Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Jeff Hoy
Here’s some awesome news from Team AE. They are putting out 2nd editions of their popular RC18B and RC18T, based on the new belt driven chassis that is used by the SC18 and RC18LM. The cool thing about this though is that it’s a kit and parts are included to build either vehicle. So you buy one [...]
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Posted on January 10th, 2010 by Jeff Hoy
It’s no secret that the advent of the short course style trucks, like the Slash, Strike, and SC10, has changed the face of off-road truck racing. My first thought upon seeing these trucks was “when is somebody going to give 2wd buggies the same treatment?” Well, it’s finally happened, and Kyosho is the first one out [...]
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Posted on December 25th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
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 [...]
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Posted on December 21st, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
Team Associated announced two new RTR packages today. Both are based on the highly successful RC10T4 stadium truck RC10B4 off-road buggy with some changes and dubbed the RC10T4.1 RC10B4.1. One is brushed motor powered, the other is brushless. They both come with a new 2.4 GHz radio system as well. MSRPs are $339.99 $329.99 for brushed [...]
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
Kyosho, OFNA, Losi, Associated, and HPI all now have purpose built electric 1/8 scale buggies. The products are out there and people are buying them. When every major player in the market has a product out then it’s safe to say that product’s time has arrived. The naysayers are changing their tunes, 1/8 electric is [...]
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Posted on September 18th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
BEHOLD! It’s got a set of temporary electronics in it. And I’m still looking for some original wheels for it. I know where to find a front set, but the rears still elude me. I also need to get a couple new tie-rods to replace a couple bent and broken ones. I have run it [...]
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Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
…looks like a winner for those interested in an entry level 4WD buggy. RC Driver has a positive review in the March issue, calling it “fun on a budget.” Zero RC also has a quick overview with some general info. HPI is bringing on the competition for Tamiya’s Baja King. The only problem I see [...]
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Posted on January 9th, 2009 by Jeff Hoy
…in it’s dirty, neglected, busted up state. This is what it looked like when I received it. The cleaning and rebuilding has begun. Parts are starting to come in from the ebay sellers. The shocks have been cleaned and rebuilt, along with the transmission and rear suspension components.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2008 by Jeff Hoy
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 [...]
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Posted on November 11th, 2008 by Jeff Hoy
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 [...]
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