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Venom VMX 1/4th Scale RTR Dirt Bike
It looks like Venom is also jumping on the rc motorcycle wagon, and is showing their 1/4 scale RC Dirt Bike called the VMX. What really makes this bike stand out are some of the cool features and hop-ups available. They have street tires and stand tires that work with their BeadLox and GripLox [...]
JConcepts Bodies for HPI Blitz and RC8T-CE
For those HPI Blitz fans, JConcepts has two bodies for you. The Illuzion Manta body, and the Illuzion Truth body. Both look like decent designs, but I really dig the rivet bumps on the Manta body for that scale look. They have also released this RC8T-CE body called the Punisher. [...]
Venom SCX Short Course Truck
Venom has just revealed the new Venom SCX 2wd Short Course Truck at the Nurnberg show in Germany. (VEN-8500) The truck is modeled after the full scale Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series trucks. One of the more interesting design features is the MORdrive system that allows you to mount the motor in [...]
Ask Cub Reporter – 2.4.2010
Ask Cub Reporter, A Weekly Advice Column- 02.4.2010 Yes indeed it’s time for yet another scintillating edition of “Ask Cub Reporter”. Oh boy do we get letters, here’s a couple from this week. If you’d like to submit your own, hit us up at cubby at BigSquidRC dot com. ========== I have had a scorpion for about 3 years and tinkered around [...]
Schumacher Cougar SV – More Info!
Schumacher Racing has finally posted the official information on their new Cougar SV 2WD Off Roader. It has a mid-motor design, will take stick or saddle lipo’s (with optional tray), 13mm big bore shocks with titanium shafts, ultra compact transmission, and a ton of other features! Check the official Schumacher Racing site for more details.
O’Donnell Z01B-SG Team 1/8 Scale Buggy
Ok, I know this is going to be a mouthful, but stay with me. These are pictures of the new O’Donnell Racing Z01B-SG Team 1/8 Scale Nitro 4WD ULTRA Competition Buggy Kit. See, I warned you. This new kit has a TON of upgrades. Here are a few highlights: • Stronger, lighter 7075-T6 machined chassis plate with [...]
Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz Radio Shipping with Many Vehicles!
I’m very happy to see that Traxxas is now shipping their TQ 2.4GHz radio with many of their RTR vehicles! This will really help the basher and newbie market! It gives people 1 less thing to have to worry about. Also, it gives them a nice cheap reliable alternative for receivers for their other vehicles! A 5 [...]
Big Giant Squids Taking Over the World!
We all know Big Squid RC is taking over the RC world, according to Yahoo News Giant Squids are taking over the rest of the world as well. And you all laughed a few years ago when we started, who’s laughing now? Muhahahaha! Man I have been hanging out with Cubby too much!
Team Novak Smart Stop for LiFe Batteries
New from Novak is the Smart-Stop 2-Cell LiFe Battery Cut Off Module. The Smart-Stop connects between the receiver and speed control, it monitors the battery pack voltage, and prevents batteries from going below their critical safety voltage level. There is a blue LED as well as throttle interruption to let you know that your power is getting too [...]
Max Amps XL Series LiPo’s
Ok, this product will make a lot of bashers happy! New from MaxAmps is the LiPo XL series! These new packs come in 6000mah, 9000mah, and 13500mah! Holy Snikies! MaxAmps says it’s the ultimate upgrade for the Traxxas Slash with the 13500 pack giving up to 81 minutes of run time! That’s some serious bashing there! Other Details: # 81 [...]
Team Novak Low Profile Heat Sink
Novak has a new Low-Profile Heat Sink replacement. It can be installed onto the Sport Brushless ESC’s, and has the same screw hole placements. For those looking to go a little lower, these may be for you. Visit Novak‘s site for all the details.
THE Cub Report, Version 01.31.2010
I have a few things I NEED to get off my chest this week. Marshalling is bad for our sport. Yes, it is. Everyone hates to marshal. I didn’t pay my entry fee to run my ass off and still get yelled at by some F’n moron on the drivers stand, I paid to RACE. If I crash in a race, [...]
