Pro Talk With MIP's Eustace Moore Jr. - RC Car Action

Pro Talk With MIP's Eustace Moore Jr. - RC Car Action by Trevor "Chilly" Duncan

At the recent Short Course Showdown tour stop at S & N’s Trackside I got a chance to sit down and talk to Mr. MIP himself, Eustace Moore Jr.  MIP has been offering RC products for over 30 years now, and before Eustace formed the company in the late 1970′s he was an accomplished professional off-road racer competing at our industry’s highest level.  This combined experience in both racing and manufacturing has given him a wealth of RC knowledge over the years, and he shares some of this with us now in this edition of Pro Talk:

Radio Control Car Action:  How did you first get involved with RC cars?

Eustace Moore Jr: Well actually I started with RC airplanes. I used to design and build my own airplanes as a kid, and there were a couple of guys in the neighborhood who were hardcore into airplanes, so I picked that up.  At the same time, while viewing the RC magazines, you’d notice

RC Gift Ideas? Here are 13-Upgrades for Under $50 - RC Car Action

13-Upgrades for Under $50 - RC Car Action

RC Car Action says: "Although you can easily spend hundreds of dollars on a single RC upgrade, there are numerous upgrades that you can make without breaking the bank. Sure, brushless motor systems, fully-digital transmitters, 11.1V LiPos and race-tuned nitro engines are among the most expensive and sought-after products, but there are actually tons of upgrades that can be found for relatively little cost. In fact, many of the most useful upgrades on the market are under $50, and here are 13 inexpensive upgrades that are sure to make a big difference." 

MIP can help you with two of them!

"Shock Rebuild Kit
All shocks require maintenance, and buying a rebuild kit helps breathe new life into an old suspension. Rebuild kits usually include new o-rings, pistons, bladders and shock boots—all of which degrade over time and need to be replaced."

We say, consider MIP Bypass1 RealShocks Pistons: http://RealShocks.com

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CV/Universal Drive Shafts

If your vehicle uses dog bone-style drive shafts, upgrading to CV or universal-style shafts will greatly improve drivetrain efficiency—which has numerous positive effects on your car’s performance."

We say, consider MIP CVDs: http://miponline.com/store/page24.html

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As RC Car Action writer Michael Wortel concludes, "RC upgrades don’t always have to cost over $200. In fact, some of the most useful upgrades on the market are under $50! So much about RC performance is about the “little things,” and thankfully little things usually involve little cost. So before you dump $200 into your car, think about getting four smaller upgrades instead; you will probably be better-off in the big picture."

MIP is home to hundreds of World Champion performance upgrades designed and manufactured in the USA since 1979.  Our products support most major 1:10 Scale RC Car and Truck kits.  If you run a platform we don't currently support, we offer many tuning tools and racing accessories!  

May we suggest one more RC Upgrade?  For under $20, you can toss those flimsy l-wrenches and experience the amber-handled comfort and precision of the highly popular MIP Thorp line of wrench drivers, available in hex-tip and ballend-tip, Classic MIP Thorp hand held and MIP SPeed Tips for power screwdrivers.

Visit http://MIPonline.com for more MIP Hop-Ups and Tools - most are under $50!

Rob & Big drifting HPI RC! Ultra Real R/C Car Chase, A Must See (video) | GadgetReview

Rob & Big go RC!  Ultra Real R/C Car Chase, A Must See (video) | GadgetReview

Gadget Review reports: "We’re gonna go on record and say this is the most badass RC car chase scene we’ve ever laid eyes on.  In fact, it might be the only R/C car chase we’ve ever seen, but that isn’t to say it isn’t deserving of all the praise and accolades it’s sure to receive.

