This version of the Atlantic II tug now include a Tactic TTX491 radio system. Like all Tactic systems, it’s built with SLT (Secure Link Technology), one of the most robust and reliable 2.4GHz protocols available. It’s matched to the Tactic 6-channel …
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Review: RTR Trophy Truggy
The HPI Trophy Truggy has been around for a while now, and each revision makes this tough off-roader better than the last. With the nitro version (an electric Flux is also available) many improvements to the electronics have been made, along with many other features like waterproofing all around.
Read More »Review: Helion Rivos
My son, Daniel, and I are always looking to have fun with the latest gear in the radio control hobby. From airplanes to helis and RC cars to even drones, we both enjoy this hobby as a way to spend quality time together. Over the past year, we have been taking a more active interest in RC boating.
Read More »Review: Team C TM2
In a class as storied and historic as 2WD buggy, it’s been both refreshing and amazing to see so many changes in chassis and transmission developments. Mid motor machines are increasingly popular and the current trend has brought us back to days gone by with most every manufacturer enlisting an alloy chassis as the backbone.
Read More »TRAXXAS Slash 2wd Short Course Truck with Audio Review
Traxxas spawned the short course craze in 2009 with the introduction of the 2WD Slash. Since that time, every vehicle manufacturer worth its salt has jumped on the SC bandwagon, creating what can arguably be one of the most popular classes in RC. Later that year, Traxxas one-upped its 2WD truck
Read More »Giving the 2wd Slash the Ultimate Treatment
There have been countless versions of the 2wd and 4wd Slash aimed at different segments of the market. After what seemed like an eternity Traxxas recently released a brushless version of the 2wd Slash that featured a cool LCG (low center of gravity).
Read More »Review: Yeti XL Monster Buggy
OK AXIAL slow it down now, we’re still enjoying the unique fun and excitement of the Yeti and you go and drop a Yeti XL in our workbench. When are you going to invent more time Axial, so we can play with all the off-road goodness you have to offer?
Read More »Review: Team Associated: B44.3 Buggy
With today’s level of RC engineering, it’s hard to take a current design and make it better. Think about it; a manufacturer designs a car that is strictly a racing machine. They put countless hours into it, filling it full of carbon fiber and high-grade aluminum.
Read More »Prodigy High Power Bundle 640 Charger & 1200w Power Supply Combo
I’m an absolute Star Wars buff. One of my favorite scenes in the Revenge of the Sith is when Emperor Palpatine screams “Unlimited Power” as bolts of electricity flow from his fingers into Mace Windu, ultimately sending him to his death.
Read More »Review: ARRMA Typhon
When you think of a good basher car what do you expect from it? I think most would say they want something fast with race car like handling and obviously something so fast needs to be durable enough to take some abuse. Arrma has made a name for their 1/10-scale vehicles by delivering all of the above.
Read More »Review: Hitec X1 Pro Charger & Epowerbox Combo
In the RC Driver office, if you bring in a tool, part, car, bag of chips, it’s all fair game to anyone else in the office. Because of this unwritten rule, time after time I head into Tony’s office to retrieve my calipers. But it’s OK, because I usually stick a battery on his Hitec X4 charger while I’m there.
Read More »Losi 8IGHT-E RTR
High tech RTR track racer! 1/8-SCALE ELECTRIC 4WD BUGGY Words: Greg Vogel Photos: Walter Sidas For those of you who follow the magazine, you may have seen the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT-E 3.0 review I wrote in the June 2014 issue. …
Read More »Replay – The Losi Mini 8IGHT-T Gets the Exotek & Castle Treatment
A short while back I completely decked out my awesome little Losi Mini 8IGHT-T for an issue of RC Driver magazine. I absolutely love this little truggy because of its size, many features, and that it can be easily hopped-up. …
Read More »UDI RC Power Venom
Have you been thinking about ge ing an RC boat? Are you unsure about making a commitment to yet another aspect of the hobby? Stop thinking and take a look at the Power Venom from Udi R/C.
Read More »Vaterra V100-S 2014 Chevrolet Stingray
Horizon Hobby introduced their Vaterra line of vehicles nearly two years ago now with an emphasis on scale realism and officially licensed bodies. There has been a very close relationship between Chevrolet and Vaterra
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