I don’t hate any of these cars,, I had at least some fun with all of them. But some were definitely better than others. 20. Tamiya Striker. You might feel I’m being a bit harsh on my first RC car. But if…
Just 2wd fun today. Practice was greasy, back end fine on line, despite dry setup. Steering non existent in the shaded twisty bits. A bit more roll, silvers and an under servo weight was my first round bet. Heat 1 was good.…
B6.4d The main whip came back from Mendip caked in a nasty coat of black fine dirt and sand 🙁 The box seems free and smooth still, so a full gearbox rebuild wasn’t needed, but the shocks and suspension needed some attention.…
Off to the local for the last meeting before I kick off my 2023 Summer Season with the South West Regional at Swindon next weekend. Luckily I wasn’t deceived by the the dry day predicted by the weather forecast. I left the…
First off, There’s nothing wrong with the standard kit slipper on the Associated B6.4d. I’ve just always found 3 plate slippers easier to set and more forgiving to drive than 2 plate. Associated do their own 3 plate hop ups, including standard…
The timesheets might tell you I had an off day today. Catching a cold, burning out a motor or losing a round to a pinion with a stripped grub screw might also lead you to think this. But that’s not the whole…
Brass Effing Monkeys in Weston-super-Mare today. But cocooned in my Team 80 Fleece, it was worth it for the points. I suspected that there would be a frost or very heavy dew again in the morning, and given how cold it was,…
The Mardave Minis at Bristol looked so much fun, that I decided to get myself one and have a go. For a car that’s so brutally simple, it’s incredible how well they drive. Set just the rear ride height and dab on…
