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"Inspect predictably, replace parts on condition and never run to failure."

This free Post Run Protocol is the first part of a system that will be featured in my book about the UDR.
Use it to help you spot failures early and stay ahead of running costs.My book about the Traxxas UDR is not being written for people who want to bolt shiny parts onto a truck and call it “built.”It is being written for owners who want to understand the machine, spend money intelligently, reduce avoidable failures, and get more useful runtime from a very capable platform.It will cover everything from buying new or used, all the way down to setting up your chassis efficiently, inspired by decades of experience gained in the high-end automotive world. While you wait, I have put together this FREE Post-Run Protocol which helps Traxxas UDR owners stay ahead of running costs.

This free protocol is built to help UDR owners catch developing issues before they get expensive and reduce guesswork between sessions. It is the bench-ready version of the inspection logic shown on the RC Workbench channel.By applying my methods, you will never run your UDR to failure again.

Want to see the R&D side?

Patreon is the R&D bay for the upcoming book: the mechanical thinking, bench notes, and development work behind the finished system.That is where I share test iterations, in-progress observations, and the reasoning that does not always fit inside a YouTube video.This button will take you there.

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Get the absolute most out of your UDR by removing guesswork, avoiding expensive mistakes and gaining highly valuable tuning insight for your Traxxas UDR.The book will cover:

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Buying a used UDR instead?

I also put together a free Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist for anyone evaluating a truck before buying.
This path also gives you the free Post-Run Protocol and informs about the upcoming book release.

Use it to spot red flags, assess condition more objectively, and avoid paying for hidden problems.Before any service or upgrade work makes sense, the condition of the vehicle needs to be assessed properly.This free checklist documents the inspection process used to evaluate used RC cars before purchase, adapted from protocols used in high-end automotive applications.

• Already own a UDR? Go back to the Post-Run Protocol

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UDR Book Updates

You are now on the UDR Book interest list.This means I’ll keep you updated as the book develops, without flooding the main RC Workbench list every time I make progress on it.What this book is being built to solve:The Traxxas UDR is not a cheap truck to run badly.Most owners do not lose money because one part fails. They lose money because they have no baseline, no inspection routine, no clear wear limits, and no way to decide whether a part should be cleaned, adjusted, rebuilt, replaced or upgraded. They just throw parts at their UDR based on Forum folklore and hope for the best.That is the gap this book is designed to fill.It will provide the reader with precious insight about how to inspect their UDR predictably, replace parts based on their condition, setup their chassis based on their own specific weight distribution and never run their truck to failure.One important point:This book is not being written for people who want to bolt shiny parts onto a truck and call it “built.”It is being written for owners who want to understand the machine, spend money intelligently, reduce avoidable failures, and get more useful runtime from a very capable platform.If that sounds like you, you are in the right place.When the book is closer to release, I’ll send the next update by email.In the meantime, if there is one UDR problem you absolutely want the book to address, reply to the email that brought you here and tell me.That feedback may directly shape what makes it into the final version.

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Reach mechanically serious RC owners while they are deciding which tools, maintenance products and upgrades to buy.

RC Workbench reaches experienced owners, men aged 35 and above, who research products carefully and use technical content to decide which tools, maintenance products and upgrades are worth buying for their intricate RC car models.

Case Study: Steering servo/BEC test
Commercial relevance:
Demonstrates measurement-led evaluation

When powered with the standard voltage, the wheel pull is similar to stock form. When the voltage is bumped up to 8.25 volts, an increase of 62.7% is obtained over the stock fitment.

What RCWB can do for you:

This turns an "interesting experiment" into showing why a specific product is worth buying.

About RC Workbench

The channel was founded in 2023 by Geoffrey McEvoy, a former automotive technician with experience in classic-car service, GT3 race workshops and Ferrari technical-team management. The channel applies that professional inspection and testing discipline to mechanically sophisticated RC vehicles.

Discuss a partnership: [email protected]

Channel Audience Data (30 September 2026)

Evidence of buying intent

Comments asking for links towards products:

Typical technical questions viewers ask:

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More case studies

Tamiya Paint-remover testCommercial relevance: demonstrates product-led search demand.

The viewer is looking for a solution to remove an old paint job on a difficult to find or otherwise no longer available RC vehicle body, other than risky forum hacks that could destroy their polycarbonate shell. This video demonstrates how to get the most out of Tamiya Paint Remover (item 87183).

Used VS New UDR
Commercial relevance: supports purchase decisions

This experiment demonstrates ownership cost and explains when replacement parts are required. The used model that was bought was brought up to factory standard, and the bill ended up to be much higher than buying new ($1423, opposed to $970 off the shelf).

BEST UDR upgrades no one talks about
Commercial relevance: supports purchase decisions

This video supports purchasing decisions based on what I have tried and tested. It is the baseline for the many upgrades that follow (and those still to come).

Ways to work with RC Workbench

If your product solves a genuine maintenance, workshop or upgrade problem, tell me what you want to promote and which markets you serve. I will propose a relevant content or affiliate test with defined placements and reporting.RCWB can provide your company with a dedicated technical evaluation, thanks to a video build around a relevant product question and a defined test, based on what viewers are searching for.RCWB can include product integration in a given video, with a relevant demonstartion within a broader technical video.RCWB can track recommendations where the product fits existing content through an affiliate partnership.Relevant products could be featured through:- Direct links in existing and future video descriptions
- Pinned comments beneath closely related tutorials
- My website and recommended-tools resources
- Relevant emails to my subscriber list
- Potential editorial references in my forthcoming Traxxas UDR workshop book, where the product genuinely supports the procedureI would retain complete editorial independence and recommend only products that meet my standards.Discuss a partnership: [email protected]