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So here is an interesting twist on this weeks Cub Report. Normally I’m here opening my big mouth and waiting to get a phone call from the Big Squid about how he can’t believe I would post that… well this week I got a little help. Seems someone under the name “R/C Ninja” sent Brian a little fuel for [...]
In the market for a new LiPO? Reedy has a few new ones coming! All new 2400 and 3400 “Stick Pack” LiPo’s with a universal size that will fit in any electric vehicle that accepts 7.2V NiMH. They even incorporated single cell “humps” molded into the pack for those that require NiMH [...]
Following up with their recent announcement, RC Pro Products brings us more. RC Pro Products FEATURE Product today is the #2 Phillips Driver which measures 7 3/4 inches (196mm) long. Also possibly the longest 4 mm Tuning Driver on the market today measuring a full 10 inches (254mm) long including handle. Both Drivers feature our standard [...]
Let’s face it, the Traxxas Slash is one of the hottest rides out right now, mine is right here next to me! The problem is there isn’t much of a selection of CORR type bodies out. The JConcepts “Truth” has been out for a few months and is about the nicest looking shell on the market [...]
Big News from Futaba. Get Out the Broom! This year’s Motorama Event was one for the ages, with over 400 entries and over 40,000 spectators in attendance. In the pro truggy class, young gun and Futaba team driver Matt Gosch came from the back of the pack to catch the leader, Futaba team driver and former World [...]
This just in from O’Donnell Racing! Just a mere two days after the release of the brand new O’Donnell Z01-B Team Edition, Taylor Peterson took the win at Motorama in the 1/8 Pro buggy class. Peterson was running in the top three until the first pit stop. Then, after a blistering pit stop by Steve O’Donnell, he took [...]
We just received a few pictures from our Pro Driver Tim Mohr who is out at the 1/18th Scale Nationals this week! Always cool to see Tim represent the Squid in his Basher Approved attire. Looks like they have some interesting turns and jumps out there! Good Luck out there Tim! We [...]
RC Pro has just announced RC Pro Products. Their own line of branded tools and accessories. Their first products include 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3mm hex driver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, 4mm flat blade tuning screwdriver, flywheel tool and a combination tool. All drivers and screwdrivers come with red anodized and knurled aluminum handles with hardened steel shafts. RC Pro [...]
Got an Xray NT1? Looking for a LIPO receiver pack for it? Here is your new tray! Designed to offset the lower weight on LIPO and still maintain the outstanding handling characteristics of the NT1. CNC-machined, solid brass and coated black coated for protection the tray brings the weight to the lowest part of [...]
Just out the gate is LRP’s new screamer! Loaded with a massive all-new XTEC T6 crankcase and a flow-optimized XTEC Powercarb with a new Cooldown cylinder head this .30 turns 4.12hp into incredible tire screaming monster truck madness. Built using a rear exhaust setup this is sure to turn a variety of snoring trucks into track [...]
For the racers out there reading beware, if you don’t have this in your stable yet you might be interested in picking it up soon! LRP has outdone themselves again. Max rated power at 4.21hp with a max RPM of 38,300! Sitting on top of their massive all new XTEC T6 crankcase is the all [...]
Reedy has changed their decals and banners. If you’re like me and love to show off your brand pride jump on over to their site and grab some of these hot decals. Packaged in a set of two (black and white) these decals will stick to whatever you can find (wife’s car, bosses coffee cup, [...]
Hey All, For those that need to start filling out their calender, here is a short list of big events coming up that I thought I would mention. I’ll get the right side event page updated later today. May 22-24th, 2009 – NO LIMIT R/C! This has really grown into an amazing event! I can only hope our Bash-A-Palooza turns [...]
Hand made in the US for the aspiring racer the OS .21VZ-B V-Spec Pro Modified engine with 2.48hp and up to 40,000 practical RPM’s. This beast will dominate! Did I saw hand made? What about hand selected pistons and liners to ensure a better fit? More weight was eliminated with the 8 holes in the [...]
Hey Aviator’s Love those long run times and lightweight flights? Great Planes has released their 20C 3200mAh Lithium-Polymer batteries for larger scale electric flights. The BP series 3200mAh packs feature Dean’s® Ultra plugs (female) and rated for 20C discharge. These packs are available in 2-cell 7.4V (6.9oz/195 gram) and 3-cell 11.1V (10.1oz/285 [...]