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SSD HD Titanium Steering Links For SCX10 II
Beef up that new SCX10 II of yours with new Heavy Duty Steering Links from SSD RC. The upgrade steering links from SSD are made from titanium which makes them both light and strong. The set includes the steering and panhard links and are a direct bolt-on that requires no modifications. * Internal thread design * Uses stock rod ends * 6.0mm [...]
- 8/22/2016
- 6:17 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report, Version- On The Verge
Yes indeed my friends, it is that time of year. What time is that? Well yes, indoor season is on the horizon, but mostly for us people in the industry, it is time for all the Christmas time product announcements. The announcement of all the new products that will hit at Christmas time is a big dealio. Let’s face it, [...]
Killerbody Toyota Land Cruiser 70 At AsiaTees Hobbies
Now being teased by our friends over at AsiaTees Hobbies is a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Hard Body by Killerbody RC. Made from ABS plastic, the Toyota has incredible amounts of scale detailing and comes with loads of accessories. Like most products from Killerbody, there will be at least a couple of different versions, one of which that will include [...]
Serpent 1/8 Cobra Truggy-e RTR
While Serpent is best known for ultra-high-end racing cars, they are also expanding their RTR line-up. New from Serpent is the 1/8 Cobra Truggy-e. The Truggy-e RTR has full blown race geometry for great handling and is pre-assembled for the convenience of the average user. Here are some of its highlights- * Fully assembled with pre-painted body * Waterproof 6S 150 amp [...]
- 8/22/2016
- 9:49 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Monsterizing a Monster Truck
Hello gang, I hope everyone is having a most fantastic Friday. I’ve spent the past week starting the mod process on my SMT10 and want to show off what I’ve done thus far. Remember those recently announced JConcepts Ford bodies? One of them magically found its way to my mailbox, specifically a ’93 Super Cab. The early 90’s were a glorious time for monster trucking, so [...]
- 8/19/2016
- 5:16 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
RC Monster Truck
scale rc - By: Doug
Spektrum DX6R Transmitter Case
Now that you’ve got that uber-high-end Spektrum DX6R, you need to take care of it. The best way to ensure your new radio doesn’t get destroyed on the way to this weekend’s big bash is to store it in a secure case. To do exactly that, Spektrum recently announced a custom fit Transmitter Case for the DX6R. The case has [...]
- 8/19/2016
- 3:53 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
MIP Roller Pucks Bi-Metal Drive System For The TLR 22 3.0
If you are looking for the best, most efficient, and fastest drive system on the market, that would be the Roller Pucks Bi-Metal set-up from MIP. It shaves rotating mass for faster acceleration and it lasts a long time between rebuilds. The folks over at MIP have announced that they have a new Roller Pucks Bi-Metal system for the TLR 22 [...]
TLR Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Battery Strap For The 22 3.0
Shipping right now to a hobby shop near you is an upgrade TLR Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Battery Strap for the 22 3.0 buggy. The carbon fiber strap is light and strong, plus it looks really trick. With indoor season just around the corner, this should make for a nice additional to your 22 3.0. Pricing is just $28 and they have [...]
New Promo Video For The Kyosho RC Surfer 3
The RC Surfer 3 has been making some big “waves” this summer, so Kyosho has just released a new promotional video. The RC Surfer 3 was developed in co-operation with Lost, the largest surfboard company in America, with graphics designed by Matt “Mayhem” Biolos. Catch the video above to see how cool (and realistic!) the RC Surfer 3 looks in [...]
The New Ballistic Off-Road Razorback 2.2 Bead Lock Wheels fr…
For those looking for an uber modern look, check out the super scale BALISTIC OFF-ROAD RAZORBACK 2.2 beadlock rims from RC4WD! Love the black/silver combo! At $140 per pair at RC4WD, they are a great price for the amount of scale points they bring to the table! Get more scale news at This Link on BigSquidRC.
- 8/19/2016
- 8:35 am
- Big Squid RC
New Products
RC4WD - By: Brandon Lau
Basher Basics — Shock Tuning
Hello and welcome to Basher Basics. In this series we will go through many of the basic topics to help you improve your RC’s performance on the track, and in the pit. So without further ado, let’s jump into the topic for this week: shocks. Your truck likely has four, or in some cases eight, but regardless of the number, it [...]
- 8/18/2016
- 11:13 pm
- Basher Basics
basher tips - By: Brandon Lau
Dirt Racing Products Recessed Ball-Stud Washer Set
Straight from the mind of Brian Kinwald comes a Recessed Ball-Stud Washer Set. When racing, raising or lowering your ball studs can help you dial in the handling of your buggy to the track. The Dirt Racing Products washer set not only makes that easy to do, but also looks trick. The aluminum washers are anodized in black and were [...]
- 8/18/2016
- 7:04 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby – Crystal Clear Questions, Muddy Answers
Travel Just a quick question for you Cubby, how do you measure suspension travel in your reviews? What would you say is a good amount for a tenth scale truck? Bob C.” Cubby- Hey ya Bob, thanks for the email. First off, I want to say that I think suspension travel is an extremely important specification in off-road vehicles. Travel isn’t typically stated by [...]
Two New TV Commercials From Traxxas
Coming to a television near you is a pair of new spots from Traxxas. Each are 30 seconds in length and will be used to promote various Traxxas products, as well as getting a bunch of mainstream exposure for our hobby. The first spot called “Ultimate Performance” (shown above), has loads of action footage ranging from Traxxas boats, to the Aton [...]
Futaba 3PV Radio System Review
Want to know the fastest way to figure out who the noob is at the local bash spot? Look for the guy holding a stock RTR radio. Serious hobbyists know that to get the most out of their vehicles, a RTR simply will not cut it. That is the reason that radios like the Futaba 3PV exist. The 3PV was [...]
- 8/18/2016
- 10:38 am
- Other Reviews
- By: Cubby
