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Gear-Driven vs Belt-Driven Gearboxes in RC Cars: Which Is Better?

Ask any RC enthusiast whether a gear-based gearbox or a belt-driven gearbox is better, and…

Why RC Drivers Use Shorty LiPo Batteries

If you’ve been around RC cars for a while, you’ve probably noticed more and more…

FWD vs 4WD on a frostbound track

On a frostbound track, a FWD RC car is often easier to control than a…

Understanding RC Plane EDF Systems: Jet Power in a Small Package

If you’ve ever seen an RC plane scream across the sky with that unmistakable jet-like…

Making turns on frostbound track

On a frostbound track, grip is in short supply, and that completely changes how an…

Why Aren’t 2.4 GHz RC Transmitters Mutually Compatible?

If you’re new to modern RC, one of the first surprises is discovering that a…

Is There Still a Market for Ni-Cd Batteries in RC Cars?

If you’ve been around RC cars for a while, the mention of Ni-Cd batteries probably…

Team Associated RC10 B44 — The Evolution of a Legend

When radio-controlled off-road racing is mentioned, one name has always stood at the front of…

Trimming the tail in a differential-thrust setup

If you fly a twin-motor glider that uses differential thrust for yaw control (or as…

RC10 Classic Collectors Edition 2WD — A Love Letter to Golden-Era RC

There’s a special kind of hush that falls over a hobby when a legend comes…