jadda

Good to hear trackman, i'm think of order a Matrix pro when it becomes available, so it's very good that you report your opinion about this buggy.
Have you broken any parts yet? How's the handling? etc.
Thanks
jadda

Jay-r

Congatulations to Andrew Smolnick and CEN Racing.
For placing 7th overall in the A Main of the Maxy race.

http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/

ringneck

when will a pro KIT be avalible? i really like the looks of this bug im the kind of person who likes to be different and not show up to my track with the same bug everybody else has. im open minded and like to take risks just like i did with my ttr wich is going bye bye on ebay very soon. i like the looks of the cen shocks. and all those cool hop ups.

CEN Racing

Matrix is actually in 3rd, 7th, and 10th. Andrew, Jose Zayas, and Shawn are all CEN factory drivers

1 1 76 45:19.33 Samuele Lenzi (Italy)
2 8 72 45:23.31 Miguel Villalobos (Venezuela)
3 4 72 45:34.60 Jose Zayas (USA)
4 9 71 45:23.99 Luis Perez (USA)
5 3 71 45:35.31 George Velazco (USA)
6 0 70 45:10.35 Daniel Ferreira (Venezuela)
7 5 70 45:31.82 Andrew Smolnik (USA)
8 7 70 45:32.26 Bobby Moore (USA)
9 6 69 45:00.96 Sean Kersten (USA)
10 2 49 32:33.78 Shawn Blackwell (USA)

Jay-r

Thanks for the info!!!
Great Job Guys and Congrats again[sm=thumbup.gif]

Regards,
Jr.

Jay-r

Congrats also to William Copley(Losmosis) for placing 11th [sm=thumbup.gif]

annie_himself

haha, thats the same way i think. Thats why I bought a XTM X-Cellerator, instead of a rc10gt.

CEN Racing

Race Report by CEN RACING

What a weekend for Team CEN! CEN Racing sent some top gun’s down to Miami Florida to take on some of the best international competition around. Many drivers from Venezuela and Italy showed up to prove their skills.

In production monster truck CEN’s Shawn Blackwell took top honors by “TQ�ing the first three rounds of qualifying. Shawn simply dominated qualifying with his out of the box NEMESIS 7.7. Andrew Smolnik qualified in a respectable 7th place.

CEN NEMSIS 7.7 is the fastest production monster truck at the Maxy’s Challenge!

William Copely had a few problems during qualifying, but managed to bump up from the B main into the prestigious A main event.

The prestigious A main event was 45 minutes long. After the grueling race Andrew Smolnik ended up taking a strong 2nd place only 1 sec behind first place, while William Copely took 3rd. Shawn had fallen out of the race due to electronic problems while competing for the lead.

We would like to congratulate Team CEN on their great performance in the production MT Class. They are proving time and time again that the NEMESIS 7.7 is a strong force in the Production MT class. Way to go guys!

In 1/8th scale buggy CEN’s Shawn Blackwell TQed the first round of qualifying. Shawn battled for TQ the entire day of qualifying with Italy’s top driver Samuel Lenzi. Shawn would end up qualifying 2nd over all. Followed by CEN’s Jose Zayas qualifying 4th and Andrew Smolnik qualifying 5th.

In the strenuous 45min main Italy’s National Champ Lenzi was out to a strong lead followed by CEN’s Andrew Smolnik, and Shawn Blackwell. Shawn experienced some unfortunate engine problems and fell back in the pack. Andrew Smolnik continued to pursue the leader. With apx 15 minutes to go and about 10 seconds behind the leader Andrew Smolnik suffered a broken steering horn and was taken out of the race temporarily. However, CEN’s Jose Zayas teared through the pack and finished in an outstanding podium finish with 3rd place over all with his Matrix C1.

CEN Racing would like to congratulate Team CEN on their efforts at the 2005 Maxy’s international challenge. Great job!

Jay-r

A good read, a review of the Cen Matrix by RC Car.com

http://www.cenracing.com/cars/matrix...atrix_test.pdf [sm=thumbup.gif]

WES 69

Hi: I have been flying RC planes for several years and have decided to get into the Car & Truck side of the hobby and want to race, any info I can get on getting started would be great. On the subject of the MATRIX Ive done reserch on just about every 1/8 scale Buggie out there and for the price the MATRIX, to me seems to be the best out there for someone just getting started. The only thing that deters me from purchasing a MATRIX is that I have not been able to find a site to get replacement parts. Thanks for any help you can give me WES 69.

peakman

WES 69 you can go to www.cenracing.com and then go to dealer, then US and pick your state and that should help you find a local hobbyshop in your area that carries the parts.

Jay-r

WES 69 you can also try http://www.customrccars.com/parts.as...ll=79&custom=0

Custom RC Cars actually carry some hop up parts already.

Regards,
Jr.

annie_himself

I don't understand how to use that link, I saved and opened (I tried to open it) but it won't work. I even tried to compress it then open it.

Jay-r

You need an Adobe Reader 7.0 to open it, or if you have one but it still won't work try going to the Cen website and check under CEN Matrix MEDIA it should open from there.

Regards,
Jr.

RC30GTR

Just raced it again yesterday. As expected... won again. THis car is SMOKING BAD ASS.... It is so easy to control on the rough track and in the air.... [8D]

I cant wait to get my hands on the upgrades Carbon finber and Aluminum parts. Some bling bling + performance is always nice

WES 69

Thank's peakman and Jay-r for the info, keep it cumin I can use all the help I can get.

CEN Racing

Pro Kit will be ready by January 06. Here is a sneak pic

jadda

Looking good CEN!!!
Now I can't wait to buy this buggy.!!!! Do you have any price for it yet?
Good job on the pro kit CEN Racing!!!

trackman

heah jay-r, its been several weeks since ive run a buggy. cant seem to get the snow off. been 3 storms the
last 3 weeks. it really sucks this time of year in virginia. i have a lot of things i want to try with the matrix.
cant do very much tuning in the shop though. i will get back to you once i get a few more tanks in.

Jay-r

Thanks Trackman, I'd be looking forward to all your updates. Take care and God Bless.

Kemo

Ugh, I change my mind about the Matrix Pro. I had changed my mind to get the HPI 5b, but now that I see the PRO kit is being released the day after my birthday, I think I know what I want for sure now (for those who can't figure out what I mean, gettin a matrix, hopefully).

A price for it would be cool.

WES 69

Hey guy's Whats the best Nitro fuel and Glow Plug to use for Racing.

peakman

What engine are you running and what does your local Hobby Shop stock as far as fuel goes.

WES 69

The stock motor in the Associated MGT 4.60 & CEN Matrix, which I just ordered and I'm not sure what they stock, I think it might be Blue Thunder.

peakman

You can try and get Maxy's 20% or 30% your choice.