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
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Team Associated B5 and B5M – The Wait is Over!
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
Vision Racing Carbon Fiber Chassis Stiffeners for the B4.2 REVIEW!
With the industry moving towards higher grip tracks, more powerful batteries and motors, 2wd buggies are beginning a new evolution in racing. Whether you believe it’s just a trend or fad……. it is here and among us. Quicker than years past, the 2wd buggy is EVOLVING and it is exciting to see! Never before have … Continue reading
Maifield’s C4.2 @ The Clash 2013 Winner!
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
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
1/10 IFMAR WORLDS News
IFMAR Chooses Pro-Line “X2” Suburbs & Scrubs Tires For The 1/10-scale World Championships Chico, Ca, July 22 2013— IFMAR has chosen Pro-Line’s “X2” Suburbs 2.0 and Scrubs tires for this year’s IFMAR 1/10-scale Buggy World Championships. Racers will be required to use Pro-Line’s X2 Suburbs (Part no. 8213-002) rear tires for both the 2WD and 4WD … Continue reading
Vision Racing Carbon Fiber Steering Rack B4.2
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
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
Centro C4.2 Mid Motor Conversion
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