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Traxxas Slash 4×4 Platinum Review!
You have seen the un-boxing pictures. You have seen the crazy snow video, now you can finally head over to the RC Reviews section, and read what we think of the vehicle after a month of testing. We got our hands on the Platinum edition, and if you have been thinking about that or the stock 4×4, you will [...]
Pro-Line’s got a new tire for bashers
The Pro-Line blog is showing off an aggressive new tread for short course trucks. Going by the moniker Trencher SC, they have a very all-terrain style like you might see on your friend’s rock crawler. It’s going to be molded in their M2 compound, which should provide long life both on and off-road. Go check out the Pro-Line blog for [...]
Traxxas 2.2 Pro Tires and Wheels for 1:16 E-Revo
Just got word from Traxxas about their new 2.2 Pro S1 Compound Tires and Dish wheels for the 1/16 E-Revo VXL. These are engineered for competition grade traction and performance. They widen the E-Revo by 14mm, and the 12mm hexes allow the Traxxas 2.2″ dish wheels to be used on other 1/10th scale buggies as well. For more [...]
Ask Cub Reporter, Version 03.26.2010
Dear Cubby, I enjoy reading your columns every week, but now I have a question for you. I have a VXL system in my Slash and after landing from a jump it doesn’t want to go forward anymore. What do you think is wrong? Trans-Am Man ========== I had a Pontiac Trans Am one time. Mine was a bright red 95 version. I gotta [...]
Hop-ups for the Anderson M5 Cross
Schumacher Racing sends word today of some new hop-ups for you proud owners of the Anderson M5 Cross. And for you people who were as confused as I was about who Anderson is and just what this M5 Cross thing is supposed to be, well it’s Europe’s version of the Duratrax MX450. So now that I’m not confused anymore, on to [...]
New from Robitronic: Protos v2 1/8 scale nitro buggy
Hot on the heals of their recent 1/10 stadium truck, Robitronic has something new for you 1/8 scale nitro buggy lovers. They’ve re-engineered their Protos buggy and are introducing the Protos V2. Some of the changes include a new chassis layout for better balance, improved brake system with added front/rear brake balance adjustment, increased steering throw by 5%, [...]
Losi Strike for Cheap!!
In our effort to help our fellow bashers save some $$, this might be a good deal if for some reason you need a Losi Strike! Over on the Horizon Hobby website, they have the Strike with 2.4ghz receiver (no transmitter) for only $119!!! That’s like getting the strike for about $50 with the purchase of a Spektrum receiver! If [...]
One week left to win $250 from Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby is giving away a $250 shopping spree to two lucky people that write a product review on the Horizon web site. You only have until March 31st to get your review in though, so don’t dawdle. The official rules say One valid and complete product review equals one contest entry, but they don’t specify what a complete product [...]
RPM Bearing Carriers for HPI Blitz
For the basher HPI people out there, RPM has some new Rear Bearing Carriers for the HPI Blitz, Blitz ESE, Firestorm 10T, E-Firestorm and E-Firestorm Flux. The stock bearings are 5×10, but the new RPM parts allow 5×11 bearings! Every little bit helps! Note, the bearings are not included. Visit the RPM RC site for details.
Pro-Line adds some new bodies to their lineup
Pro-Line’s plethora of preformed polycarbonate has grown a bit bigger today with the introduction of two new bodies and an undertray. New for the Slash, Slash 4×4, and SC10 we have the officially licensed Ford F-150 body. For you 1/16 Slash owners they have appropriately scaled down their Desert Rat 2.0 body. Both bodies are clear and include decals, window [...]
New MythBusters episodes starting Wednesday
All new episodes of the MythBusters will soon be upon us! The first of which is this Wednesday night at 9:00pm eastern on the Discovery Channel. We here at the Squid are big fans of the fedora sporting ADHD guy and the mustachioed, beret wearing, mountain of a man (or maybe it’s just Kari… yeah, that’s probably it). [...]
ST has SC parts…
ST Racing Concepts is showering us with gifts today! Well, not really gifts, but a bunch of new products for all you short course enthusiasts out there to buy. Whether you got a new Traxxas Slash 4×4, an HPI Blitz, or an OFNA Hyper 10SC they’ve got something new for you. The Slash 4×4 is still brand new, but ST is [...]
THE Cub Report, Version 03.22.2010
Yet another week in rc has gone by the wayside, so what were the scoops this week? Well, this was a trade show week, and most of the industry was sitting in sunny SoCal working the RCX show, yet still no “big” news emerged. The internet age has eliminated most of the “big” surprises from popping up at trade shows, [...]
New RC10B4.1 Body and Wing
The A Team is giving you new RC10B4.1 owners a chance to express yourself. Team Associated has a new clear body for their recently released RTR buggy so you can choose your own paint scheme instead of having one thrust upon you. Now’s your chance to break away from the crowd and be a unique snowflake. This body features Associated’s Interceptor [...]
Alpha RC and RC Pro Products sign Jason Branham
Looks like RC Pro Products and a Alpha RC USA have themselves a new driver! Jason Branham will be running Alpha Plus engines in his Xray buggy and truggy in 2010. Hit the RC Pro Products page for more info.
