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Hitec X2-400 Two Port Charger
Hitec has just announced the X2-400 Two-Port Multicharger. This charger has two identical, and independent 400 watt chargers that can charge up to 20 amps, and discharge at 0.1 to 5 amps. It can handle just about every battery type including 1-6S LiPo, Life, Li-Ion, and 1-15 cell NiCd/NiMH and even 2-20v lead acid packs. Look for these to [...]
- 2/23/2012
- 7:05 pm
- Hitec
New Products - By: Brian
ASK Cub Reporter, 02.22.2012- No Bad Questions, Only Sic Ans…
Futaba 3PRKA Review Do you stand by your rating and review of this product ? I am considering one after reading your review however find your review extremely favorable compared to others, I have read from users of this radio. I run in environments with other radios and cars present on the track. Thanks Phil Cubby– Hola Phil, thanks for the email. Do we stand by [...]
New bodies released by PROTOform
PROTOform has just released two new bodies. The PFR18 for 1:8 onroad is loosly modeled after the 24 hour “full scale” LeMans circuit winner and is available in three different weights. The SRS-N fits all 200mm nitro sedan chassis and is available in PRO-Lite and light weight options. Head over to the PROTOform website for more information #gallery-1 { margin: [...]
- 2/22/2012
- 6:40 pm
- PROTOform
- By: Big Squid Staff
Carpet Racers Documentary on Direct TV and Dish
A reader emailed us a link to the CarpetRacers.com webpage, and told us that this RC documentary will soon be on Direct TV as well as Dish Network in March! You can also buy the DVD on that site if you can’t wait till then. I don’t believe any of us have seen it, so I’m really looking forward [...]
Acer Racing Now Selling Vehicles
In the market for a new RC vehicle? One of the first things on your hop-up list a bearing set? Well the people over at Acer Racing want to help. Acer Racing is now selling vehicles at comparable prices and are including their bearings with the vehicle at basically no cost! They have a bunch of vehicles to choose [...]
Kyosho Sandmaster 1:10 RTR Buggy
Looks like Kyosho is set to introduce a realistic looking 1:10 buggy for the entry level market under the “EZ-Series” called the Kyosho Sandmaster. Release appears to be around May with a price point under $150. I’m digging the cage and real bead locks. Size will be comparable to an ECX Boost or Traxxas Bandit. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 [...]
- 2/21/2012
- 11:07 am
- Kyosho
New Products - By: GregZ
Traxxas XO-1 at the Skatepark
In case you haven’t heard, we are currently reviewing the Traxxas XO-1. And when we are done, we are going to be giving it away! A few people didn’t believe we would test it like we test our other vehicles, so why not post up a couple of pics. These are from our recent visit to the skatepark. #gallery-7 { margin: [...]
- 2/20/2012
- 11:19 pm
- Traxxas
Traxxas XO-1 - By: Brian
Traxxas Slash Used in Surround View Testing
Our good buddy Igor sent in this picture of a Traxxas Slash equipped with 4 cameras as well as a on-board processing system to allow surround view for FPV (First Person Video) driving. The car was at a Symposium on future in car systems at the Technical University in Munich. It’s designed for full size cars but shown and demo’d [...]
- 2/20/2012
- 9:54 pm
- miscellaneous
- By: Brian
Motorama Pictures
Our amazing photographer Joe C. was out at this weekends Motorama Event in Harrisburg, PA. and sent along some photos from the show. Looks like they had a good turn out of people. Too bad the RC racing does not fill the stands like the ATV races do. Hobbico was there in full force with a lot of the stuff [...]
THE Cub Report, 02.19.2012, Version- Head’n To Super H Mart
Isn’t it amazing how quickly last week just blew by? Yes, it’s Monday morning, time for THE Cub Report! I know a bunch of you guys saw the Dallas Supercross over the weekend, and what an Epic race it could have been. RV2 and Chad Reed were look’n to put on a race for the ages until Reedy endo’d [...]
WIN OUR TRAXXAS XO-1 CONTEST!!!
That’s right, we are giving away our Traxxas XO-1!!! Very soon we will be done with our Traxxas XO-1 Review, and we figure why not give it away to one of our fans! This contest is a little different than our others so please read all the rules, and make sure you do all the steps! How to Enter: 3 [...]
Pro-line releases new Desperado wheels for 1/10th scale and …
Pro-Line has expanded their Desperado wheel line-up. From my experience these wheels are tough as nails. I have several sets running on my HPI Baja 5b that I literally have beatin’ the crap out of and they have not cracked. I think its time for me to outfit some of my smaller scale RC’s with some of [...]
New Bulldog bodies from Pro-line
Pro-Line has just announced three new Bulldog bodies for the B44.1, DEX410 and DEX210. These bodies have that mean and aggressive stance us bashers (and racers) like to see. Head over to the Pro-line website for more information. #gallery-13 { margin: auto; } #gallery-13 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-13 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-13 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */
- 2/18/2012
- 11:38 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Big Squid Staff
Pro-Line Ford F-150 Raptor Flo-Tek Body
Are you a big fan of the Pro-Line Ford F-150 Raptor? How about the Pro-Line Flo-Tek body? Well, you may want to sit down because Pro-Line has combined both to offer the Ford Raptor Flo-Tek body! Stop that short course parachute effect and look good while doing it! #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-15 img { border: 2px [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 10:43 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Brian
Pro-Line Tazer SC Tires
Need tires for your short course? Pro-Line has a ton of tires for you, but their latest Tazer SC tires have been getting a lot of attention. For $22 you get a set of tires and closed cell foam inserts. The tires are available in soft, and super soft. Check out the Pro-Line website for details.
