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Popular Science writes about R/C speed run cars!
Popular Science has a spectacular story on a couple of R/C speed demons. This includes Nic Case’s 161 mph Schumacher Mi3, Gary O’Connor’s 4 Engine 93 mph monster, Jack Cecil’s 111 mph Traxxas 4-tec and Nick Maslowski’s 97 mph modified RC10L4 dubbed the “X2”. Check it out here.
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SC10 Hop Up Parts From ST Racing Concepts
A few days ago we showed you guys the renders of some cool looking hop-up parts for the Team Associated SC10 coming from ST Racing Concepts. Well today we have some photo’s of the actual production versions! They are high-quality aluminum for increased durability and a cool new look for [...]
Pro-Line Premount Bow Tie SC / Split Six
For those that want to open the package, mount them up and go Pro-Line Racing has another premount for you. Made specifically for the Slash (2nd gen wheels) / Slayer / SC10 (with mods) these will fit the bill. Tires are available in either M2 (medium) or M3 (soft) compounds and the wheels are available in [...]
HPI Racing Pontiac GTO Body
Wow! HPI Racing has really out-done themselves this time! This is the 1967 Pontiac GTO body ready to fit your Savage monster trucks! I WILL be building a vehicle with that body this summer! This one is a must have! “Little GTO, your really looking fine! Three deuces and a four speed, and a 389!” (Youtube that [...]
Pro-Line Split Six Bead-Loc’s for the Slash
If you like your Epic Bead-Loc’s then these are a must have! Pro-Line Racing now gives you a choice in wheels for your Slash with the Split Six. Made from high strength, durable nylon material these feature a new and improved die cast ring for a stronger hold. No CA glue required! Bead-Loc’s [...]
Jconcepts lays out a Dare for the SC10
New for the SC10 is the Dare from Jconcepts! Another revolutionary body that dares you to be different. Completely redesigned body style with extra wheel clearance and added a visor and grill mock lights. A direct fit for the SC10 I dare you to stop by Jconcepts for more info and ask your [...]
Nitro Monster King from HPI Racing
Leave it to HPI Racing to put a smile on my face today with their new Nitro Monster King 4X4. With all the short course news lately, it’s a welcome change to talk about scale monster truck action! The Nitro Monster King is based on the Wheelie King platform, built to have a true scale look. The [...]
Castle Creations- 6.5mm Bullet Connectors
Here are some details on the Castle Creations 6.5mm Bullet Connectors. Retail Price- $6.99 Part #- CCBUL6.5X3 Wire Gauge- 13 to 8 ga Maximum Amperage- 200 Built for those high current situations.
MaxAmps Life Packs in the Wild!
Thought you guys might enjoy a couple of shots of the new MaxAmps Green Series Life packs out in actual vehicles! The LiFePO4 battery packs are a new safer type of LiPO that are engineered to not explode or catch fire from over charging. Thought I’d mention it, so if you have ordered them, [...]
Traxxas Mini Slash in House!
We recently mentioned the Traxxas Mini Revo that was in the office, now it’s time for the Traxxas’ 1/16 Mini Slash VXL pictures! It looks and feels different enough to where it actually seems like a different vehicle. We were thinking the two trucks would be very similar, but apparently not. The local hobby shop had a [...]
Acer Racing Bearing Kit for Tamiya CC01
Acer Racing is now shipping a Tamiya CC01 Ceramic Bearing Kit. Just thought I’d give ya the heads up, and it’s always fun to post their pics! 🙂
THE Cub Report, 06.14.09, Your Week In RC
The Traxxas Mini-Revo and Mini-Slash are hitting hobby shop shelves as we speak. This is a bit historic, as it’s Traxxas first entry into the sub-10th scale category. After a quick check of LHS’s and on-line retailers, it sounds like the Mini-Revo is outselling the Mini-Slash four to one. After seeing the 10th scale Slash become such a mega-hit, you’d [...]
Savage 5T From HPI Racing!
Like nitro? Like 1/5th scale rc cars? Looks like HPI Racing has the solution. The HPI Savage 5T is already available in Japan, so it’s only a matter of time until it makes it state side. Going by the rough translation of Babelfish, I picked up a few things on this new truck. The S5T uses the [...]
Traxxas 1/16 Mini E-Revo – Speed Run and Back Flips Video!
We had the new Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo out for some testing, and had a great time with the vehicle! So far it’s been pretty durable, and it’s darn fast out of the box! Stock Battery – 30mph 2S Lipo – 34mph 4S Lipo – 49mph! Remember the standing backflip video from the HPI Savage Flux? The E-Revo can also do it pretty easily, [...]
