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Racing The Horizon ECX Torment Short Course Truck By: Tim Mohr During the 2011 iHobby Expo the BigSquid guys got in a rather heated debate, we knew the ECX Torment was a good basher, but could it actually win a race? Cubby was rather vehement that it was impossible, even at the local level, while I was sure that indeed it could. Once [...]
What do you guys do with the models you review? do you sell them, keep them, givve them away? If you give them away then sign me up! I would always be interested in a new rc! Really love the site and keep on bashin’ ! Gray M. Cubby- Hey thanks for the props Gray. We don’t “sell” used test vehicles as much [...]
THE ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR ReviewBigSquidRC is a site aimed right at the bashers of the world. In the bashing realm being tough and affordable are of the utmost importance. ECX (formerly known as Electrix) is a brand targeted at the beginner and the basher market. Their latest offering, the Torment, is a 2wd short course truck that should [...]
The ECX Smash, 1/18 scale monster truck, is making an appearance at the Horizon Hobby booth. There isn’t any new info that hadn’t already been released last week, but it’s nice to have this thing in hand and get a good look at it. One nice tidbit is that since it’s based on the now discontinued Losi Mini-T, [...]
ECX is hyping their new line of hop-ups for the super durable and basher friendly ECX vehicles. For the Ruckus monster truck and Boost buggy you’ll find metal gear sets, drive shaft rings, wheelie bars, aluminum shocks and more. All of these products are available now or will be very soon at very reasonable prices. Keep an [...]
As promised, here are the unboxing pics for our new ECX Torment! I’m really digging the look of this thing, and the new 2.4GHz radio is a huge plus! Stop by on Sunday and you may be lucky enough to win one from us at iHobby 2011! Check out the ECX website for more info! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: [...]
Technically we have SIX of the ECX Torment SC! You can’t even buy it in stores yet! To be completely honest, we have so many we are GIVING TWO AWAY on Sunday! We’re going to be giving some other stuff away Saturday as well! Stop by and see our demo, and you may win a truck! [...]
It would seem that our predictions were right! ECX have just released a new 2wd 1/18 scale monster truck called the “Smash“. It’s packed with cool features, including Dynamite SpeedTread tires and electronics, steel driveshafts and a cool truck body available in two colors. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() [...]
Rumor has it that Electrix RC ECX will be announcing a new vehicle in the next few hours that will be shown at the iHobby Expo next week. All signs, hints and teaser pics seem to say 2WD Monster Truck! We don’t have the official press yet, but when it’s available we will post it up. You can also check [...]
Picked up a Electrix RC Circuit stadium truck, and recently decided you would like to have a short course truck instead? Well it looks like Dynamite will be able to make it easy for you to do so. They will soon have a Circuit Stadium Truck to Short Course conversion available soon to help you with your indecisiveness. We don’t [...]
We SO called this MONTHS ago! No one was saying anything about a new Electrix RC vehicle, but we told you that a Torment Short Course Truck was coming! Man, I love it when we look like Nostradamus! The Torment is indeed a 2WD 1/10 scale short course truck that looks to be pretty close to the [...]
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 [...]
So we have been hearing a some buzz in the industry about the Electrix brand will may soon be releasing a short course truck! Around the water cooler we have been hearing the name Electrix Torment tossed around.. I think that’s a pretty good name. We have had some poorly named vehicles lately from other companies.. glad to see the [...]
We just updated the Electrix Boost Review with the video below. This was during our durability testing, where we jumped it off the drivers stand roof twice! Both landings were pretty hard, but nothing broke, and we were driving immediately afterwards!It could take a good beating for sure.. make sure to read all about it in the review!
Intro- Who the heck is Electrix and why do they deserve your money? Well, Electrix is Horizons entry level line-up of rc cars, and by entry level I mean you can walk out the door with the Boost completely ready to roll for under $140. But is it worth the cash? Lets jump right in to the worlds most kick [...]
