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LRP SXX V.2 and Vector X-12L Combo
It seems like every week or so we get a PR from LRP with something about the SXX V.2 Speed Controller in it, and this week is no exception. The latest news is that the SXX will now be bundled with the Vector X-12L Short Course 550 motor. This is good for those that like to keep their stuff paired [...]
JConcepts Illuzion – B4.1 +8mm Finnisher Worlds Body
We just heard from JConcepts they now have the Illuzion B4.1 Finnisher Worlds Body. It fits the Associated B4.1 and B4 models with the +8mm extended chassis. It has a increased windshield to help with air flow in the jumps and the spaces between the body and chassis have been tightened up to help keep the air from getting all up [...]
- 8/25/2011
- 9:38 pm
- JConcepts
New Products - By: Brian
Castle Creations Mamba XL Recall
Hey everyone, just saw that Castle Creations is recalling some of their larger scale ESC’s. The Phoenix Ice HV, The Mamba XL and the Hydra Ice HV. They are asking that customers cease operation of these controllers, and send them back to Castle for modifications. I know several people using the Mamba XL, so I thought we should help [...]
Win Cubby’s Boost!! Contest Time!
Cubby recently posted his review on the Electrix Boost. And now he wants to give it away to a lucky reader! So here are the rules: The 100th comment on this post to our facebook page is the winner! It’s that simple. The comment has to be attached to THIS post on FB. (nested replies do not count, must be [...]
Novak Edge 2S ESC Now Shipping
Today Novak sent word that their Edge 2S Racing ESC is now shipping. The Edge 2S is meant for 1/10th and 1/12th scale racing vehicles, both on-road and off, and has a very small footprint. It comes in under $100, and includes on-board programming, temperature monitoring, thermal overload protection, and built-in voltage cut-off circuitry and follows ROAR Sportsman guidelines. You [...]
ST Racing Concepts GT-8/Rally Slash 4×4 Conversion Review
Recently the folks over at ST Racing Concepts released a GT-8/Rally conversion kit for the Slash 4×4. Is your Traxxas Slash 4×4 already collecting dust, and you think you need to breath some new life into it? Would you rather be driving more of a rally car that a short course vehicle? Can you believe that under the hood these [...]
- 8/23/2011
- 11:55 pm
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ST Racing Concepts - By: Brian
HPI Racing RTR Vorza Flux
New from HPI Racing is the RTR Vorza Flux with 2.4ghz radio. The Vorza Flux has a lot of us here already drooling. HPI is claiming speeds up to 73mph with the right gearing, and that’s nothing to laugh at. The Flux Blur ESC and Tork 2200 motor can handle 6S and that’s the sort of thing that makes us [...]
- 8/22/2011
- 10:54 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Brian
iHobby Expo Heading to Ohio in 2012!
The official announcement was just made that iHobby Expo will be moving to Cleveland Ohio in 2012! What does this mean? It means if you are still on the fence about going to the iHobby Expo in Rosemont, IL October 22nd & 23rd at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, you should really go, because it’s going to be a [...]
HPI Racing Baja 5SC Bodies
New from HPI Racing are two new 1/5th scale Baja 5SC bodies. They come pre-painted in red or black and will fit the Baja 5SC RTR, Kit, and SS Limited Edition. You know that body you have been running in starting to look beat up so maybe look into getting a pre-painted replacement. It looks like Tower Hobbies has a [...]
Traxxas and BigSquidRC in CarTown on Facebook
For our readers who are not friends on the BigSquidRC Facebook page, (serious.. what’s wrong.. I thought we were buds!) Wrench posted a few CarTown pics over there. The first is the Traxxas Mustang and second is his BigSquidRC creation. Both look pretty sweet. If you are not a friend yet, make sure to hit that LIKE button [...]
Official Losi TEN SCTE RTR Info
We broke the news yesterday and now it’s official. The 4wd Losi TEN SCTE RTR will be shipping in October (even though we know there are a few already in the US) but here are some of the highlights: Durable, anodized aluminum TEN chassis Aluminum, adjustable, oil-filled, coil-over shocks Programmable SC brushless ESC 550-sized, four-pole, 2800Kv SC motor Spektrum SR300 receiver with 2.4GHz DSM [...]
- 8/18/2011
- 10:32 pm
- Losi
New Products - By: Brian
Unboxing the DuraTrax DXR 500 Motorcycle
We recently got a Duratrax DXR 500 1/5 scale Motorcycle that we will be putting to the test soon. Before the beatings testing starts, it’s time to get a few unboxing photos to remember what it used to looks like. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in [...]
Rumor Mill: Losi TEN SCTE RTR Coming Soon
File this rumor under ‘most likely to be announced very soon’, we have heard that the Losi TEN-SCTE, which has been ARR (Almost Ready to Run) for a while now is getting a RTR (Ready to Run) brother! The ARR version is part number LOSB0127 and we hear the RTR version will be LOSB0128. We are also hearing the body [...]
Unboxing the Speed Passion RS1
We recently got our hands on the Speed Passion RS1 1/10th scale Touring Car. Here are a few pictures we snapped before we get started working on the review. #gallery-9 { margin: auto; } #gallery-9 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-9 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-9 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */Hit the link for more pics…
- 8/17/2011
- 8:25 am
- Speed Passion
- By: Brian
Traxxas Short Course Shootout App Review
Traxxas Short Course Shootout iPhone App ReviewIn an interesting twist for us and the RC world, there are starting to be more and more RC related phone Apps. When we found out there was going to be a Traxxas app, and it was going to be more than a gear checker or wallpaper viewer, it got our attention. So does [...]
- 8/16/2011
- 11:51 pm
- apps
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