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THE Cub Report, 03.18.2013, Version- Life Is Always Better I…
Happy Monday morning everyone, and welcome to another week in rc. Thankfully the F1 season kicked off last weekend. After qualifying it looked like yet another run-away year for the Red Bull team, but when it was all said and done my favorite robot Kimi Raikkonen was standing on top of the podium. The Ferrari team also gave me some [...]
Team Associated SC10.2 Factory Team Kit
The latest truck from Team Associated is the SC10.2 Factory Team kit. This is their 2wd short course truck that was originally based off the T4 platform. Now, in the SC10.2 FT version, there are refinements from front to rear. The biggest changes include new Big Bore 12mm shocks, gull wing front a-arms, and Associated’s VTS Slipper Clutch. Part number for [...]
- 3/15/2013
- 2:49 pm
- New Products
Team Associated - By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Body In White
Need a replacement body for your Traxxas Raptor truck? Want to add a new look to your Traxxas Slash? If so, Traxxas has just announced their new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Body in White. It comes pre-painted saving you time and comes pre-trimmed and ready to mount up. Even the decals have been put on for you! The part number is [...]
RedCat Pagani Huayra Pro Brushless On-Road RTR
There have been a lot of hot looking new on-road cars hitting the market lately and the RedCat Pagani Huayra can be added to that list. The RedCat is a licensed replica of the uber full size Pagani Huayra and it looks like they hit the mark. For performance- the RedCat is driven by a full time 4wd belt system and [...]
- 3/15/2013
- 10:14 am
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
March Bash-ness 2013 Nominations Almost Closed!
Just wanted to give a quick reminder that the Nominations for the 2013 March Bash-ness will be closing this Saturday March 16th! So if you have not nominated your favorite vehicle, you better get moving! And don’t forget, if you go to our Facebook Page, and click LIKE and SHARE you will be entered to win a Axial EXO!! [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 03.14.2013, Version- Oh Ya! Your Questions…
Hey cubby, where do you come up with the titles for the cub report? Max R. Cubby– Hey Max, your email has “hit the big-time” so shoot your snail mail info to Brian for a free BSRC sticker pack. So… where do the titles for THE Cub Report come from? When I first started doing the CR about a half decade ago [...]
Team Losi Racing (TLR) 22SCT Ready To Compete (RTC)
The Horizon UK website has just posted the new TLR 22SCT RTC. The RTC is Losi’s proven 22SCT platform that comes “ready to compete”- fully assembled, with decent tires and a 17.5 turn sensored brushless system. The RTC makes it very easy to go straight from the box to the track. Some of the features and specifications include- * Completely built [...]
- 3/14/2013
- 12:52 pm
- Losi
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts Fin Titanium Turnbuckles and Wrench
JConcepts has introduced new Titanium Turnbuckles for the Associated line-up of 10th scaled racers. The new Fin turnbuckles are lightweight, ultra-strong, and look very trick. * Original JConcepts design and “Fin” styling * High-grade, machined titanium material * Standardized 3mm thread base * Left and right hand threads with conveniently marked left * Aesthetic jewelry * Part #2225- 6 piece B4 set, retail $40 * Part #2226- [...]
- 3/14/2013
- 10:13 am
- JConcepts
New Products
Team Associated - By: Tim Mohr
Review- TrakPower MS Series 10.5 Turn Brushless Racing Syste…
THE TrakPower MS Series 10.5 Turn Brushless Racing System ReviewYou don’t see a lot of sensored 10.5 brushless systems being used by hardcore bashers. Why? Because they typically don’t have the yank needed for the bashing crowd. Today we’ll be taking an in depth look at the latest sensored system from TrakPower, their MS Series 10.5, to see if it [...]
- 3/14/2013
- 9:57 am
- Accessory Reviews
Reviews
TrakPower - By: Cubby
Spiked Short Course Truck Wheels from 3D Printer
You’ve seen that 3D Printers are becoming all the rage, here is an example of how they can be used in rc. The spiked wheels in the pictures were made from a 3D printer and you can make them at home too. First you have to buy a 3D printer, then you have to visit Thingiverse and download the spiked [...]
- 3/14/2013
- 8:52 am
- miscellaneous
- By: Tim Mohr
Big Squid RC Live – Show 16
Thanks for joining us tonight! The show is now over, but you can catch the replay below on our YouTube Channel. Thanks again to our friends at Pro-Line for the sweet giveaway!Want to be part of the live show? Catch us every Wednesday night at 9pm cst!
- 3/13/2013
- 8:57 pm
- Big Squid RC Live
- By: Brian
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RedCat S-TRYK-R (and brushless PRO) 3-Wheel Belt Drive Cars …
Last fall we posted some pictures of a new 3 wheeled bash machine from RedCat called the S-TRYK-R. It seems we weren’t the only people liking the uniqueness of the S-TRYK-R, it aquired quite a following on the web and it had not even been released yet. The wait is over and the S-TRYK-R is now for sale. There are two [...]
- 3/13/2013
- 1:07 pm
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Black Body and Sway Bar Kit for Traxxas XO-1
There is some good news for all you Traxxas XO-1 Supercar owners out there, Traxxas has just announced a new pre-painted Black Body and a new sway bar kit for your car. The new black polycarbonate body is painted, pre-cut, and completely ready for installation. * Aggressive Supercar styling * Fully painted and trimmed * Factory-applied decals * High-downforce rear wing pre-installed * Part #6411X Also available [...]
- 3/13/2013
- 12:57 pm
- New Products
Traxxas
Traxxas XO-1 - By: Tim Mohr
4wd Conversion Kit for Traxxas 1/16th Scale Grave Digger
Consumers have been asking for it ever since the 16th scale Traxxas Grave Digger came out and Traxxas has responded- a 4wd conversion kit. Now you can convert that boring 2wd over to full time 4wd in a jiffy. * Complete kit, no additional parts required * Includes front differential, front driveshafts, ball bearings, and front-center driveshaft * Detailed installation instructions in English [...]
- 3/13/2013
- 11:43 am
- New Products
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
BigSquidRC LIVE Show Tonight – Win Pro-Line Stuff!
Please join us tonight at 9 PM CST for our weekly LIVE show. Tonight’s show will be extra special as we will be giving away a bunch of gear from Pro-Line Racing. All you have to do to win is be in chat box under the Live Show feed at the top of the BigSquidRC main page. Not only will [...]
