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SC8e Combo Pack
New from Team Associated is a combo package for their SC8e truck. The new kit comes with the brushless SPX8 and Vector 8 system. Check out Team Associated for more information.
THE Cub Report, Version 02.14.2010
Are there still any truly “important” rc races left? Well if there is one it’s the IFMAR 8th scale off road world championship, and the “warm-up” or “pre-worlds” race was held in Thailand last week. Hot Bodies came out swinging, dominating qualifying first, second and third with their world championship D8 nitro buggy. The top D8’s were piloted by current [...]
HPI Blitz ESE
Wow, it looks like HPI Racing is getting serious about their support of the short course trucks! First, I really REALLY dig the original Blitz, but this Blitz ESE looks amazing! The parts are all color coded which is very cool! So you know what parts have more flex and what parts are stiffer based on [...]
Shumacher – CORE RC CODE 2.4GHz Radio System
For our European readers, or those really old-school RC’ers, Schumacher Racing has released the new CR138 Core RC CODE 2.4GHz RC system. The system has a ton of features like 15 model memory, timer, servo monitor, throttle and steering curve adjustments, plus lots more bells and whistles all for a pretty decent price. My first few RC vehicles back [...]
RB Products – Engine Protect
Just saw this over at RB Products. It’s called the RB Engine Protect. The idea of the product is to help keep dust and dirt out of your engine bearing. It’s a steal part made to fit most .21 and .28 engines, and protects the bearing by keeping the dust out, and this in turn keeps the [...]
I Have a Feeling….
Why do I have a feeling this week’s email will be more colorful than normal? Thanks Cubby, I owe you.
Novak Kinetic 1S – Havoc 3s – Havoc Short Course
Novak released some information on a few products at the Nuremberg show. First up is the Kinetic 1S Racing Brushless ESC. It’s optimized for 1-cell racing. It’s wired for use with a receiver battery pack, and has a low profile heat sink. Next up is the Havoc 3S/Ballistic Brushless system with Traxxas Plug. It’s built [...]
Parma Dune Buggy Body for Traxxas Mini Slash
Check out the new Parma Dune Buggy body for the Traxxas Mini Slash! When we first saw these bodies at iHobby for the regular slash, we were big fans! Cool to see them bring it to the mini. Visit the Parma Website for more information and details.
Traxxas Slash 4×4 Hop Up Parts from ST Racing Concepts
ST Racing Concepts has a huge selection of Traxxas Slash 4×4 aluminum hop-up parts available. Everything from Shock Towers, to Big Bore Shocks, Drive Shafts, bellcranks, and hub carriers! So if you are looking to add some muscle and bling to your Traxxas Slash 4×4, head over to the ST Racing Concepts web page.
Hobbico LiFeSOURCE 200mAh Battery
Hobbico has announced the new LiFeSource 200mAh 6.6v 1c Receiver Batteries. These batteries are designed to be the receiver packs in your 1/12 scale (and some 1/10th scale) vehicles where you are running a 1S LiPO to power your car. The batteries are tiny and lightweight, so you could even use them in some small gliders and planes. [...]
Traxxas Slash 4X4 Ultimate Edition
Wow, Traxxas has another version of the Slash coming to a hobby shop near you! They have now combined the Traxxas Slash 4×4 Platinum Edition (the one with all the good hop-ups like the center diff!) with their 2.4 ghz Radio system, and are calling it the Traxxas Slash 4X4 Ultimate! It comes with the aluminum parts, center [...]
XRAY 808E 1:8 Electric Buggy
This might be the year of electric buggies! Seems like all we have been reporting on lately. So jumping into the mix is the Team XRAY 808E 1/8th scale electric buggy. It’s based on their popular and successful 808 nitro which is probably a good place to start. It’s a kit version only, with a decent amount [...]
Schumacher CAT SX2 Competition 4WD Off Road Buggy
Schumacher Racing has another buggy out called the CAT SX2. Some new features are the big bore shocks, 2.5mm chassis for easy lipo location, and a 3 belt transmission. The center of gravity on this thing sure is low! Check the official Schumacher Racing site for more details.
ACER Racing XRAY XII and a Coupon Code!
Acer Racing has just announced their new Ceramic Ball Bearing kit for the XRAY XII Link 1/12, and for a limited time it’s only $59 instead of the normal $89! Also, ACER Racing has a coupon code for Big Squid RC readers! If you have been thinking about buying some of their bearings, but wanted them a [...]
