Jeff Hoy, American
A blog about my hobbies, plus a bunch of other crap too.

Jeff Hoy, American

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Did you get a new R/C car or truck for Christmas?

Christmas has come and gone.  The presents have been unwrapped with joyous glee.  If you’re one of the lucky ones, then hopefully you unwrapped a nice, new radio controlled car or truck.  Here’s some of my older articles about how to upgrade and hop-up your new R/C car.
Did you get a Losi Highroller for Christmas?  Then you might want [...]


Three must have upgrades for your new Baja King…

So you got a Tamiya Baja King for Christmas or you just bought one for yourself.  Congratulations, it’s a great car.  Welcome to the Baja King Owner’s Club.  You may have assembled it already or you could be waiting until you have a little more free time.  But if you’re anything like me you’re spending [...]


Hacking my Baja King

I spent some time today looking at my Baja King and trying to find ways to improve it.   I’m not at all dissatisfied with it’s performance right now, it’s fast, somewhat agile, and a blast to drive.  But I wanted more.  But other than putting in a faster motor what else could I do to [...]


The Baja King recrowned.

I’ve been playing with my Tamiya Baja King for a little over a year now (read my old review here).  It’s been in a mildly modified form since the very beginning with things such as ball bearings and light weight, carbon fiber parts.  I’ve decided that it’s been long over due for some massive upgrades.
The [...]


Tamiya Baja King review

After nearly three quarters of a decade away from the R/C hobby, I can finally say I’m back in the game baby!  WOO!  YEAH!  This Christmas I received a gift that keeps on giving, Tamiya’s Baja King kit, which is a very welcome addition to my box of R/C stuff.  This model isn’t the top [...]



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