the engineers kept this in mind and addressed other areas to offset this. It’s still a little finicky, but racers will embrace the tradeoff and should feel right at home. The steering is razor sharp, and along with the front gullwing arm geometry, dives in strong and predictably when confronted with fast and nervous sections. In no time, I felt I could push it and hit my lines that are only limited by my mere mortal dexterity. Rating: 8 Rough Track Handling_ Tracks in North America are looking more and more like manicured marvels, but rough is relative and the B6.1D took them on better than expected. The V2 shocks in this kit now include machined pistons along with x-rings and newly updated springs to complete a plush suspension package. However, it does get upset in odd places, and when pushed through rumble strips, it can dance a bit. Don’t expect it to handle like a Stadium Truck; after all, it isn’t one, but when compared to others in the competition, it’s near the top. Rating: 8 Jump_ Jumping is important in a race buggy, especially when facing the Supercross layouts that more and more tracks are gravitating toward. CONTACT FUTABA: www.futabarc.com PRO-LINE RACING www.prolineracing.com PROTEK RC: www.protekrc.com TEAM ASSOCIATED: www.rc10.com TEKIN: www.teamtekin.com This buggy is like a jet fighter; flicking, whipping and soaring to reflect driver input. I’ve never felt a more responsive buggy. However, when grip starts to come up and ride height lowered to compensate, scraping on faces of jumps and slapping on landings can be expected. But, like other characteristics, it is above others in its class and only affects handling in minor ways. Rating: 9 Good traction. WWW.VRCMAG.COM 85
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