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Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 SP

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:19:00 +0000

From Kyosho:

The new Lazer ZX-5 SP adopts the same wheel sections as the new specification version of the ZX-5 that entered into the 2007 World Championships. This newly designed suspension shows superior turning performance at different speeds and on a variety of different surface types. The advanced aerodynamics of the body also generates effective down-force to keep the machine anchored to the surface. With a rear midship mounted motor, the simple transmission and battery layout achieves optimal weight balance for greater control response. Easy control of the machine's airborne posture marks it as an advanced racing buggy. Whether racing competitively at the highest level or turning the nearest available off-road space into a race track, the Lazer ZX-5 SP delivers winning speed!

Features:

-Straight motor layout is specially designed for center shaft driven 4WD racing.

-Freely adjustable turnbuckle upper arms are included as part of the double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension system.

-Equipped with slipper clutch that effectively transfers power as well as protecting the gears from overloading.

-High strength and rigidity of the resin main chassis is reinforced with X-backbone upper deck.

-Features new type triple-cap Pro Shocks. Delivers a wide range of setting adjustment options as well smooth suspension function.

-Choice of three front axle configurations with one-way, ball differential or spool (rigid). One-way is sold separately.

-Rear section equipped with stabilizer.

-Precision universal swing shafts included on front and rear.

-Chassis layout is compatible with either loose battery cells or battery packs.

Source: www.kyoshoamerica.com

Real Man-Sized Remote Control Car!!

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:53:00 +0000

Wow, check this out - this is an actual Remote control car!

Imagine having one your friends controlling this with YOU inside ;)

RC Planet + RC Battery Tips

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:21:00 +0000

> RC Planet

Whenever we talk about new products such as brushless systems, new nitro engines, etc, most people wonder - where do I get those latest gadgets? Well, that's why we've added RC Planet to our list of online RC merchants. RC Planet sells everything you will ever need to keep your new RC customized, upgraded and running as best as it possibly can. Also, RC Planet has a great selection of all the newest vehicles, as well as combo deals. For those of you that live out of the USA, you can finally get the best RC vehicles and equipment shipped to you since they ship internationally - like their name says, RC Planet.

> Factory Replacements + Performance Upgrades

What RC Planet is known for. If you just bought a new RC and you're already needing parts, chances are you're going to find what you need at RC Planet. You can get replacements and upgrades for EACH brand and their individual products (ex: Traxxas Revo, Jato, HPI Savage, etc.). Find brands and models such as:

Associated
HPI
Mugen
OFNA
Traxxas
CEN
Kyosho
Losi
& many many many more

> Tires + Wheels

Sedan, Monster Truck, Buggy, 1/8, 1/18th, Brand tires such as Traxxas Jato, Tire glue, etc.

> Tools + Bags

Everything you'd need - from adhesives to lubricants to painting equipment.

> Nitro Engines + Electric Motors

.12 to .46 nitro engines, boat, airplane and helicopter engines. Also major brand engines for HPI, Traxxas, etc. Brushless motors, heatsinks, you name it.

> Radio Systems

Pistol grips of all kinds, radio receivers (plane + cars), servos, electronic speed controllers, etc.

> Fuel & Accessories

Cleaner, glow plugs, oil, fuel, temperature gauges, starter kits, etc.

> Bodies & Paint

Bodies for all types latest brand name cars, buggies and trucks. Get paint, supplies, and everything you'll need to be a pro customer designer.

> Batteries + Chargers

All the latest advanced battery chargers available. Find all types of batteries, from lithium to NiCad.

So, check out RC Planet for all your part & upgrade needs.

> Battery Storage + Care Tips

If you're racing every other week, you won't have to worry about any storage - but when race season ends, then it’s time to cool down the RC until next year. If you have ever opened a battery compartment of some other device only to notice that there is goop leaking all over, you know the importance of battery care. RC models are no different, so be sure to remove all the batteries that are used in your setup. This also includes the batteries used in your radio and the receiver. This will be the one time that charging will not be an issue. No sense charging these before storage as they will soon discharge anyway. It is better to discharge your batteries and store them “dead”. Even a fully discharged pack will retain about a 1v charge throughout the storage. One recommendation is to store them in the fridge, but NOT the freezer. This will prevent failure due to excess temperatures, especially those higher than 74 F (24 C), which makes the insulating part of the battery oxidize and in turn shorts the battery out. Batteries that are close to failure will be exposed next season, and batteries that are potentially in poor condition will completely drain and short out. Who wants to find that out the first day back at the track? Sounds tricky, but if you keep them cool, it won't happen - and you won't have to worry about it!

