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Exotek F1R2 Pro Conversion for the Tamiya F103 & F104
Formula 1 has become quite popular in the rc world the last few years, and with it getting more popular the aftermarket companies have responded with more goodies. The latest from Exotek is an uber Pro Conversion Kit for the Tamiya F103 & F104 Formula 1 cars. This conversion can take your F1 car to the highest levels of performance. [...]
- 11/25/2013
- 3:05 pm
- Exotek Racing
New Products
Tamiya - By: Tim Mohr
HPI Ford Mustang GT-R Sprint 2 Flux
The Ford Mustang GT-R Spint 2 Flux from HPI Racing has hot scale looks and brushless power to go fast. On the outside it sports a fully licensed body that looks very much like its full scale counterpart, while under the hood a 5900kv brushless motor makes sure it has enough power to make it a thrill to drive. Some [...]
- 11/25/2013
- 12:27 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report, 11.25.2013, Version- Are You Listening Now?
Hola amigos, welcome to a holiday week, and welcome to THE Cub Report, the weekly rc column that is cool to hate. Let me be one of the very first to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving right around the corner comes the “official” start of the holiday shopping season. Rc hobbyists tend to buy year around, but [...]
Review – ECX Ruckus 1/18 4WD RTR Monster Truck
THE ECX Ruckus 1/18 4WD RTR Monster Truck ReviewWe were big fans of the 10th scale ECX Ruckus. It was tough, it drove well, and we had a blast thrashing it like we stole it. Today we are putting its little brother, the 1/18th ECX Ruckus Monster Truck, through its paces. Hit the “Read More” button to find out if [...]
- 11/25/2013
- 8:49 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
ECX
Horizon - By: Cubby
Pro-Line Gladiator 2.8″ Traxxas Style Bead Truck Tires
If you are a basher then chances are you already know how well Pro-Line Gladiators work on loamy dirt. The multi-level step pin design of the Gladiators gives them great traction on the infield of your local baseball park or empty dirt lot. Pro-Line has now made the Gladiators available in a 2.8″ bead making them a perfect fit for [...]
- 11/25/2013
- 8:28 am
- New Products
Pro-Line
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
Orland Park Hobby Town Black Friday Deals Week
Not wanting to leave fellow RC enthusiasts out on the chance for some good old pushing and shoving (and maybe some biting), we just got word that our localOrland Park Illinois Hobby Town store will offer 25% off all Helimax Helicopters! (sorry.. quads are not in on the deal). But if you have been thinking about getting a new [...]
Traxxas Stampede 4X4 XL-5 Brushed RTR
Want to get a new Traxxas Stampede 4X4 but don’t want to put too much of a dent in your wallet? Already have a brushless system and don’t want to pay extra for a RTR that comes with one installed? If so, Traxxas has announced a Brushed XL-5 version of the Stampede 4×4. The brushed version comes with a Titan [...]
TLD and Horizon Hobby Announce New Partnership
If you are into motocross, or really any sport that requires a helmet, then you already know who Troy Lee Designs is. For those of you that don’t, they paint the coolest custom helmets on planet Earth, they have a full line-up of motocross gear, and they have a fairly successful motocross team. Yesterday TLD announced a new partnership with Horizon [...]
Unboxing – Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Recon G6
What does it look like to crack the box open on the brand new Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Recon G6? Here ya go, it looks pretty cool. The latest SCX10 from Axial comes with loads of scale detailing in the spirit of the ultra tough Recon G6 series. As you can see from the pictures, the Axial Recon G6 is a [...]
Pro-Line 1966 Ford F-100 Hay Hauler Clear Body
The good folks over at Pro-Line have released full information on their two new fully licensed 1966 Ford F-100 “Hay Hauler” bodies. These have that trick old school look and are very detailed to give your truck a unique look the next time you hit the local bash spot. Check out the step-sides and fender flares, the ’66 F-100 will [...]
- 11/22/2013
- 2:16 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD Billet Aluminum Rear Trailing Arms for Vaterra Twin Ha…
Add more durability and RC4WD’s renown scale realism with their new rear trailing arms for the Vaterra Twin Hammers. * Gun metal anodized finish * CNC machined from aluminum * Weight: 2.08oz The part number for the trailing arms is #Z-S0949, they have a street price of $29, and they are available right now. Hit up This Link for more information. You never know [...]
- 11/22/2013
- 10:13 am
- New Products
RC4WD
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
Everybody's Scalin' For the Weekend - Where the Rubber Meets…
“What tire is the best for my truck?” That is the first question most newbie scalers ask upon picking up their new ready-to-run (RTR) truck. Like all r/cs, tires are probably the most important performance choice you can make on a scale rig. Most RTR trucks come with tires that are made of a hard compound that easily slip off [...]
- 11/22/2013
- 9:29 am
- RC Rock Crawling
scale rc - By: Doug
Team Associated/Reedy Christmas Tree Ornament
Here is something pretty neat, a Christmas Tree Ornament from the crew at Team Associated. Now you can show your friends and family (and Santa!) that you are hardcore RC. The part number for the Associated ornament is #SP99 and it has a street price of $6. Hit up This Link for more information. Why not try your hand at a TGIF [...]
Pro-Line Desert Raid Clear Body
Pro-Line has just released full information on their new short course body, the Desert Raid. We have a few staffers here that are just burnt out on SC truck bodies, and we’ve got others that just aren’t into trucks, the Desert Raid serves up a distinct extreme SUV look. * Fits most short course trucks * Requires extended body mounts * Large Fender [...]
- 11/22/2013
- 7:51 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Product Spotlight – Estes Proto X Nano Quadcopter
We’ve been flying (and bashing) the Estes Proto X quadcopter (part #4606, $39) for a few weeks now, it is quite the fun little flying machine. Here in our mini-review we’ll tell you what we thought of our experience with it. Time to bash- The Proto X takes to the air faster than just about anything you can buy. We measured [...]
- 11/21/2013
- 1:01 pm
- Hobbico
Other Reviews - By: Tim Mohr
