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Picture this: You are at the local park, testing out a brand new 4S LiPo battery. You line up your RC car, pin the throttle, and watch it rocket toward 50 MPH. Suddenly, your transmitter beeps. You’ve lost connection. If you didn't set up your failsafe, that 10-pound block of plastic and metal is going to continue flying at 50 MPH until it hits a curb, a tree, a parked car, or worse—a person. A "runaway" RC car is every hobbyist's worst nightmare. Fortunately, it is 100% preventable. Before you ever hit the dirt with a new rig or a...

You just dropped a 3S LiPo battery and a massive brushless motor into your RC car. It is unbelievably fast in a straight line, but the moment you touch the steering wheel, the car spins out uncontrollably. Or worse, you hear a high-pitched buzzing coming from your front end, followed by the smell of burnt electronics.

Here is an undeniable truth about the RC hobby: You are going to crash, and you are eventually going to break a part. It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when—and honestly, pushing a machine

You’ve got the motor, you’ve got the skills, and your battery is fully charged. But if your chassis isn't dialed into the surface you're driving on, you're going to spend more time fighting the car than fighting for the lead. One of the biggest hurdles in 1/10 scale buggy racing is adapting to changing track conditions. A setup that feels locked-in on high-bite clay will be an undriveable, tail-happy mess on a loose, dusty outdoor track. Winning requires understanding how to tune your suspension, ride height, and weight bias to match the grip level. Here is your comprehensive guide to...

We’ve rolled out a complete line of precision-cut carbon fiber upgrades from Bermco RC Parts designed specifically for the MP11 and MP11e platforms. Whether you need to eliminate flex in your steering assembly or survive massive triple-jump landings, these upgrades deliver the strength-to-weight ratio you need to shave tenths off your lap times.