If you follow these refrigeration steps, when next season comes around, all you need to do is charge them. And be sure your charger is compatible with your specific type of battery setup. A quick check of the voltage should reveal about 1.0v even after long storage periods before you hook up the charger. If you get a reading of zero volts, then that’s a good indication your battery may fail. Do not try and revive it as it’s not worth the effort. Cut it out of that pack and replace it, you’ll be glad you did. Once fully charged, you should have a minimum of 80% capacity, and anything less is suspect. So whatever your pick, get that battery going and rev it up!

> RC Racing EP3 Videos

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

> New RC Blog

I'll be switching this blog over to a new wordpress blog, giving me a lot more functionality, and better able to categorize posts, etc. Once the new blog is up, it'll be kind of a 'webpage within a webpage' of our main site, where you can access all the latest videos, news, events, maintenance tips, & more.

Don't forget, subscribing to this blog DOES NOT get you in the contest to win a Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 - so please sign up with our newsletter

Serpent In The News

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:51:00 +0000

> Trion Intellect VR-1 packs

I like new developments in battery technology, just because when I first started having an electric RC was not very much fun. Team Trion have released two versions of pre assembled 6-cell battery packs. You can get them in 3800MAh or 4200... And if you do get any, go with the higher MAh.

> Serpent In The News

Serpent have been all over the news lately, from new products to new designers. Here's a list of some recent Serpent news below:

> ZX15 Small Block DSII+ engine

Here's an engine for serious racers...

"High Performance 5 port engine for top level competition featuring a top quality piston and liner set, latest design carburettor, orange cooling head and superbly finished grey anodised crankcase."

Read the rest of the features here.

> New Off-Road Designer Gerd Strenge

"Serpent is very pleased to officially announce that Gerd Strenge, better known as Mr Durango from Germany, has entered into a long-term cooperation with Serpent, for the development of offroad rc racing cars.

Gerd Strenge is famous in the electric offroad scene, for his very innovative Team Durango 1/10 scale 4wd offroad project. Gerd started this project in 2002 and he has been developing the car ever since. His Team Durango car has been European Champion and his cars have reached many GP, EC and even WC finals in the hands of famous drivers like Hara and Marc Reinhard."

Read the rest here.

> Champ Drives Serpent F180 Formula Car

"Champ Car star and soon to be Formula One driver Sebastien Bourdais tried out Serpent's F180 formula car yesterday (Thursday) in Assen where he and his Newman Haas Lanigan Team are preparing for this weekend's second European Champ Car World Series encounter.

The reigning Champ Car Champion drove one of three F180s brought by Serpent to the 1:1 track which is situated in the north of Holland."

Read the rest here.

> Traxxas T-Maxx Jump Video

Watch this T-maxx take a jump... JUST makes it!

RC Events + OS .28XZ Truggy Engine

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:40:00 +0000

> Upcoming Events For September 2007

Sept 17th
-ROAR Off-Road Fuel Monster Truck Nationals
-ROAR Paved Oval Nationals
Sept 25th
-Tamiya TCS North American Finals

> OS .28XZ Engine - Rip it up

Designed for serious racers, this bad boy was built for fine-tuning and significantly increased power.

Features:

-The larger head aids in cooling and is a 2-piece construction with inner head button.
-A sealed front bearing and high-performance inner bearing are part of the new crankcase design.
-The high-performance con rod features oiled bushings while the three needles enhance fine-tuning on the 21J slide-valve carb.
-A high-performance P3 hot turbo plug is included.
-The Mark Pavidas Edition Tuned Pipe is the perfect accessory for the .28TZ.

