what is this

[Mr. ED]

repros!
Just kidding
I guess the color difference is now explained but further... no clue.
did you try contacting the address on the label?

[aeiou]

Hello all.

Below is part of an email conversation I had recently with the owner of BME regarding these chassis. My questions centered around whether or not they were made by BME or sourced elsewhere. it's interesting stuff that I thought was worth sharing (with his approval).

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I owned BME in the late 80's and 90's. In the beginning I focused on the RC 10 and was one of the pioneers in converting the car into
a dirt oval competition car. As time progressed I broadened my market to include pan cars. I was an OEM to many large R/C companies
like Associated, Trinity, Bolink, TRC and Kyosho to name a few. I also was involved with many other aftermarket parts companies as well.

I had my own shop and these chassis were designed and programmed by me then punched out on a CNC punch press and formed on a press break with digital back gauges. I sourced all material and had them anodized by 2 plating shops. As the trend on the east coast went paved oval and
carpet so did I. My first entry was an independent split beam front end for the Associated 10L & TRC Lynx and later the Bolink. It allowed
you to adjust the caster and or camber on either wheel. My only competition was a company called Cheetah Racing. One of my ads ran in Car Action magazine. January 1992 pg.176 if you can find it? I enjoyed many product reviews including a speed record in Indy.

Hot Trick was around long before me and they made some very good stuff. I personally bought some. As for sassy chassis he came after me
and he told me that his products were made for him. I have met and made many good friends and had many laughs along the way. The down
side was having my products copied. I know the saying goes imitation is the highest form of flattery but when it cuts into your bread and butter it hurts.

I made it a point never to duplicate other products. Even Trinity with their purple anodized parts, I felt that was a form of trademark associated with them so the only time I anodized anything purple was when I made it for them or their drivers. I would also give credit
where credit is do.

Bruce

BME
B. Mack Enterprises Inc.

[scr8p]

the asphalt modified style pan car bme made back in the day was pretty slick. i always wanted one, but never got one. it was similar to the ones that sk makes nowadays.

[Mr. ED]

So, if I got it right , the hottrick version was a repro?
Or somebody misidentified it as hottrick because it was red?
I'm a little confused here.
Looks I'll have to return that cookie

[FlyinGN]

hurry Ed just eat it!!