The parts quality looks great, the build went smooth and while studying the buggy on the bench the slew of impressive features left us wanting to run this buggy immediately. After some engine break-in time the Team Associated RC8B3 was …
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Day 2: Team Associated RC8B3 Feature Report
Yesterday during Day 1 of RC Driver’s Team Associated RC8B3 Vehicle Week, we showed you what was in each bag of the kit and then showed you our build photo gallery. Well today on Day 2 we are going to …
Read More »Day 1: Team Associated RC8B3 Kit and Build Blog
It’s no secret that Team Associated fans all over have been eagerly awaiting a new 1/8 competition off-road buggy from the multiple world and national title holding manufacturer. The versions of the RC8 up until now have enjoyed a lot …
Read More »Axial Wraith Spawn Rock Racer RTR Action
During a test session with the Axial Wraith Spawn Rock Racer RTR we grabbed some footage of this off-road beast in action. The rig is a blast whether your climbing a pile of rocks or blasting through dirt and in …
Read More »ProTek RC Nitro Engine Heater
Using an engine heater is quickly becoming the norm on the nitro racing scenes. By preheating your engine before start-up and runs, you allow the engine to start easier with less wear and tear on the engine. It also allows …
Read More »Install RPM arms on a Helion Dominus 10SC
Update your Helion Dominus 10SC with RPM’s New Replacement Control Arms Text and photos by Mark Houlahan Not everyone can afford to drop $800-$1,000 into a custom rig with unobtanium everything these days. Budgets are tight, yet people still want …
Read More »Where has RC taken you
In the RC Driver offices, we’ve been busy running lots of RC stuff, shocker I know. But what we’re running is not necessarily what this magazine in your hands is geared towards. Being in our shoes, we’re exposed to pretty …
Read More »Axial Wraith Spawn Rock Racer Action
Axials Wraith Spawn ready to run rock racer is an amazing off-road adventure vehicle. While we were out testing we grabbed a few shots of this rig in action.
Read More »Inside the RC Driver September 2015 Issue
RC Driver’s September 2015 issue is hitting the newsstands and hobby shop shelves now. We wanted to give you a video sneak peek of what’s inside the issue so you know why you need to run out to the store …
Read More »Day 5: Dromida 4.18 BL Car Series Action Video & Final Thoughts
I love that these little vehicles come fully loaded so that when you purchase one you’ll need absolutely nothing else to get going. Not a one size fits all platform, the varying body styles look great and are sure to …
Read More »Day 4: Dromida 4.18 BL Car Series Hop-Up
Dromida has 5 fun 1/18 vehicles, the DB4.18BL, DT4.18BL, BX4.18BL, MT4.18BL, and SC4.18BL that as of late are taking the mini world by storm. As you might have guessed, they all come with brushless power systems to make them fast …
Read More »Run What You Can Handle
This is a great time of the year for you to be checking out all the different articles and products we review on rcdriver.com, we spend the time to craft articles dedicated to helping regular readers and perhaps others looking …
Read More »Day 3: Dromida 4.18 BL Car Series Performance
OUT TO PLAY What better way to test these cool little vehicles than on a playground. Thus, I headed for School Street Park in Agawam, MA not too far from where I live. There was a dry and dusty baseball …
Read More »Day 2: Dromida 4.18 BL Car Series Features
Faster is almost always better. Let me correct that statement, faster is always better, period! When Dromida released their 4.18 series of 1/18 4wd minis they all came ready to run with brushed power plants, were well designed and had …
Read More »Day 1: Dromida 4.18 BL Car Series Unboxing
Dromida is a relatively new brand to the RC hobby world, but is showing signs of rapid growth. Just a short time ago, Dromida offered brushed versions of the vehicles you are about to see. The popularity of these machines …
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