Specs:

-Displacement: 0.284 cu in (4.65 cc)
-Bore: 0.728 in (18.5 mm)
-Stroke: 0.681 in (17.3 mm)
-Practical rpm: 4000-38,000
-Power Output: 3.31 hp @ 32,000 rpm
-Weight: 13.1 oz (375 g)

Source: www.osengines.com

> Cool Nitro Engine Tuning Videos

Part 1

Part 2

WIN Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 By Signing Up For Newsletter!!

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:19:00 +0000

Everything RC Cars Newsletter

It's up! Our newsletter is launched! By signing up, you have a chance to win a FREE TRAXXAS T-MAXX 3.3!!

You can read more of the details by checking out our newsletter page. A newsletter is the best way to stay completely up to date because you receive all the information straight in your inbox. Besides, you can win a Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 just for signing up so you have nothing to lose!

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Fastest RC Car Challenge + New 4WD B44 from Team Associated

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:10:00 +0000

> World's Fastest RC Car Challenge

RC Car Action is getting ready to have their fastest rc car challenge coming up here on the 28th of July. The event will be held at the California Speedway in Fontana, CA. I think the current speed record is 169MPH, but I'm sure this year there will definitely be a 200MPH mark hit. That's just my guess anyway. If you live in Cali, this would be a fun event to go see for sure. RC Car Action has a forum set up already for this event, and you can check out other people's prototypes and designs for what they're going to bring. You can also take a look at the rules/regulations, and other info.

Click here to view the forums.

> New Team Associated B44 Buggy

I personally love mostly everything that team associated releases, and I'm sure this new 4WD B44 will be a great hit in many races to come. Some of the features include:

Composite front bulkhead and rear chassis plate for improved durability and more ground clearance
Externally adjustable, dual pad slipper clutch
3mm woven carbon fiber shock towers
2.5mm woven carbon fiber main chassis and top plate
Rear hubs use large .187 x .500 bearing for more durability
Lightened ball differentials front and rear
Shaft drive for unparalleled acceleration
Slotted motor mount for quick and easy installation
Blue aluminum center bulkhead cap with molded bearing inserts
Ball bearing steering with adjustable servo save
Hardened steel CVAs with cross pin retaining clips for ultimate reliability
Front wheels and hexes are optimized to prevent hex stripping
Hard anodized aluminum threaded shock bodies with Factory Team gold shock shafts
Blue Factory Team titanium turnbuckles
Blue Factory Team aluminum shock bushings
Blue Factory Team aluminum servo mounts
Blue Factory Team thumb screws and molded battery straps

You can also read the background history and full press release here.

Source: Team Associated

> Website Update

1. We're almost done finalizing our newsletter now. Newsletters are the best way to stay completely up-to-date with new RC information because you can get a lot of different sources of info directly in your inbox without having to manage anything. With the release of the newsletter, you'll also have a chance to win a FREE Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 just for signing up!! So, stay tuned for that in the next couple of days.

2. "How-To's" - We have a few 'how-to' articles that will be published shortly due to a large number of requests. These will include maintenance and tuning articles, among various others!

2008 1/8 Buggy World Championships

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:53:00 +0000

> 2008 1/8th Scale Buggy World Championships

One of my most favorite events of the year is the Buggy worlds. As much as I love on-road racing, there's something about the dirt and the jumps that get me with off-road racing. This year's IFMAR Buggy world's will be from Sept 15-21st, and will be hed at the Farm 2 Raceway in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you're a big RC fan, then this is a must attend event! You'll see all the major movers and shakers in the RC industry there, and I was suprised to see that OFNA got the sponsorship for the 2008 Buggy worlds. This will most likely boost their competition against other major brands, as well as showcase their products to the world.

> Newsletter + Chance to WIN A FREE RC TRUCK!

In the next couple of days, we'll be launching our bi-monthly newsletter here at everything-rc-cars.com. When signing up, you'll automatically be elligable to WIN A FREE TRAXXAS T-MAXX 3.3!! Pictures of the T-Maxx, as well as details will be posted shortly.

> RC Car Jumps 3 Cars!

Check out this video of these dudes jumping their RC vehicle across 3 real cars! Pretty insane! *Caution: Swearing*

Long Time No Update!

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:56:00 +0000

It's been awhile! I've been away the past couple months attending to some family emergencies, but now I'm back and ready to roll!

> New Velineon Power System by Traxxas!

