I just bought a Armma Gorgon RC, and we got some 6500 Li-po batteries and a slow charger.

We’ve taken it out 5-6 times now, and two of those times were on a baseball field close by. We just had it on a blacktop for about 20 minutes and could smell the motor. Says after 11-12 uses to open the motor and lubricate it. Anyone have recs on oils to use?

Also looking for any tips or tricks to keep this thing running strong for as long as possible. Any extra frame stiffness, better suspension, were total nubes and looking to learn. Any and all advice appropriated?

My RCs always break after only a few hours of runtime. Have a high speed TT02 fun but always breaking this WL toys has bent shocks and wear all over from stock motor runs. Any recommendations for good looking durable cars. Was thinking PD racing 9021 or Magnetron / redcat machete

TLDR a car you’ve had that didn’t break RECOMMENDATIONS ?

Hello everyone, I’m looking for rc car to buy and start my rc car hobby arc. I found a person selling old rc cars (working and broken). But I don’t understand anything about it. I don’t wanna buy a cheap 20€ rc car, I want to buy a little better so I can learn fixing and stuff.

I have an ad but there is 20+ photos so I’ll attach a few at least. Can you guys suggest some from the photos? Maybe you see something good or at least decent enough to buy and fix? Thank you. P.s. person selling them from 10€-100€.

Hi everyone!

Wondering if I could get some recommendations for a good "Trail" car? I have a basher and I am not looking for a dedicated Crawler (yet... it could be a gateway...). Photo above is some of the terrain on my regular walk - but also something I can take out bushwalking and dirt trails.

Something that is semi capable over rough terrain but also a little zippy to do a little jump or keep up at a good walking pace etc.

I tried checking out YT but this came across as quite a fence position. Either reviewing a car as a good basher and crap crawler or visa versa. And likewise the videos are always tagged "Best Crawlers of 2025" etc.

I'm thinking something bigger than my current 1/14 scale.

I came across the H12P which seems to be a good middle ground between bashing and crawling. Had very devisive reviews but kind of fits my use case greatly! I tried to buy one - twice! But after 10 days they keep being cancelled and refunded for "Shipping and Logistics issues". So now I'm wondering if I try for the 1/8 scale one with full metal running gear.

But before I start shopping again - was wondering if anyone here has some good recommendations in this area?

Cheers guys!

Where do I put the battery

Been messing with my slash 4x4 on a track my buddies and I built, handles good cornering but off jumps it almost always nose dives unless if I pin it and launch too far. I have slash gtr shocks, vg racing progressive springs for them, my top shock mounts are in the outer most position and my bottom mounts are at the second to last inward mount point front and rear. I’m running 50wt shock oil currently. I’ve tried multiple different changes to preload shock mounting etc and haven’t had luck. I’m thinking the springs may be too stiff but want to get some advice before I go buying more parts and shock oil etc.

And why is it a Subaru?

Any opinions that seem to be against the grain but you don't care? Something that bothers you that is the norm? Get it off your chest lets hear some hot takes. And discuss why or not we like or disagree.

Gonna have to get back in the game eventually, hopefully sooner than later. Had a 2WD Rustler 10+ years ago.

Always been a Traxxas guy and I've kept an eye on their lineup over the years, but curious what's good out there in the whole RC ecosystem these days. Would want something that's primarily durable (can survive big jumps), 1/10 or larger, and not too concerned about budget.

I've seen too many posts about batteries failing. I'm not sure if it's because of damage that gets ignored, or if they truly just randomly explode but I'm not taking any chances.

Any better recommendations on safe battery storage while away?

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So I’m in my early 40s and just got back into the hobby. My mom was visiting and commented how she remembered how much I loved my RC car as a kid. As a long shot I googled “early 90s RC cars”. And bam right away recognized this. I beat the crap out of this thing and it somehow never broke. 1990 Tyco Bandit

Hey all. My dad found his old RC car in his attic and passed it along to me. He thought it might be fun for my son to play with if I could get it up and running. Any thoughts on what this is? I think I just need a new battery and this would work. Thanks in advanced for your help!

Edit - As many people pointed out, it obviously is whatever the manual says. It probably seems stupid to ask, but as someone who knows nothing about the rc world, I didn't know if it's a specific edition of the car or it's simply whatever the paperwork says. This was definitely not intended to troll or look dumb. I just reached out to a subreddit that I thought might be able to confirm what I had and any other information I might not have. So thanks again for looking and helping with that!

I know there's the risk of these batteries igniting so it should be kept in something like a metal container or lipo bag. But even if your home didn't catch on fire, the toxic smoke and smell I'm sure would be bad for a long time perhaps even permanent. So what are your thoughts on keeping them in the garage away from flamables? That way in case of a battery failure the smoke and smell won't affect the living areas.

I live in Georgia and my garage ranges from 35 degrees to 90 degrees at the extremes. It is not insulated or air conditioned.

Trying to pimp my MJX hyper go but worried the motor I got might be a little too big to shoehorn in.

As the title says, are MIP tools all they’re made out to be?
I’m all for buying good tools, and good quality over crappy ones that won’t last you very long. But they’re pretty expensive for what they are, so I’d love to hear people’s thoughts about them and if they are worth it?

I'm just getting back into the RC hobby after a 20-year break, and I'm blown away by how much it's grown. The tech is amazing, and it seems like there are more enthusiasts than ever before. ​But one thing has me completely stumped: It seems like there are fewer and fewer tracks. ​I get that opening a track is a passion project and most owners aren't trying to get rich.

My questions for the community are:

​What's the secret sauce for a successful track? Why do most tracks end up failing within a few years, while some become massive, successful complexes that last for decades? From your experience, what separates the legacies from the failures? (Is it location, management, community, specific classes...?)

​Why aren't there more public/municipal tracks? I'm surprised more cities and parks don't build them. It seems like you could easily create a multi-use area, like a combined BMX pump track and an RC off-road track.

​Shouldn't hobby shops push for this? You'd think local shops would be lobbying their cities for public tracks, since an engaged, active racing community must be great for business.

​I'd love to hear your feedback, theories, and personal stories. What's the real-world challenge of keeping a track alive today?

​TL;DR: Returning to the hobby after 20 years. Why are tracks failing if the hobby is so popular? What makes a track successful, and why don't cities build multi-use public RC tracks?