Posts Tagged 'radio contol car'


Some good rc rock crawler videos

September 1 2009 one Commented
Some good rc rock crawler videos

If you ever thought about getting into rc rock crawling here are a few videos that might inspire you. It’s amazing to watch these trucks climb what looks to be impossible angles and rocks. Your Traxxas Revo would be on it top attempting this

Which RC car to get? Electric, nitro, or gas.

August 31 2009 No Commented
Which RC car to get? Electric, nitro, or gas.

Those of us who are looking to get started in the RC world have to make a tough decision very early on: Electric vs. Gas powered RC cars. Since start up costs can be expensive, most people can’t afford to invest in both.
What many newcomers don’t realize is that gas powered RC cars should actually [...]

Remembering back to 1984.

July 22 2009 2 Commented

The year was 1984. The Apple Macintosh had just been revealed, Micheal Jackson was still black and drinking pepsi, and Miami Vice burst on to the scene. But if you’re older like me (38) you might remember another fun fact. The Tamiya Hornet, it was, at the time one of the most popular RC [...]

Top 10 RC Crawler Myths.

July 20 2009 4 Commented

This article was taken from Radio Control Car Action Magazine September 2009 written by Brandon Wilcox.
www.rccaraction.com

[ MYTH ]
Tubers are for looks, not performance
Comp tubers weigh about the same as or sometimes less than a twin vertical plate chassis running a Lexan body. When set up correctly, they can be just as deadly on the rocks. [...]

Rocket RC truck, flys?

July 20 2009 No Commented

How in the hell did this thing get in the air? I love it when people put rockets on shit.

How to buy and sell a RC car.

July 20 2009 No Commented

I know i have sold my share of RC cars on craigslist. This video explains in plan english how to get top dollar for your kits. So if you looking to sell your car you might want to watch this before you list it.
Highlights:
– Part out your RC if you need top dollar.
– [...]

If you thought 1/5 scale was big. Try quarter scale!

July 19 2009 5 Commented

Here’s a guy in Finland who was not content with just any RC car. No 1/5 scale was to small for him. So he build his own RC car quarter scale.
Main dimensions:
Length: 1150mm
Width: 890mm
Engine: 100cc kart racing engine, 26bhp @ 16.000 rpms
Weight: 61kg

Check out more pics and videos at http://www.quarterscalelegends.com

Mount a boom camera to YOUR RC Car!

July 18 2009 No Commented

I have seen countless on board cameras but this is one of the coolest i have seen in awhile. This guy build a camera boom for his Traxxas Revo. You really get a since of how well the suspension works. I love when he is driving through the leaves. Great idea!! Bad music in [...]

127mph, could you keep your rc car in a straight line?

July 18 2009 No Commented

I have a team associated tc3 nitro (ntc3) and it’s fast. So fast in fact that i can hardly control it. I would say it tops out around 50+ mph. So when I see a guy driving an electric version 127 mph I’m impressed. Not because it can go that fast, but because he can [...]

The Traxxas Revo, if you love it, dont do this.

July 18 2009 No Commented

Ok I know these things are suppose to be water proof, but come on!! Would you put your $400+ RC Car in the tub and try and run it.. I wouldn’t. Lucky for you some guy did just that. Check out this amazing video.
1/16 E-Revo VXL RTRw/ 2-channel radio system
5605 E-Revo®
Once again, Traxxas has broken [...]