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Operating Temp for Brushless Motors
What is the correct operating temperature for brushless motors? Radio Control Car Action technical editor Kevin Hetmanski catches up with Lee Estingoy of Castle Creations to find the answer. Click the play button below to watch the video!
Keep Your Battery Dry With This Quick Tip
Traxxas’ Peter Vieira gives us a great little tip on keeping your batteries dry after you’ve run your vehicle through water or mud. Click below to watch the video.
Let There Be Light!!!
It’s not as though we have no lighting options. So why on Earth do so many RC racers sit at the track, at night, in near-complete darkness? Is it the anti-socials who simply don’t want to be seen? Is it the conspiracy theorists who believe a competitor will steal a top secret tuning tip? […]
Wing Tote Buggy Pack for 1/8-Scale Off-Road Buggies
Check out this awesome new bag from Wing Tote that’s made for 1/8-scale off-road buggies. It’s durable and well built design keeps the dirt and mud in the bag so it doesn’t end up in your car on the way home. Check out the video below.
Prototype Pro-Line Racing RC8.2 Bull Dog body
While attending the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion I glanced over at the Pro-Line booth and noticed some updates to their current Bull Dog body. Look carefully and you’ll see ribbing along the roof line along with an updated design around the engine location. Check back for more information shortly.
Is This The Ultimate First Heli?
Even if you’re a die-hard car guy, you will probably agree with me when I say that RC helis are cool. Helis are, after all, a whole closer to the RC cars we know than they are to RC plans. How so? Well, take a look at a heli with its canopy off. It’s made […]
The Next Big Thing Is Here
The hottest segment in RC is short course, right? Well, I guess it’s hard to argue that, but we might just be on the verge of something new being the biggest racing class. I’m talking about 2WD electric buggy. Back in the era of the Tamiya Hornet and ol’ gold tub Team Associated RC10, I got […]
Keep it Cool!–Heat Kills Electronics.
Motors, speed controls and batteries are some of the most expensive components on our electric cars. I’m sure you have blown up one of these at some point and know the agonizing feeling of breaking out your wallet to replace it (or waiting weeks for warranty repair). Motor or speed control failure is often caused […]
DuraTrax RTR Brushless Evader
DuraTrax’s popular Evader stadium truck now includes a Futaba 2.4GHz radio system, DuraTrax 3930Kv brushless motor and a waterproof 100A brushless speed control. Check out the details below for more info: The radio system is a 2.4GHz system made by Futaba, and the receiver is compatible with Futaba FHSS surface systems. The power system boasts a brushless speed […]
Castle Creations Brushless Motor Temp Tip VIDEO
Lee Estingoy of Castle Creations explains the ins and outs of proper brushless motor temperature. Learn the maximum suggested temperatures you should allow your motor to run at. Overheating a motor will reduce power and potentially permanently ruin the motor. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”535″ entryid=”0_wnpll61t” width=”640″ height=”390″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /]
Traxxas Ford F-150 SVT Raptor VIDEO
The Traxxas 2WD Slash short course truck has received the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor treatment. The truck includes waterproof electronics and a 2.4GHz radio system. Check out the video. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”535″ entryid=”0_vfvkhgkq” width=”640″ height=”390″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /]
Pro-Line Scale Accessories VIDEO
Pro-Line brings some extra life to your scale rig with these new scale accessories. These will work on the popular Axial Wraith as shown or any other scale machine. Pro-Line has weathered these new items (and there are a lot of them) to show how realistic you can make a truck–and with not that much […]