Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

Review: Hitec Digital G2 Titanium Servos

Review: Hitec Digital G2 Titanium Servos

VITAL STATS MANUFACTURER: Hitec PRODUCT: HS-7950TH Torque Servo, HS-7940TH Speed Servo FITS: Electric and Nitro Vehicles PRICE: $149.99 (each) THE GOODS Hitec has recently released two new high-end digital servos, the HS-7940TH (High Voltage Speed) …

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Review: Tamiya M05 Pro

Review: Tamiya M05 Pro

Tamiya has recently released a race-spec version of the M-05 chassis, designated the M-05 Pro. The new M-Chassis includes quite a few of Tamiya’s aftermarket option parts and, as with all of Tamiya’s Mini cars, …

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