New Tekin RS Gen2 ESC Released!
March 27, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
This new speedo is compatible with both brushed and brushless motors, uses a high voltage programmable BEC, and can handle 2-3S LiPo packs. Check out these features and more in the press release below: The RS GEN2 brushless speed control is the next generation in intelligent operating motor drive technology. Continuing the proven award-winning legacy of the RS family, the GEN2 is fitted with today’s state of the art components. The RS GEN2 delivers what racers require; reliability, precise control and unmatched power handling capability. Packed with new features, the RS GEN2 delivers a programmable high-voltage BEC, an EZ Access Port for…
Focht no show for round 2 at Northwest Hobbies
March 24, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
We are at Round 2 today at Northwest Hobbies in Albany, OR. Focht is a no show today quoted as saying “Kellogg can’t beat me so why not sleep today.” Kellogg will use today as a test round to work out his breaking issues for the next battle.
Bone collector takes the steel cage death match
March 24, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
After a hard fought battle Kellogg once again breaks out. His fast start didn’t deter Focht from completing his total domination of Kellogg. Better luck next time Cameron.
Steel cage match A1
March 24, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Anticlimactic for round one Focht breaks not one but two ball cups on lap 2. Kellogg breaks out on lap 5. Hopefully A2 will be better
Focht LQ in the D-main in 2w Mod
March 23, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Focht LQ’d the D main in 2w mod. This does not effect the battle between Kellogg and Focht in 4w mod but we thought it was worth mentioning.
Kellogg takes round one of the steel cage match
March 23, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Kellogg the camshaft tq’d round one with Focht and Roger Seim being the only ones to run 11 second laps. Focht aka the bone collector vows to take Kellogg out in round two, as they are now in the same heat.
Steel cage death match tomorrow between Kellogg and Focht
March 22, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The battle will heat up again tomorrow at Top Gear Hobbies between Kellogg and Focht. Yes there is a big point series starting up at Top Gear Hobbies on saturday and then continuing Sunday at Northwest Hobbies. The real series is between Cameron “camshaft” Kellogg and Kevin ” bone collector” Focht. It’s round 4 and Top Gear has added some steel fencing around the track for this one. Focht leads the series by default 2-1, as Kellogg can’t seem to keep his car on the track. It seems too fast for Camshaft to handle. Neither driver can seem to figure out what manufacturer…
Rc Pro South Division Rd1 dominated by Tekin power!
March 21, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
RC Pro Series South Round 1 was hosted by 439 Raceway in Belton, Tx. A relatively new track that no one had been to before, the surface started out smooth then quickly started to rut up. Friday the 15th was open practice. Saturday consisted of 4 Quals using Qual points. Tekin powered Brian Henn managed to take the overall TQ in Pro 4 SC. Tekin teammate David Joor would take the Overall Tq for the 1/8 Pro E Buggy class with Henn 3rd. Sunday was main day. In A1 of Pro 4 SC Henn would lead the whole race, till the last lap where 2nd caught up…
Tekin at the 27th Annual Cactus Classic
March 21, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The 27th Annual SRS Cactus Classic wrapped up this past weekend. With 491 entries this was surely one of the largest and highest attended Cactus Classic in recent times. The racers would be thrown for a loop however as the track would be heavily sugared for the event. Some liked it, some didn’t. Either way it would make for some exciting racing all weekend long. In Pro 2 SC Tekin powered Ryan Lutz would be a front runner early on in qualifying. It would be the Ryan, Ryan, and Ryan show all weekend long in this class. Surely it must be the…
Team Orion Dominates at 27th Annual Cactus Classic!
