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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Because fresh shock oil makes better shocks! Over time, contaminates can murky up your shock juice causing inconsistent damping which means poorer shock performance. Some hardcore racers change their oil after every run or two;...
We finally got something posted on our Youtube channel! We started with a sick action edit using some xxx main Racing footage. Enjoy! Many more videos to come with a mix of action, review, and how-to’s. www.youtube.com/vr...
To an RC enthusiast venturing into 1/8 scale for the first time, working on the differentials can be intimidating (and, worst case scenario, discouraging). “Can I assemble these and keep them from leaking?”, “Look at this...
It’s December 1, 2015. You stood in line to pay the same price for a pair of underwear as you would tomorrow. We’re not into wasting time, so we’re making it simple. Just $5 gets you a subscription to the Worl...
Issue #30 of Velocity RC Cars Magazine is available for instant download. That’s right, you instantly get over 130 pages of RC excitement right on whatever device, or desktop you are using for cat videos. Our PDF version mean...
TAMIYA TRF419XR The latest iteration of Tamiya’s high-end Touring chassis got some minor tweaks focused on increasing corner speed and steering response. A mature class like this doesn’t require many updates but spe...
Manufacturer! What were you thinking? Released at RCX, this new complete transmission replacement for the Traxxas Stampede and Slash brings us back to the days when you needed an MIP transmission for your RC10. The transmission...
It’s Sunday on Easter and I’m waiting for my Ham to be finished cooking. I figured this was a great time to cut out the body for our B4.1 Worlds Edition. The mythological Ben Piggott will be testing this for the mag...