is a function in an RC radio system that changes the direction of a servo or electronic signal assigned ... Read More

RC Radio Channel Assignment Explained

RC Radio Channel Assignment Explained

What Is Channel Assignment? Channel Assignment refers to how the functions of your RC vehicle are mapped to specific channels on your radio transmitter and ... Read More

RC Radio Brake Mixing Explained

RC Radio Brake Mixing Explained

What Is Brake Mixing Brake Mixing is an RC radio function that allows you to control how braking force is distributed between different channels, most ... Read More

RC Radio Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Explained

RC Radio Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Explained

What Is Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) in RC Radio systems is a braking function that rapidly pulses the brake signal instead of applying ... Read More

RC Radio 4WS Mixing Explained

RC Radio 4WS Mixing Explained

What Is 4WS Mixing 4WS Mixing (Four-Wheel Steering Mixing) is a transmitter function that controls how the rear steering servo interacts with the front steering ... Read More

Sensored vs Sensorless RC Brushless Motors: What’s the Real Difference?

Sensored vs Sensorless RC Brushless Motors: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’re upgrading your RC car or building one from scratch, one decision comes up fast: sensored or sensorless brushless motor? At a glance, they ... Read More