In 2010, the world watched as every manufacturer battled it out at the 1/8 World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Team Associated showed up in force and made a valiant effort to claim the victory, but …
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Review: Tamiya M06 Pro Mini
Here in SoCal, the mini class has always been a hit-or-miss at most parking lot races. Some days you’ll have one or two heats of Minis, other times you might be the only one to …
Read More »Review: TrakPower RC TK-950 Soldering Station
VITAL STATS Manufacturer: TrakPower RC Product: TK-950 Soldering Station Part Numer: TKPR0950 Price: $79.99 When you mention the words ‘soldering iron’ to someone, most people think about the cheap, $15 setups you get at the …
Read More »Review: Tamiya TA05 VDF Gold Edition Drift Car
Living in Southern California, you are exposed to quite an array of motorsporting events. Indy and GT-cars, short course, drag racing, motorcross and, of course, drifting. I’ve driven drifters before (well, SCALE ones!) and even …
Read More »Review: Yeah Racing Transformula F103 Conversion
Formula 1 is the highest form of racing in the world. The speed, the handling and the incredible sound give most auto racing enthusiasts goosebumps! I’m one of those nuts but, since I don’t have …
Read More »Review: Futaba 4PKS Transmitter
VITAL STATS Manufacturer: Futaba Product: 4PKS 4-Channel 2.4GHz FASST Tx/Rx Fits: Most RC Surface vehicles Price: $499.98 Band: 2.4GHz When Futaba released the 4PK back in 2007, it drew a lot of attention from racers! …
Read More »Review: Kyosho DBX 2.0
One of the most prestigious racing classes is 1:8th scale. It is like the Formula 1 of RC, and if you’ve been crowned a 1:8th scale World Champion, you are definitely among the elite. This …
Read More »Review: Losi 5IVE-T 1/5 Scale
Losi shocked the world with the announcement of their biggest project yet, the 5IVE-T. This 4WD, 1/5th scale gas-powered beast was designed from the ground up and has quickly become the talk of the industry. …
Read More »Review: Kyosho Birel R31-SE Go Kart
It is well known that Go Karts are the starting point for most full-size racing heros. It is the best school for racing because it is basically F1 in miniature; there is the same competition, …
Read More »Review: Team Associated SC10 4×4
Some things hit our industry like a ton of bricks; brushless motors, LiPo packs and recently Short Course trucks. Everyone has jumped on the bandwagon and build a purpose-built SC truck, most basing them off …
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