The future of Hardcore RC

[Topher Builds]

I just learned about this, Mikey is moving on with his career and shutting down shop. It sounds like there are people (maybe TGH?) interested in keeping the brand alive. If so that would be awesome, especially if it’s an outfit with more manpower and maintains the quality and precision Mikey had.

Let’s try to keep this thread from turning into a complaint box about their shipping times, that gets beaten to death on Facebook every other week, and more on the topic of link makers and other options for these custom builds.

So who do y’all like for links? Besides intheworks.

[rcaholic13]

Dang it no wonder i never got a response. Only person i knew still made steering and drag for vanquish 8 degree steering. Now what?

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[Topher Builds]

This is good news. I wonder if all the offerings will stay the same.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by rcaholic13

Dang it no wonder i never got a response. Only person i knew still made steering and drag for vanquish 8 degree steering. Now what?

Dluxfab,com

[punkindrublik]

They're great links, but out of 5 orders, 3 were wrong when I got them. And even one of the order corrections was incorrect. The thing that ticked me off was I never even got an apology.

I hope whoever takes over has a little more attention to detail.

[rockhugger]

Originally Posted by Topher Builds

I just learned about this, Mikey is moving on with his career and shutting down shop. It sounds like there are people (maybe TGH?) interested in keeping the brand alive. If so that would be awesome, especially if it’s an outfit with more manpower and maintains the quality and precision Mikey had.

Let’s try to keep this thread from turning into a complaint box about their shipping times, that gets beaten to death on Facebook every other week, and more on the topic of link makers and other options for these custom builds.

So who do y’all like for links? Besides intheworks.

I've never even heard of them, how long have they been around?

[Topher Builds]

Originally Posted by punkindrublik

They're great links, but out of 5 orders, 3 were wrong when I got them. And even one of the order corrections was incorrect. The thing that ticked me off was I never even got an apology.

I hope whoever takes over has a little more attention to detail.

Wow that’s a shame. Customer service definitely wasn’t his strong suit.

Originally Posted by rockhugger

I've never even heard of them, how long have they been around?

I’m not entirely sure, they’re based in Colorado and have been doing some really cool things lately with Holmes hobbies and Gspeed. Great group of peeps.

[VMGontheRocks]

Dlux fab or Hittman Fab for Ti links. They don't sell full link kits, it is on the end user to know the measurements and order appropriately. Which is fine for me, but doesn't work for everyone.

[Szczerba]

What did they build or were known for? First time seeing that name.

[Topher Builds]

Mostly custom links for a wide variety of applications from RTR to custom comp chassis. His site was set up so you could pick a material, wheelbase, type of pan hard mount and type of axle which would ensure precise fit in most cases.

Long wait times, little communication, but usually a quality product where there’s not a lot of options available.

[JatoTheRipper]

Odd to have a back and forth so quickly - closing it to living on. Strange. I have no experience with the brand.

[Topher Builds]

Some good news! TGH is taking the reigns over. I’ve made several purchases from TGH this year and have received great service with all of them. Looking forward to the future of hardcore rc with them involved.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Odd to have a back and forth so quickly - closing it to living on. Strange. I have no experience with the brand.

I think hardcore was a big source of links for their chassis (among with gspeed whom they work closely with) so they probably didn’t want to disrupt that option.

Something similar happened with Vader iirc.

[punkindrublik]

Originally Posted by Topher Builds

Some good news! TGH is taking the reigns over. I’ve made several purchases from TGH this year and have received great service with all of them. Looking forward to the future of hardcore rc with them involved.

YES!! Now that's what I'm talkin about

[Honeyman108]

IN The Works RC has the best links and options I have used by far!!! BUZZZZZZ.....

[smog]

Can't say I ever ordered from hard-core, but being able to order custom links is always a nice option to have. Certainly a sexier look that using threaded rod.

Who is TGH?

*sorry I am completely ignorant

[Honeyman108]

Originally Posted by smog

Can't say I ever ordered from hard-core, but being able to order custom links is always a nice option to have. Certainly a sexier look that using threaded rod.

Who is TGH?

*sorry I am completely ignorant

Team Garage Hack

they make some of the best custom parts for Comp builds from Gspeed and Holmes Hobbies,
Really cool stuff and people check them out.... BUZZZZ.....

[smog]

Originally Posted by Honeyman108

Team Garage Hack

they make some of the best custom parts for Comp builds from Gspeed and Holmes Hobbies,
Really cool stuff and people check them out.... BUZZZZ.....

Ah! Yes I have seen their parts in local build threads. I may yet build a flat rail chassis one of these days. My only competition is against the local rock. One day I am likely going to want to conquer more assertively...

[oggfueler]

Anyone use Samix links? I’ve interested in a Sherpa build and the Hardcore links are out of stock currently.

[Honeyman108]

Originally Posted by oggfueler

Anyone use Samix links? I’ve interested in a Sherpa build and the Hardcore links are out of stock currently.

go to intheworksrc .com they have the best links on the net and the best selection for your rig in brass ss and titanium....

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by Honeyman108

go to intheworksrc .com they have the best links on the net and the best selection for your rig in brass ss and titanium....

I've used in the works for 3 builds now and have been pleased with the links I've received. 1 high clearance extended brass wraith set, 1 extended aluminum wraith set and 1 high clearance brass gen8 set