Do you run on a loose outdoor, loamy track? I know what you’re thinking…. Rear motor time b/c mid motor on a loose, loamy, dusty track mid motor is going to be a nightmare. In our heads we have been told…. 1.) Rear motor for loose tracks, mid motor for high bite. 2.) Plastic chassis is better … Continue reading
Author Archives: 2wdMod
PSM Releases 2.5mm Carbon Chassis for Yokomo BMax2 MR
The carbon fiber pros, PSM from Germany, have developed a super tech looking chassis for the Bmax2 MR designed for “outdoor use” or lower traction surfaces. With more flex, the theory is to provide the car with better feel and driving experience when traction is limited. On top of that, moving from the stock aluminum chassis to carbon … Continue reading
Bridgewater Triples Again at NCT Rd 2 – Hank Perry 28th Annual **With Setups!!**
Unfortunately, due to a very busy work schedule, I was unable to attend the NCT round 2 event. However, this is the write-up for round 2! Congrats to Chris Bridgewater for TQ’ing all 3 classes and taking home the win in 2wd mod, 4wd mod, and SC mod! Nice job well done to Team Associated’s … Continue reading
Schelle Releases RB6 Steering Rack and Protector!
Schelle is up and running and dropping kick ass hop-ups in full force. Without a doubt, the highly innovative “Coach” has been hard at work and now has a unique upgrade for all Kyosho 6 series cars. Not only including bearings to eliminate slop in the stock bushing setup, Schelle also adds a new feature … Continue reading
Bell Crank Steering System: 22/2.0/T/SCT
Finally! Something all the TLR guys have been waiting for if you didn’t already do your own custom version using RB6 bellcranks or buy the Exotek v.1 or v.2 crank system. This design has been in the works since last year around Nationals time, late August, and now finally slated to be release August 2014. I’m … Continue reading
Proline Electrons VTR Teaser!
Looks like Proline is teasing us with their VTR style wheels (similar to AKA’s EVO system) and a bar type tire that has inspiration cues from JConcept’s Dirtwebs. It has to be said that Dirtwebs are a hot tire and have already won a lot of events around the nation/world. It will be good to … Continue reading
2014 Northwest Championship Tour Round #1
The 1st race of the year for the NCT series kicked off last weekend in Wenatchee, WA and unfortunately due to work schedule conflicts, I was unable to attend this race. Although…… my little spies are out and about and I am able to bring to you the race results and race write-up. Congrats to … Continue reading
Schoettler’s Winning Setup from JConcepts @ TRCR
Michael Schoettler was on fire. His car was the best on the track….his driving was the best on that day. There was no stopping him. What does that equal? A huge 2wdMod win at the biggest race in the Pacific Northwest at Tacoma R/C Raceway against a star studded field which includes the likes of Steve … Continue reading
JConcepts Dirt Tech Inserts
Last weekend at the JConcepts Spring Indoor Championship race at TRCR, Jason Ruona and the JConcepts boys were testing out a new, high-tech closed cell foam inserts codename: Dirt Tech. I got to see the product first hand in action and also felt them after the race when Michael Schoettler cut open his rear tire for the promo … Continue reading
Photo Epic – JCon14 Spring Indoor Nationals @ TRCR
I wanted to separate my race results with my photos this time as the race results was already becoming super lengthy. I didn’t want it to feel like a drag to find the results and also check out some photos of the race, so I separated it and made this photo epic. Maybe the 1st … Continue reading