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2017 XRay XB4 Buggy Kit
Updated for the 2017 racing season is the XRay XB4 buggy kit. The 2017 version of the XB4 receives moderate updates, mainly to improve its handling and durability. Here is the scoop on all of its new parts & upgrades- * Body secured with Velcro * Delrin shock pistons * Updated front shock tower * Independent/floating servo mount * 12mm wheel hexes & new wheels * [...]
- 12/7/2016
- 9:53 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kraken 1/5 Vekta.5LSE Pro Kit
Coming in January from Kraken RC is the LSE version of their Vekta.5 off-road machine. The Vekta.5LSE is a huge, scale type, 1/5th scaled gas powered beast that is modeled after the Class 4400 rig driven by Levi Shirley at the King Of The Hammers event. Here are some of its highlights- * True scale Class 4400 buggy * Pre-cut clear [...]
- 12/7/2016
- 4:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – HoBao Hyper MTe Sport Plus
The crew over at NitroHouse have posted a new video featuring the HoBao Hyper MTe Sport Plus monster truck. The Hyper MTe is a 1/8th scale 4wd beast that comes ready to run with a 2000kV brushless motor and 150 amp ESC. Watch the video to see it do some high flying sand bashing and to learn more about what [...]
Tamiya Mazda2 Kit
First teased Here, the folks at Tamiya have now released full details on the new Mazda2 Kit. The Mazda sits on Tamiya’s M-05 front wheel drive platform that has proven itself over the years to be easy to build and a blast to drive. * 4 wheel independent wishbone suspension * 3 piece steering linkage * Adjustable wheelbase * Narrow, semi-monocoque chassis The Tamiya starts [...]
JConcepts Strike 2 Body For The RC8B3e
New from Jason Ruona and the rest of the crew at JConcepts is the Strike 2 Body for the Associated RC8B3e. The Strike 2 was designed to deliver balanced aero characteristics along with increased mid-corner steering, thus helping you cut lap times down at your local track. Here are some of its highlights- * Drop-fit design * Clear polycarbonate w/ protective film, [...]
- 12/6/2016
- 8:36 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Hudy Pre-Mounted C1 Touring Car Tires
New for all you touring car guys are Pre-Mounted C1 Rubber Tires from Hudy. The Hudy pre-mounts use a unique rubber compound for maximum grip on high bite carpet tracks. A fully robotic automated system does all the gluing, saving you time and trouble. Mounted on “ultra-true” Hudy wheels, the pre-mounts have been tested by European & World Champions to [...]
Pro-Line Wipeout Contest – Round Two Voting!
If you have been hiding under a rock, together with Pro-Line racing, we have been hosting the Pro-Line Wipeout Video Contest where someone is going to win $1000 + prizes! How incredible is that? We received a TON of videos, and the Big Squid RC crew has narrowed it down to the top 16. Those 16 have gone to battle, where [...]
FireBrand RC Showoff body display stand, MACHSPEED-GTR and…
FireBrand RC sent in a sweet collection of their RC Drift focused parts for review. Right off the bat one has to notice the thoughtful packaging and that ALL the parts are included with the 6mm wheel hex spacers. Too often shiny parts require additional parts to actually install onto the vehicle, so including the cross pin is a great [...]
- 12/6/2016
- 10:46 am
- Accessory Reviews
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RC Drifting - By: multi-bash
Team Magic B8ER ARR Buggy
Announced by European distributor HRC Distribution is a ARR version of the Team Magic B8ER Buggy. As a ARR, the B8ER comes fully assembled but without electronics, thus saving you some cash if you have radio gear and a power system laying around. * Pre-painted body * Rubber sealed bearings * CVD style drive shafts * 3 gear diffs * Aluminumm chassis, motor mount, [...]
- 12/6/2016
- 9:59 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report, Version – IFMAR, Wheelies, Anger
So… there was a video that got the internet all riled up last week, one that even I can’t resist but to comment on. Ya, you’ve probably seen it already, it was a video of Josh Cyrul pulling trigger on a 2S powered 1/12th pan car and he makes some controversial remarks about IFMAR. It seems that IFMAR has now [...]
- 12/5/2016
- 10:12 pm
- cubby
The Cub Report - By: Cubby
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Video – Desert Speed Runs With The Traxxas Aton
To show consumers just how fast their Aton drone can fly, Traxxas has posted a video of it doing speed runs out in the desert. The Aton comes with powerful brushless motors that help propel it to speeds in excess of 50 mph, which if you’ve ever flown a drone before, then you’ll already know that is absolutely hauling. Pricing for [...]
Pro-Line Shock Comparison Guide
Just released by Pro-Line is a comprehensive Shock Comparison Guide. The shock guide helps to lesson confusion between their different shocks and should come in really handy when picking shocks for a custom project. The shock guide is shown above or you can Click This Link to see a larger version over on Pro-Line’s website. Click On This Link to read [...]
Murfdogg Racing Demon X Oval Car
New from Murfdogg Racing is the Demon X oval car kit. The Demon X was designed for high bite conditions like carpet, asphalt, and damp clay. It uses a mid-motor layout, along with direct drive, to lay some serious power down. Here are some of its highlights- * Lunsford titanium turnbuckles * MIP steel CVDs * Kimbrough spur and servo saver * 2.5mm carbon [...]
- 12/5/2016
- 1:37 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
In Stock Now – O.S. Gold Turbo Plugs
Now shipping from Hobbico are the limited edition 24K Gold Plated P3 & P4 turbo glow plugs from O.S. Engines. Both plugs work well on .18 to .24 turbo head nitro racing engines and are priced around $12. The P3 is good for increasing acceleration with improved throttle response, while the super hot P4 helps to improved mileage and idling. [...]
Teaser – CEN Racing Reeper Monster Truck
It has been a long while since we have posted anything from CEN Racing, but now they are teasing a new monster truck called the Reeper. In true CEN Racing tradition, the 1/7th scale Reeper should be a physically huge truck. The Reeper is slated to come with a genuine Savox servo and a 6S capable, 1450kV Hobbywing brushless system. [...]
