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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 Rally – The art of 10 screws
Never would I have thought that 10 screws would make me happy (steel ones). During the studio photography for the Traxxas Rally RTR, I remembered how easy it was to take this chassis apart. To illustrate, I broke out my cordles...
Not Too Soft and Not Too Hard
Tire inserts are one of the most critical aspects of 1/10th off-road racing. Racers have asked JConcepts for a more durable insert in a softer density and after extensive testing the new medium Profiled insert is ready. Having ...
Powered By Traxxas
We’re waiting for a giant box from Traxxas that will allow us to go 100mph to arrive on our doorstep. We got tricked by a small box that did show up, but inside we found a few Traxxas LIPO packs a charger and a balancer. ...
VRC Video – Adam Drake Talks Fuel Line
The simple task of getting fuel from Point A (your tank) to Point B (the engine) seems simple. Plug in some fuel line and go. Most people don’t think about how/where/why your fuel tubing goes what direction. VRC Magazine ...
McMahon is a Cardboard Cowboy
Our booth design team for RCX (Derek on the way to the show at a party store) found this amazing cardboard cowboy and thought it would fit into the booth theme nicely. The first disturbing part was that his crotchial area was a...
Star Wars Themed RC Body
Come to the dark side with this bitch’n Star Wars theme body. We painted up a Pro-Line Phantom body for our Team Associated B44.3 using xxx main Picture Glue and a Star Wars comic book. Watch our Youtube video, like it, a...
$78 RTR Review Do NOT Buy!- Feiyue Eagle-3 – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Issue #25 of Velocity RC Cars Magazine will feature the review of the Feiyue Eagle-3, which we picked up for $75.88 +2.99 shipped to our door. Is this $80 worth buying. Yes, and no. See what we thought in this video review, and...
Mugen MBX6 ECO – A Real Hybrid
Hybrid cars are bridging a technology gap, and the new Mugen MBX6 ECO isn’t. The electric car has been here for years, but this is Mugen’s first step away from Nitro and the result is now in our office. We’ll ...