Yearly Archives: 2026
Why Your Spur Gear Keeps Stripping (And How to Stop It)
If you’ve been in RC long enough, you’ve probably stripped a spur gear. Maybe once. Maybe ten times. Maybe so many times that you keep spares in your pit bag and just accept it as “part of the hobby.” It doesn’t have to be that way...
RC Motor Cooling Explained: Why Most Builds Get It Wrong
If you’re running modern 1/10 or 1/8 scale RC vehicles — especially Traxxas and Arrma platforms — motor cooling is not optional. It’s part of baseline setup, just like gearing, suspension, and drivetrain alignment.
That’s why we treat motor cooling as...
RTR Isn’t Ready — The Baseline Setup Pros Never Skip
Most RC trucks today come labeled RTR — Ready To Run. And technically, that’s true. But here’s what experienced drivers, racers, and builders all know,,,
Air in Your RC Shocks Is Ruining Your Handling — Here’s How to Fix It
If your RC car feels bouncy, harsh, inconsistent, or unpredictable, there’s a good chance the problem isn’t your shock oil weight, spring rate, or driving style...
Why Your Traxxas Slash 4×4 Handles Like Trash — And How to Fix Body Roll for Good
If your Slash 4x4 traction rolls, feels tippy in corners, or gets unstable at speed, the issue isn’t shocks or power. It’s excessive...
