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
So finally! After years and years of rocking the good ol’ ROLL PIN, the industry has finally decided to adapt the wheel hex as the standard for wheel mounting system. In the 1/10th offroad world it’s a 12mm hex to be exact. Well, unless you’re Durango…they use a 14mm system. You don’t know how happy … Continue reading
Titanium SCREWS………….YES PLEASE! With a little snooping around I found images of 2 more new upgrades available for the RB6 with a tentative release date sometime in February. Save your money! I know the titanium screw set from Kyosho isn’t going to be a budget set. Expect the ultra quality Japanese quality from Kyosho. Also, … Continue reading
Once I saw this I had to post. How’s it work for you? Anyone find Cav’s or Dustin’s setup at the Reedy? Continue reading
I had a hunch that Kyosho would start to produce their own aluminum upgrades and here is their 1st piece. Although there are aftermarket companies already producing this piece….they don’t do it in Gunmetal! Or at least…..what Kyosho calls gunmetal. As of now, UMW701 is not on the US website, however it is the Kyosho … Continue reading
I’m a huge fan of Orion as they are always pushing the envelope for performance and quality. Here is a nice little video showcasing some of Orion’s new latest and greatest! Hobby shop guy: Hi, can I help you? Me: Yes, I’m looking to buy a charger. Hobby shop guy: Sure, we have many….Do you … Continue reading
Hara is one of my favorite racers of all time. If you had a poll to see who is/was the BEST ALL AROUND DRIVER OF ALL TIME…. Atsushi Hara would definitely be on that poll. Only a small handful of drivers are talented enough to win big races in multiple disciplines yet Hara wins them … Continue reading
Here is UK driver Lee Martin’s beautiful Tamiya 2wdmod buggy! Probably one of the most stylish drivers of all time, Lee’s buggy is always looking super trick. Sporting a Proline Bulldog body and JConcepts Finnisher wing for aero, Lee piloted his Tamiya to 7th place overall and beating out drivers like Hara, Numedhal, Hartson, and … Continue reading
Coming off a win at CRCRC in Ohio and also setting the fastest times in Thursday’s practice at the Reedy, Tebo’s car was definitely hooked up. However, the Reedy’s invite format doesn’t always cater to the faster car and driver. It is crucial to make the most of the random grid starts especially when you start in … Continue reading
Congratulations to Cavalieri for winning the 2013 Reedy Race of Champions! Being one of the most talented drivers in the world AND racing at his home track, WCRC, it’s gonna take a real miracle to win the Reedy Championship from Ryan. However, TLR’s Dustin Evans almost did it again in 2013 with the decision coming … Continue reading
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