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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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Rally Around The Family with Tamiya

If you don’t love watch World Rally Cars, we hate you. What’s more cool than an AWD hatchback rocketing through the woods at insane speeds, with spectators trying to throw a euro-high-five inches from death? Nothing...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

Tamiya and VRC Magazine Hook Up! Over $300 off!!!

That’s right! We tested the amazing TA05 VDF in the current issue and teamed up with Tamiya to offer a special price on the kit. Normally, this kit sells for $700 from Tamiya, or if you can use good ol’ Google about...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

Why Fresh Oil?

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;...
by Jeff Eveleigh
 

 

 

Keep It Real!

Next time you are strolling around your local auto parts store, slide on over to the paint section. Grab a can of Duplicolor Bed Armor™ DIY Truck Bed Liner spray (there are ton of other companies that make it as well). It...
by Derek Buono
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Computer Radio Programming

Computerized radios, or digital radios as they’re more commonly called, have come a long way over the years. Price points have dropped enormously and features have greatly increased. Some of it can get pretty complicated,...
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Mugen Seiki MBX7TR Eco Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine

Issue #27 of Velocity RC Cars Magazine will feature the full review of the Mugen Seiki MBX7TR ECO. We spent a day with the legendary Adam Drake and put the big truggy to the test. Despite a mostly US popularity in the class the...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

AE’s SC8E.2…still in love with the thing!

Short Course Racing is in all scales, and we still think that this 1/8-scale from AE is the most beautiful. It’s scale is almost deadnuts, the performance is nuts, and the durability is like gorilla nuts (Which we assume ...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

Three Handed Slipper Setting

A common way of checking your off road slipper setting is to hold both rear tires while punching the throttle on your radio to see how far the nose of your car pops up. Unless you have a third arm, this can prove difficult. A b...
by Jeff Eveleigh