Traxxas just came out with a new brushless power system that can reach speeds over 70mph! It's pretty revolutionary technology and it's compatible with brushed, brushless, and sensored brushless motors.

The Velineon VXL-3s ESC and the Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor is sure to be top competitors and is bought for roughly $300 USD. You can watch a video traxxas has set up here to see all the cool features they have.

> RC Video of an HPI Savage With Some Fireworks Attached!

This is hilarious. Some guys attach some fireworks to their Savage - do not attempt! (or do, it's really up to you!)

Various RC News & Info

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:03:00 +0000

> New: CEN MG10 1/10 4WD Nitro Truck

CEN has released it's newest model, the MG10. The MG10 is available as the MG10-MT and the MG10-TR. It will be ready to buyers sometime this spring. CEN has posted an overview of the vehicles, which you can read at your pleasure here.

> LRP Pulsar 3 Battery Charger

Ok, the guy's over at RedRC.net posted a great overview of the new Pulsar 3 battery charger. Anybody who owns an electric vehicle has GOT to take a look at this, because you're able to charge NiMH, NiCd and LiPo batteres on it. I'm definitely going to get my hands on one of these! Click here to read more about it.

> Coming Soon To Everything RC Cars

As you know, we're very busy working on the website. There will be a bunch of new updates coming up in the next two weeks. We are also going to be launching something 'secret' (for now) coming up by the end of the month / early May. You won't be disappointed!

> Video: What You Shouldn't Do To Your RC!!

Watch this guy wreck his car, hilarious.

Duratrax Nitro Evader ST

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:16:00 +0000

> RC Car Videos Issue

I've been getting e-mails that say that all our RC videos are not showing on the page anymore. At first, I had this same issue, but after rebooting my computer, all the videos are there again.

On a side note from RC cars, supposedly the 'code' that is most commonly used to embed videos has been copywrited by microsoft off some other company. Now, everyone is going to have to update the way they put videos on their site sometime soon. At first I thought that's what happened to the videos on our site, but apparently it's all good for the time being. Companies, always fighting over something - eventually we'll all be one big 'global corp', and they will make the best RC cars around! ha ha. Anyway, here's an article about the whole video thing if you're interested in this silly legal battle.

So to answer your questions, please reboot, the videos will be there :)

> Pictures From RCX 2007

As you know, the end of March/ beginning of april was the RC Expo, and now RC Car Action has put up some pics of the event if you're curious to see what goes on at an event like this. Maybe this will pursuade you to go next year! Check em out here.

> Duratrax Nitro Evader ST Review Now Up!

At 1/10th scale, the Duratrax Nitro Evader ST has all the makings of a great beginner truck. Duratrax really knows how to take care of their drivers, because when you get the Evader, you've already got everything you need to get running. There's nothing worse then getting a new RC vehicle, and you're sitting there for two or more hours trying to figure out how to get the darn machine operational! It comes with a video on how to get started, so for those of you who are bad with instructions, just watch and learn. Here we're going to outline some of the pro and cons for the vehicle, as well as show you pictures and videos of it racing around in action!

Read more on the Duratrax Nitro Evader ST

> New RC Drifting Video

Here's a brand new drifting video of some guy just havin fun and messin around. By the end of it he actually does some cool stuff with it.

Quick Update

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:14:00 +0000

We've added some new social bookmarking places:

Come 'Digg' us if you like our RC videos section: Top 230 RC Car and Truck Videos.

RC Guru @ linkatopia.

Everyhing RC Cars bookmarks @ del.ici.ous

Technorati Profile - claiming our blog at technorati

I'll be posting an RC related update later tonight.

Tamiya TNX 5.2R

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:34:00 +0000

> Win A $2,629 Suped-Up RC Truck

RC Car Action is having another give away - they're calling it 'Project Aftershock.' It's a crazy looking Team Losi RC truck, and all you really have to do is send an e-mail to someone with your name, number and mailing address. Click here for more information.

