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How To Cut Tire FoamsFor those who don't know, tire foams are pieces of circular foam that fit into the tire to give it support since most RC tires aren't pneumatic, or filled with air. This is a step by step guide...
How To Store RC TiresPeople that are new to the RC hobby may not realize how big of deal it is to store your tires correctly, especially if you are planning on decent performance from them. This article will show you a couple different ways...
How To Store Your RC CarStoring your car - what's the big deal? What could hurt it while it just sits there, not even being driven? Well, a lot of things can happen to your RC car while it is in storage.
Making A Temporary Drive PinEveryone hates going out to an awesome bash spot or their favorite race track and having their RC break down on them. One common problem is the drive pins. There is, however, a quick and easy solution to this problem...
Prolonging RC Body LifeIt’s no secret that rc car bodies wear out. There are ways to extend the life of your body, though. Normally, the first part of a lexan body to wear out are the holes where the body posts...
RC Engine TuningWhat should you do to properly tune your RC engine? There are many different theories and opinions on how to tune properly and effectively, and we discuss exactly how to do it properly in this article.
Proper RC Nitro Engine Break-inSo you just unboxed that new rc car with a brand new engine. Before you take it outside and start racing it, you should properly break-in the engine so it will run at peak performance. We discuss how in this article.
Choosing Rechargeable BatteriesWhich types of rechargeable batteries are right for your RC system? In this article we examine four of the most popular battery types, LiPo, NiMH, NiCd, and LiFe.
Pro Tips Articles
How To Store RC Tires
People that are new to the RC hobby may not realize how big of deal it is to store your tires correctly, especially if you are planning on decent performance from them. This article will show you a couple different ways...
How To Cut Tire Foams
For those who don't know, tire foams are pieces of circular foam that fit into the tire to give it support since most RC tires aren't pneumatic, or filled with air. This is a step by step guide...
How To Store Your RC Car
Storing your car - what's the big deal? What could hurt it while it just sits there, not even being driven? Well, a lot of things can happen to your RC car while it is in storage. This article will explain how to...
Making A Temporary Drive Pin
Everyone hates going out to an awesome bash spot or their favorite race track and having their RC break down on them. One common problem is the drive pins. There is, however, a quick and easy solution to this problem...
Prolonging RC Body Life
It's no secret that rc car bodies wear out. There are ways to extend the life of your body, though. Normally, the first part of a lexan body to wear out are the holes where the body posts...
RC Engine Tuning
What should you do to properly tune your RC engine? There are many different theories and opinions on how to tune properly and effectively, and we discuss exactly how to do it in this article.
Proper RC Nitro Engine Break-in
So you just unboxed that new rc car with a brand new engine. Before you take it outside and start racing it, you should properly break-in the engine so it will run at peak performance. We discuss how in this article.
Choosing Rechargeable Batteries
Which types of rechargeable batteries are right for your RC system? In this article we examine four of the most popular battery types, LiPo, NiMH, NiCd, and LiFe.
3 Money-Saving RC Tips
We all can use a little money saving advice these days. But RCing can be quite an expensive hobby. So how can you put a little money back into your wallet and still enjoy your hobby? We give you a few tips in this article.
RC Nitro Engine Storage
Storing your RC vehicle for the winter or an extended period of time? There are a number of preventative measures you can take to protect your engine investment while it is not being used. Read on for important tips.
RC Vehicle Tools
What tools do you need to fix and maintain your RC vehicle? From Allen wrenches to soldering irons, to exhaust spring tools, we have you covered!