You’ve waited all week. Your new RC car/truck has arrived, the box is open and it’s sitting on the workbench – and it looks amazing. You’re itching to get out and drive! Surprisingly enough, this is exactly when most people break something. I’ve watched it happen in hobby shops, parking lots, backyards and probably more …

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If you’ve spent any time around RC cars, you’ve probably heard people talk about servos. They’re one of the most important parts of an RC vehicle, yet they’re often overlooked until something stops working. In simple terms, the servo is what turns the wheels. When you move the steering wheel on your transmitter, the servo …

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Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are the go-to power source for RC hobbyists. They deliver high energy density in a lightweight package – ideal for drones, RC cars and other electrified hobby gear. But LiPo batteries don’t last forever, and when they begin to show signs of wear – like swelling or puffing – they can …

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Weights and Centistokes - What's it all mean?

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Understanding the difference between the two terms.

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Let’s chat about scale. Scale refers to the size of the RC vehicle in regards to it’s full size counterpart. So, 1:1 would mean the vehicle is exactly the same size as the real thing. A scale of 1/10 would mean that the RC car is 1/10 the size of the real thing, 1/8 would …

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All RC Cars are powered by either Electric or Nitro systems. Electric systems use a battery pack to power the entire car while Nitro systems use fuel called Nitromethane (thus, Nitro). Depending on who you ask, some will tell you that they think Electric is better, some will say Nitro is better. With the advancements …

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RC Cars come in a few different built types: Kit form, Ready to Run (RTR) or Almost Ready to Run (ARTR). Let’s take a quick look and explain both the Pros and Cons of each! RC Cars – Kits RC Car Kits are simply that … a box of bagged parts! Kits are for the …

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Buying your first RC car can be an intimidating experience if you don’t have an educated idea of what you want. As a rule of thumb, all similar types of cars (ie, 1/10th Offroad) are basically the same … it’s the individual manufacturer and their idea of what is a good design that sets the …

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Adding clearance for those oversized tires!

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