Last Friday night…. I remember getting off from work and making my way to the track to help kick off the annual 5 race winter series held at Top Gear Raceway in Clackamas, Oregon. There were questions to whether it was going to happen or not, but I was happy to hear things got ironed … Continue reading
This year, Team Associated played Santa Claus and dropped us off a little present by unveiling the new Team Associated B5 and B5M on Christmas Day. Finally, the B5 has been announced as rc enthusiasts all over the world held their breath wondering if Area51 had something in the works. I’ve been hearing rumors about … Continue reading
It is now upon us. The era of mid motor is happening in the USA whether you like it or not. If you’re a die hard rear motor guy this might be a few more nails in that rear motor coffin b/c last year the track was all rear motor cars and this year…… well … Continue reading
Finally, I was able to find a bit of time to go do some product testing and write my review about 2 wonderful RC products. Thanks to those who have been patiently waiting for the continuation of my preview. THE CHAMP First up, is the current heavy weight champ…….. the JConcept’s Finnisher wing in the … Continue reading
Here is a quality new piece released by Vision Racing for your B4 series car. It also works on the T4 and SC10 trucks as well so don’t hesitate b/c this is a great way to fine tune your ride. Changing ackerman can help with the way the car steers. By moving the ballstud forward … Continue reading
Centro C4.2 What’s new in the C4.2 kit from the C4.1 kit you ask??? – New rear shock tower – New rear aluminum suspension mounts and inserts – New molded tranny case – New +8mm aluminum chassis with more battery configurations – New rear bulkhead – New Proline Bulldog body. The Centro C4.2 takes an … Continue reading
Current 2WD & 4WD Electric Offroad World Champion, Ryan Cavalieri, is attending the ‘TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby’ in Dortmund, Germany, this weekend (12-14 April). This is going to be his first European style indoor/offroad, multi surface competition ever! Cav and a few other Team Associated drivers will be traveling to the … Continue reading
The runner up in mod buggy and hometown favorite, Ryan Maifield was dialed at the Cactus Classic and arguably the best looking 2wd buggy that was not mid motor. From these pictures, it looked like Maifield went with JConcept tires instead of silver/red Losi combo that most of the competitors ran that weekend. Decked with … Continue reading
So you’re probably wondering……”My B4 already has titanium turnbuckles, why do I need these?” As far as I can see, the biggest reason to get the JConcept Turnbuckles is simply STYLE POINTS! Although the blue AE factory ti-turnbuckles look sweet they’re pretty dark, which to me has less “bling” factor than the JConcepts or Lundsford … Continue reading
So why does the champ decide to leave LRP and go full Orion? Win Championships and World titles and you can basically go anywhere you wanna go and for 2013, the champ chooses all ORION. For you B4.2 fans out there click on the pic for a killer view of his car setup before he … Continue reading
