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Futaba Shoots One Over the Bow
Well, this looks like the start of something that the public will enjoy seeing played out on the internets.I haven’t been keeping track, so I’m not sure if Han shot first, but I’m guessing this isn’t going to be a one shot fight. Futaba vs Spektrum… FIGHT! Want to know how our first test of transmitters played out? Make sure [...]
PROTOform Vintage Trans-Am J71 body fresh off the track (fro…
Racing body specialists, PROTOform, have a new, tough looking body for the very popular Vintage Trans-Am class. The J71 is based on the same styling of the 1971 Trans-Am Championship winning AMC Javelin, though it’s not officially licensed since, you know, AMC doesn’t exist any more. But don’t let that get you down, it still looks remarkably like the original [...]
- 2/16/2011
- 5:47 pm
- New Products
PROTOform - By: Jeff
Pro-Line adjustable battery strap for Slash 2wd/4×4
Pro-Line has a new adjustable battery strap for the Slash and Slash 4×4, let me tell you about it. Well first of all, it’s a battery strap, it’s also adjustable, and it’s made for both the Slash and Slash 4×4. Also, it’s blackish in color and … did I mention adjustable? I guess the main point of this whole deal [...]
REC dash kit for Sand Scorcher
Rogue Element Components is prepping a new limited edition part to add some interior detail to the Tamiya Sand Scorcher. The Sand Scorcher dash kit consists of aluminum and polystyrene parts, and high quality printed details. REC says the kit is quick and easy to assemble. It is also setup to accept an LED light to provide back-lighting of the [...]
LRP SXX Stock Spec V.2 Exchange Program
Recently we talked about the new LRP SSX Stock Spec V.2 ESC from The guys in Blue at Team Associated and LRP. Well some good news for all you SSX early adopters, they will exchange the original Stock Spec LRP80910 (new, used, or dead) for a SXX Stock Spec V.2! This deal is only good till Jun 15, 2011 and [...]
DE Racing Trinidad Wheels Now in White and Silver
For all those that weren’t feeling the black DE Racing Trinidad wheels for the XXX-SCT, they now offer them in silver and white. So for all those looking for some more options, make sure to check these guys out. They also have a redesigned website. You can order your set now direct from DE Racing for $8.95. Also check your [...]
Random Nuremberg Imagery
I was just going through all of the images we got from the Toy Fair, making sure I didn’t miss anything important. I believe I’ve exhausted most, if not all, of the big R/C news so I figured I’d throw this post together with some of the extras. The Nuremberg Toy Fair is more than just R/C, it’s [...]
DuraTrax Evader EXT2 Review
Duratrax Evader EXT2 Review From: DuraTrax Direct Link: DuraTrax Evader EXT2 Review by Brian A while back we got our hands on the DuraTrax Evader EXT2 RTR Stadium Truck. As with all things DuraTrax, we knew a torture test was going to be a must, and we looked forward to finding new ways to see if we could [...]
- 2/15/2011
- 8:14 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
Duratrax
Featured Posts - By: Brian
Who says that Valentines Day is just for women?
Most people think that Valentines Day is just for women. Well I got some chocolates for Valentines Day and soon after I ate all the chocolates. But then when i was about to throw away the box I had an idea… This box would have made a perfect R/C Valentines Gift box! So this post is for all the women who [...]
- 2/14/2011
- 8:04 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Adam
And here’s another App
So what is this “iPhone” thing everybody is talking about? And why does everybody want to create an “app” for it? Team Associated is also jumping on the “bandwagon” with their recently released “RC Cheat Sheets” “app”. With this app you can keep track of “vehicle setups”. It’s useful for electric and “nitro powered” off-road, on-road, oval, “and” pan car [...]
Speed Passion mobile app finally available on Android device…
Speed Passion has finally released their popular R/C Car A1 app for Android mobile phones. The iPhone version of the app, which was released some time ago has also received an update to fix some bugs and spelling issues. Just to refresh your memory, this app provides you with all kinds of tools, such as a lap timer/stop watch, gear ratio [...]
DirtChamp Designs bringing the Tech
DirtChamp Design, known for their high tech and affordable IR transponder system, the TimeR, is bringing some more cool tech to their lap counting system. Their LapR software that is used in conjunction with the TimeR is getting an update to include newly developed voice functionality so that your computer will speechify your lap times. DCD has also announced a [...]
THE Cub Report, 02.14.2011, Version- The Tide Has Turned
Ever notice that when James Stewart doesn’t crash that he nearly always wins? Well… Saturday night in Houston, Bubba crashed twice, netting him a 15th place finish. “Sigh”. But perhaps the bigger news was that Bubba’s lil’ bro Malcolm Stewart competed in his very first pro supercross in Houston (he raced the Lites class). Malcolm looked fast in his [...]
GH Racing – Aluminum Hex Wrench III
New from GH Racing is the Aluminum Hex Wrench III. It’s a one way nut hex wrench with two sides, open and close. It built for interchangeable sockets and comes with a 17mm and 23mm. You can also buy a 24mm if you happen to need that size as well. The handle can also be used as a flywheel wrench. [...]
R/C Around the Web - Waiting for parts is the hardest part..…
Photo of the Week:by maxcom I have a busy work weekend, so no bashing for me. I could use the work as an opportunity to introduce a bunch of people to R/C, but I still haven’t fixed the trucks I’d want to take. Oh well, maybe next time. Build Log? More like Built from logs! Ha. *rimshot* Cool Concept Car: Street Fighter [...]
