Round 2 of the JConcepts Winter Champs Series was held last Friday on January 17th, 2014 at Top Gear Hobbies in Clackamas, Oregon. As this was the 2nd race on the current layout, most locals had a lot of time to dial in their rides to hopefully go even faster than they did in round … Continue reading
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PSM B4 CF Front Shock Tower Review!
Hello ladies and gents…. Today I have for you a little review of PSM’s very fine 5mm carbon fiber front shock tower for the B4 series car. Before I start, I want to applaud PSM for reaching out and contacting me and wanting to do a review of their product. For me, it shows that … Continue reading
King of Wings – Vortex vs. Finnisher
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
JConcepts Anti-Roll Bar Set
Over the last 3 years……a close racing buddy and I have talked about adapting a sway to our cars countless times. Every single time he’d chime in with, “Yah man we used to run front AND rear sway bars on our XXX’s and it was dialed.” In theory with the right track layout and condition, … Continue reading
Maifield Wins 2wd @ Spring Indoor Nationals
If you haven’t noticed, Maifield is having a phenomenal year. 2013 is proving to be one to remember for Ryan and with IFMAR World’s around the corner…. I’m picking Maifield as a favorite to win. Notice I said “a” favorite and not “the”. There’s 3 other guys I think have about equal chance to win 2wd, but … Continue reading
Cav Joins EOS Finale
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
JConcepts Chassis Protector
A high-end item used for many years on the performance side of R/C racing is the chassis protective sheet. For years, drivers have hand-cut and fitted their chassis with a clear material protecting the new chassis look and also providing a smooth or slick surface to decrease friction between chassis and dirt surfaces. JConcepts has … Continue reading
Maifield’s B4.2 @ Cactus Classic 2013
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
JConcepts Titanium Turnbuckles
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
Cavalieri Signs w/ Orion
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