Ernest's Garage
Mclaren M23 WIP
Sunday, August 2, 2026
How to run faster with 17.5T blinky mode - tips #1
I have setup the ARC A10 23’ for 17.5T blinky mode. Since local track re open in end June I have been trying to dial in the car to run on the new flat surface.
I used a HobbyWing JustStock 17.5T 4pole motor, and gear at 3.23.
First pack I can run relatively consistently in range of 20.x sec per lap, for 8 mins.While a local racer said that same 17.5T motor he can make 19.x sec lap !
A quick suggestion from him after looking at my car, cut away the material from the front and side bodyshell to reduce drag.
I tested it as told.
Here is what I have done and also sit the front bodyshell lower by one hole on the body post.
2nd and 3rd pack result :
Bingo !
The car is more willing to turn and best laptime improve by 0.6 sec
The chassis is a bit more “alive” and I cannot yield the same consistency. Laps are ranging from 19.x to 21.x sec. That said, the mod does improve the laptime but it also make the car more active. I will need to adjust other area to improve consistency.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
RC10 2WD to 4WD conversion kit
The idea was first born in 80s, RC10 was so successful on 2WD racing everywhere, and how about making it even brighter on other buggy class - 4WD
MIP has released its first conversion kit back in 80s, and 40 odd years later, another conversion kit has hit the market with more fine tuning technology and material
Yokomo MS 2.0
Nothing new, it is MS 2.0 released year and above ago … but this time, it comes with a steel chassis from Yokomo
Friday, July 31, 2026
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