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For all you big 2.2 scale drivers, RC4WD has announced Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Scale Tires. The big 2.2″ Goodyears have an outer diameter of 5.63 inches and have incredible scale detailing. Also of note is the fact they are molded from RC4WD’s New X2 S³ Rubber Compound for even more grip on slippery rock surfaces. * Officially Licensed by the Goodyear [...]
Tires are cool, but more importantly, they are arguably the single most important part of your rc car or truck. Bad tires can leave you holding up all the guys behind you on the trail, while great tires allow you to get over obstacles that nobody else can make. New from the RC4WD crew are some pretty trick Dick Cepek Extreme [...]
The folks over at Horizon Hobby wanted to wish all you hobbyists a Happy Valentine’s Day so they posted up a new video. Watch the video to see them use FPV and a Losi Ten-MT to have some fun in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. To check out all the fine products made by Horizon Hobby simply use This Link [...]
FireBrand RC is filling some interesting niches in the RC market with their ONE Tool 11-1 tool kit. Hailing from the fine state of Texas this US company has been working overtime since 2011, no doubt they’ve forgotten a few tools along the way! This aluminum handle holds 11 tools – is it the only hammer you need and how [...]
The ARRMA Outcast has really taken off with hardcore bashers. To make the beast even tougher, T-Bone Racing has announced a Basher Series Front Bumper. The TBR front bumper is a two piece unit that was designed to fit close to the body so it doesn’t inhibit back or front flips. It is also made from TBR’s super tough plastic [...]
With spring time just around the corner, E-Flite has announced the Commander mPd 1.4m sport park flyer. The Commander was designed by Mirco Pecorari and David Payne to be a versatile, and fun, park flyer. Powered by a 15-sized brushless motor and sporting a 45 amp ESC, the Commander has the power you need to pull off cool tricks or [...]
Hello one and all, I hope you all had a great weekend out bashing with your friends. Welcome to yet another week in the hobby and to another funtabulous Cub Report. A few weeks ago I learned than an acquaintance of mine had been banned from his local indoor track. That didn’t surprise me as he has been banned from a [...]
For all you hardcore off-road racers that have been waiting, XRay has announced full details on the 2017 edition of the XB8 Nitro Buggy Kit. Of course the 2017 version comes with a bunch of upgrades, changes that were made to help improve durability and to reduce lap times. Here are some the highlights- * Larger volume differentials * Larger 2.5mm diff [...]
The world famous custom rc car guru Danny Huynh has released a new video featuring one of his latest builds. The new video showcases a custom RC4WD Trail Finder 2 with Predator Tracks and a Beast II body. When watching the video you’ll get to see the “beast” in action with all its unique features and twisted detailing. Danny’s imagination [...]
Coming soon from the good folks over at Hitec is the HSB-9381TH servo. The 9381 is a high-end unit featuring an all aluminum case for durability and a brushless motor for improved efficiency. The high resolution 9381 is programmable and uses a hybrid (metal/plastic/duralumin) first gear to prevent inadvertent electrical contact. * 6 to 8.4 volt input * Ultra-low current consumption * Speed- [...]
After making a big splash with the announcement of their River Jet Boat, Pro Boat has released full details on their new Alpha Patrol. The Alpha Patrol has a tough military look with amazing scale detailing. If you are looking for a little something different to do this spring, or something with some serious scale detailing, you need to take [...]
Coming soon from Dynamite RC is the Absolute Force Cleaner & Degreaser. The Absolute Force comes in a big 32 ounce spray bottle and uses biodegradable cleaning agents to get your rig squeaky clean. You can spray away on nearly all your rc products as the cleaner is safe to use on plastics, carbon fiber, aluminum, and various other metal [...]
You guys knew I’d be talking about the Traxxas truck this week, right? When I first saw the photos making their rounds last weekend, I actually thought it was a hoax at first. People have done this several times in regards to Traxxas releasing a scaler. It took awhile before I could confirm it was real, but yes, it was indeed. I [...]
Now being teased by Pro-Line is a short Sand To Snow video clip. The 47 second teaser wets the appetite for the full video that will soon be released. The teaser shows just a tiny bit of snow footage where the Pro-Line crew is having a lot of fun after a rare snow storm in the local mountains of Southern [...]
The crew over at Hobbico have worked up a new video to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. In the video you’ll see the Hobbico guy use a ARRMA Fazon monster truck, a Rise House Racer, and RealFlight X Software to uniquely show his sweetheart some extra love on Valentine’s Day. So don’t forget guys, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, [...]