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RC fuel is a blend of methanol, nitromethane, and oil, but the way nitro content is measured varies. Some brands measure by volume, while others use weight, leading to confusion when comparing fuels. 1. Volume-Based Measurement (Common Outside Europe – IFMAR Standard) Many brands, like PepeGroup’s Energy, measure nitromethane percentage by volume (e.g., 16% Nitro means 16% of the total liquid volume is nitromethane).This method follows the IFMAR standard, which is widely used in global RC competitions. RCRA (Radio Control Racing Australia) also follows IFMAR rules, meaning Australian racers use the volume-based measurement system. The Xceed Nitromax 16% (part 103060) is...

No doubt, silicone oil is recognised as the best oil to use for RC due to the ability to resist changes in viscosity (measurement of fluids resistance to flow) due to temperature fluctuations - but the labelling can cause some confusion. So, what are the various ratings and are they equal? The most common ratings are cSt (centistoke) & WT (weight); cSt being the 'world-wide standard'. However, it appears when comparing the WT rating across different brands there can be differences in how that compares to the cSt rating. Below is a comparison chart to help you determine the cSt...

By Ben Howard - Team Zombie Driver LiPo batteries have been a brilliant development in technology for our RC car racing. They’re lighter and come with lots of punch. They’re able to be charged and discharged quickly which makes them a prime candidate for RC racing. Caring for your LiPo battery in the right way also comes with a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about what to do. I’d like to share with you my procedure for how to properly care for your battery to ensure its longevity and performance. Batteries will cost you if you don’t care for them. So let’s...