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Nimble Motorsports TwoLane ProCharger April 3, 2005

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I am not sure about you, but I am always griping every week I have to pack up all my chargers to go racing. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone made something that could eliminate all the clutter from my work bench.

Well … Nimble Motorsports has done just that with their new TwoLane Procharger.

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Spec Point Batteries June 16, 2004

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Product Reviewed: Spec Point Batteries 6 cell packs

Company Website: http://www.specpointbatteries.com

We received 2 packs of batteries from Tom Himes (owner of Spec Point Batteries).

- 1.16 (400-434 seconds)
- 1.16 (435+ seconds)

Mr. Himes offered to solder the 435+ pack himself and send it out to me assembled. I must say the quality of the soldering job and shrink wrap was quite impressive. I appreciate his skills!

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Darkside Motorsports Outlaw 1/12 Scale Conversion Kit April 7, 2004

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Product reviewed: Darkside Motorsports Outlaw 1/12 Scale Conversion Kit .

Website: http://www.darksidems.com
Part #: 120
Cost: $110.00

The Darkside Motorsports Outlaw Conversion Kit has been designed to be compatible with 1/10th and 1/12th scale parts made by Team Associated.

The Outlaw Conversion Kit comes with the following Items:
3mm Silver Graphite Components:

Black Annodized Aluminum Components:

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Rivergate Distributing RDC-30-V0 March 23, 2004

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Product reviewed: Rivergate Distributing RDC30-V0 Power Supply.

Website: http://www.rivergatedist.com
Part #: RDC30 V0
Cost: $245.00 (at time of this review)

The RDC30-V0 power converter from Rivergate converts 120 volts normal A/C to dual voltage D/C current.

The unit came packaged very nicely. There were very concise instructions and cautions included with the unit. Also, included was a registration card for your warranty. Rivergate Distributing warrants the unit for 2 years, but you MUST send the warranty card in!

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GS Storm 1/8 Ready To Race Buggy March 15, 2004

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Product reviewed: GS Storm 1/8th Scale RTR Buggy

Website: http://www.gsracing.com

I was seriously impressed with the quality of the buggy when I received it. It had gobs of aluminum, and was solidly built. Being kinda meticulous, I went through the buggy with a critical eye to start off.

The suspension settings were way off. Camber was about -10 degrees and the toe- in was just as bad. Five minutes with my RPM camber gauge and it was ready. I thought the suspension was a little soft for a 1/8th scale, so I slid in some 5mm spacers (included) on all the shock bodies.

The servo saver was adequate for the average person, but I tend to be hard on stuff, or have it break at the wrong time, so I added a large style, servo mounted servo-saver in addition to the factory one. The JR590MG steering servo was replaced with a Hitec HS5925MG for a little more steering speed.
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