Tag: rc upgrades

Auto RC AR10 Enclosed Receiver Box

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

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Hobbywing V3 – Huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

Question: Hiya Doctor- Hi guys, great site!!!! I have certainly learned more about motors, ESC's, Kv etc. while being here. My question is this: I ... Read More

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

HPI 5B AVC (or DBox-2)

Question: Hi Doc- Can I use a Spektrum DX2E and SRS4200 (AVC) Receiver on my HPI Baja 5B? I was thinking it might make it ... Read More

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

Most of today's high-end computerized radio systems come with large function screens that allow you to filter through their menu systems. It's great having the ... Read More

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

How To: Apply a FreqEskinz Wrap to Your Transmitter

As RC enthusiasts, we're always finding ways to customize our gear to make it our own. We add flashy paint on our cars, mark our ... Read More

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Question: Hiya Doctor- I bought a brand new Maisto Rock Crawler not to long ago. I wired a 9.6v battery to it (like everyone is ... 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

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

Gimme Gimme Gimme More Speed!

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

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

Brushless Motor Confusion

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

Can I Upgrade the Duratrax Evader Slipper Assembly?

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

Totally Tight Traxxas

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

HPI Formula Ten Formula 1 Project Build

HPI Formula Ten Formula 1 Project Build

HPI's Formula Ten gets a F1 Makeover A couple months ago I did a full review on the HPI Formula Ten. I enjoyed the car ... Read More

HPI Baja 5T Project Build: Creating the Ultimate Desert RC Bug

HPI Baja 5T Project Build: Creating the Ultimate Desert RC Bug

One of the biggest Baja events of the year, Dunetoberfest 2009, was once again held at the beautiful Buttercup Recreation Area at Imperial Sand Dunes, ... Read More