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Mclaren M23 WIP

Mclaren M23 WIP

Sunday, August 16, 2026

A10 23’ minor fix and back to setup board

After weekend practice, found that one of the ball end on rear anti-roll bar “pop in”


Moved it back to the right place, back to setup station and get ready for next track day




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ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #2

Installed servo, completed core drive train and steering rack





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Friday, August 14, 2026

ARC A10 23’ 17.5 Blinky setup


New layout for EP today, setup the A10 23’ and run a few packs with used Sweep D36 MX (medium hard insert)


Overall, I think 3 degree rear toe in match with my driving better than 2 or 2.5
I can push a bit more as usual 
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Sunday, August 9, 2026

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #1

With the build quality I have admired on the A10 23’, decided to build the A11 with steel chassis and mod class !

Build quality maintained and improved design element eg on the anti roll bar mounting location and standardised hardware for shock mount on lower a-arms.



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Tamiya 421X

Long time without a new Tamiya kit !


Too bad it is still coming with “outdated” foam bumper … the weight with TRF printed to be placed under Lipo is eye-catching !



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Capricorn Quantum 1/8 GT

Finally I can witness a “modern” 1/8 on road kit with carbon fibre arm 






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