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...
At Velocity RC Magazine we’ve all been editors for a long time – which means we’ve done a lot of reviews and driven a lot of different vehicles. You can learn a lot about a car in the first hour of testing, but you cannot...
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...
Our Nitro Tuning Tips video is live on Youtube now! 2010 Nitro Buggy World Champs Cody and Paul King offer up some useful ideas on finding that elusive perfect tune. Check out VRC_004 for the full tuning article written by mast...
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 ...
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;...
The Traxxas Hoss 4X4 is here, and Velocity has it first! Pete takes an in-depth look at the “monster truck version of the Rustler 4X4,” which has a bunch of extra tricks up its sleeve besides the new body, wheel, and tire c...
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...