When it comes to RC speed controls, Tekin is one of the biggest names out there. They offer a full line of speed controls, all the way from Crawler systems to 1/8th scale powerhouses. When I picked up the Caster Racing EX1.5R Pro Kit (review here), I needed an ESC/Motor combo that would deliver the […]
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Tekin RX8 ESC, T8 (1900KV) motor review
August 5th, 2012 
Matt 
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Tags: Electronic speed control, review, RX8, T8, Tekin 
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Caster Racing Fusion EX1.5R Pro 1/8 E Buggy Review
August 5th, 2012 Matt This year I decided to try my hand in the 1/8 electric buggy class. I went with the Caster Racing EX1.5R because it is quickly gaining a reputation as a buggy that can make you look like a better driver than you really are. It was also the first 1/8th electric buggy on the market […]
Spektrum DX3C Review
July 24th, 2012 Matt Spektrum is one of the most well known names in RC radio systems. They offer everything from a bare bones radio that comes with a lot of the Losi and other Horizon Hobbies RTR RC cars (DX2E and the older Losi 2.4 ghz radio), all the way up to a full on racing style radio […]
Revolve RC Workstation: Unboxing & First Impressions
July 17th, 2012 Kevin Revolve RC first caught my attention when they were sponsoring the Psycho Nitro Blast earlier this year. I spotted their logo on some of the coverage and went to check them out. Their website had a stand on it, unlike any I’ve seen in recent memory. Where most stands allow you to spin your car […]
EXOTEK SC10 4×4 LOCKED FRONT CLUTCH REVIEW
July 12th, 2012 Geo For those of you that race the very competitive 4WD Short Course class you know how important set up is. One is always looking for advantages to help their trucks get to Victory Lane. For myself, I race a Team Associated SC10 4X4. I bought the truck as a RTR to dabble in the class […]
Traxxas Slash 4×4 LCG chassis Shootout!
July 9th, 2012 Matt Did someone say “Shootout”? Are we doing this again?? Really??? You guessed it guys. You know how we love our shootouts here at RCSoup.com. I’m sure you’ve seen our first one, the 2WD Short Course Truck Shootout, and the one that followed.. the 2WD Traxxas Slash LCG Chassis Shootout. With each one we learn a […]
Posted in CNY R/C, featured, Product Reviews, Site News Tags: 4x4, chassis, Chuckworks RC, LCG, Low center of gravity, S4X, Shining Star Chassis, shootout, Slash, SSC, Team RCE, Traxxas, TRCE 11 Comments »
Thunder T6 Battery Charger Hands On
May 28th, 2012 Matt These days I’m running a lot of classes at the track every week. Personally, I’m running 2wd SCT, 4wd SCT, and 1/8th E Buggy. I also bring my two sons to the track, who are each running a 2wd SCT. My E Buggy uses 2-2cell Lipos, and each of the other trucks just use one […]
Posted in Product Reviews Tags: balancing, charger, Hobbypartz, lipo, T6 charger, Thunder 1 Comment »
2012 Children’s Miracle Network Charity Raffle Teaser
May 4th, 2012 Kevin As most of you know, RCSoup is all about giving back to the community. We do what we do for fun, and not for profit. What little money we do generate from advertising and Merch sales, all goes back into the site, to either pay for travel expenses for event coverage, being able to bring […]
Posted in CNY R/C, Product Reviews, Site News Tags: abc hobby usa, ajs machine, atomik, Axial, Canalside racing products, children's miracle network, Cow rc, crawford performance engineering, futaba, hitec, michigan monsters of rc, Pro-line, raffle, RC4wd, Reedy, savox, Tamiya, Team Associated, Tekin, vinyl7, zrp, zyck racing products 1 Comment »
JConcepts Hi Flow Body – Review
February 21st, 2012 Matt As you saw in the Install post, I picked up the JConcepts Hi Flow SCT body for my Losi XXX-SCT. In the original post, I detailed how to cut out the various relief holes and mount the body to your truck. RC Soup went to Motorama in Harrisburg, PA, this past weekend. This was my […]
Trick Parts Stainless Steel Screw Kit Install/Review for SC10
February 4th, 2012 Kevin We received this kit from Trick Parts for review and installation. They offer several Stainless Steel screw kits for various vehicles. This one in particular is for the Team Associated SC10 2wd Short Course Truck. Why upgrade to stainless steel screws you ask? Well, they won’t rust or corrode like regular steel screws included in […]
