We’ve run the Tamiya XV-02 quite a few times now and feel it’s pretty close to being spot on as far as handling. With the recent rains here in Southern California, the track has had …
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RC Quick Setup Guide
After many years of having our RC Tuning Guide online, we’ve had many requests to put together a Quick Setup Guide with the most ideal tuning options to cure a problem with car handling. This …
Read More »RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Wheelbase
What is a Wheelbase? The Wheelbase denotes the distance between the front and rear axles of your car and can be changed by moving spacers on the lower inner (or outer) hinge pin. Typically the …
Read More »RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Body Position
What is Body Position? Your car’s Body Position affects the way it generates downforce. While this tuning option works with most cars, it is highly effective in full-bodied cars like touring cars. Like the body, …
Read More »RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Arm Sweep
What is Arm Sweep? Arm Sweep describes the backwards angle (from the inner hinge pin) of the front suspension arms. Arm Sweep is adjusted by angling the lower inner hinge pins inward or outward slightly …
Read More »RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Active Toe
What is Active Toe? Toe describes the angle of the rear tires, either Toe In or Toe Out, and is a fixed adjustment on all cars. Some cars have what is called Active Toe, a …
Read More »Gallery – 2023 Tamiya Championship Series Race – #285 Cal Raceway
The Tamiya Championship Series was held this past weekend, March 26, at Cal Raceway in Orange California. It was the biggest TCS to date with 27 FULL heats of racers from all around California! It …
Read More »Beef Tubes The Beadlocker’er | CompetitionX
Beef Tubes has announced The Beadlocker’er which, in all honesty, is something we should have had years ago. The Beadlocker’er is a brilliant tool for pinching beadlock wheels together during assembly, making the task of …
Read More »Club 5 Racing Interior Set – Axial Capra | CompetitionX
Scale detail is all the rage right now, especially on crawlers and trail trucks. That’s where this new Axial Capra interior set from Club 5 Racing will help transform you cool ride into a killer …
Read More »1up Racing Pro Duty LowPro Head Titanium Screws | CompetitionX
Ready to shed some weight on your racing ride and look cool doing it? Then check out these new Pro Duty LowPro Head Titanium Screws from 1up Racing! These screws are made from Grade 5 …
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