Schelle Aluminum Topshaft for B5 and B5M The Schelle Associated B5 Aluminum Topshaft is the perfect upgrade for a B5 and B5M kit. Lightweight and precision machined, the topshaft will increase acceleration and make your gearbox whisper quiet. Schelle team drivers have been running pre-production parts at events like the OCRC Stock Nationals, NorCal Kings, […]
Solid Performance : ICharger 308 Duo Review
The iCharger, One of the most used chargers in today’s racing world. This charger has caused a lot of controversy in the Stock world as the high amp charging and high amp discharging has sparked a lot of issues in the racing community. The iCharger 308, 3010, and 4010 duo’s all run the same software, and […]
Tamiya M-05v2 Pro Mini JCW Coupe Build Up
Tamiya Mini (or M-Chassis) cars are something I have always admired through my years in the hobby. I’ve even owned a couple M-03’s but never really got into their full potential. That’s to say I’ve never raced one. The class has always appealed to me because the cars are smaller, typically more detailed, and unique […]
Team C TM2SC 2WD Mid Motor Short Course Hands On
In today’s race world the race participants dictate the quality of the race surface. The trend has moved to the farthest extreme of asphalt racing in off-road racing here in the U.S. Most, if not all manufacturers have dedicated chassis to compete head to head in these conditions. This is the latest and greatest in […]
Proline Racing Pro-2 – 2wd Short Course Truck Review
About two months ago, we picked up a Pro-Line Racing Pro-2 2wd short course truck kit. You can read through the build at this link. The truck comes about 40% complete, and in no time we were ready to hit the track. I took it to the track a couple of times to get it […]
Associated RC10 B5 Rear Motor Team Kit Build Up
Team Associated has once again taken the r/c world by storm with their surprise release of the RC10B5 Rear Motor and RC10B5M Mid Motor 2wd Buggy kits. They were announced seemingly out of nowhere, with no team drivers competing with them at big events prior to the announcement of their release. I personally found this […]
JConcepts – B5 Titanium front axles
June 19th, 2014
Matt One of the best upgrades you can make to any R/C vehicle is to reduce weight. JConcepts has been on top of weight saving items since the beginning and now are making those items available to the Team Associated B5 vehicles. A critical point of the axle weight revolves around the front axle itself along […]
Duratrax – A deal on two rides
June 19th, 2014
Matt Modelers intrigued by the raw nitro power of the 835B, or the sizzling speed of the 835E, now have an even more compelling reason for buying one of these big, bad buggies — $40 in Free Merchandise! With the purchase of either the 835B or 835E by August 31, 2014, R/C car enthusiasts will be […]
Cow RC Triple Crown SC Late Model Special event at Attitude RC Raceway
June 17th, 2014
Matt June 22nd brings in all the local SC Drivers as well as some new faces planning on making the drive to Waupun Wisconsin to do battle on the multi-groove high bank Attitude RC Raceway. 22 cars are entered with a few more planning on entering before the event. What makes this race so much different […]
High Velocity Racing 60C 4000 Mah Shorty 2S Battery Review
June 15th, 2014
Matt I found HVR (High Velocity Racing) on Facebook while looking for new shorty batteries to run in my 2wd buggies. I first picked one up in April to run in our B4.1, which is setup for the Mod class. I started with a 13.5T Novak motor, but have since dropped in the 8.5T Savox motor […]
RPM RC10 & RC10T Classic Gear Cover
June 12th, 2014
Matt The original RC10 from Associated is what got the RPM brand started 20+ years ago. With the release of the RC10 Classic, we’ve received enough demand to bring back one of our staple products from back then. However, we’ve stepped it up and instead of re-releasing an old part, we’ve completely revamped our “new” gear […]
JP Richards joins Xpert R/C US
June 11th, 2014
Kevin 2014 Reedy Race of Champions 2wd Open Class winner JP Richards has officially joined Xpert R/C US racing team. JP has been moving up the racing ladder in the US from winning events in the Mid West to now featuring at higher level events like the Reedy Race, J Concepts Indoor Series and Short Course […]
JConcepts – Xray XB4, 12mm front and rear clamping hex
June 10th, 2014
Matt Converting the front of the Xray XB4 to 12mm hex drive is simple with the release of the new adaptor sets from JConcepts. The hex adaptors are precision machined, blue anodized aluminum and feature a clamping style design that combine durability and functionality. Installation is simple and converts the front to the more popular 12mm […]


