Reviews

If you’ve been around a spell, you’ll know that the Fighting Buggy was once called the Super Champ. This vehicle was released back in 1982 was actually my first and experience with RC. My mom …

You might look at the Losi XXX-SCT on these pages and think “great, another 2WD Short Course truck”. In some respects, you’re right on target. It is a 2WD truck based on the XXX-SCT platform, …

In today’s world of RC, everything that goes into a high-end race car has additional functionality beyond the basic workings. Transmitters and receivers are stuffed with tons of technology that allow every aspect to be …

I was really excited when I got my hands on my first Formula 1 car. That all changed, however, the moment I put it on the track. The tires were hard as rocks and no …

Scrap Your Stock Gearing For Vertigo’s Awesome Hex-Drive Setup If you’re a hardcore 1:5th scale racer, you’re probably always on the prowl for something that will give you the advantage on the track as well …

As the resident on-roader in the office, I see quite a few flagship TC’s make their way onto my desk. Because I’m so good at reviewing them (or the fact that no one understands on-road …

Touring cars have always been one my favorite classes to drive (and race). There’s something cool about driving a 4WD land missile on a tight track at break-neck speeds, all while avoiding the barriers, the …

Blazin’ a Trail Over Hill and Dale If you haven’t noticed the continued growth of RC “Scale” Rock Crawlers (AKA RC Trail Trucks), you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. Vaterra is about to put …

How fast does you RC car go? It’s a pretty simple question, however, it’s typically a very hard one to answer. Unless you have access to a police officer (and his radar gun), chances are …

If you’ve ever owned an HPI Baja 5B/T/SC, you’ll know that doing any maintenance work on the rear of the car can be a bear. Something as simple as replacing the clutch shoes can take …