The new Rudebits DB1 - Kyosho based mid motor 2WD, took round three of qualifying in the hands of Kevin Lee. The DB1 origins lay in the keen hands of Dave Burton - who designed an Associated 2WD buggy based on a mix of the B44 and B4 - it worked 'OK'. Dave noticed the Kyosho Lazer 4WD has a lot of rear traction and so developed a new design based on the Kyosho platforms - creating a 2WD with a mix of Kyosho Lazer rear end and Ultima front.

Kevin Lee with his round 3 TQ DB1 - Kyosho based mid-motor buggy

The buggy has the drivetrain from the Lazer - with the motor laid out lengthways down the car - and very far forward compared to any other 2WD buggy. The cells are consequently much further back to balance things out.

Along with a vast lump of shiney brass goodness between the saddle-pack battery layout - the centre driveshaft which takes the drive to the rear end is wrapped in a huge chunk of brass. The extra rotating mass is designed to counter the torque of the motor which might upset the delicate balance of a 2WD buggy.

BRASS	A HEAVY centre shaft - counters the motors effect on the balance

The motor is more 'mid' than most

The guys have a total of three cars in attendance - with designer Dave Burton, Rudebits owner Tony Evdoka and local hero Kevin Lee.

Tony Evdoka - Dave Burton - Kevin Lee

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