Month: September 2023

RCPRESS vid: RC Plane C160 with OS 40 four stroke:  

This Tamiya FF03 has been converted to offroad. Converting an on-road RC car to an off-road setup involves several modifications to adapt the vehicle for rougher terrain. The top 3 steps are: 1, Swap out the on-road tires for off-road tires with a more aggressive tread pattern. Off-road tires typically have larger lugs and deeper […]

RCPRESS Techvid: Installing larger rear wheels on a RWD:   Larger rear tires can create a traction imbalance between the front and rear wheels. Since RWD vehicles primarily rely on the rear wheels for propulsion, larger rear tires may provide more traction to the rear axle than the front. This can result in oversteer, where […]

Now you know why TD04’s battery layout is better…. When battery is placed in the middle like the Hotshot chassis, on grassland the car will quickly become a mess like what is shown here….

TD4: The TD4 comes with 48p gears and ball diff by default. Many people would change to oil based gear diff. No sway bar out of the box – hopups required. No universal shaft by default…..   The old Avante VS the TD4 Avante:   TD2:

A pretty solid entry level off-roader for general bashing. RWD setups can provide a more predictable and controllable driving experience. Some RC enthusiasts prefer the oversteer characteristics of RWD vehicles, especially in loose or sandy conditions, as it can lead to more controllable power slides and drifts. While RWD setups may have certain advantages, it’s […]

So after spending some time with both the Kyosho Optima re-release and the Tamiya Hotshot re-release, I’ve started to notice how different these two classic buggies feel — even to someone like me who’s still fairly new to RC racing. Both are legendary 4WD machines from the 80s, but driving them back-to-back really shows their […]

So I finally got some wheel time with the Tamiya Avante (and by extension, the Egress, since they’re closely related), and wow — as someone who’s still pretty new to RC racing, this thing feels like stepping into RC history. You can tell right away it’s not just another buggy; it’s one of those “dream […]

Major book update: April 2025 Tamiya TT01, TT02 and TB02 RC Cars Practical Upgrade & Maintenance for Beginners has been developed from the ground up for beginners who are new to these Tamiya onroad chassises. The primary goal is to explain various RC technical concepts and essential DIY upgrade & maintenance techniques in very simple […]

Steps to perform receiver matching on a FSKY. The very first step is to plug in the binding line. Connect the ESC to the receiver and power it up. You will see the red light flashing. Press and hold the bind button on the transmitter and power it up. The receiver red light will stop […]