Category: The RC Doctor

Reversed Controls

Reversed Controls

Question: Hi Doc- I have a XTM X-Cellerator and the controls seem to work in the opposite direction than they should. Would you have any ... Read More

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

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

Slippery Savage Center Drive

Slippery Savage Center Drive

Question: Hi Doc, I have a question about the drivetrain of my HPI Savage XS Flux. Sometimes when I am enjoying my drive, it is ... Read More

Nitro Engines – The Three Needles

Nitro Engines – The Three Needles

Question: Hi Doc, I have the GS Storm Unlimited Truck 1/8th scale with the blue R25MT rear exhaust engine. I have searched high and low ... Read More

Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier

Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier

Question: Hiya Doc, I have a Smartech Speedy Tiger and I'm looking to install a new engine in it. It gets really hot, especially when ... Read More

Dual Rate Discovered

Dual Rate Discovered

Question: Hey Doc, I am rebuilding a Kyosho Vanning buggy and regifting it to my 38 year old son - I originally gave it to ... Read More

Slashed My Slash Chassis

Slashed My Slash Chassis

Question: Heya Doc, My son just purchased a Traxxas Slash 2WD VXL model and within 10 minutes of driving it the chassis broke in front ... Read More

Runtime with my HPI Vorza

Runtime with my HPI Vorza

Question: Heya Doc, I have a HPI Vorza and was wondering how much run time I should get from 2 3S LiPo batteries. Also, can ... Read More

Misbehaving 26cc Engine

Misbehaving 26cc Engine

Question: Hey there Doc, When I'm out running my 26cc 5B Baja I've noticed that when the engine is hot and running near the top ... Read More

Traxxas Not Reaching Its Summit

Traxxas Not Reaching Its Summit

Question: Mr. Doc- I just bought a Traxxas Summit VXL from a guy and it only runs steadily for about 1 minute. After that, it ... Read More

Brushless Motors – 2 Pole vs. 4 Pole

Brushless Motors – 2 Pole vs. 4 Pole

Question: What up, Doc- What is the advantage in a 1/10 Scale truck of 4 pole over 2 pole motor?? What is the difference technically ... Read More