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iCharger 4010 Duo Battery Charger
Throwing their hat in the ring for heavy weight champ of battery chargers is the new iCharger 4010 Duo. The 4010 Duo steps up to the plate with 1400 watts per channel of charging power, that’s some serious juice. Some of the other features/specs are- * Maximum charge power capacity: 1400W per channel @ >23.5V (up to 2000W in synchronous mode) * [...]
Team Associated Aluminum Bellcrank Set for B4, T4 and SC10
Looking to increase the durability of your Team Associated B4/T4/SC10 while adding some bling at the same time? Team Associated has announced the release of an Aluminum Bellcrank Set just for you. Some of the features are- * Increased durability * Improves steering response and consistency * Reduces excessive steering free play * Part #9679 The new bellcrank set removes the stock servo saver [...]
Serpent 811 Team Edition Nitro Truggy
New from the crew over at Serpent is their upgraded 811 Team Edition Nitro Truggy. The Team Edition includes refinements to increase durability and make an already solid platform even better. Some of the highlights are- * Improved diff couplers front and rear * Larger bearings in the steering blocks and uprights * New front shaft * New wheel-axles with rubber dust boots * New [...]
- 10/25/2012
- 4:19 pm
- New Products
Serpent - By: Tim Mohr
Mystery Vehicle Contest, Week 11 Entries!
We are mixing it up this week for the Mystery Vehicle Giveaway, so PLEASE READ THE NEW RULES below. If you have not heard, we are giving away a Dozen Mystery Vehicles! One a Week for 12 weeks! The vehicles may by nitro or electric and are from the following companies: ARRMA RC, Team Durango, Duratrax, and Thunder Tiger! Since [...]
- 10/25/2012
- 10:15 am
- Big Squid RC
Contest - By: Brian
ASK Cub Reporter, 10.25.2012, Version: Serious Questions, Of…
Hi there, Really good job with the lipo shoot out, very fair comparison and wide range of testing. But i have ONE big question, which maybe you can answer due to experience with lipo batteries. Which battery is the MOST durable?? Meaning : able to handle bumps and jumps on a 1/8 buggy track. I practically need an INDESTRUCTIBLE battery [...]
New 4PK Super R video From Futaba
The guys over at Futaba have just released a video highlighting the updated features on their flagship, the 4PKS-R, also known as the Super R. In the video you’ll learn more about the Futaba Super R’s improved response time, dual ESC mixing for you crawlers, and gyro mixing for the drift scene. Click below to view the video and look [...]
HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy
Another new HoBao vehicle being distributed by HPI Racing is the new HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy. Thew new Hyper SS 1/8 Buggy features a 2.4Ghz radio, .28 Nitro Engine, Savox Digital Servos, 4WD, Big Bore Shocks, and an enclosed battery box. The street price is about $350, and expect it to start hitting store shelves right now. Available in [...]
- 10/25/2012
- 12:01 am
- HoBao
HPI Racing
New Products - By: Brian
Hyper 10SC 4WD Short Course – HoBao – HPI Racing
Recently we mentioned that HPI Racing would be distributing HoBao products in the US and Japan. We now have some more details on the vehicles including pricing! The Hyper 10SC-E RTR is a 4WD 1/10 short course truck that will come ready to run with a 2.4Ghz radio system, brushless 3900kv motor, 3 oil filled differentials, and a full set [...]
- 10/24/2012
- 11:49 pm
- HoBao
HPI Racing
New Products - By: Brian
Team Durango 8mm Extended Chassis and Body
New from Team Durango is their DIMEC20 +8mm chassis chassis and +8mm DEX210 Cab Forward Body. The new chassis is not only longer to be more stable in the rough, but also made out of a stiffer material the works better in higher temperatures. Part number for the chassis is #TD320220, has a street price of $35, and they are [...]
- 10/24/2012
- 4:26 pm
- New Products
Team Durango - By: Tim Mohr
New Kyosho V-One R4 SP
For all you high-end 10th scale nitro on-road guys, the crew over at Kyosho have introduced their new V-One R4 SP. The SP features several updates over the previous design including- * New main chassis * New 1 piece aluminum engine mount * Updated diff housings * New 2kd gear mount * Nickel coated shock shafts * Hardened steel diff gears * Tuning springs for front and [...]
Wednesday Interview- Pro-Line Racing’s Gerardo Gonzalez
Pro-Line Racing has been the biggest, hottest, and most trusted name in rc bodies, wheels, and tires for 30 years. There are a lot of rumors out there about Pro-Line expanding their product line-up into some significant new territories, so we lined up an interview with Gerardo Gonzalez, one of Pro-Line’s research and development guru’s. I went around the office [...]
- 10/24/2012
- 8:45 am
- Interviews
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Qualifier Series ProLite 4×4 RTR
Team Associated has just added another 4×4 short course truck to their product line-up, the Qualifier Series ProLite 4×4 RTR. This new Qualifier series truck is designed to be FUN above all else and a more affordable way to get into the wonderful hobby of rc. That sounds Great to us! Some of the primary features of the new Associated ProLite [...]
- 10/23/2012
- 3:55 pm
- New Products
Team Associated - By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Blockade MX Compound 8th Scale Buggy Tires
Our favorite tires for track use are Pro-Line Blockades. Blockades give fantastic traction and wear a long time, what’s not to like? Recently, Pro-line has announced their extremely popular Blockade 8th scale buggy tires are now available in MX (blue groove) compound. Pro-Line’s MX compound is specifically designed for hot outdoor blue groove outdoor tracks where premature wear can become [...]
Extreme Basher Chassis Conversion For Traxxas From Billet Wo…
Do you like to go huge with your Traxxas Slash/Stampede/Rustler/Bandit? If so Billet Works Designs has an all new Extreme Basher Chassis Conversion for your rig. This is a short wheel-based and body-less design that is made to take the extreme beatings that you dish out. Some of the other features are- * G10 lower chassis * Delrin TVP sides * New shock [...]
- 10/23/2012
- 12:27 pm
- New Products
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
New Pro-Line Suburbs 2.0 SC MX Blue Groove Tires
There is only one leader in the tire game and that is Pro-Line. Part of being a leader is making tweaks to an already good design to make it even better. Such is the case with Pro-Line’s new Suburbs 2.0 SC short course truck tires. The Suburbs were already a very popular high bite/blue groove tire, the 2.0 version is [...]