> Tamiya TNX 5.2R Review

The Tamiya TNX 5.2R has come to new heights since Tamiya first launched the TNX series in mid 2004. The older TNX 3.0 was heavier, had air leaks in the fuel tank, and generally was a lot weaker. Now, the new and improved TNX 5.2R is loaded, at 1/8th scale and from 2-speed transmission to super tough steel drive shafts, this thing will blow your mind. It's contenting for top spot for 2007's best gas powered monster truck, with good reason. But what makes this RC monster truck so great? Lets take a look at some of the pros and cons of the TNX 5.2R, although, there's not very much negatives to say about this mean machine!

Read the full Tamiya TNX 5.2R review.

> New JP Racing Engine - FX21 R9.S

I always like to see new engine's being released - all that really means is faster, better, more efficient, better cooling and more power! You can read full specs (click on the pdf link to read the full review) here.

Various RC News

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:55:00 +0000

> New Team Associated Brushless Motor

Team associated just released a brand new electric brushless motor - the LRP Vector X-11. It promises to be one of the best brushless motors out there, so you might want to check this motor out if you've been looking to upgrade to a better one. You can read more about it here

> RC Expo!

In just a few days RCX will begin. For those of you that don't know, RCX is the world's biggest radio control expo - promising to cover all the latest in the RC world. It's taking place from March 31st - April 1, 2007 in Pomona, CA. If you're in or around the area, it's a definite 'must see' event. You can read more info here.

> Nitro vs Electric RC Cars - Who Wins?

Generally, Electric RC Cars are slower than nitro. That's just when you're buying stock from hobby shops, etc. BUT, if you're an RC racer, then electric can mean way faster speeds... RC Driver magazine has an article published that puts these two head to head. So which one's better? Click here to find out!

HPI Firestorm 10T

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:49:00 +0000

> HPI Firestorm Review Now Up!

Just uploaded the HPI Firestorm review. No pictures as of yet, but you can check out videos of it. Here's a sneak peak:

Fresh from the factory, the HPI Firestorm 10T is HPI's newest addition to the RC market. This baby rings in at about $275 and bound to be one of the baddest 2WD nitro stadium trucks around. To give you a better idea of what the Firestorm has to offer, we've compiled a review to see if the newest addition to HPI's line-up is worth your hard-earned cash. So lets start off by looking at the best aspects of the newbie to the RC scene...

Read more on the HPI Firestorm

> Top 10 RC Cars and Trucks Of 2007

I made a list of the top 10 RC cars and trucks of 2007 over at Squidoo. The page isn't complete yet, just a rough draft so far - but soon there will be pictures and videos on there. Check out the Top 10 RC Cars and Trucks of 2007.

> Website Update

1. There have been changes to our Traxxas T-Maxx, HPI Savage and HPI Savage X reviews to include pro and cons, etc. All our reviews will be undergoing updates - to help you make better buying decisions.

2. There's a new review of the HPI Savage 4.6 SS Kit.

3. We'll also be adding an RC Buggies section, a Mini and Micro RC Car section, and aRC Glossary section - as well as made improvements to our right hand navigation bar for easier and more efficient browsing of our site.

More news for tomorrow! Have a great night.

Tamiya TXT-1

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:29:00 +0000

> Want To Know Which RC Buggies Are Best?

The guys over are Xtreme RC Cars Magazine made this awesome video testing out all the best RC buggies on the market. Want to know which ones come out on top? Check out this video. Check XRC's site here.

> Tamiya TXT-1 Review

The Tamiya TXT-1 is a mean and ruthless truck from Tamiya USA. TXT stands for Tamiya extreme truck. The power, the body, the heavy duty chassis all are pure 'extremes' when compared to ordinary puny monster trucks. Straight from stock, the Tamiya TXT-1 looks as if it's been modified by a pro - Tamiya has definitely pulled out all the stops on this 4x4. Here we'll outline some of the pros and cons, and you can also see pictures and videos of the TXT-1 in action!

Read more on the Tamiya TXT-1.

> Website Update

Our RC Car Videos page has been updated with:

CEN Racing Videos
Team Associated Videos
RC Crash Videos
Tamiya Videos
and Kyosho Videos... Check them out!

Also, big updates coming soon to the website - All reviews, articles, etc are being spruced up with pictures, videos, pros vs cons, and other great information! Stay tuned!

Duratrax Nitro Evader Bx

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:55:00 +0000

> International Hobby Shops

I've been getting some e-mails about places that ship to Canada or internationally. I've added a new shop (Trendtimes) to our RC Hobby Shop review section, so for those of you looking for a good selection of RC products that will actually get to your area - check it out!

