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One of the most enjoyable things about owning an RC is upgrading it, and boy, do we have some upgrades for you! You will learn what we think are some of the best RC part upgrades for your rig, as well as some of the top RC upgrades for drag cars and rock crawlers. Find out the types of upgrades you can do to your kit and what materials are in your RC parts. We have even included some links to our best upgrade parts and videos to make finding them that much easier!

You will find tons of RC tips and tricks here to help you with your radio control projects. We have beginner tips for those new to the hobby or information on how to get into RC racing. In addition, we show you how to make end point adjustments and fix suspension bindings. Read more to see helpful and entertaining videos, links to products used in these articles, and be sure to check back often for the latest RC tips and tricks.

Quality RC batteries are critical to the performance of your radio control vehicle. Therefore, selecting the correct battery is paramount. Many RTR vehicles come with Nickel-Metal Hydride (NIMH) batteries, which are great introductory batteries to hit the ground running. As a general rule, LiPo batteries are more expensive but have the benefit of increased capacity, power delivery and are slightly lighter than their NiMH counterpart. However, since LiPo batteries can be a little...

Ever wonder what the most popular radio control items are? We have created a list of the top twenty most viewed items on Amain Hobbies.

"Getting Into RC Drag Racing" explores the world of RC drag car racing and the best upgrades and accessories available. It highlights the Team Associated DR10 as a versatile choice for no-prep RC drag racing and introduces the Traxxas Drag Slash with its high-power Velineon system. The article covers various aspects of RC drag racing, providing insights into race cars, bodies, tires, motors, batteries, and numerous drag race parts and upgrades.

The ProTek RC Pro Team of racers was formed in 2008 by AMain Hobbies to promote and grow the sport of radio control racing and advance brand awareness for ProTek RC products. ProTek RC was developed with RC racing in mind by RC racers. The ProTek RC line includes high-performance radio control batteries, servos, tools, and so much more.

If you’re feeling hungry, then it’s time to eat! Because we got our hands on the Mojave 6S BLX RTR Desert Truck, and it’s large, powerful, capable of 60MPH, and ready to thrash… right out of the box. So, we checked out this desert truck, saw how fast it goes, and then just let it eat!

If you’re not sure what your model needs—or you’ve already got tires and wheels, but want something better suited to your driving style and terrain—then you have come to the right place. We’ll cover everything you need to know about RC tires and wheels.

We just got the brand new Hoonitruck, and this thing looks killer, but how well does it throw down? We unbox this truck, check out all it has to offer, and then take it outside and drive it.

Balancing your tires is key to a smooth, more precise feel. Adam Drake, AMain Hobbies driver walks us through how to balance RC tires. Adam will explain why it is beneficial to balance your tires and the equipment you will need.

Even the best-equipped RC car wearing tires perfectly matched to the terrain will handle poorly if the wheel and tire angles are too far off from the optimum settings. Just like full-size cars, RC models with adjustable, independent suspension allow camber, toe-in, and caster to be precisely set to fine-tune handling. What exactly are those and how do they affect handling, you ask? Let’s get into it.

No matter how well your car or truck is dialed in or how perfectly you’ve matched your tires’ tread and compound to the track conditions, you’re not going to have any fun or win any races if the tires don’t stay on the wheels. An RC car’s wheel-tire connection must withstand huge amounts of force as it powers your machine, especially when you combine a heavy, high-power brushless model with rough terrain. Here’s how to glue tires the right way, and we’ll talk beadlocks for you trail guys and gal