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Review – Vaterra Glamis Uno 1/8th RTR Buggy

Posted by Cubby @ 7:24 pm. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Horizon, Vaterra

THE Vaterra Glamis Uno 1/8th RTR Buggy Review

When the Vaterra line-up was first announced the Twin Hammers got all the headlines, and while it’s a nice all around machine, one thing it does not do is get the pulse racing with pure speed. The Vaterra Glamis Uno was modeled after the insane buggies run every weekend at the Glamis sand dunes. The Glamis Uno has a brushless power-plant at its heart and plenty of suspension to soak up the nasty stuff at speed. Is the Glamis a capable all around bash machine? Is it a better basher than your average short course truck? Most importantly, does it deserve a spot in your rc garage? Let’s dig right in and find out…

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Review – ProTek 7.4v 2S 100C 5600 mah Lipo Battery Review

Posted by Cubby @ 11:06 am. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, ProTek

THE ProTek 2S 100C 5600 mah Lipo Battery Review

The rc world is still dominated by electric power and that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. That fact means that nearly every hobbyist is going to need a good battery pack for his truck. Today we’ll be putting the hammer down on the latest Lipo battery from ProTek, a Supreme Power 2S 7.4v 100C 5600 mah pack. Does it have good power? Does it live when you jump it off the roof? Is it right for the basher crowd? Let’s find out…

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Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 Review

Posted by Wrench @ 10:57 am. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Thunder Tiger

Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 Review

When I heard there was a new truck in the office based on the basher of the year truck, I jumped on it!
At first look, the Thunder Tiger ST4 G3 looks tough. It uses a popular style body in the industry right now. The laid back cab and embellished front fenders makes it look like it is moving while standing still. Knobby tires and a truggy wing add a hint of the race-ability. So does the ST4 G3 live up to our expectations? Keep reading to find out..
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Review – ProTek RC Universal Radio Case

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 9:03 am. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, Featured Posts, ProTek

THE ProTek RC Universal Radio Case Review

You’ve spent a lot of money on your transmitter, spending a little more to make sure it’s protected is a good idea.

The crew over at A Main Hobbies have a new universal transmitter hard case for your uber radio. You buy the case then select the proper insert that is specifically cut out for your model of transmitter. Is the ProTek radio case tough? Does it hold up? More importantly, is it worth your hard earned cash? Lets find out…

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Review – Duratrax Nissan GT-R Nitro RTR Review

Posted by Cubby @ 9:58 am. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Duratrax, Featured Posts, Hobbico

THE Duratrax Nissan GT-R Nitro RTR Review

It is no secret I hate nitro, so I found it quite “interesting” that Brian would drop a nitro car on my desk for review (then he RAN out of my office). The new Duratrax Nissan GT-R has all the makings of a success, it has a big engine, a 2 speed tranny, and ultra hot scale looks. Did we have a good time with it, or did I end up smashing it to bits with a hammer out of frustration? Lets find out…

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Review – Helion Invictus 10MT 4wd Brushless Monster Truck

Posted by Cubby @ 11:03 am. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Helion RC, Hobby Town

THE Helion Invictus 10MT 4wd Monster Truck Review

Monster trucks are the weapon of choice for a true basher, their large tires give them plenty of ground clearance for grass driving and driving over large clods of dirt. One of the latest entries in this product categories comes from Helion, a division of Firelands Group and an exclusive product at HobbyTown USA. We’ve been trying to destroy the new Helion Invictus 10MT for weeks now. Did we succeed? Read on…

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Review- TrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless Racing System

Posted by Cubby @ 3:32 pm. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, Featured Posts, TrakPower

THE TrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless Racing System Review

We reviewed the TrakPower 10.5 MS Series system a few weeks and found out it was indeed a high quality product. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the 8.5 turn version. Is it a lot faster than the 10.5? Is it the best sensored system money can buy? Hit the “read more” button and lets find out…

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Review – Vaterra Twin Hammers 1.9 Rock Racer

Posted by Cubby @ 12:54 pm. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Featured Posts, Horizon, Vaterra

THE Vaterra Twin Hammers 1.9 Rock Racer Review

I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that the Vaterra Twin Hammers Rock Racer is the biggest vehicle release of 2013. Its scale looks got a lot of peoples attention, while its unique chassis layout got others to look its way. So what exactly is the Twin Hammers? It’s labeled as a “1.9 Rock Racer”, but with its cantilever suspension and two speed transmission it just might be a versatile bash machine. Lets cut to the chase and find out what the Twin Hammers is really all about…

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Review – Duratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tires

Posted by Cubby @ 11:02 am. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, Duratrax

THE Duratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tire Review

In the last 5 years there has been an explosion in the 8th scale buggy tire market. One of the more affordable choices comes from Duratrax, where they have a complete line of reasonably priced tires and pre-mounts. We’ve been bashing and thrashing two sets of Duratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounts (one in C3 (super soft) compound and one in C2 (soft) compound) for a few weeks now. Are they worth your cash to bash with? Come on, let’s find out…

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Review- TrakPower MS Series 10.5 Turn Brushless Racing System

Posted by Cubby @ 9:57 am. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, Reviews, TrakPower

THE TrakPower MS Series 10.5 Turn Brushless Racing System Review

You don’t see a lot of sensored 10.5 brushless systems being used by hardcore bashers. Why? Because they typically don’t have the yank needed for the bashing crowd. Today we’ll be taking an in depth look at the latest sensored system from TrakPower, their MS Series 10.5, to see if it is bash worthy or if it should be left for track use only. Let’s jump right in shall we?

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ECX Revenge 1/8th Scale Electric Buggy Review

Posted by Adam @ 11:59 am. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, ECX

The RC world was very surprised when ECX announced they were going to have two 8th scale buggies added to their lineup! It just wasn’t something we expected from the brand. We were very excited to get our hands on both Revenge versions. This review is of the electric version. Did it live up to our expectations? Was it a good representation of the ECX brand? Keep reading to find out..
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Review- Venom Medion Dual 10 amp Battery Charger with Speakers

Posted by Cubby @ 10:32 am. Filed in: Accessory Reviews, Venom Group

THE Venom Medion Dual 10 amp Battery Charger Review

The battery charger wars have been raging hard lately and one of the hottest new chargers on the market is the Venom Medion Dual 10 amp. The Medion comes not only with all the “standard” features that a high end charger would include, but it “one-ups” the pack by having built in speakers. Are the speakers just a gimmick? Does the Venom provide a quality charge to your battery? And most importantly, is it worth your hard earned cash? Let’s find out shall we…

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Vaterra Kalahari 14th Scale 4wd Desert Raider Review

Posted by Cubby @ 11:43 pm. Filed in: Car & Truck Reviews, Horizon

THE Vaterra Kalahari 14th Scale 4wd Desert Raider Review

Vaterra is the newest name in the rc game and today we’ll be taking a closer look at their Kalahari 14th Scale Desert Raider. The Kalahari comes with detailed scale looks, a brushless power system, and Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio gear, all the makings of a great bash machine. How does the Vaterra Kalahari stack up? Read on to find out exactly what we learned about the Kalahari after weeks of bash testing…

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