We covered this guy at iHobby 2011 but we now have the official press release for Thunder Power RC’s new UBER TP1430C Multi-Chemistry Charger! With 1000 watts of total power, this bad boy can charge 1-14S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-40 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-48V Pb (lead-acid) batteries. A 2-14S [...]
The folks from GH Racing have just released a metric Bearing Testing Tool. It has an aluminum handle and measures sizes 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,12, and 14mm. It’s used for testing bearings, and measuring the inner diameter, and removing bearings. Price is about $10. If you find yourself doing some bearing work, make it easier on yourself and pick up one. Head [...]
Axial now carry a kit version on their SCX10 Dingo. You get a ton of cool stuff included in the kit, including aluminum suspension links, metal driveshafts, a slipper clutch and threaded piggy-back shocks! And of course being a SCX10 chassis, it should be as tough as nails! Street price will be under $250, and it should be available in time [...]
THE Sunshine Systems RC LED Ground Effects Kit ReviewSo… I’m up on the drivers stand at iHobby and “Top Jimmy” Swift was standing next to me. I notice Jim’s Slash pulling over to the side of the track and he then proceeds to pull a wireless remote out of his pocket and turns on a set of very bright [...]
File this one deep into the rumor drawer, but a good friend of ours sent this to us with the heading of Axial spy shot? It looks like a classic style buggy in a way. We don’t really have any other details, but I have put out some feelers and we will see what comes back. Thanks to one of [...]
It looks like the HPI Mini Trophy Truck has offically gotten the Flux treatment! You now get all the killer scale features of the Mini Trophy Truck, combined with a Flux Vektor 4800KV motor and a Flux Vapor ESC, ready for some 3S action. Speaking of 3S, HPI now advertises the MTT as running 42MPH on a 3S. [...]
If you like to keep your hardware organised, then Hudy’s Double-Sided Hardware Box is ideal for you! It’s got 10 fixed compartments and 16 smaller adjustable compartments for all types of rc hardware, and it’s also decorated with cool Hudy graphics.Head over to the Hudy Website for details.
How’s it going? I’m in need to send my Schuamcher Fusion to shop to have it looked over. I would like to know if you could advise any to me? Located in North FL thanks T.C. Cubby– Hey what’s up TC, and thanks for the email. So you want to send your Schumacher car into a shop to get it looked over. I guess you [...]
Everybody likes free stuff! Losi has a pretty sweet deal going on right now. From now until October 31st, if you purchase a Mini Desert Buggy you get a free light kit! Good stuff. The Mini Desert Buggy is a pretty sweet little vehicle with a killer look. Make sure you check it out if [...]
I just wanted to take a moment and thank the whole team for the amazing job they did last week at iHobby 2011 and for all their hard work leading up to the event. This year was our biggest iHobby showing ever! It was extremely ambitious and was no smooth journey getting there. From the two most talked about things [...]
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 [...]
This cool little device from Castle Creations called the “CapPack” is designed for use in high powered electric vehicles, where batteries may suffer from voltage drop under severe load – this capacitor bank will give you that bit of extra go under accelleration. At $24.95, it costs a whole lot less than a new battery pack!Head over to the Castle Website for full details.
Exotek have posted a few pictures of a prototype work of art LCG chassis for the Associated SC10 4×4. The chassis adds 5oz to the overall weight of the truck, but this weight is low down to impove handling and grip. The pictures shown are only of a prototype but the final product, ETA 7th November, will have a hard anodized gun metal [...]
Team Associated have now released an electric version of their RC8.2 FT kit – the RC8.2E Factory Team. It includes a ton of shiny aluminum bling, including Big Bore hard-anodized threaded shocks with Ti-Ni coated shafts, 7075 driveshafts, 7075 steering knuckles, suspension mounts and a cool sliding motor mount for easy adjustment. To top it all off, a slick JConcepts Punisher [...]
My goal for iHobby week was not to punch anyone… and I was successful. As much as I hate trade shows, and as much as I hate having to sit around during long boring meetings I actually had a fantastic time spending 5 days in the Rosemont Convention Center (of course the absurd amount of money Brian was paying [...]
