Bashers guides
Bashers, monster trucks and buggies built for jumps and abuse.
Arrma Kraton 6S vs Traxxas X-Maxx: which giant basher should you buy?They get compared constantly, but they aren't the same class of truck. One is a fast 1/8 speed truck, the other a much larger 8S monster. Here's how to choose, and what each really costs to run.
The best RC car for adults, from 50 mph bashers to scale crawlersAdults want speed, toughness and parts that last. These eight hobby-grade trucks deliver, whether you want backyard fun, big-air jumps or slow, technical crawling.
The best RC car for beginners: 8 first trucks worth buyingA good first RC car is ready to run, slows down while you learn, and has parts you can actually buy when you break it. These eight do all three, at every budget.
The best RC car for the money, at every budgetValue isn't the cheapest price. It's the most driving, the fewest breakdowns and the lowest total cost once you add a battery and charger. Here's the best buy at each price point.
The best RC drift car, from desk drifters to RWD with a gyroReal RC drifting means rear-wheel drive and a steering gyro. Here's what that means, which ready-to-run drift cars on Amazon actually have both, and the cheaper fun options if you just want to slide.
Brushless vs brushed RC motors: what's the real difference?Brushless means more speed and less maintenance. Brushed means lower cost and gentle control. Here's how they work, and how to pick for your truck.
The first 5 upgrades for any RC basherMost bashers fail in the same few places, and most new owners upgrade in the wrong order. Here's what to buy first, why, and what to skip until later.
RC motor KV explained: what the number really meansKV is the most misunderstood number on a brushless motor. It isn't power. It's speed per volt, and it only makes sense alongside your battery and gearing.
RC scale sizes explained, from 1/24 micros to 1/5 giantsThe scale number tells you how much smaller than the real vehicle the model is, not how big it is. Here's a chart with real dimensions, and how to choose a size for where you'll drive.
RTR vs kit: should your first RC car come built or in pieces?A ready-to-run truck gets you driving today. A kit teaches you how every part works. Here's the honest trade-off, and the hidden shopping list that comes with a kit.