> Duratrax Nitro Evader Bx Review

The Duratrax Nitro Evader Bx comes with a combination of quality hardware within a factory-built package and is complete with support equipment, which enables even beginners to get on to the track instantly. This first grade ready-to-run (RTR) buggy also offers its users perks such as fuel bottle, a glow igniter, instructional video, and one-year warranty for breakage on almost all the crucial parts.

Read more on the Duratrax Nitro Evader Bx.

> Best and Fastest RC Cars and Trucks

We've updated many of our reviews and articles to include more pictures, videos and content. Check out the Best RC Cars and the Fastest RC Cars articles.

> Traxxas Revo 3.3 Video

This is on my 'to get' list - I absolutely love the Revo!!

1/6th Scale RC Monster Trucks

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:07:00 +0000

> Website Update

I'll be posting articles on a daily basis now. I will post a snippet of the article in the blog, and then if you'd like you can go and read the rest on the site. All articles will have pictures and videos included - depending on availability of course :).

> 1/6th Scale RC Monster Truck Article

Face it... there's a limited number of 1/6 scale RC monster trucks out there that can lay claim to being best in their class. So, sifting through these limited choices and getting the best bang for your buck is a top priority.

Some of the best 1/6 scale RC monster trucks in the marketplace include...

Read more about 1/6th Scale RC Monster Trucks

> World's Fastest RC Car - 134.4 MPH

Yesterday's post I mentioned a guy trying to build an RC car that can go 200 MPH. Well, here's a video of the fastest rc car as of right now (no help included like the video in yesterday's post!)

Fastest RC Cars

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:03:00 +0000

> RC Car Action's Reader's Choice Awards

Are you passionate about just one RC vehicle? Do you think it's the BEST? Well, why not let other people know you feel that way! On March 15th, 2007, RC Car Action's readers choice award will end. So if you haven't already gone and voted for your best/favorite rc cars, trucks and drivers - go do so now here. Better hurry, you only have till Thursday. Oh, I forgot to mention one thing - you can win the winning car or truck!!! (or driver? just joking.) - so there's some incentive for you. Go Go!

> RC Car Action's Fastest RC Car Challenge

Other news from RC Car Action - last year they held 'RC Car Action's Fastest RC Car Challenge' - the same is happening this year, with the same rules and all. You can check out the rules here. This year though, there's some fierce competition. People are trying to build RC cars that can go 200 mph!!

Like for example this guy Nick. He's trying to build an RC car that can go 200 mph. You can check out his blog. He's getting most of his supplies donated from companies, and seems to know what he's doing. He also has some cool videos at the bottom of his blog of other really fast rc cars - so go check it out.

> 200 MPH RC Car Video!
Here's a video of a an RC nitro car going 200 mph. It looks absolutely crazy fast - but, let's see that thing go 200 mph WITHOUT any help at the start like these guys do it - the whole 'wind up' thing in my eyes seems kind of cheap - so for me I wouldn't say that this thing can do 200 MPH on its own... but it's pretty cool either way. Enjoy!

New HPI Racing Kit

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 23:21:00 +0000

> New Nitro RS4 3 18SS+ Supersport Kit From HPI Racing

HPI Racing released a new version of their RS4 kit - the RS4 3 18SS+ Supersport. The + basically means it has cool classic body shells that you can get with it.

It's more durable, with many of the of the parts made of hard metal, all attached to a solid aluminum chassis. The drivetrain is extra durable now too, keeping dirt and rocks and that type of thing away from the gears.

The car can reach speeds of 81+ km/h, so if you're looking for a fast kit to assemble, I think this one's worth a look. Click here to check out the full details.

> Website Update

The website is coming along great. There's going to be some great new changes to a few articles on the site. All the reviews are going to be re-done to include pro and con features, as well as videos and pictures included in EVERY review done at Everything RC Cars.

Also, a 'how-to' section and FAQ page will be updated shortly with some great tips on nitro engine tuning, etc.

The comparison page will be updated with some great new comparisons, all on one page so you can see the pro and cons of each vehicle without having to browse to different pages of the site.

