A black box labeled 'FIRMA 550 3-Pole Motor' in front of a red RC car with black tires, positioned on a flat surface.

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Welcome to Paulie’s Picks!

Hi, I’m Paul (or Paulie). I grew up in NJ and earned the nickname Paulie. I used to hate the name with a passion, but I have decided to embrace it.

I really want to teach you a skill I've learned the hard way. Trust me…. I pay a lot of tuition to the school of hard knocks! I have earned many PhDs from that school! I hope to help you so I can cut your tuition bill to that school.

My goal is to help dads build memories and skills with their kids through RC car projects, motorcycles/cars, and outdoor travel.

Grab a chair, sip some coffee, and enjoy my quirky humor. Who knows, you might even learn something along the way, or give a helpful pointer in the comments! Let’s build an encouraging community together!

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Four Wheels, Two Wheels, Same Escape?
Four Wheels, Two Wheels, Same Escape?

I want another motorcycle. My wife doesn't like that idea. My friends who've fallen over make me cautious. So I rented both a Miata and a Mustang to answer one question: Can a fun car scratch the two-wheeled itch? After a season of rental cars and backroads, I found my answer—and it surprised me.

Does Tamiya's Quattro Capture the Legend?
Does Tamiya's Quattro Capture the Legend?

It was pushing 8:00 AM, and I'd been at this since 5:30. I needed to get ready for work, but I had to watch one more vintage rally video. Just one more. I was three hours into researching sponsor placement on a UR Audi Quattro. I did all this for a $40 RC body. That's when I realized: I'd become that person.

Audi Quattro: The Rally Car That Changed AWD Forever
Audi Quattro: The Rally Car That Changed AWD Forever

I used to think Audis were just quirky, overpriced Volkswagens. Then I watched rally racing and realized something profound: horsepower doesn’t win races—traction does. The Audi Quattro wasn’t just another AWD car; it was a radical rethink of how power gets to the ground. From frozen test courses in Finland to modern RC builds on my workbench, this car represents innovation, perseverance, and the willingness to try something no one else thought would work.