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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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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...
Tamiya Comical GrassHopper Video Review
The 1980’s gave us lots, but if you grew up in that era RC cars were like seeing aliens. Tamiya cars inspired many of us and the GrassHopper was one vehicle that every old fart over 40 wanted. Now it’s 2019 and we&#...
RC Babble Live! Join us every Monday at 5:30pm PST (8:30pm EST) for a live show.
“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 ...
Tekno RC MT410 Review – VRC Magazine
What do you get when you strap big Pro-Line Racing wheels, and a insane Team Tekin brushless system and a big 4 Battery? You get wheels that grow! Check out the video review of the Tekno MT410 and then look for VRC_024 to ...
MacCachren Replica SLASH
Traxxas adds another replica to their super gnarly Slash roster! NEW Race Replica Model: Rob MacCachren Edition Slash, Now Available! Now you can drive the Mopar/RAM Pro 2WD of Rob MacCachren! Desert-racing legend and Off-Road ...
Team Associated – 1/4″ nut drivers
It must be tool week since our Mr UPS keeps bring us all the stuff we love. A full set of AE nut drivers is something everybody should own. These are about $10.49 each and can fit into the FT 1/4 handle or the sweet Makita Cord...
Futaba 4PL 2.4gHz
If you send it – the review will come. Futaba knows this and that’s why they sent us their new 4PL 2.4gHz radio for review in our first issue. You can be sure that we’ll put it through the ranks as this pretty...
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...