Famous, if not infamous Freddie Wong teamed up with the guys from Need For Speed as well as Rob and Big.  For the sake of full disclosure the video was produced in connection with the game’s upcoming release on October 30th.  Unlike the game, this video features remote controlled race cars.  However, thanks to amazing cinematography, sound production, and hyper real driving (check the drifting) this video is on par with some Hollywood blockbusters.  Sure, the wobbling car bodies is a dead giveaway, but if you’re willing to overlook what some might deem a few caveats it’s hands down an award worthy, action packed video.

Behind the scenes footage below:"

NEW for KYOSHO! MIP C-CVD Keyed Axle Kit

NEW for KYOSHO! MIP C-CVD Keyed Axle Kit
in Stock and Shipping NOW!

#12153 MIP C-CVD for Kyosho Ultima SC Truck: 

 

In Stock NOW - Get your orders in to build the Winning Kyosho Short Course Setup that helped carry MIP Factory Team Brandon Upshaw onto Multiple Podiums in California!   MIP has just released and has ready to ship these direct replacement upgrade performance parts for your Kyosho Ultima Short Course Electric Trucks. A much more affordable option than the stock Kyosho kits, MIP aims to become the Number 1 Source for Kyosho customers when purchasing replacement drives. The hex adapters, which are included, are aluminum, anodized gray, & laser marked with the MIP logo on them.

 

MSRP: $50.00                                                                   UPC# 691545121536   

 

 

 

Just for fun: RC Car Park Racing In The Bronx...

Several RC enthusiasts gather in a public park in the Bronx:  Check out the local news coverage here: Remote Control Car Racing In The Bronx Is Not Child's Play - NY1.com

Just for Fun: ‪DOG CHASING E- MAXX IN THE PARK‬‏ - YouTube

‪DOG CHASING E- MAXX IN THE PARK‬‏ - YouTube

NEW! MIP Hard-Coated Aluminum Top Shaft for Team Associated SC10/T4/B4 - Now HARD ANODIZED for BETTER WEAR!

Increase your speed and acceleration by replacing the heavy 3-piece steel stock top shaft assembly on your Team Associated B4, T4, & SC10 2WD Radio Controlled Vehicles with New LIGHTWEIGHT YET STRONG MIP Top Shaft with ONE-PIECE Gear/Shaft Design.  MIP LISTENS!  By popular request, MIP's New Bronze-Toned Top Shaft features re-engineered NEW PITCH DIAMETER for perfect mesh and HARD-ANODIZED Aircraft-grade Aluminum for MAXIMUM DURABILITY and LONGER WEAR!

#12156  MIP Hard Coated Aluminum Top Shaft

(Note: Replaces Discontinued MIP Part #09108)

MSRP: $15.00      UPC# 691545121567

 

Top Shaft Features:

#12156 MIP Hard Coated Aluminum Top Shaft, Assoc B4, T4, & SC10       $15.00

BENEFITS:

MIP on Fire in 5 Classes at HRH Shootout! (#rccar #rcnews)

MIP tools & products for Team Associated and Kyosho were hot across 5 podiums at Hot Rod Hobby Shootout! The three-man MIP Factory Team each started strong in qualifying & progressed to the A-Mains. After winning a qualifying heat and an 18.530 lap time comparable to the worlds top racers in Pro 4 Short Course, MIP/Matt Olson TQs and Wins 3rd in Expert 2wd SCT! MIP/Eustace Moore wins a qualifying heat in Sportsmans SCT, and after winning 2 heats and qualifying just 4 seconds under TQ, MIP/Brandon Upshaw Wins 3rd in 2wd Stock Short Course No Timing! The greater sponsored MIP Team Racers were on fire: AE/MIP Hartson TQs with 1st Place Victory in 2wd Modified Buggy and Wins 2nd in Modified Truck; MIP/Matt Gilbert Wins 2nd in Expert 2wd Stock SCT Class; MIP/Brian Halverson Wins 3rd in 2wd Stock Truck and 2nd in 2wd Stock Short Course! 

