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Whether you are bashing a 1/10 scale monster truck, drifting on the blacktop, or piloting a 3D aerobatic plane, your vehicle is only as good as its servos. If the motor is the heart of your RC, the servos are the muscles and reflexes. Upgrading your servo is one of the most noticeable performance enhancements you can make to any RC vehicle. But with hundreds of options on the market, reading the spec sheets can feel like learning a new language. In this guide, we will break down RC servo basics so you can confidently choose the perfect balance of...

The culprit? Your Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC). As you upgrade your RC rig for serious dirt track racing or heavy bashing, the stock electrical system often can't keep up with the power demands. Here is your definitive guide to understanding BECs, the difference between internal and external units, and exactly when you need to make the upgrade.

Upgrading your RC vehicle with a brand-new brushless motor and Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is the single fastest way to transform its performance. Whether you want to hit the cushion harder in your 1/10 scale sprint car or send a heavy 4WD short course truck to the moon at your local bash spot, the right power system changes everything.

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries have completely revolutionized the RC hobby. They are the reason a 1/10 scale short course truck can do a standing backflip, and why a dirt oval sprint car can hit the cushion with mind-bending acceleration. They deliver massive, instantaneous power and hold their voltage right up until they are empty.

As the seasons change, there comes a time when you have to pack up the gear. Whether you are putting your 1/10 scale sprint car on the shelf for the winter off-season or taking a long break from launching your short course truck at the local bash spot, you cannot simply throw your rig into the closet and forget about it.