We have previously posted about the new upgrades the 10th scale line-up from ECX is receiving for 2013. The upgrades include things like a Spektrum DX2E transmitter, new body designs, wheels/tires, and waterproof electronics. Now ECX has announced a permanent price drop on their 10th scale vehicles. While prices from other manufactures are going up, [...]
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Horizon has announced that their updated ECX line-up will be hitting hobby shops this summer. Some of the updates include- * New bodies/colors * Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitters * Waterproof Spektrum SR201 receivers * Waterproof Dynamite 15T Tazer ESC * Heavy duty drive-shafts * Dynamite 15 turn motors for the Ruckus and Torment * Dynamite [...]
Last fall the popular ECX Torment SCT received some updates and now it looks like those updates are being applied to the rest of the ECX line-up. As you can see in the pictures, the Ruckus, Boost, and Circuit are sporting hot new looks and upgrades under the hood. Spektrum transmitters make sure the signal [...]
Hello, I was wondering if the Radient Ascend charger will somehow charge AA size NIMH batteries. I have 8 AA nimh batteries { single, not a battery pack } and would like to know if the ascend can handle this { maybe with an adapter of some sort? } Thanks!! Jim P. Cubby- Ahoy thar [...]
The guys over at ECX have announced price reductions on their popular line-up of 10th scale off-road vehicles. Now you can bash and save some cash! Here is the new pricing- * Torment 2.4 GHz Short Course Truck- $149 * Ruckus 2.4 GHz Monster Truck- $129 * Circuit Stadium Truck- $99 * Boost Buggy- $99 [...]
We have been working hard on this one for a while! The 2WD Monster Truck Shootout is finally completed and ready for your reading pleasure! We get a TON of emails asking us what truck is better, and which one someone should buy. We decided to take some time and actually put them all to [...]
Hi Cubby, I am pondering the question should I buy a new Traxxas Stampede or not. All I do is parking lot plus the dirt hills behind my house. Is there a better option? Help. Jose L. Cubby- Que pasa Jose? Thanks for shoot’n in an email. Ya know… Traxxas has sold an awful lot [...]
Hola rc’ers, thanks for kick’n off your week right here at BigSquidRC. First off… I just got back home from the world renowned Slot and Wing Hobbies located smack dab in the epicenter of the rc universe, Champaign Illinois. I’d like to give a big thanks to Randy and the rest of his crew for [...]
For a limited time you can now get a new ECX Ruckus monster truck with a Spektrum 2.4GHz radio system at no additional charge. This offer applies to both colors and the radio system is the popular Spektrum DX2E with SR200 receiver. This offer saves you about $60 and you can find more information HERE. [...]
I want to get my son a r/c for xmas. I like the Torment for the 2.4ghz radio but he likes the monster truck look of the ruckus. I was thinking I could do a cheap 2.4 radio in the ruckus. What truck did you think was more durable? What would you suggest? Thanks Ryan [...]
Please help – looking for a recommendation – most durable fast RC truck – for my 20 year old son to race his 80 year old Grandpa – durability – off road, sand, rocks etc. is much more important than name brand or paint job. Looking to spend less than $150 on each, will buy [...]
my thoughts on the xo-1 I agree with cubby…the XO-1 is not about selling large volume and making money….it’s to make a statement! It’s like the Ferrari of R/C. Not all of us is going to be able to afford one, but somewhere in all of us, we all want one Sxxxx Cubby- Just fyi [...]
From: Electrix RC Direct Link: Electrix Ruckus Review by Brian When we first heard about the Electrix brand, it was one of those situations where you knew there was only two possible outcomes. There have been a good handful of companies that have tried to put out a very economical and durable RC, and most [...]