Back again with my Rock Socker for its second outing. This time, I luckily got some quality driving time while my kids were happily occupied with sticks in the woods (kids will be kids, right?). So, what changed since the first run? I added new tires, more lights, and replaced the stock shocks – I'd heard they were the weak point and prone to leaks, and I didn't want to wait for that to happen. To be honest, I didn't notice a huge difference with the new shocks, but at least they're less likely to leak. The new air-filled tires, though, that's a different story. I wasn't sure how much air to put in them (still figuring that out), and I ended up inflating them unevenly just by feel. It turns out that even slight differences in air pressure made each tire a slightly different size – not noticeable at first glance, but definitely felt when driving. A bit of steering trim helped keep it running straight for the time being. These air tires are super bouncy compared to foam ones. The impact goes right to the chassis, making the shocks and springs work overtime. But, they're a breeze to clean after muddy runs, which is a huge plus. And now, the fun part: we managed to break it. Driving through deep puddles, it almost felt like it was floating at times, with the wheels acting like a boat's propellers. Hilarious! Eventually, it just stopped – no throttle response, but the steering was fine. After the usual clean-up and a bit of TLC at home, it sprang back to life. My guess? The ESC might have gotten wet and triggered its protection mode, even though it's supposed to be waterproof. This is a bit frustrating since I could not pinpoint the actual issue. I'm now planning to seal any possible openings in the ESC with heat-resistant sealant (already ordered some). I also found a few water drops inside the supposedly waterproof receiver box, so that's on my to-do list to replace as well. I'll keep you all posted on this journey. It's proving to be a fun, educational, and creative project so far!

BBX is my most favourite one. It looks awesome, it handles really well and it is pretty fast. Made for off road, stays off road... ... and, obviously, maintenance, cleaning and polishing after

What a thrill! We faced mud, pools, and dirt in abundance – the perfect setting for its inaugural run. Just moments before, it was shiny and new, but quickly it got a proper initiation into the rough and tumble world. I was eager to take it out after weeks of building, but it turns out, my kids were just as excited. I found myself filming and teaching them how to drive, secretly hoping they'd get bored. However, our adventure stretched over 5km, included a battery change, a fun picnic, and by the time we returned, I still hadn't gotten my hands on the remote! Surprisingly, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them take the wheel. It was a delight. During this run, I left both differentials unlocked, which, in hindsight, was a misstep. You can see it struggled a bit in the mud. Next time, we're going locked – testing at home has already shown it offers much more traction and power. So no more struggling through the mud. I'm confident now it can tackle any level of dirt and muck!

Hi everyone! I'm the founder of RC Cars Club (R3C), and this is our very first post. As I write this, it's just me here, but I'm excited to welcome new members who share a passion for RC cars. It might seem a bit quiet now, but every community has its beginning, and this is ours. A bit about me – I've spent years as a systems architect, building and automating business processes, setting up enterprise monitoring, and creating KPIs and dashboards. My professional life is all about structure and precision, which, as it turns out, aligns perfectly with my newfound hobby – RC cars. My journey into the world of RC cars started quite unexpectedly. About a year or so ago I discovered an old, broken RC car in my loft, a relic from a time when I wanted to have some fun with my kids. Back then, after it broke, it ended up forgotten in the attic. But recently, I decided to give it another shot. It wasn't easy – the model was discontinued, and parts were hard to come by. But after several attempts and a lot of DIY, I got it running again. That was the spark. Now, I have about 10 cars in my collection and am currently building my first 1:10 crawler, a CR-01 by Tamiya. But why start a community? Well, during my journey, I realized that sharing experiences, tips, and the sheer fun of building, racing, and fixing RC cars is half the joy. R3C is all about that – a place for enthusiasts to share their builds, their 'aha' and 'oops' moments, and everything in between. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting, there's a spot for you here. Outside of RC cars, I'm a father of four, so life is always bustling. We love our weekend family hikes, no matter the weather. Lately we have started taking our RC cars on a trail run - soooo much fun. It's this sense of adventure and joy I bring into the RC Cars Club. I look forward to growing this community with each of you. Let's build and fix, race and crawl, trail and explore together, sharing laughs at every rev and turn! Stay tuned for more stories, tips, and maybe a few surprises along the way.