When asked what your favorite racing classes are, most people will say 1/10th or 1/8th scale onroad or offroad. I know because that’s what I always say. But when someone asks what my favorite FUN …
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Review: Kyosho Mini-Z Moto Racer
Back in 2004 I had a chance to attend the first RC Motorcycle Nationals held in Las Vegas. My buddy and I showed up the day before the race with only ONE full day of …
Read More »Review: Traxxas XO-1 SuperCar
There was a time, awhile back, when I worked in a hobby shop. One reason for this was for the extra cash, but the other was because I wanted to help point RC beginners in …
Read More »Review: Racers Edge SC Racecase II
THE FACTS Manufacturer: Racers Edge Product: SC Racecase II Part Numer: RCE2027 Price: $75 If I’m going out to the track for any reason, I typically bring along a Short Course truck. In my area …
Read More »Review: LRP Touch Competition Charger
THE FACTS Manufacturer: LRP Product: Pulsar Touch Competition Charger Part Numer: LRP41555 Price: $245 Battery Type: NiCd, NiMh, LiPo, LiFe Cell Count: 1-8 NiCd/NiMh, 1-4 Lithium Balancer: Built-in Charger Rate: .1 to 8.0A LCD Display: …
Read More »Review: Hitec X4 AC Plus Multi-Charger
THE FACTS Manufacturer: Hitec Product: Multi-Charger X4 AC Plus Part Numer: 44167 Price: $195 Battery Type: NiCd, NiMh, LiPo, Pb, Li-Ion, LiFe Cell Count: 1-15 NiCd/NiMh, 1-6 Lithium, 1-10 Pb Balancer: Built-in Charger Rate: .1 …
Read More »Review: Kershaw Designs Grenadier III
I’m a huge 1:5th scale junkie. I’m not sure what it is…maybe the roar of the gas burning engines or the shear size of something 1:5th scale flying over some big jump. Whatever it is, …
Read More »Review: Team Associated SC10RS RTR
Most manufacturers have two categories of vehicles; racing vehicles and RTR’s. RTR’s, or Ready-To-Runs, are basically an assembled racing kit with some cheaper parts installed. By cheaper I mean, steel turnbuckles instead of titanium, stamped …
Read More »Review: Tamiya TA-06 Pro
The touring car market is one of the most expensive segments in our industry. Ruled by anodized aluminum, carbon fiber and titanium, these components make for a fast, agile and lightweight vehicle. While this is …
Read More »Review: Team Associated TC6.1
Team Associated’s TC6, launched in 2010, was the next generation TC that had a game plan in mind…to win races. In 2011, it brought home quite a few victories, including a couple of ROAR Regional …
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