But, like many, I am stuck on front of a computer, wondering, what do I buy to go faster?
It's sometimes hard to not get a new toy. RC racers are continually bombarded by the flavor of the month.
Some choose to bite, while others look further onto the forums, the setup guides and talk with others to achieve new results with a familiar chassis.
These new kits are released in an effort to supply.
Manufacturers have problems to solve. Some of those problems actually exist. Some don't.
That won't stop folks from wanting aluminium drivers for two "hard to reach" nuts:
Getting products into the hands of consumers is the name of the game. It is fantastic when the manufacturers are supplying answers to problems. It is another thing when we are asked to donate money to brands we like in the form of my least favorite word in the English language, "bling."
AE, for instance, has cast a wide net these days. Rereleases, RTRs, and entirely new flagship models. All while keeping us up to date.
That wide of a net and somethings got to be spread thin.
No longer supporting LRP, AE has given new life into the Reedy/Hobbywing esc line and this will surely keep thing running in the right direction for Thunder Tiger.
Racers want nothing but the fastest. And when money is no object, one car comes to mind. Or better yet, awesome comes to mind. Behold, a small manufacturer, unchained to what a parent company wants:
And their floating front diff:
I'll let those videos resonate...
Awesomatix are bringing innovation and more importantly drama. Of course, some of the cost of the price goes to the song rights for their videos, but that was money well spent. Honestly, fantastic videos.
Perhaps the offroad scene has unfortunately come to expect some additional "play" and "make it as cheap as you can."
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Onorad and offroad are two very different animals. So I should probably keep them separated in terms of quality and cost, but line are blurring. Gear diffs, hex hubs, open ball cups, belt drives... it's all cross pollinating. I love the technology, the new toys, the fresh parts.
It's a fun game to keep up with the jones', but not a game I'll be playing at the moment.
Until I can get around the track for 5 min without relying on a marshal, I'm going to save my money for the track.
See you tomorow,
-Tommy
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