14/10/2025
Caveat emptor guys
An Open Letter to the Mini 4WD Community
To everyone who shares a passion for Mini 4WD,
This hobby has always been built on creativity, fairness, and respect. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or someone just getting started, the heart of the community lies in helping each other grow, not taking advantage of others.
Lately, there have been growing reports of tampered Tamiya motors being sold to beginners, often without disclosure. Some of these newcomers don’t yet know how to check if a motor has been altered, and they trust that what they’re buying is fair and legitimate.
Eto ang problema pag tinuloytuloy natin ‘to:
- kapag nalaman nilang batak at open motor ang binili nila (at malalaman nila), hindi i-improve ang image mo, magmumukha kang tindero ng nakaw iPhone sa palengke.
- Masisira reputasyon mo ng mas mabilis, mabilis pa sa oto ng kalaban mo.
- Nababawasan yung tiwala at morale sa community,
- Hindi ito “pro tuning,” tawag dito: motor tampering with confidence.
Lahat tayo nagsimula sa pagiging newbie. Imagine kung unang bili mo ng motor ay “40k rpm break in super fast very fast,” pero paginspect eh kasing haba na ng spaghetti yung terminal kakabatak. Baka nag-barbie ka nalang ngayon.
Kung di pa rin mapigilan ang budol urges, isipin mo nalang:
Mas mabilis kumalat ang chismis kaysa sa lawa ng langis sa chassis mo
Let’s make Mini 4WD fun, fair, and friendly, hindi Fear Factor para sa newbies.
Nagmamahal, pero boy semis pa din
Tito Uge
📷 by Macky A.G.