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VRC Magazine Issue #43 – Download Now!
Posted May 8, 2022 by Derek Buono
This issue was a soul searching, character building, nightmare. I though we’d get past the COVID issues from the last issue but it didn’t happen. But good news, this issue is out and we’ve upgrade a few things to get back on track and continue the magazine into the future. What’s in this issue? Features […]
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Velocity RC Cars Issue #42 – Download Now! Just $2.99
Posted June 18, 2021 by Derek Buono
2020 was a nightmare, and it looks like we screwed up the start of 2021…at least for us. This issue comes late unless you just subscribed…then it’s on time. Inside you’ll find our review of the amazing Element RC Builders Edition GateKeeper. Sure we technically ran it almost a year ago, but it might be […]
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VRC Issue #41 – Download now for just $2.99!
Posted December 11, 2020 by Derek Buono
Many have been stuck inside for months, or you’re out partying like it’s 1999. Either way, a good RC read is always satisfying. In this issue, we’ve got some strange reviews. One of the Comical Tamiya Avante which is now AWD! Arrma has been batting 1,000 with some sick releases and we finally got our […]
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Velocity RC Cars Issue #40 – Germ Free and just $2.99! Download Instantly
Posted July 2, 2020 by Derek Buono
Velocity RC Cars Magazine Issue 40 – VRC_040 It’s summer, or is it spring. Life has been hard on this planet for some, but somehow we still make a magazine. What’s the best part of this issue? No, it’s not the rad reviews, or the servo article…sure it might be the paint article we ran […]
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RC Babble Live! Join us every Monday at 5:30pm PST (8:30pm EST) for a live show.
Posted May 1, 2020 by Derek Buono
“We’ll do it live!” We have no script, no ideas, and just babble about RC cars every Monday at 5:30pm. Derek, Jeff, Peter and some special guests get together, drink a beer, and discuss over 30 years of being in the RC world. Missed a show? Don’t worry. You can rewatch the live stream on […]
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AKA EVO Truggy Tires – MT beads are gone
Monster Trucks have been around in RC since the early days. Midnight Pumpkin, Big Brute, and Clod Buster all defined what monster truck tires were – which eventually poured over into Truggy tire design. The T-Maxx made ra...
Team Associated – 1/4″ nut drivers
It must be tool week since our Mr UPS keeps bring us all the stuff we love. A full set of AE nut drivers is something everybody should own. These are about $10.49 each and can fit into the FT 1/4 handle or the sweet Makita Cord...
LRP Goes All V2.0.4 On Us
NEW LRP v2.0.4 Software for Mac and PC is now available! All SXX speed controls and upcoming types can be pushed to a new level with the firmware update. Get prepared for future races! With the new software, you get the decisiv...
RC4WD Trailfinder Review – VRC Magazine
Scale or trail, whatever you call it, it’s a growing classes in RC. The guys at RC4WD have been quietly offering up a quality rig that allows you to look good and hit the trails. Start stock and go crazy with tuning, or d...
The NEW Car – Yellow Edition
JQ Products has been ripping up the 1/8th scale buggy world for almost two years now with great success but they feel it is time for a new release, given all the knowledge they’ve obtained while racing and testing their c...
Meet the new guy – Erich Reichert
We’re always trying to get a bigger staff. We’ve taken all the pills, and watched all the videos….wait. Wrong forum. Velocity RC Cars Magazine, the world’s #1 digital only RC magazine, would like to welc...
Check. Check. Hitec Checks.
LiPo’s sort of freak us out. On one hand, they have made electric racing amazing. On the other hand, they have burned down houses. It’s critically important that your LiPo packs are balanced. Some chargers have this...
Team Associated and LRP break up….
….but still remain friends. After 18 years of partnership and multiple National and World titles, the popular US and German companies announced jointly today that Team Associated will no longer be selling and servicing th...