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Greetings, tech fans! Recently I was able to assist with running a major on-road race’s tech inspection processes. This included the vehicle tech before racing as well as the motor pre-tech and post-race processes. This was not the first time I’ve done this and I always enjoy event organizing.

By the time you’re done building a chassis, painting
 the body can be a chore but this is no time to be
in a hurry. For me it is the best part of seeing an
 RC vehicle come together. When I saw the Vaterra Ascender release I just saw an awesome ‘86 K-5 Chevy Blazer body with a cool molded plastic chrome grill.

Let’s take a look at a very misunderstood part of RC cars and trucks, the BEC of your electronic speed control. This part performs an important function so understanding how it works can help you keep your electronics in good …

We all must have plenty of old CDs sitting around our computer spaces. Put them to good use by repurposing them as a tool to aid in setting camber and toe for your race buggy or truggy. The CDs will …

You can’t avoid the baked on mess if you run your nitro vehicles frequently. Pipes and headers can get pretty nasty looking. One of our lead contributors, Chris K., has a solution that he says has been working well for …

Since the beginning of my hobby career, I’ve always spent way too much time on the task of mounting bodies. Over the years, I’ve come up with a number of tips and techniques that have made the job easier, but it never fails …

  Control of the throttle and steering of an RC car are crucial to anyone’s enjoyment of the hobby, whether they are a racer or not. This month we’re going to take a closer look at some of the different options you can find in today’s servo …

Off-season outdoor RC driving can be some of the most fun you can have with your rig. Ripping around puddles, jumping creeks, mashing through the mud, roosting a sand wave all over your buddies. Yeah! That’s what we’re talking about …

This month I’m going to be painting a body for one of my favorite cars. This car started out as an Losi 8IGHT 2.0 RTR nitro car. After running his first racing season with it, the original owner passed it …

By Charlie Suangka This month, let’s take a look at some installation basics that many of us may have forgotten about. My big warning is about the tape you use. Do not use the gray weatherstripping tape from the home …

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 …

One of RC Driver’s partnering test facilities, R/C Madness Track and Hobby in Enfield, Connecticut, has been open since April 1, 1989. Chris Marcy, the one-man gang that runs the show has seen it all in his 20 plus years …

Brakes are one of the more difficult areas of tuning inthe world of RC. There are multiple factors that come into play. The motor, gearing, traction and vehicle’s suspension all affect the weight transfer. It goes on and on. One thing we have instant control over is the brake settings of our ESC and transmitter. This month’s tech topic is going to take a little closer look at the brake side of our tuning.

I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just keep buying RC cars. I didn’t need the Losi Ten SCTE because I already had two 4WD short course trucks, but I couldn’t pass up a deal. Could I? I’m always so busy going to the track, maintaining my fleet of RCs, painting for friends, etc., I just didn’t have time to tune it in, and so I shelved it while I continued to run my other cars.

Using Multirotors for a New Video Angle Words: Erick Royer Photos: Walter Sidas Race action can be intense and thrilling for spectators to watch, but just like with NASCAR and other full-scale racing events, the best action is captured from …