It wasn't long after I bought my Traxxas Rustler VXL that I knew I had a problem. Even as a relatively new RC driver, I'd quickly outgrown my entry-level Rustler, so I upgraded to the 2WD...
Category: Upgrades
Do you feel like your RC car just isn't fast enough? Whether you're looking to shave seconds off your lap time or leave your friends in the dust during a race, there are several ways to boost the...
The pinion and spur gears are the gear combination that transfers the power from the motor to the wheels of your RC car. Correctly setting up these gears will take your RC car's performance to...
Installing the Traxxas ESC Cooling Fan [Rustler VXL Upgrades]
I live in central Florida, and the midday heat can be oppressive. It regularly hits over 90 degrees during the day. So, I'm installing the Traxxas ESC cooling fan to help keep the temperatures down...
Your RC car's shock absorbers take a hammering running over rough terrain. Changing the weight of the oil in your shocks improves performance and can extend their lifespan as well. The trick is to...
You’ve probably seen the terms’ brushed’ and ‘brushless’ thrown around if you’re shopping for your first RC car. Manufacturers often sell the same RC car with brushed and brushless...