Author: Tony Phalen
Auto RC AR10 Enclosed Receiver Box
After a recent rain-soaked Rally event (in which I ran the AR10 without water-protection), I figure it was time to actually add some wet-weather gear ... Read More
Brushless Motor Rotor Tuning Explained: Speed vs Torque Breakdown
Before brushless motors were around, there was quite a bit of maintenance we had to perform on our motors to keep them fresh and running ... Read More
CompetitionX Site Stats – January 2026
Every month I publish CompetitionX traffic statistics to provide transparency for readers, advertisers, manufacturers and fellow RC enthusiasts interested in the growth of the site. ... Read More
RC Battery Connectors and Balance Plugs Explained
If you’re new to RC cars, one of the most confusing parts of your setup isn’t the motor or suspension - it’s the wiring. Specifically, ... Read More
Review: CEN M-Sport Ford Puma Rally RTR
CEN Racing has decided to go Rally racing and entered the market in the best possible way - a fast, capable brushless chassis topped with, ... Read More
Review: Traxxas TRX4 High Trail 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Our first experience with any sort of Traxxas crawler was the original TRX-4 Land Rover previous to launch day. It was a beautiful truck with ... Read More
RC Differential Explained
What Is A Differential? A Differential is a drivetrain component that allows the left and right wheels on the same axle to rotate at different ... Read More
Review: Tamiya BBX Buggy
As long as we've been in the RC industry, there's been roughly a dozen cars from different manufacturers that have caused quite the stir when ... Read More
Review: HPI Sport 3 Flux Audi e-tron Vision GT Supercar
It's been awhile since we've seen HPI product steadily rolling through the doors of US hobby shops, but thankfully that's starting to change. One of ... Read More
RC Motor kV Explained (Ultimate Guide)
If you're just starting out in the RC world, chances are you've picked up a RTR of some sort that comes equipped with a brushless ... Read More
RC Weight Distribution Explained
What Is Weight Distribution? Weight Distribution refers to how your RC car’s total weight is spread across the chassis - primarily front-to-rear, but also side-to-side. ... Read More
RC Slipper Clutch Explained
What Is A Slipper Clutch A Slipper Clutch is a drivetrain component designed to control how much power is transferred from the motor to the ... Read More
RC Quick Setup Guide
For those that don't want to shuffle through all of the information on the Tuning Guide pages, here is a more direct list that should ... Read More
RC Wings Explained
What Are Wings? Wings are aerodynamic devices mounted to the front or rear of an RC car that are designed to generate downforce - a ... Read More
RC Body Position Explained
What Is Body Position? Body Position refers to the placement of the RC car body shell on the chassis - specifically how far forward or ... Read More
