We recently posted the news and pictures about the HPI Apache Flux 1/8 scale buggy, but now we see there is also a short course version! As if HPI didn’t have the attention of the world before, the announcement of a 4×4 short course truck pretty much put them over the top! Here’s the video! More information coming soon, but [...]
File this one under unique… DE Racing offers some Light Weight Diff Inserts for Losi 8IGHT 1/8 scale vehicles running the Losi heavy-duty differential cases (P/N LOSB3528). These inserts remove up to 16 grams of rotating mass from the drive-line, allowing faster acceleration and greater efficiency. That’s a pretty big deal in the race game. Each [...]
Reedy has a couple new 540-SL and 550-SL Sensorless Brushless Motors to give your 1/10 scale car or truck a little more get-up-and-go! The 540-SL has a 2-pole rotor and 1/8″ steel shaft, while the 550-SL has a 4-pole rotor and 5mm shaft. All are sensorless, with triple-insulated windings and 3.5mm bullet style connectors. The 540-SL is [...]
6 days, 4 hours and 12 minutes till Abu Dhabi, just say’n… Oh and welcome to yet another merciless butchering of the English language, aka THE Cub Report. In Traxxas news, some redneck roundy round driver named Kyle Busch got Traxxas lots of tv time over the weekend when he decided to hack a fellow pick-up truck driver into the [...]
This just arrived on my doorstep, courtesy of the fine folks in the big, brown trucks. It’s Redcat Racing‘s latest vehicle, a Monsoon XTE, 1/8 scale brushless truggy. I thought I’d share some photos and info with all of you. Inside the box you’ll find the big Monsoon XTE, nearly 100% assembled. You just need to put the wheels on and [...]
THE Dr Marty’s Easy On Conductive Grease ReviewI must admit to being a connector freak. It’s very satisfying when I can perfectly solder up a new set of uber connectors to my gear. I run good electronics in my cars, I am not going to waste one bit of power by using sub-par connectors. While cruising the recent iHobby expo [...]
The HPI Apache C1 is starting to create a buzz. This first pic is with Vaughn Gittin Jr. looking ready to get his bash on! It looks like a totally new re-design 4wd 1/10th 1/8 scale buggy. Turning comments on this post.. what’s everyone think?? update: Here is what we know so far… It’s 1/8th scale, 4WD, and Flux Powered! (Yeah!) 1/8 [...]
Here’s a second official video from DuraTrax showing off their new VW Baja Bug. We are really looking forward to getting behind the wheel on this one. Bring on the mud!Check out the Duratrax Website for more details.
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 [...]
Wednesday’s are usually pretty rough around here. Luckily, my Losi Mini 8IGHT was at home waiting for me after what seemed like an endless day, which was pretty surprising. So far, this thing looks and feels pretty sweet. Check out the unboxing pics, as well as a couple pics next to some other BSRC favorites so you [...]
Futaba have released three new High Voltage servos, of which two should be of interest to the car and truck guys. The new S9352HV and S9353HV servos both have the same s/0.06 speed and humungous 306 oz/in torque, but the difference is the S9353HV boasts a full metal case for extra durability. The BLS256HV servo is intended for helicopter rudder use, as it significantly lighter [...]
THE Dynamite Speedpack Platinum 2S 7.4v 50C 5200 Mah Hard Case Lipo Battery ReviewThere is no lack of choice issues when it comes to Lipo batteries. Dynamite, Horizons in-house line of aftermarket products, is one of many companies hoping to win you over in the war for Lipo supremacy. How does their Platinum series pack stack up? Read on…
So there are a bunch of people at e-volo who got their brains together to make a huge multi-copter. In the video you can see the big battery packs strapped on each of the struts, and what looks like giant brushless motors on top. The thing that blew me away is that he goes and grabs a normal 2.4ghz rc [...]
If you’ve got a ton of stuff to haul to your bashes, Duratrax have a new bag that should hold the whole lot comfortably. The Deluxe XL Field Bag is a generous 27″ long and 14″ wide, meaning it’s big enough for the biggest of short course trucks and 1/8 buggies, and theres plenty of room for spares and your radio [...]
If you’re a crawler and need some new go-go gear, check out the Venom540 55T Brushed Motor + 60A Waterproof ESC Crawler Combo. Lots of low-end brushed torque, and a 2S LiPo ready waterproof ESC for when things get…damp. Always a must for crawling in the elements. This motor and ESC combo should be available now for [...]
