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Zippy 2S 7.4V Hardcase Lipo Battery Review
Zippy 2S 7.4V 30C 2S1P 4000 mah Hardcase Lipo Battery Review From: Hobby King Direct Link: Zippy 2s 7.4v 30C 2s1p 4000 mah Lipo Review by CubbyBack in 2004 there weren’t many choices in Lipo batteries, but today there are literally hundreds of companies that sell them. HobbyKing seems to be one of the most talked about Lipo companies, so this week [...]
- 4/12/2011
- 8:41 am
- Accessory Reviews
Hobby King - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report- 04.11.2011, Version- On The Cover of Rolling…
Hola BigSquid readers, and welcome to yet another funtabulous edition of THE Cub Report. It seems we’ve picked up a lot of new readers around this place lately, so here’s a brief rundown on what’s kicking at BSRC during a typical week. We post news as much as we can all week long (including Sundays). Monday sports “THE Cub Report”, [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- You Send Us Mail, I Mash My Keyboard With …
Do you guys have team drivers? Because I would love to sport the name of BigSquidRC! I am 15 years old and race at the local track here in Washington. My classes of choice are pro short course 2wd and 4wd. Last year I finished 3rd in points in the 2wd and 4th in points in 4wd. I am [...]
THE Cub Report- Version 04.04.2011- Bubba's World, CSI Editi…
Hello rc’ers, it’s Monday morning, the perfect time for your weekly fix of rc satire, comedy, and outright lies (aka- THE Cub Report). I received a particularly frothy email wondering why I mention motocross in nearly every Cub Report. Well… I talk about supercross because many rc’ers are moto tifosi, rc off road tracks are based off of sx tracks, [...]
Losi Sub-Micro 1/256 SC Truck
It looks like Losi has decided to take things one step further smaller with their new Sub-Micro 1/256 scale SC Truck! It’s based on a super scaled version of the Mini-T. It will be 2WD, RTR with a brushless motor, 2.4ghz radio and 6 mah lipo!! You know I bet it’s going to be hard to find a Futaba [...]
New Company Gil-Gil-Ja Names Inc. With Famous Faces!
Wow, it really looks like these big three are now unstoppable! Adding another notch to their belt, Gil Losi Jr., Mike Gillette, and Jason Corl have started another company! This time they are getting into the naming business! Their new company Gil-Gil-Ja Names Inc. will be providing their talents to not only the RC community, but any and all [...]
Pro-Line’s New Cab No Where Design
Based on the huge success of Pro-Lines BullDog Cab-Forward designs, they have just announced the new HoundDog Cab No Where Design! If you thought your vehicle was aerodynamic before, wait till you try these new bodies out! Available for nitro and electric on 1/8th, 1/10th, 1/16th and 1/18th scales! I think there are a few people that would of [...]
- 4/1/2011
- 10:18 am
- Uncategorized
- By: Cubby
ASK Cub Reporter- So Many Questions, So Few Answers (From Me…
hey fellas, First off my name is Vern. My brothers an i have been racing the pavement with our rc cars since i was old enough to hold a controller. Well it has come time to let my son run the ropes. For the past six weeks i have been looking [...]
Animus 18SC from Helion RC
So remember a few days ago when we mentioned the news about Mike Gillette, Gil Losi Jr., and Jason Corl launching a new company called Firelands Group? Well it’s amazing what you can find on the internet these days as we have scooped some more info. First off, here’s a nice big picture! The info we have been able [...]
Venom Gambler Short Course Truck Review
THE Venom 1/10th Gambler SC RTR Review From: Venom Direct Link: Venom Gamber – Short Course Truck Review by Cubby Photos by- Sam “The Photog”Ever since the Traxxas Slash was introduced to the world, short course trucks have been all the rage. The rc world was used to driving alien looking “stadium trucks” and “buggies”, but instantly fell head over heals for the [...]
- 3/29/2011
- 12:13 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Venom Group - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report- 03.28.2011- Some People Just Don’t Get IT
Hello rc community, yet another week blown right by us. Monster Supercross update? Well….. Bel-Ray/Shift rider Chad Reed left Toronto Saturday night with the points lead in the Supercross class. Reed had a horrible 2010, and not many thought he’d even be in the hunt this year, but he’s proving otherwise. Reed finished second in Toronto, vaulting him into the [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- Your Wacky Questions, My Reticent Response…
Hi ya guys, What is an acceptable motor temp on a Mini-T? I have an EZRun 25A speed controller with a 7800kv motor on a 2S lipo. Its geared stock spur mated to a 15 tooth RRP pinion. The highest motor temp I have seen so far has been 168 degrees. Is this hot enough to damage the magnet? Thanks for [...]
THE Cub Report- Bad Moon Rising, Version 03.20.2011
Holla rc fans, you’ve come across yet another fantastically satirical edition of THE Cub Report, the column that makes people with a sense of humor giggle, and those without, well.. they have epic meltdowns. 🙂 Australia + 3 days, 20 hours, 14 minutes and 56 seconds = Formula 1!!!! Speaking of epic meltdowns, while I was in Jacksonville Florida last weekend [...]
ASK Cub Reporter- Unbelievable Questions, Ridiculous Answers…
While digging around my closet I came across an old Losi Mini-T. The battery in it was a ni-mh, and I couldn’t get it to take a charge. I have a small 11.1 volt 3S li-po I can use, will it work in my Mini-T? Gary K. Cubby– What’s up Gary, and thanx for the email. Can you use a 3S Lipo [...]
THE Cub Report- 03.14.2011- Version- Formula One Can't Get H…
The season opener of F1 is just around the corner, the cars roll off for the first practice session in 10 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes and 8 seconds, but who’s counting? LOL Chad Reed pulled the holeshot Saturday night at the AMA Supercross in Indy, then later on the first lap Ryan Villopoto blew by him in a rhythm [...]
