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Review – ECX Circuit 4WD RTR Stadium Truck
THE ECX Circuit 4WD RTR ReviewMyself, like many of you, spent years driving 2wd Stadium Trucks. They were a whole lot easier to drive and bash with compared to a typical 2wd buggy. A 4wd stadium truck would have been even better, but there were very few available, and those that were tended to break all the time. ECX recently released [...]
- 5/30/2014
- 6:21 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
ECX - By: Cubby
Duratrax Li-24 2S-4S Balancing Charger w/Traxxas Plug
If you have been looking for a handy little charger at an affordable price point, take a look at the new Duratrax Li-24. The Li-24 is designed for light charging duties on most popular Lithium based packs and should be super easy to use. * Made for 2 to 4S LiPo & LiFe batteries * Max charge rate is 3 amps * Features [...]
Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 Falken Edition RTR
New from Axial is their SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 Falken Edition. The latest Axial sports a fully licensed dovetail Jeep body with special Falken livery and is loaded with scale detailing from front to rear. The uber scale realism on the outside is mounted on top of the SCX10 platform, a platform that has long proven itself to be extremely [...]
- 5/30/2014
- 2:18 pm
- Axial
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
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Everybody’s Scalin’ For the Weekend – Backpack, Backpack
The passing of Memorial Weekend means the unofficial start of summer. It also means scaling season is now in full swing! In an ongoing effort to educate newbie scalers, here’s a quick guide to something many people overlook until they are broke down in the woods – a backpack. I know I’ve mentioned a backpack in passing before, but I [...]
Pandora RC Nissan 180SX Clear Body
The Pandora RC crew has released yet another trick drift body, this time it’s a Nissan 180SX Origin Labo Edition. The body is sized for 10th scale drift machines (width 198mm, for wheelbases of 258 – 260mm) and comes unpainted so you can throw your own custom scheme on it. * Decals, window masking, and wing parts are included * Comes with [...]
- 5/30/2014
- 10:39 am
- New Products
RC Drifting - By: Tim Mohr
RPM Nerf Bars for Traxxas 1/10 Rally, LCG Slash 2wd & LCG Sl…
Tired of breaking the nerf bars on your 1/10 Traxxas Rally, 2wd Slash LCG, or Slash 4×4? Well RPM has the solution for you, their new nerf bars feature extra webbing and are molded from RPM’s famous engineering grade nylon to take a beating without breaking. The nerf bars are available in two different colors and come with RPM’s limited [...]
Raging Rotors SPECIAL: A Build More Fun than the Lego Movie,…
[To start from the beginning, check out Part 1 and Part 2] The frames are built and the motors and ESCs are installed, and all that remains is one major piece: The Multirotor Control Board. The Multirotor Control Board is the heart and soul of the multirotor vehicle. It maintains level flight, helps equalize motor speeds, and also is the gyroscope for the [...]
MIP Spline CVD Center Drive Kit for Axial SCX10 12.3" Wheelb…
MIP has a new CVD Center Drive Kit for Axial SCX10s with a 12.3″ wheelbase (which includes the Axial Jeep Rubicon). The new kit does away with the old double set screw design and instead opts for a pin set screw. The drive hubs have also been changed so they no longer make contact with the spur gear cover. * Dual [...]
HPI Savage Octane – Raw Video Clips, Speed Run, Bashing
Since the day we unboxed the HPI Savage Octane, people have been begging us for video. We tossed together a quick video of clips from some of our time out during the review process. You can check out the speed runs, bashing, and just messing around with the truck. Enjoy, and don’t forget to watch all the way to the [...]
- 5/29/2014
- 12:43 pm
- HPI Racing
video - By: Brian
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ASK Cubby, 05.28.2014, Version- Can I Answer Your Questions?…
“My first Hi my name is Anthony. I’m looking to get a RTR RC truck. I’m into electric RC trucks and so far the only 2 I like are the hpi savage flux hp and the TT mt3 3G. Is there any RC you can recommend and is there anything you can say to make the choice easier between either RC [...]
STRC Option Parts for Associated B5/B5M
The Team Associated B5 & B5M are some of the hottest buggies on the market right now and ST Racing Concepts has released several upgrade parts to help uber them out. Up first is the STRC CNC machined aluminum front bulkhead. The 25 degree bulkhead is made to increase front end durability and helps add a bit of weight up front [...]
- 5/29/2014
- 10:36 am
- New Products
ST Racing Concepts - By: Tim Mohr
Videos – HPI Savage Octane, Getting Started Tips
Want a closer look at the intricacies of the HPI Savage Octane? Have a new Octane and need some help getting it dialed in? The folks over at HPI have released a set of videos for their new Octane. The videos cover everything from the basics, like how to mix the oil and gas together, to how to fine tune [...]
Raging Rotors: I Think I See My Dad…
Now again I go back to my movie roots by bringing up Cameron Fry in the Sears Tower in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but I just had a great weekend playing with my new toy: the Mobius Action Camera. Starting at $80, this device provides 1080p quality video and fits (with room to spare) in the palm of your hand. The above image [...]
- 5/28/2014
- 12:18 pm
- Columns
rc helicopter - By: Big Squid Staff
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LRP S10 Blast MT 2 Brushless RTR 4WD Monster Truck
The latest monster truck from the guys over at LRP is their S10 Blast MT 2 Brushless truck. The Blast MT has been a popular basher choice for quite some time, now it will be available with world renown LRP brushless power. Some of its features and specifications include- * 1/10th scale 4wd chassis * LRP Vector K7 4300kv brushless power * Sway [...]
- 5/28/2014
- 11:09 am
- LRP
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts Associated RC10 Worlds Fin Titanium Turnbuckle Set
One way of both toughening up and bling’n out your Team Associated Worlds Car is to add Titanium Turnbuckles. The JConcepts crew has announced their turnbuckle set for the Worlds Car that is lighter, tougher, and better looking than the stock pieces. * Marked for easy orientation * Original JConcepts “Fin” styling * Made from high grade machined titanium * 3mm thread base * [...]
