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Yes, the car is running stock springs. :)

@@marklim7851 looks really good, can’t wait to pick one up

Thank you. The car felt balanced and easy to drive so that definitely helped. :)

Thanks for the input. Typically FF buggies need the weight closer to the front for drive traction... but as you have mentioned, the trade-off is the tendency to nose-dive.

The PR buggies are certainly the most under-rated racing cars. They are refined, robust and spares are typically very well-priced. The only question is whether you have a source for parts support where you are at. :)

Did you end up getting the PR buggy and if so, how's your experience been? I'm intrigued by PR but not so fond of Ausrab Industries after having a bad experience with them.

This would be an idea I have been thinking about trying as well, its just that time (and all the other project ideas) have not allowed that to happen. One day though... :)

Thank you. This car is certainly one that has special meaning for me in my 'garage' of project cars. While I've grown to appreciate cab-forward bodies over time, I'll choose a mid or rear cab design anyday. :)

Hi there, this is a dedicated 1/10 track. Sadly it has gradually been converted to feature more astro-turf because dirt is so hard to maintain. Always appreciate your track owners I say. :)

Thanks for the comment. Based on my understanding, the motor in my buggy is slightly further forward than the Schumacher buggy you are referring to (I love Schumacher designs btw). 4-gear vs 3-gear transmissions are such an interesting discussion - both offer unique pros and cons. Over time, I've personally come to prefer 3-gear setup on high grip tracks exactly because of the reduced weight transfer. The cars stay flatter over acceleration - but importantly during braking - for stability in corners. The 4-gear cars can give great acceleration out of corners, but on braking can make the steering come on fast and hard. All in the setup I suppose. A rear-motor car with forward electronics sounds interesting. Thanks for the interesting project idea! :)

Thanks for the comment. The car comes with ball bearings in the kit. As for a slipper eliminator I think that would be best for stock 17.5 racing to reduce rotating mass. PR does sell one.

@@marklim7851 it does not come with ball bearings. Ball bearings is an option parts for 60USD. But thanks!

Thanks. I have videos to do but have been a bit busy. Hopefully I'll get them done soon. :)

I really couldn't agree more... and this on stock tires too!

Thank you. I'm really glad you find the information helpful. :)

I think as with most race buggies today the kit was designed primarily with higher grip surfaces in mind. It doesn't mean it won't work on dirt, but I think it would take some setup especially on the shock package and the tires. PR does offer a ball diff which will help tremendously on dirt. The V3 had won our local nationals on a dirt track, so it is possible. :)

Yes. This is the Segar track.

I'm afraid I've never timed it... but it lasts quite a bit. :)

Yes this track is actually a community built track under a highway. Given our weather here it is a great plus as we are able to run our cars there except when the rain is extremely heavy.

Thanks for the nice comment. Where did you manage to find a bulldog body? I would love to get my hands on one or two for future projects. Yes I am still making videos but I work on these projects in my free time and as you can imagine they take some time to put together. Thank you for subscribing... motivates me to get to work on another vid soon.

This is located at Bukit Panjang (Segar offroad track) and there is a carpark abot 3-5minutes away. If you need a more detailed location let me know how I can get in touch. :)

Thanks 👍 Appreciate the kind comment.

Hey there, thanks for the comment. You are spot on that the KF sported a layout with similarities to my project car, and the KC that came after allowed even more motor positions - I always appeciate how Schumacher has their unique design philosophies. :) I compared my car with a friend's KC and the two key differences were that the Yokomo transmission is a hybrid belt-gear system and that the central transmission on my buggy is slightly further forward.

You may try looking up a PR dealer in your country. If you are in Singapore you can head to the RaceWorks facebook page.

Thank you very much!

Thanks! More projects to come! :)

It's really hard to part ways with my projects because of the work that's gone into each one... I doubt anyone would ever be willing to pay what I think they are worth (to me at least). lol

Thank you for your kind comments. Building a unique car that works at the track is always a thrill for me. :)

Thanks for the kind words. The Tekno would be an awesome base for a 2wd buggy conversion. There was a small run of nicely made conversion kits (I think by a company in Australia iirc) some years back... I'd love to get my hands on one sometime to see how it runs. :)

@@marklim7851 willspeed is also a good contender when speaking of custom buggys.

Thanks for the comment and the sub!

Appreciate the sub. Thank you!

Thanks, knowing there are guys who enjoy the content makes the effort to edit them worthwhile. :)

Yes I have seen those awesome buggies. I really like how Schumacher often innovates when it comes to buggy design. The KF and KC certainly gave me hope that my concept would work. The key differences are that the Ymax2 still uses a rear gearbox (vs the pure belt drive) and the motor is further forward. Hope we continue to see more innovative buggies in the future. :)

Thank you for the kind words. :)

Thanks Gabriel! Catch up soon :)

Thank you for commenting - I'm glad others enjoy my projects. :)

Thank you for the kind comment! :)

Thank you for the kind comment. If you still need some instructions on how to do that I can try to make a video.

I think adding oil to the shocks can only be a good thing... the only downside is if they leak. To do so you'll use the O-rings provided in the box. I haven't done it yet though so I can't really say much more... though I've seen those who have done so. It won't lessen articulation but will reduce the 'bouncing' effect which can upset crawling... though at this scale it may not matter quite that much. :)

Thank you. The belt is too narrow for this application. I will try a V2 of this car sometime. :)

I've found the fit, finish and durability to be as good, if not better than the top brands in the market. Actually, the durability ranks among the top. Where it may be lacking as a smaller brand is the trackside setup knowledge since there may not be as many people running it. I've seen that PR also continues to refine its cars so they are committed to producing performance buggies.

Thank you for the kind words.

Thank you for your kind comment. :)

How is your experience with the 401-R? In my opinion the V4 delivers a similar package in terms of fit, finish and quality. If you do get one, there is also a benefit of some parts that are shared across both platforms. :)

@@marklim7851 I really like the 401, like you said the build quality is really good, everything fits perfectly.

Hey there, thanks for the kind comment on my old school body. lol! :) In terms of performance, build and quality I have no complaints whatsoever with PR products. I've had different versions of their buggies and can honestly say they have always had a commitment to improving their cars - the latest versions of their 2WD and 4WD are really the result of years of refinement. The cars are extremely durable and also have proven themselves on the track many times. The cars are very adjustable and IMO have all the necessary adjustments for racing, BUT compared to some of the more established brands they may lack some of the more obscure setting options. However, depending on where you are located, I have heard that some racers have had challenges with local distributors and that can result in issues getting parts - so you may want to ensure you have a reliable source to turn to if you are going to race regularly. Finally, the V4 pricing makes it one of the most affordable racing platforms on the market. Hopefully the info here helps you make a decision.

@@marklim7851 Hey thanks for the info and the quick response. I think you may have sold me a buggy at the price I'm gonna buy 1 and see how it goes. All my shopping for parts is online only hobbystore near me is on the traxxas train and that's pretty much it. I am racing all kyosho right now only problem is that it's all old and really hard to find parts and there new stuff is to high. Thanks again and good luck racing