September 1 2009
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
August 31 2009
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 [...]
July 22 2009
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 [...]
July 20 2009
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. [...]
July 20 2009
How in the hell did this thing get in the air? I love it when people put rockets on shit.
July 20 2009
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.
– [...]
July 19 2009
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
July 18 2009
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 [...]
July 18 2009
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 [...]
July 18 2009
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 [...]