/r/rccars

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Subreddit devoted to RC Cars, Buggies, Truggies, Short Course Trucks, and everything in-between!


This is a subreddit devoted to radio control (RC) cars.

Buggies, Truggies, Short Course, electric, nitro, whichever you race/bash, feel free to share here.


Visit our Wiki for helpful links, How To's, Rules, Vendor's, and more!


  • Posts must be RC Car related. Toy, hobby, custom are ALL welcome

  • Keep HELPFUL/CONSTRUCTIVE post to self promotion ratio of at least 4:1

  • Blogspam will be deleted and marked as spam.

  • No for sale/WTB posts.
    Please see /r/RCClassifieds. This includes 3D printed parts

  • If you are a vendor/sales person, please contact the Mods BEFORE posting or your post will be removed

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  • Posts can be removed at the discretion of moderators


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Is The MJX Citroen worth it?

ive seen multiple vids on it and am considering buying it? i will be buying a 3s battery with it if i do get it, if not what would you recommend in that price range

3 Comments
2024/09/18
23:20 UTC

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Parts needed to conver wltoys 284131 to 284161?

Pretty much what the tittle says. Actually i know about the front bumper, the whellie bar, the tyres and the wheel axles. I just don't know the part that the whellie bar connects to, which then connects to the chassis. Any help is greatly appreciated.

0 Comments
2024/09/18
23:20 UTC

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Alternative LiPo 3S for Traxxas Rustler v2 and Maxx

Hello, would anyone have experience in using non Traxxas Lipo 3s on a Rustler or Maxx? What brand / model will fit? Both cars are buckles, not straps unlike Arrma.

0 Comments
2024/09/18
23:05 UTC

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My ARRMA Speedster! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€ / PB 91mph..

2 Comments
2024/09/18
22:39 UTC

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I need help with my brushless typhon Grom.

A few months ago I had a 6500kv hobbywing motor in my from. It cogged at low speeds but it was fast. But one day, the car kept sounding like it was severely cogging. This never happened before, so I replaced the motor with a 4500kv motor and yet it still does the same. I have a hobbywing 16bl30 and I don't know why this is happening. Also, this causing my motor to rapidly overheat along with my esc as well.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
21:49 UTC

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Safety question

I recently bought a RC Car and it came with this type of battery. I'm a little concerned as I happen to smell a bad aroma from the battery, especially in the encircled part of the photo. Is this safe? I'm a little freaked out over this as to seeing videos of battery explosions. I hope someone answers this. Thank you very much.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
21:47 UTC

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My latest eBay find...

1 Comment
2024/09/18
21:33 UTC

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FlySky FS-G7P No Inputs Detected on PC

I picked up a FlySky G7P this week mainly to use for the VRC Pro simulator on PC. I have successfully been able to get the controller to connect via USB-C, I can detect it with FlySky assistant, and I can even update the firmware. However, I get no axes showing movement and no buttons in the game controllers manager in Windows and thus can't use it with the game. I have tried both a windows 10 and 11 PC, several USB cables, created new models in the radio, and disabled failsafe for the model but nothing helps. Do I have a bad transmitter or is there something else I am missing?

I found this video from WTF RC Cars and his simply works without doing anything special: https://youtu.be/0F_Uc1X3RfY?si=NkvxJiMWla3xGGAX

1 Comment
2024/09/18
21:22 UTC

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Can I use the EZ Peak with a traxxas to male tamiya adapter to charge a receiver battery?

0 Comments
2024/09/18
20:52 UTC

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Got kinda lazy...

I just cut, spliced, and taped together an extra fan to the existing Mojave Grom fan. Works like a charm so far and blows ice cold. Tip for everyone, loosen your servo saver, they come tight as they can be from the factory.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
20:48 UTC

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Water/Cold Proof RC Trucks

I'm looking for my first rc I need something able to take at least snow, dirt, dust, and off road riding only. my budget is up to 650. Nitro would be preferable, but from what I read they are hard to take care of so whatever suits a semi mechanical guy the best.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
19:48 UTC

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Good 3/4s F1-type RTR for under $350? The Limitless isn't RTR.

6 Comments
2024/09/18
19:45 UTC

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Please help me figure out the name of this car !

I donโ€™t know anything about cars, but this is driving me nuts because I cannot figure this out myself via multiple Google searches! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

It is a new car that looks to me like a hummer / truck/SUV and itโ€™s big and boxy, and I have never heard of the automobile manufacturer before, but it is a really cool car. ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Please advise!! It was two names, one of which began with an M. Thank you in advance!!

5 Comments
2024/09/18
19:13 UTC

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Help need to rebuild my sonโ€™s RC car.

Hello, my son has a PX9200 1/12 scale RC. His 4 wheel drive was not working at all and you could for sure hear gears grinding. I took it apart and see the diff both front and back are worn done and need to rebuild. The drive shaft is also bent going to the front diff. When trying to find parts for the rebuild of the diffs there are so many options idk what one to get. I would really appreciate any help/advice. I also want to make the drive gear metal instead of plastic. If there is a good brand of RC that I can use to order parts that will work please let me know.

Thank you for your time.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
18:38 UTC

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What is the lowest pinion gear for traxxas slash? I am currently running 12t but I want to go lower if that is possible

8 Comments
2024/09/18
18:27 UTC

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Noob with MT12 Tx; anyone have guides to Rx's with gyro/stability capability and setting them up?

I definitely got in over my head with the MT12. I picked up a Zorro for learning FPV in sims and it seemed much easier to learn, thanks to the ubiquitous tutorials around. The MT12 has been overwhelming and only got through setup thanks to Joshua Bardwell's fantastic tutorial.

I've managed fine with my 3S granite with the included Rx and no AVC but my Ryft is a bit too twitchy to risk transitioning over to my MT12 and losing AVC.

0 Comments
2024/09/18
18:17 UTC

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Connecting blfc and ESC help!

Hi I have a bldc engine model d3542 2450kv and an esc model 10bl120 which are sold to work together. My issue, as a newcomer to this world, it that engine side esc has orange blue and red, white the engine has red black and yellow... How should I connect them? Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/09/18
18:13 UTC

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Losi lmt mini

So I just spent 290 after tax on eBay for the losi lmt mini I have 8 of there full size lmt it's my favorite RC truck I seen a bunch of people complaining about the price but I don't think they realize everything is a metal or aluminum. I do have a question why is the motor brushed is it because that's what's best for this size or is losi cheaping out

2 Comments
2024/09/18
18:04 UTC

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RC drift competition at Super-G featuring Team Overdose drivers Junta and Ryo visiting from Japan!

0 Comments
2024/09/18
17:28 UTC

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What time do you guys think is too early to drive an electric truck in a residential area. The law here says 7 AM.

36 Comments
2024/09/18
17:20 UTC

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What is the most affordable but maneuverable rc car you have seen?

I'm want to try a project that involves mounting things to an rc car. I want something that can handle carrying about 3-6 pounds on top of it (think filming equipment). At the same time I'd like it to have a low turn radius, and not too quick (I'd like smooth video) . Id like if it wasn't terribly expensive, incase I need multiple. I'm making this post here because I don't know where else to ask.

7 Comments
2024/09/18
15:59 UTC

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Single use servo saver ๐Ÿ˜…

DHK maximus

25 Comments
2024/09/18
15:33 UTC

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