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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 …

Back in 1982 Tamiya released the Super Champ; a super cool 2WD buggy that was almost completely made from fiberglass and aluminum. My dad had one and after building it, took it outside for it’s …

AVID RC has released titanium ballstuds in two popular sizes; 5.5mm for Team Associated B5/B5M/SC104x4 and 4.9mm for the XRay T4/XB4. Designed to be super strong AND save weight (roughly 40% over their steel counterparts), …

RPM now offers Heavy Duty Caster Blocks to increase the durability in some of the more popular ECX vehicles including the Boost, 2WD Circuit, 2WD Ruckus and 2WD Torment. Made from their special blend of …

You might know the name Team Saxo if you’ve been big into scale F1 cars, but now their name is about to be synonymous with Touring Cars. Yes, that’s right, Team Saxo has announced their …

Axial has put another feather in the SCX10 cap with the release of this beautiful RAM Power Wagon. Based on hugely successful SCX10 chassis, Axial has stuffed this truck with all of the standard features …

There are several tips we can offer that will help you win races both online and off. Most are from experience (outside of the game) and others are from playing Forza online. Drive Smart A …

Back in 1982 the movie Tron hit the theaters and WOW’ed everyone with the cool special effects. One of the best parts of the movie was the introduction of the Lightcycle, a low-slung bike that …

Question: Hiya Doc- I just got back into R/C’s again and recently purchased the Duratrax Evader EXT2.4. I know its not the greatest truck in the world but it will handle a beating and it …

Question: Hi Doc- I have a XTM X-Cellerator and the controls seem to work in the opposite direction than they should. Would you have any idea why? I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank …