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Video: Breaking in your engine with JQ Products

JQ has put together a very helpful and informative new How-To video, once again based on their RTR 1:8 buggy. While this is a video describing the proper engine break-in process for THECar RTR, much of this applies to any nitro engine and should be w

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 3:30 a.m. View Comments

Choose the right BLITZ body with the "Titan TC Body Chart"

Titan has released several new touring car bodies over the past year, and without doing thorough research, it can be difficult to know the differences and characteristics of each one. The Titan team have put together this chart to help BLITZ body use

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 4:24 a.m. View Comments

Bone Marrow for Bess

While browsing Facebook, we were invited to join a page called Bone Marrow for Bess. We want to encourage and invite YOU too to Like the page and support the cause!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 7:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products "R/C Cars for Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone"

JQ and his little buddy show THERTR and that with JQ Products, R/C is all year round, anywhere, with anyone!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 11:07 a.m. View Comments

Happy New Year from LiveRC!

2013 has arrived, and we are getting set to kick off another great year of racing! From everyone here at LiveRC.com is wishing all of you and your family and Happy New Year start to the 2013 season!

Mike Garrison Dec. 31, 2012, 10:02 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios "Xmas R/C Special"

TRFT Studios is truly living the R/C dream, as they sleep, eat, breathe, and celebrate Christmas R/C style! Check out the latest in the TRFT Studios video productions!

Mike Garrison Dec. 28, 2012, 8:22 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Project XXX - Part 3 "The Build"

Some kids wake up on Christmas morning ready to rip open presents, play XBOX, and eat candy from their stockings. Mike, on the other hand, woke up Christmas morning with one thing in mind...Project XXX.

Mike Garrison Dec. 27, 2012, 10:05 a.m. View Comments

2012 A Year in Review - The LiveRC Racing Season

The 2012 race season is nearly over as the industry prepares for 2013. New teams, new drivers, new races, and another year of new adventure and racing excitement is getting set to kick off. As we are ready for the new year, we look back at some of ou

Mike Garrison Dec. 26, 2012, 5:56 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases first details and teaser photos of the 977 VIPER

Serpent announced earlier this week the all-new 977 VIPER, but left us with little details and no photos. Today, they have released a few teaser shots as well as a few details which confirm this is in fact a new car from the ground up (not just an up

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2012, 5:07 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: R/C Snowmobiles

Mike thinks he may have found the ultimate answer to all of the winter time blues...R/C snowmobiling!

Mike Garrison Dec. 20, 2012, 8:29 a.m. View Comments

Video: JQ Products THECar RTR "Getting Started"

The JQ Products team and JQ himself have spent no time relaxing back home after a wild and crazy week in Argentina for the 1:8 IFMAR World Championships. JQ has released THECar RTR, which is already a top-level RTR vehicle, but he has taken it a step

Mike Garrison Dec. 13, 2012, 5:49 a.m. View Comments

Panther Tires announces "Last Chance 2012" limited-time sale

Panther Tires have just announced their Last Chance 2012 sale on ALL Panther products. This means 40% off all Panther Tire products! Free shipping in the U.S. on orders over $50! Last chance to save in time for the holidays!

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 5:38 a.m. View Comments

RDRP interviews Czech superstar and team driver Kaja Novotny

Revolution Design Racing Products owner, Michael Vollmer, has put together an impressive product line and an impressive race team as well. Michael sat down with one of his star drivers for an interview, going behind the scenes with Czech National Cha

Mike Garrison Dec. 12, 2012, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Project XXX - Part 2 "The Break Down"

The Break Down has begun of Project XXX! Mike has torn down the buggy finding all of the pro driver secrets and mods used to make this a race winning machine.

Mike Garrison Dec. 11, 2012, 5:36 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Up Close and Personal with Kyosho's Elliott Boots

Rain + Worlds + Argentina = One anti climatic event that has yet to come to an end. The up side though, Kyosho’s Elliott Boots secures overall TQ after five rounds of qualifying and the first Great Britain driver to TQ an Offroad Worlds. While everyo

John Cary Dec. 6, 2012, 6:20 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Tentative mains schedule

Thanks to our trusty sources on site at the mud-bogged Speed Paradise facility we have been able to put together the following schedule of events for Friday and Saturday. Keep in mind this is all TENTATIVE, and based upon the track being in some wha

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 9:51 a.m. View Comments

IFMAR WORLDS: Flooding to end the Worlds?

As the sun has set in Buenos Aires, Argentina the rain has continued to fall from the sky in scary amounts, causing local flooding throughout the city. Our sources have informed us that the downtown area of Buenos Aires is in fact flooding. Highways,

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 4:38 p.m. View Comments

Product Test: FTW "Diamondback" shortcourse body

We get our hands on the all-new FTW Diamondback SC body, read the full LRC Product Test to see what we think!

Mike Garrison Dec. 6, 2012, 9:08 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: Project XXX - Part 1

Mike buys and gets set to race a Race Ready XXX-4. Let the build begin!

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2012, 6:30 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios "Drift Teaser"

TRFT Studios recently built, setup, and have been ripping through town with their all-new drift car. We have anxiously been waiting for a new video release, and today they have shared with us just a little teaser of what's to come!

Mike Garrison Dec. 3, 2012, 8:15 a.m. View Comments

R/C racing memes with Kendall Welch

For those of you who aren't sure what a meme is, it is described on Wikipedia as a media source (a picture) that the caption is altered for different scenarios and often for entertainment. Our good friend Kendall Welch and friends have spent hour

Mike Garrison Nov. 27, 2012, 6:19 a.m. View Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at LiveRC.com!

From everyone here at LiveRC.com, we want to wish you and your families a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! We are THANKFUL for all of YOU and your ongoing support of LiveRC and the hobby we love most!

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2012, 8:57 a.m. View Comments

A Main Hobbies announces "below cost" Black Friday sales event

A Main Hobbies has released a few details about this holiday weekend sale (Black Friday). The sale will take place Friday – Sunday with insane deals on brands like Traxxas, Kyosho, HPI, Spectrum, Blade, Losi and more! Read more for full details!

Mike Garrison Nov. 21, 2012, 11:55 a.m. View Comments

Video: Pro-Line commercial revisits a successful 2012 racing season

Pro-Line Racing has put together a video revisiting a long list of successful race wins over the 2012 season. Worldwide it seems Pro-Line is a dominate force to be reckoned with.

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2012, 5:51 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios shows off the Durango DESC210

TRFT Studios and RacersRCShop have teamed up to show off what all the Team Durango DESC210 is all about! Check out this video from TRFT's local stomping grounds as they take the DESC210 to the track!

Mike Garrison Nov. 19, 2012, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line's debut of an all-new Worlds 1:8 tire creates a stir

Pro-Line Racing has shared with the Facebook world their latest project, an all-new 1:8 tire designed for the upcoming IFMAR 1:8 World Championships. The new tire is exciting news, but for some it doesn't look unfamiliar...

Mike Garrison Nov. 15, 2012, 5:53 a.m. View Comments

Video: TRFT Studios time-lapse build of the Yokomo Lancer Evo-X drift car

Our friends at TRFT Studios have shared with us their latest video, this time from in the workshop. This video is a time-lapse build of the Yokomo Yuke's Lancer Evo-X drift car. Not only is the video pretty cool watch as it all gets put together, but

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:14 a.m. View Comments

Video: A Main Hobbies hosts the Chico Boys and Girls Club for occupation mentoring

A Main Hobbies hosted the Chico Boys and Girls Club for an occupation mentoring program. The teens were given a chance to learn and work in various roles within the company. It was a wonderful opportunity for all who were involved, check out the vide

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:03 a.m. View Comments

Put on a hot body for your Hot Bodies D8 with FTW

FTW has been racing onto the body scene with their innovative and stylish new bodies. While at this time they don't have an actual body designed specifically for the Hot Bodies D8, HB owners are in luck!

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 3:32 a.m. View Comments

Video: 2012 International Indoor Championship highlights

While browsing amongst the A Main Hobbies YouTube channel this morning we came across yet another video from the A Main production crew that we felt was worth sharing. If you missed the 2012 IIC live here on LiveRC.com, this video pretty much sums it

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 4:36 a.m. View Comments

Moment with Mike: A message to all R/C thieves

Mike is on a Monday morning rant about thieves in the R/C community, LOOK OUT!

Mike Garrison Nov. 12, 2012, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

Tekno confirms the all-new SCT410 4wd shortcourse truck!

It was all Tekno RC in the 4×4 SCT class at the TrackStar Grand Prix in San Diego. TQ was set by Tekno driver Matt Wolter and the win was captured by new Tekno driver Josh Bertrand. Daniel Lewis would round out the podium. The dominating win begs the

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 8:56 a.m. View Comments

Sneak peek at the IFMAR 1:8 World Championship finished track

Speed Paradise in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been gearing up for one of the world's most anticipated R/C events of 2012. The IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship along with world's best racers will all go head-to-head for the beloved IFMAR World Cha

Mike Garrison Nov. 9, 2012, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Video: The making of the Revolution Design "Ultra Car Stand"

The news has been full of unique and innovative products lately from the relatively new company known as Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP). RDRP offers vehicle hop-ups, pit accessories, and more. One of their most sought after products is the

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 4 a.m. View Comments

Get the 411 on everything LiPo with Venom's "What is a LiPo battery?"

Whether you are an experienced racer or fresh R/C noob, there is one thing that we all have in common these days...LiPo batteries. Most of us know that you charge them, they power your car, and when they run out of juice you re-charge them. Desp

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 5:48 a.m. View Comments

ATTENTION IFMAR WORLDS PARTICIPANTS: Customs packing list form

The IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championships are fast approaching, and with that, teams and racers worldwide are dreading the infamous customs that have given past travellers so many troubles. The event organizer has released a very simple, yet help

Mike Garrison Nov. 8, 2012, 3:31 a.m. View Comments

Novak releases new HPI and Axial Racing vehicle application guides

Last month Novak released their Vehicle Application Guide for Traxxas, Associated, and Losi vehicles. They have continued with their very useful guides by expanding them to help HPI Racing and Axial Racing vehicle owners choose the perfect system for

Mike Garrison Nov. 7, 2012, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

Video: Euro Offroad Series Round 1 with oOple.com

Our good friends at oOple.com have put together a very cool highlights video from the opening round of the Euro Offroad Series held in Poznan, Poland. The oOple team has announced they will be on hand for each round of the series bringing all of the

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2012, 6:33 a.m. View Comments

Team Durango releases new 1/10 and 1/8 scale "Big Bore Spring Charts"

Team Durango has just released two new spring charts which helps sort out the sometimes confusing lineup of springs, rates, and characteristics available for your vehicles. The new charts make identifying and choosing the right spring for your ride e

Mike Garrison Nov. 5, 2012, 5:52 a.m. View Comments

Watch the JConcepts Indoor National finals LIVE from New Red Hobbies!

The 2012 JConcepts Indoor National series has travelled the country this year bringing about some of the nation's top drivers to join in the racing action. As the 2012 season comes to a close the final stop of the series is in JConcepts home state of

Mike Garrison Nov. 2, 2012, 6:24 a.m. View Comments

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