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06 February, 2017

Radio Terms Glossary

Adjustable trim rate. If you’ve ever wished you could set how much servo movement you get with each “click” of trim, this is the function you want. By adjusting the...

06 February, 2017

Radio Terms Glossary

Adjustable trim rate. If you’ve ever wished you could set how much servo movement you get with each “click” of trim, this is the function you want. By adjusting the trim rate, you can set the percentage of travel each...

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06 February, 2017

Drivetrains & Driveshafts

RC cars use a variety of drivetrain designs to turn motor or engine power into motion, and each has its advantages and disadvantages that make them suited to particular applications....

06 February, 2017

Drivetrains & Driveshafts

RC cars use a variety of drivetrain designs to turn motor or engine power into motion, and each has its advantages and disadvantages that make them suited to particular applications....

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06 February, 2017

How To Understand Differentials

Unless you have a drag car, your RC machine has a differential—maybe even two or three.  Even though nearly every car has at least one, and differentials are critical to...

06 February, 2017

How To Understand Differentials

Unless you have a drag car, your RC machine has a differential—maybe even two or three.  Even though nearly every car has at least one, and differentials are critical to...

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01 February, 2017

How To: The Basics of Radio Control

All RC systems have the same essential components: a transmitter, a receiver and servos. These parts are sold as assembled, plug-in components; you don’t have to solder anything or know...

01 February, 2017

How To: The Basics of Radio Control

All RC systems have the same essential components: a transmitter, a receiver and servos. These parts are sold as assembled, plug-in components; you don’t have to solder anything or know...

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08 March, 2016

Ty Tessmann Shows You How To Pack Like A Pro [V...

Pro driver Ty Tessman shows you some tips on how to pack when traveling to an electric race. The post Ty Tessmann Shows You How To Pack Like A Pro...

08 March, 2016

Ty Tessmann Shows You How To Pack Like A Pro [VIDEO]

Pro driver Ty Tessman shows you some tips on how to pack when traveling to an electric race. The post Ty Tessmann Shows You How To Pack Like A Pro...

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14 February, 2014

Keep your ride in top shape with this simple 8-...

Even in a perfect world, where you don’t crash into anything and the racing surface is free of any and all debris, every car still benefits from a brief inspection...

14 February, 2014

Keep your ride in top shape with this simple 8-step ...

Even in a perfect world, where you don’t crash into anything and the racing surface is free of any and all debris, every car still benefits from a brief inspection...

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12 May, 2011

3 Nitro No-No’s

If I’ve learned anything over the years racing nitro vehicles, it’s that there’s no replacement for lots of expendable cash experience. Over time, nitro guys develop a sixth-sense, knowing when...

12 May, 2011

3 Nitro No-No’s

If I’ve learned anything over the years racing nitro vehicles, it’s that there’s no replacement for lots of expendable cash experience. Over time, nitro guys develop a sixth-sense, knowing when...

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21 October, 2008

Drifting 101

Author: J.P. LeBlanc RC Car Action Contributor Drifting; its fresh, its fun and we in the U.S. are catching on to the hottest competition from Japan.  If you don’t know what...

21 October, 2008

Drifting 101

Author: J.P. LeBlanc RC Car Action Contributor Drifting; its fresh, its fun and we in the U.S. are catching on to the hottest competition from Japan.  If you don’t know what...

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