MIP was among the world's best-of-the-best racers with over 300 entries at this weekend's 15th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout in Saugus, CA.  This three day event in Triple A-Main Format was well attended despite the almost triple digit temperatures, and likely also enjoyed by many with air conditioning via worldwide simulcast on LiveRC.  It was hot weather and tough going on the dry ran blue-groove track, but each of the three-man

Short Course Domination for MIP/Olson at JC Summer Nationals: 2xTQ, 2xWIN! #RCCAR #RCNEWS

It was total domination for the MIP Factory Race Team at JConcepts Indoor Summer Nationals at A-Main Hobbies' Outback Raceway in Chico, CA this past weekend with MIP/Matt Olson's Perfect Score in the Pro 4 Class running his Losi-SCTe equipped with the MIP Pro4mance Chassis & Tuning Package!  MIP/Olson earned the TQ and the Victory when, as JConcepts reports*, "the most crushing win of the weekend, however, came in the

MIP Wins all 3 Qualifying Rounds at JConcepts Indoor Nationals! MIP/Olson TQd & Won 5 of 6 Rounds in Pro 2 Stock & Pro 4 Open - MIP/Eustace won the Other! #RCCAR #RCNEWS

MIPteam's Matt & Eustace getting a great start running Losi SCTE equipped with MIP Pro4mance Chassis and Tuning Packages at JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals at Outback Raceway in Chico, CA - MIP/Olson TQd and won all 3 Qualifying Rounds of Pro 4 Open!  MIP/Olson also TQd in Pro 2 Stock - but only won Rounds 1 & 3 - That's because MIP/Eustace Won 1st place in Pro 2 Stock Qualifying Round 2! 

4 Second Lead as MIP/Olson Wins JBRL Round5 - Chris Blais 2nd, TLR/Ryan Dunford 3rd

MIP/Olson Wins JBRL Round5! Another victory for Matt Olson & LosiSCTE with MIP Pro4mance Pak! Chalk up more wins for MIPteam at Jimmy Babcock's Racing League (JBRL) Electric Round 5!  MIP/Matt Olson took First Place in Pro4 A-Main, MIP/Brandon Upshaw made the Top 10 with his 6th Place Pro4 A-Main, and

What's in the Black Bag? "UnBoxing" Build from Horizon Hobby! (#RCCAR #RCNEWS) MIP Pro4-Mance Chassis and Tuning Kit Build

MIP Pro4-Mance Chassis and Tuning Kit BuildCheck out the great unboxing (in this case unbagging) Photos and Build by Gary Katzer, Host of the "On the Horizon" show from Horizon Hobbies....nice start, more to come...

NEW! MIP Pro4mance Chassis & Tuning Pak for Losi TEN-SCTE (includes MIP Bypass1™) - NOW SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

Following MIPteam Matt Olson's TQ and Double A-Main Victory sweep at Top Gun Shootout's world debut of the new MIP Pro4mance Chassis and Tuning Pak on Losi TEN-SCTE, MIP engineers find high demand for this latest new product introduced from MIP's Racers Line. MIP Part Number 12200, designed for use with both Losi TEN-SCTe Rolling Chassis (LOSB0127) and Losi TEN-SCTe RTR Chassis (LOSB0128), is more than just a chassis replacement. It’s a performance package, tuned by the MIP bold engineering team, that converts the Losi SCTE into an MIP Pro4 Tuned Race Truck! This kit shaves off nearly 8 ounces of weight and rebalances the truck to give a stable smooth drive. All done with the re-engineered paintable chassis and cowling, shock towers, front springs and MIP Bypass1™ pistons and valves. Each component in the assembly is manufactured in America using US grade material.  

NOW SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! Distributors – Reserve for your Dealers!! 

Racers – ask for MIP's newest product at your local hobby shop!

#12200 MIP Pro4mance Chassis & Tuning Kit:

MSRP: $275.00                                      UPC# 691545122007

MIP Pro4mance Chassis Kit Features: