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ASK Cubby, 04.03.2014, Version- Reasonable Questions, Questi…
“Have you guys done a review or shoot out with the SC10.2 Factory team and Losi SC22? Ryan W.” Cubby- Yo to the yo yo Ryan, thanks for taking the time to write in. Shoot Brian your snail mail so he can hook ya up with a brand spank’n new BSRC t-shirt. Yes, yours is the letter of the month. No, we haven’t [...]
THE Cub Report, 03.31.2014, Version- All the Awful Things Th…
“Hey Cubby, who killed off scale short course buggies?” was the text message that woke me up wayyy too early last Tuesday morning. I guess one of my SoCal industry buddies thought that was a great question to get my day started, LOL. Don’t worry, I returned the favor yesterday morning (Sunday) to him, I’m quite certain he loved my [...]
ASK Cubby, 03.27.2014, Version- Your Questions, My Ridiculou…
“Halix build I am very interested in your Vaterra Halix project. This has been one of my all time favorite trucks. I’ve upgraded the wheels, tires, and shocks. It is much better than stock. You may ask why, but I wondered if you had any suggestions for upgrading the motor? Any input is appreciated. Thanks Dave” Cubby- Yo Dave, just like you we are big fans [...]
THE Cub Report, 03.24.2014, Version- Zu schnell für Sie
A number of times our good friend Hawaiian Chris has come out to help us do vehicle reviews. First off it’s always good to get another opinion on a review, and second, he is super well versed on “everything rc” making him a great asset to have around. HC has been core into 5th scale, core into nitro, core into [...]
Review – Carisma M48S Porsche 959 RTR Rally Car
THE Carisma Porsche 959 Rally Car ReviewThe bash world has been abuzz since news broke that Carisma was hitting the states, and at the front of that buzz was one car in particular, the Porsche 959 Rally. We got our hands on one and have been driving it like we stole for a few weeks now. To boil it down- [...]
- 3/20/2014
- 2:14 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Carisma
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ASK Cubby, 03.20.2014, Version- Your Questions Keep Getting …
“Regarding the Carisma 959- What’s the ideal battery for this car? Lipo 2S 70C? This is my first car RC (but have a few multirotors) so I don’t know much about the hobby yet. Erik D.” Cubby- Yo yo to the yo Erik, you have officially made the front page of BigSquidRC, hit Brian up for a killer sticker pack. What is the [...]
THE Cub Report, 03.17.2014, Version- Me & Ma Bell
A few days ago when getting home from a long trip, I noticed something on my front doorstep. I noticed it was a big plastic bag, and I was hoping it was not was not what I suspected it to be. I stopped my car and hopped out to investigate, and sure enough it turned out to be what I [...]
ASK Cubby, 03.12.2014, Version- You Write, I Rant
“Hey, I have a “team Durango” DESC210 and I want to run my 12mm wheels on it (it comes with 15mm hex) and have been looking EVERYWHERE for a conversion. Have you heard of any or have any suggestions for me? I only found one so far and it was in a blog that named a company that is not on the internet [...]
THE Cub Report, 03.10.2014, Version- Ya, That’s Me
Ya know that one guy that shows up to bash and brings 30 cars with him but never gets around to actually running one? Ya, you don’t want to be “That Guy”. Know the guy that shows up to bash running a 9,000kV motor on 8S and blows a CVD, spur, and idler, the very first time he squirts the gas? [...]
ASK Cubby, 03.06.2014, Version- Whoa There Einstein!
“redcat terremoto You have reviewed the monsoon xte, and that was utter crap, But ive seen from some owners say its pretty good? maybe give it a shot? Ari R.” Cubby- Congrats Ari, your email has just won the A-Main for being letter of the month. Shoot Brian your snail mail so he can hook you up with a BSRC t-shirt. Ya ya, I [...]
THE Cub Report, 03.03.2014, Version- Rumors of My Demise Hav…
Mx/SX had a banner weekend for television coverage. The SX was live from Indy on Saturday night, then the MXGP from Qatar came on even later Saturday night, then coverage from the ArenaCross came on Sunday, as did an episode of SuperCross Behind the Dream on CBS. Wall to wall moto, I never thought it would happen, but it has, [...]
Review – Losi 1/5th Desert Buggy XL From Horizon Hobby
THE Losi 1/5th Desert Buggy XL Review5th scale was once only popular overseas, but now, thanks to companies like Losi and HPI, it has blown up here in the states. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at Losi’s latest 5th scaler, the Desert Buggy XL. Powered by a 23cc gas engine and using 4wd for better traction, the big [...]
- 2/27/2014
- 12:51 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
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ASK Cubby, 02.27.2014, Version- Best Answers Ever (Without A…
“Hey Cubby, What do you think about the Tarmac TIRE D COMP which is being used on the HPI WR8 Flux? Does it have good grip on the asphalt? Their pattern doesn’t seem fit for such surface. Thanks man Omar D.” Cubby- Yo, hey now Omar, thanks for email. We’ve gotten in a bunch of time with an HPI Ken Block WR8 Flux and I [...]
THE Cub Report, 02.24.2014, Version- Some People Lead, Some …
Recently, a big name IFMAR World Champ walked out on a race. After practice, he decided to picked up his stuff and just go home. Sounds like a uncool thing to do? Sound like a quitter to you? It might sound that way, but the racer, Jared Tebo, was worried about the health of his family, that’s why he loaded [...]
Review – Team Durango DEX410v4 Buggy
THE Team Durango DEX410v4 Buggy Review10th scale 4wd buggies have a well earned reputation for being nuclear missiles. All around the globe you’ll find them tearing up tracks, and flat out hauling at local bash spots. Today we’ll be taking a close look at the Team Durango DEX410v4. The version 4 is the latest and greatest from Durango, with multiple [...]
- 2/21/2014
- 6:13 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Team Durango - By: Cubby
