RC Cars 2011 - Reviews, Learn, How-To

RC Cars 2011 Summary

2011 was full of new and exciting radio control cars and trucks. Waterproof, brushless, 4x4 short course, 1/5 gasoline, iPhone rc apps and more. Speeds are now pushing 60mph with the new Traxxas XO-1 going 100mph!

RC car review summary from Xtreme R/C Car and RC Car Action (RCCA) magazine.

RC Car Reviews	Xtreme RC Cars	RC Car Action
Jan 2011	Losi 810 Duratrax Evader EXT2 Traxxas Rally VXL Hot Bodies TCX Kyosho DMT	Traxxas Rally VXL
Feb 2011	HPI Baja 5SC TQ Racing SX10-SC Associated 12R5.1 Losi 8IGHT EU	TLR 22 HPI Savage Flux Traxxas Summit VXL Kyosho Mad Force Kruiser VE
April 2011	Hot Bodies Hara D8 Xray 808E Venom's VMX450	Associated SC10 4x4 Losi Mini SCT Hot Bodies D8 Atsushi Hara Ed. Hobby People Outlaw
May 2011	The Car Tamiya M06 Pro Venom Gambler BL Associated TC6 FT	Traxxas Monster Jam Trucks JQ The Car Hot Bodies TCX XRAY XB 808E
Jun 2011	Associated SC10 4x4 Losi TLR 22 Durango DNX408 HPI Racing Savage X4.6	Electrix RC Ruckus Losi Ten SCTE Axial Wraith
July 2011	Axial Wraith Kyosho Ultima SCR Tamiya TA05 VDF Losi Ten-SCTE	Durango DESC410R Venom Gambler Losi XXX-SCT
Aug 2011	Traxxas 1/16 Summit VXL HPI E-Firstorm 10T Flux TLR 8IGHT 2.0	Losi XXX-SCB XTM XC Brushless Tamiya Avante
Sep 2011	XRAY XB808 2011 Spec Tamiya TA06 Pro Duratrax DXR 500 Team Durango DESC 410R	HPI E-Firestorm Flux XRAY T3 EU 2011 Traxxas Kyle Busch
Oct 2011	Traxxas Busch Race Replica HPI Blitz ESE Pro Integy I10B 4x4 HPI Sprint 2 Flux	Durango DNX 408 Team Associated SC10 RS
Nov 2011		Traxxas Captain's Curse Axial Wraith DuraTrax DXR500
Dec 2011	Tamiya Fast Attack Serpent 811 Cobra-T Electrix RC Boost Buggy Team Associated SC10 RTR	XTM Nitro Rail Team Associated SC10 4x4 Tamiya Blackfoot III

RC Cars 2011 Tips and How-To

Xtreme R/C Cars has their Learn section and Radio Control Car Action Magazine their How-To section to help you become an expert with r/c cars.

Learn and How-To	Xtreme RC Cars	RC Car Action
Jan 2011	5 Basic Suspension Adjustment Brazing 101 Be a Better You Jumping in Your Head Use an In-Car Camera Internal Ratios Explained	Create a Crawling Paradise Pick the Perfect Car Save Fuel Adjust Your Slipper Clutch
Feb 2011	Fix My Ride Drive in Comfort Mount a New Body Build the Prefect Ball Diff	Build the Perfect Car Bomb-Proof Your Body Tune Shocks Like a Pro Start That Engine
April 2011	Race Legally Photograph RC Cars Prevent/Repair Stripped Screws	Troubleshoot a Nitro Engine Use Household Items for RC Fix Tires at the Track 10-Point Checkup
May 2011	Center Servos Clean Your Ride Attend a Crawling Event Rebuild a Brushless Motor Secret Painting Techniques	Tune for Maximum Performance Keep Your Motor Running Right Understand Gearing Like a Pro Build the Ultimate Shocks Drive in the Dark
Jun 2011	Go Faster Paint Better Eliminate Heat Practise Better Understand Caster	Tune with Camber Links Set Up Throttle & Brake Linkages Field Repairs
July 2011	Get Sponsored Weathering Details Tune Short Course Diffs Protect Your Electronics	Balance Tires Free Up Your Drivetrain Tune a Nitro Clutch
Aug 2011	Get More Traction Tint Windows Waterproof It	How to Build a Ramp The Ultimate RC App Rebuild Your Engine Go Fast Tricks
Sep 2011	Know Your RTR Get More Run Time Adjust Disc Brakes Shave Race Weight	Maintain Your Fuel System Keep Your Brushless Motor Cool
Oct 2011	Make a Scale Trail Apply Custom Made Decals Maintain Your Drivetrain Know Your Engine	Glue Short Course Tires Mount Your Switch
Nov 2011		Electric Tips From the Pros Go Faster Without Spending a Buck Get Your Steering Dialed In Bulletproof Your Ride Rock Crawling Superhero
Dec 2011	Store Stuff Tune with Weight Go Electric or Nitro Make Cheap Electric LED Lights Race Prep with Pavidis	25 Best Pit Tips 5 Ways to Save Your Engine Built To Win 2 Clean Machine

RC Cars 2011 Setups

And finally other topics such as setups, race coverage, guides, project rc cars, equipment reviews and interviews.

Topics	Xtreme RC Cars	RC Car Action
Jan 2011	New for 2011	RC Combat! Blast Your Buddies 50 Hot New Cars, Trucks & Gear
Feb 2011	2010 Cody King	Build on a Budget Do Some Damage! Get Airborne - Expert Jumping Secrets
April 2011	Germany Associated SC10 4x4	2-stroke Gas Made Easy Total Control Futaba's 4PKS Scale Realism Tips
May 2011	2011 RCX Coverage	17 Products Tested Weird Science RC Robots Racing Special Reviews, How-Tos
Jun 2011	X-Dyno Test: Axial Racign 21RR-1 J-Concepts Indoor Nationals Brushless: What's Inside	25+ Latest Trucks, Cars & Accessories RCX Project Clod Buster Project Axial SCX10 Honcho
July 2011	Mike Reedy Tribute 2011 Baja Cross Roar 1/8 Off-Road Nats	Losi XXX-SCB World's Fastest Nitro Cars 2011 Reader's Choice Awards
Aug 2011	Associated RC8B National Champ Setup Trinity Monster Locked Rotors	Speed Freaks - RC Super Cars Dream Machine - Scale Jeep Build Hot in Vegas - Monster Jam & MX Finals Editors' Picks - Car, Truck of the Year
Sep 2011	Know Your RTR Get More Run Time Adjust Disc Brakes Shave Race Weight	Radiopost TS401 Castle Creations Baja 5B Electric RCX Chicago Axial MSD Scale Nationals
Oct 2011	RTR vs. Pro Axial SCX-10 Hook Up Roar 1/12 Nats Winning Setup	Nitro or Electric Axial West Coast Championships Clash of the Titans Losi LST Electric Conversion Kit
Nov 2011		Behind the Scenes with the World Champ Short Course Invades NASCAR Country Motorcycle Madness
Dec 2011	ROAR On-Road Fuel Nats Pro-Line Surf City	4x4 Short Course Guide Clean Machine 25 Best Pit Tips

There is still a lot of great reviews, photos and tips done by print magazines such as Xtreme RC Cars and RCCA. Well worth the subscription.

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