March 21, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The 27th Annual Cactus Classic was held at HobbyTown USA SRS March 14-17 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. The Cactus is one of the longest on-going electric off-road races to date that brings in the best drivers from all over the United States as well as drawing an International field. The intense competition along with great weather has made this event so successful over the years. This years event reached an amazing 500 entries! New for this year was the addition of sugar coating the track which provided instant hi-traction conditions. Temperatures in the upper 90′s all week long would put every drivers equipment to the ultimate test. Race…
XRAY new option spur gear for the XB4 buggy
March 14, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
XRAY has released their new option spur gear for the popular XB4 1:10 4wd buggy. The precision-molded spur gear 84T is made from XRAY’s exclusive secret blend of composite material, allowing the gear to run yet be robust enough to handle high performance brushless motors. The spur gear is designed to have the lowest possible weight while staying strong and light. Each gear is stamped with the tooth number for easy identification. www.teamxray.com
FactoryOne new Team Associated B4.2 chassis protectors
March 14, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
FactoryOne, has released their cool all-new B4.2 Chassis Protectors. These new protectors give your chassis a carbon fiber appearance with the signature FactoryOne logo, while protecting your chassis and screws from dirt, damage, and wear. These new chassis protectors simply stick onto the chassis, and make your ride look cool in the process! See more at www.factoryone-rc.com .
Avid RC 12mm Machined Pistons
March 14, 2013 Categories: RC News, Team Associated, The Big RC Comment
Product Overview The AV1030 machined 12mm piston with 2 x 1.5mm holes offers a conventional setup but with a tight-fitting piston that has little blow-by. It is recommended to use the 2 x 1.5 in truck or SC in the front with 30 – 35wt in order to get a little more pop off the jumps and a more direct feel of the track due to the extra weight of the vehicles compared to buggies. AVID offers popular 2 hole 1.5mm, 1.6mm and 1.7mm as well as 4 hole 1.3mm (#55) flat pistons. Piston Tips Use the 2 x 1.5 piston in truck or SC in the front with…
The Big RC Twizzler Cup won by local Alex Blix at Top Gear Hobbies!
March 10, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The second Big RC/ Twizzler cup was help at Top Gear Hobbies Saturday. The second round was for stock buggies and had a great race. Alex Blix was the guy to beat with his TQ and solid run in the main with his AE B4.2. Aiden Focht running a Durango took second after a series of mishaps in quals left him 3rd on the grid (rumor has it he is switching to AE). It was also his birthday, so a bag of Twizzlers seemed fitting. Rounding out the podium was Dave Montgomery with his Kyosho.
Panther Tires March Madness Sale!
March 10, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Panther tires is having a huge March Madness sale with up to 80% off of some of their tires. Check it out at Panther Tires
Xray Column #66, Making the XB4
March 8, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
XRAY Column #66 – Making The XB4 Mar. 08, 2013 Several RC magazines around the world have asked us to write a monthly column. With the kind permission we will re-publish the column at our web site too so all of the XRAY fans can read the latest news and behind the scenes information. Enjoy. (click to enlarge) I am back after a short break from the last two columns about making the T4 (who were written by Martin). There has been a lot going on right in the last few months: we successfully introduced the new T4 platform, just before…
RDRP’s new DEX210 Caster Blocks
March 7, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
New from Revolution Design Racing Products come several option parts for the Team Durango 210 series buggies and trucks. First up are aluminium C-hubs that are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 material. They come black anodised, offer four outer camber link locations and reduce the front track width by a millimetre per side. Revolution-rc.com
Focht beats Kellogg by default
March 7, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
Focht beats Kellogg when Kellogg breaks. After taking the lead early in the race and basically owning the field, he ended up breaking and letting Focht beat him. It seems that Kellogg thought by switching the the same vehicle as Focht, he would be able to beat him. That was not the case. Kellogg took off like a rabbit and was owning the field, as he came up to lap Focht he must have got caught in the tailwind of Focht’s hyper speed and that caused him to hit the wall and break his rig. It could also have been the fear of getting…
Update – Radio Control Racing Association of America banning media from their facebook page
March 6, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
They have been deleting all posts on their facebook page asking questions about who they are associated with, and have been banning the media from their facbook page. Sorry, but this means one thing to me. Be very careful and don’t give any money or information to them. This “association” seems to be hiding something. Stay tuned as we find out more. You can also follow the thread on rctech here
Radio Control Racing Association of America = scam? You be the judge
March 6, 2013 Categories: RC News, The Big RC Comment
The good people at LiveRC.com have spent a lot of time investigating the new Radio Control Racing Association of America and have found out some interesting stuff to say the least. The activities and past of this “new” organization should make everyone be wary and keep their money in their wallets. Read the full article at LiveRC.com here