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THE Cub Report – Icky Thump
Well hola there rc fans, welcome to my tiny lil’ weekly write-up in the rc world, something called THE Cub Report. I am going to keep it short and sweet this week (a promise I nearly always break), but I do have a couple things I would like to mention… First up is some news from our Smash & Crash Ultra-Bash [...]
XRay XB8E ’17 Electric 1/8 Buggy
Newly re-designed is the XRay XB8E ’17. The 2017 version of the XB8E features many of the updates that its nitro brother also received this year, offering both handling and durability enhancements. Here are some of the New XB8E’s highlights- * All new, high oil volume differentials * New trailing-axle steering blocks * New steering plates with improved geometry * Composite front top deck [...]
- 6/19/2017
- 2:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PROTOform RT-C Oval Clear Body
Coming soon from PROTOform is the RT-C clear oval body. The RT-C is made just for rubber tire oval racing and fits a wide variety of 200mm sedans. Realistically styled after the cars in the XFINITY stock car series, the RT-C has extra room in the wheel wells for taller rubber and capped tires. * Large rear spoiler * Added space [...]
- 6/19/2017
- 2:08 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD T-Runner Classic 1.9” Beadlock Wheels
Returning to the line-up over at RC4WD are T-Runner Classic 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels. The T-Runner’s sport a tough look and have been CNC machined from billet aluminum. These are sized to fit 1.9″ tires, while a standard sized 12mm hex allows them to be mounted on a wide variety of different vehicles. * Silver anodized finish * Width- 1.03″ * Negative Offset- 0.49″ * [...]
- 6/19/2017
- 11:53 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
PROTOform P47-N Nitro Touring Car Body
New for nitro touring car racers is the PROTOform P47-N clear body. The P47-N sports an all new aero package and design cues that have never been seen in the class. With loads of testing via PROTOform’s race team, the P47-N offers up precise and smooth steering, as well as increased corner speed. The body’s design maximizes forward bite while [...]
- 6/19/2017
- 10:23 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team KNK Complete Traxxas TRX4 Stainless Hardware Kit
A whole lot of you guys have a new Traxxas TRX-4 sitting in your rc garage. Congrats to you as it is a fantastic off-road rig. To help make it more durable and easier to wrench on, Team KNK has announced a new Stainless Hardware Kit for the TRX-4. The kit includes all the 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, and 4mm hardware [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Father’s Day Weekend Edition
My dad helped me get into the hobby back in 1993. I was 9 years old and he knew how much I enjoyed playing with my toy store grade trucks so he brought me to a hobby shop for the first time. All Season’s Hobby and Raceway (RIP) in O’Fallon, MO to be exact. I didn’t have a car, but [...]
Product Spotlight – Pro-Line Ford F150 Raptor X-Maxx Body
Because of its large size and the way it mounts, there aren’t a whole lot of different bodies on the market for the Traxxas X-Maxx. The folks over at Pro-Line saw the problem and worked up a Ford F150 Raptor for all you X-Maxx owners. The Raptor comes in clear, thus giving you the option to put any paint scheme [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 4:41 pm
- Hop-Ups Reviews
- By: Cubby
RC4WD Gold Mesh 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels
Remember those old school gold mesh wheels from back in the day? Well, the people at RC4WD haven’t forgotten either. Shipping now from RC4WD are 1.9″ Beadlock Gold Mesh Wheels. These are precisely machined from billet aluminum and come with a standard 12mm hex to fit a huge variety of different vehicles. * Gold anodized finish * Wheel size- 1.9″ * Width- 2.13″ * [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 4:02 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
New Carpet Tires From Pro-Line Racing
To help cut the lap times at your local carpet track, Pro-Line has announced 4 new carpet racing tires. First up is the Wide Wedge 2.2” 2WD Front Buggy Carpet Tires. These will be available in Z3 or Z4 rubber compounds and were designed to give the front of your buggy maximum grip. These fit on standard 2wd buggy front wheels [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 2:22 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
HB Racing D817T Nitro Truggy Kit
Coming soon from HB Racing is the D817T Truggy Kit. The D817T is based off the world championship winning D817 buggy, a pedigree that is sure to make the truggy version a winner right out of the box. Here are some of its highlights- * Black anodized 7075 chassis * CNC machined, one piece 7075 motor mount * Competition 3 shoe clutch * Sintered [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 11:55 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
RC4WD BigDog Triple Axle Boat Trailer
Just announced by RC4WD is the BigDog Triple Axle Boat Trailer. This hand made tube trailer sports 1.55″ white beadlock wheels and Dirt Grabber all terrain tires. Leaf spring suspension is used underneath and it even comes with a working lift jack for the ultimate in scale realism. * Working lights * Steel tool box * Steel ramps * 12mm wheel hexes * [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 10:46 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Body with Interior
Now you can change up the looks of your 1/24 Ambush 4×4 with the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Clear Body from Pro-Line. The Rubicon comes with a complete interior that you can custom paint for more of a scale appearance and is officially licensed by Jeep. Loaded with scale detailing, the Rubicon comes with overspray protection and a detailed decal [...]
- 6/16/2017
- 8:06 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Big Squid RC Smash and Bash FAQ – Get The Answers Here
Have some questions about the Big Squid RC / Hobby Town St. Charles Bash that’s happening? Well we have the answers to your Frequently Asked Questions! As with anything, things can change, but at the moment, these answers are as accurate as we could get! Still have questions? Feel free to drop us an email or stop by the [...]
Upgrading the Servo in a Traxxas TRX-4
The Traxxas TRX-4 is a great vehicle out of the box, but there is always room for improvement. The most effective upgrade that you can do over stock is upgrading the steering servo to a more burly unit. Here, I’ll show you how. The Hitec HS-5646WP has proven itself time and time again in my scalers since I started using them in [...]
