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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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Traxxas Wide Maxx – Pete Details the new stretch Maxx.
Traxxas has trucks on trucks on trucks. The Maxx was a bulldog with short legs. Now it’s one of those strange bull dogs with long legs? Watch the video.
This house is clean…
Remember the movie Poltergeist? Well, we just went through that same ordeal with our website. Seems like we left our TV on and the evil static got the best of us. After surfing down hallways, magically stacking chairs, and fall...
200 MPH RC car? Team Associated breaks into Super Car territory
If you’re into full-sized cars you’ll know breaking 200mph usually means you are breaking your bank, spending well over $100,000 dollars. If you think about that speed and then look at what Nic Case and Team Associa...
Tamiya Avante Black Special
Back when I started racing a kit came out that looked alien, like it was so far into the future Buck Rogers said “man that looks cool!” Tamiya has been bringing back all the “old school” kits and when I ...
Mugen MBX7TR Video Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Screaming cats? Crying Babies? What? The sound of nitro can make you hear funny sounds, but there’s nothing funny about the Mugen MBX7TR, except maybe if it told a good joke. Our video review can be seen here (obviously) ...
Tools Rule! Makita Cordless Screw Driver
We love tools. And we love quality tools even more. This cordless screwdriver from Makita is awesome. It comes with two batteries, two bits, charger and carrying case. If you are serious about wrenching this will make your life...
Losi Rock Rey Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
The full review of The Losi Rock Rey can be found in Issue #25 (VRC_025) of Velocity RC Cars Magazine. But for now you can watch the video review and get excited for the words that follow. Subscribe now. PDF, iTunes, or Google ...
Shock-End Removal
Shock shafts are delicate and need to be treated that way. Gouges and scratches are your biggest concern as they will not only rough up the smooth stroke, but they can damage your o-rings causing oil leaks and constant maintena...