An RC Glossary is going to be added, so for those of you that are new to RC and don't really understand the 'lingo' - you can check out the terms to get familiar so you don't feel so lost :)

That's just a few things - I don't want to give away too much, as we have some great things in store for our visitors!

> Video Of An RC Car Jumping a House!

I don't know how many of you have seen this, but this is one great RC video. I'll let it speak for itself!!

RC Racing

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:27:00 +0000

> RC Racing In Vegas Baby!

Ever been to Las Vegas? I can tell you, it's one fun place to be at - especially when it's hot out. Do you need an excuse to go to Vegas? Well, if you're a racer (and have extra cash lying around) - Team Losi is having their off road championships next month.

Date: April 25th-29th
Registration Cost: $45
Registration Deadline: April 1st

The event is sponsored by RC Car Action and Cutting Edge Indoor RC - and you just KNOW there's going to be some great prizes available. You can learn more about it at Team Losi's website here.

> HPI Hellfire Video

Here's a cool video of some guy racing around his HPI Hellfire - Enjoy!

> RC Car Racing Video - European Finals

For those of you that don't really know what RC racing is all about, you can check out this video to see how its really done.

Win a Free RC Car

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:39:00 +0000

> Want A Free RC Car?

You heard me! Been wanting a new RC car but can't afford one? Well, HPI is offering over $2000 + worth of products - just for filling out a simple survey on their site. You gotta be 18 or older, so maybe get your parents to fill it out for you if you're under 18. Deadline is May 31st, so there's a lot of time left. Top prize is an HPI Savage X!! One of the best monster trucks out there. Other prizes include a Sprint 2 dfirt car, the new HPI Firestorm (see video below) and other cool stuff - go check it out!

Fill out the survey here

> HPI Firestorm Video

In case you haven't seen it yet, here's the HPI Firestorm in action!!

> HPI Savage X Video

Here's a cool video (also top prize of the HPI survey) of some guys jumping their Savage's on a nice sunny day - Enjoy!

Vroom Vroom!

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 23:38:00 +0000

Hey there,

February has been a crazy month, I just moved into a new place and got all settled in so I'll have a lot more time for the blog!

> HPI Baja 5B Video

Let's start off with this video of the HPI Baja 5B. This thing is incredible and is a shame that I haven't had the honour to drive one yet. Just watch the huge jumps this thing can take!! The cleaning on these machines doesn't seem to be too bad, but I would recommend a good cleaning after every other use. Think of RC cars like a normal car, minus the expense haha. Anyway, on to the video...

Pretty cool? I think so too. Check out more on the HPI Baja 5B.

> Quick Tip:

Having problems with your engine? Give it a good cleaning! The best way to do that is to clear the engine by doing the following:

1. First off, raise the idle to ¼ turn. This will help stop the engine from stalling. (The idle screw and not the low-end needle)

2. Wait until the engine temp reaches up to about 145-150 degrees.

3. Richen (turn to the left) the top end screw by a full turn.

4. Hold the carburetor wide open, continue richening (turning left) the top end until the engine comes close to stalling (you should be able to hear it cutting out). This should flush out all the nasty dirt, oil and grime that get stuck in the carburetor and engine.

You might also consider tighting all the screws and bolts, replacing old fuel, etc.

> Website News:

We've added a bunch of videos into the video section now. See videos the HPI firestorm, rc drift cars, rc car racing, rc car crashes & stunts and a lot more. Check out these rc car videos now!

A lot more FAQs will be added shortly. Battery info, engine tuning tips - you name, it will be there so look for that soon.

That's all for now, more updates coming regularly. Talk to you all soon!

Lots of New Stuff!

noreply@blogger.com (everything-rc-cars.com) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:03:00 +0000

Hey there!

> Everything RC Cars is adding a huge RC car videos section - so watch out for that in the next few days!

> New Reviews coming soon!

> Added 10+ new articles, check them out in the RC car article directory.

> All the photos in the flash viewer are updated with information now. We understand there are a couple bugs with the window size and that will be fixed shortly.

> Custom Articles! If your website wants some custom RC articles for free, e-mail us at webmaster@everything-rc-cars.com

> Big update coming soon, site is almost launched!