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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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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...
Fantom Facts Machine2 – We give more facts
We love tools, computers, gadgets or basically anything that can help us learn. This allows us to help you learn. Brushless motors are still a “black box” to many, but as we learn more- we can tune them, make them b...
Maverick Strada MT RTR Review
Issue #37 will feature our full review of the Maverick Strada MT RTR which in the USA is imported by HPI Racing. Is this the best 1st RC Car kit you can buy? We argue with ourselves it is.
Reedy .21 VRST -The Dyno is waiting
Our X-Dyno is itching at it’s flywheel to get spinning and recording data. The first engine to step up and put it’s power on the charts is the Reedy .21 VRST. We’re pretty familiar with this engine, but we fig...
Shaft Size Matters
There are two motor shaft sizes used within our hobby; 1/8” and 5mm, with 1/8” being the most common. It really comes down to a strength issue, if your vehicle has massive power and torque and is run in abusive environments...
WIN a Pro-Line PRO-2 with Velocity!
Hey, here’s a stupid question… who wants to WIN a brand new Pro-Line PRO-2 Short Course Truck from Velocity RC Magazine? Obviously everyone wants this sick ride! We reviewed this kit in VRC_008 and now you can win a...
RC8T Tank – Just a tank?
No it’s not just a tank, it’s an RC8T fuel tank, and it’s not going near an RC8T. We got our new SC10GT ready for review in Issue #3 and this tank is made to drop in. Who needs a stingy 75CC fuel tank and shor...
Got Gas? HPI Does
Think of a standard nitro engine…and now imagine: More than double the runtime… Cheaper fuel costs… Widely available fuel… Easier starting… No tuning hassle… Quieter running… Cleaner ru...