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THE Cub Report, 01.12.2014, Version- The Muad’Dib of RC
There still been no word out of France on any change in condition for Michael Schumacher. For those not into such things, Schumi is the greatest F1 driver of all time who suffered a severe head trauma while skiing. Schumi is an idol of mine so each day I scour the net in search of any change in condition, thus [...]
ASK Cubby, 01.09.2014, Version- You Messed Up By Writing In.…
“Vaterra Cogging How can I get rid of all cogging from my halix vaterra? 2s Lipo Aspen Sam” Cubby- Yo hey Aspen Sam, what’s up and I hope you’ve been bashing the heck out of your Vaterra Halix. While it is still a very new model it has become a favorite among the BigSquidRC Bash Crew. The Halix comes geared somewhat tall out of [...]
THE Cub Report, 01.06.2014, Version- SLaM’n Dom Like a Boss
Hey now everyone, I hope your Monday isn’t nearly as snow filled as it is here, and welcome to yet another funtabulous Cub Report. Golly gee I love it when a new year kicks off, it means two things- Supercross and Dakar. The 2014 Supercross season started up last night in Anaheim and it totally lived up to the hype. Bringing [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 01.02.2014, Version- Using a Magic 8 Ball …
“Cubby, I am in need of a new power supply for my battery chargers, which one are you recommending now days? Btw, I read your last Cub Report and I totally disagree with you on the Associated B5, I can’t wait to buy one. Martin V.” Cubby- Yo hey what’s up Martin, thanks for the email and be sure to shoot Brian your snail [...]
Review – Durango DEX408v2 8th Scale Electric Buggy
Yes, Team Durango is world renowned for their uber racing machines, but can their high-end DEX408v2 electric buggy also make a good bash machine? Is it fast enough to own the local bash spot? How does it jump? Can it takes huge hits like a only a good bash machine can? Now with video! From: Durango Direct Link: DEX408v2 Unboxing Pictures: BSRC [...]
- 12/31/2013
- 4:22 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Team Durango - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 12.30.2013, Version- Apologies for the Frivo…
Hola everyone, I hope you had a great Christmas, and welcome to the last Cub Report of the year. First up- BigSquidRC notes. This Saturday we’ll be finishing up our latest and greatest quadcopter shootout at a track in Paxton Illinois. If you are a reader or a member of the industry and want to check out our shootout process, or [...]
Review – Speed Passion LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer
THE Speed Passion LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer ReviewYa, you’ve probably heard of Speed Passion ESCs and motors before, but you might not be aware that they sell cars too (or that they have an office right here in Chicago). When we first saw the product announcement for their new LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer we immediately made the call, [...]
- 12/27/2013
- 4:24 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Speed Passion - By: Cubby
Review – Tattu 2S 80C 6200mAh Lipo Battery
THE Tattu 7.4v 2S 80C 6200mAh Lipo Battery ReviewTattu is one of the newer names in the Lipo Battery biz. Seeing as how a majority of hobbyists run electric now days, Lipos are highly in demand. Today we are taking a close look at the Tattu 2S 80C 6200 to see exactly how it performs. Should a Tattu be at [...]
- 12/26/2013
- 5:58 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Lipo - By: Cubby
ASK Cub Reporter, 12.26.2013, Version- Skipping the Big Sale…
“Hello, I am looking for a telescopic piston for r/c truck. I am not using it for a specific truck, but assembling something general, so almost any type would be ok, as long as it is relatively short (not 10-12 inches, but less). Can you help me? Thanks, Gal.” Cubby- Yo to the yo Gal, and I don’t think the question is so much “can” I [...]
THE Cub Report, 12.23.2013, Version- As Authentic as Mr Brai…
Happy Monday rc world, and on behalf of the entire BigSquidRC Bash Crew, I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Hopefully you’ve been relatively good this year and Santa hooks ya up with some sweet rc gear. Heck, even I might get the hook up from Santa this year, as I feel the kinder, gentler [...]
Review – Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 Kit
THE Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler G6 ReviewAxial Recon G6 events are all the rage right now, but they aren’t just for the hardest of the hardcore scalers, they are for everyone. You won’t find a bunch of people stressing out over the win, what you will find is a bunch of guys out having fun with their scale rc trucks. [...]
- 12/22/2013
- 12:27 am
- Axial
Car & Truck Reviews
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ASK Cubby, 12.19.2013, Version- Answers That Make You Go Hum…
“Hey my name is Garett. I was wondering if you had some info on the Axial Exo Terra Buggy you guys put the tracks on? I really want to put tracks on mine and was wondering if i could get some info on what you guys did to get them to fit. Please get back to me i would absolutely [...]
THE Cub Report, 12.16.2013, Version- Stamp of Authority
Hello all you rc hobbyists and industry types out there, it is Monday and welcome to this week’s Cub Report. I haven’t talked moto for a while because it is the off season, but 2014 was looking to be a great year. Unfortunately… lady injury has reared her ugly head and already taken out 2 of of the top guys for [...]
Review – Vaterra Halix 4wd Monster Truck
THE Vaterra Halix 4wd Monster Truck ReviewVaterra has made quite a name for itself in a short amount of time. The relatively new name from Horizon has been putting out solid performing vehicles that offer stellar scale appearance. Today we’ll be giving you the scoop on the Vaterra Halix (officially Hälix for those looking for the official name). The Halix [...]
- 12/13/2013
- 4:34 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
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Vaterra - By: Cubby
ASK Cubby, 12.11.2013, Version- Your Write In, I Jive Talk
“Animus 18TR I was recently reading a thread on your website that reviewed the Animus 18 TR. I believe it was posted by Tim Mohr in Nov. of 2011. Near the bottom he talks about mods over $5 being a good quality charger, which would be around $50. I was wondering what the brand of charger (model # too) was and [...]
