Some news is just news… Some stuff is bigger than other stuff, but every now and then, we come across something HUGE! I think I can classify this as HUGE. I actually get to announce a new RC company! ARRMA (pronounced ‘armor’) is a new brand of RC vehicles that are designed by people who are [...]
So this is old news to all of you BSRC readers, but I just wanted to mention that HPI has finally came clean and officially announced the Mini Recon. You already know the details as we broke this wide open last week but in case you live in a cave the Recon has features like a 2.4GHz radio system, [...]
Axial Wraith Boy Strikes Again! ST Racing Concepts has a few more upgrades for the Axial Wraith this week in the form of both upper and lower suspension links and a new steering linkage kit! Available in 4 different colors of anodized aluminum, these things will surely help beef up your Wraith. Just note that both the [...]
I’ve somehow become “Axial Wraith boy” around the office… So naturally, this PR is all mine. Novak now offers the Timbuk2 Brushless System: Wraith Edition! This system drops right into your Wraith and gives more speed and drivability. An external 5A BEC is also included! You won’t have to modify a thing, as this combo [...]
Forget The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift and all the other crap you’ve seen in the movies… Formula Drift is the real deal when it comes to drifting. Since most of us don’t have the skills, sponsors, or wallet to compete in the Formula Drift series, we’re left to our own devices when we feel the need [...]
We broke this thing a week ago… Now, Traxxas has made us look like Nostradamus by officially announcing the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Replica! Avaliable in 4 colors, completely ready-to-run, with the new all black chassis, the SVT Raptor can be yours around October 14th. Specs also say the truck sports new body mounts, a brushless-ready transmission [...]
We have our first winner in the Daily WIN iHobby Expo Tickets contest! Congrats to: Jon Acton! We put all the names in a database, and that’s who the random number picker picked! Email us a address, and we’ll have the tickets in the mail ASAP! Remember we will have winners every day! Head over to our contest [...]
THE Futaba 3PRKA FHSS 2.4 GHz Radio ReviewWe live in an RTR world- lay down some cash and start driving an hour later. RTR’s are great and have certainly taken our hobby to entirely different level, but… they are typically loaded with junk electronics. Futaba thinks they have the answer for this problem- an affordable yet quality replacement for your [...]
Thunder Power RC has a couple new sensored brushless motors for 1/8 scale offroaders! Available in 1400Kv, 1900Kv, 2100Kv and 2400Kv ratings, these things are sure to make your buggy scream. Sporting easy-to-set 0-25 degree timing and a 4-Pole neodymium rotor; they even have a sweet warranty and replacement program. Check out all the specs at ThunderPower.com!
We broke it, now it’s officially on Axial’s website. The 1/10 scale Wraith kit is a real thing! It will come unassembled (obviously), with no electronics, or LEDs. It will have 7mm aluminium lower links, universal joint axles instead of dog bones, softer springs and tires, clear body panels, and black rims and tires. Lots of [...]
We have had a ton of awesome contests around here lately, and this one is going to be up there with the best of them. We want to help our fans make their way to iHobby Expo 2011 to yell and scream during our demos, enjoy all the cool new RC products, and stop by the booth and say hello! [...]
Well howdy there rc fans how nice of you to join us yet again for a lovingly crafted Cub Report. There is only one thing to talk about this week, Traxxas and their TORC series, so here we go… Ok, if you are a Joe Blow rc type you can tell Traxxas is kick’n every other companies a$$ on the [...]
I want to take a moment to thank everyone that entered the Design a T-Shirt contest! We got some good entries, and some serious creativity. The Big Squid RC crew will be discussing all the entries and will try and choose a winner. It’s not going to be easy. Thanks again! We will let you know in a few days [...]
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Recently we broke the news about the HPI Racing Mini Recon. We now have a ton more pictures and info. It’s a 4WD Monster TRuck with a 370-size motor. It’s RTR with a 2.4GHz radio, battery, charger and even the AA’s for the transmitter. It comes with the RSC-18 ESC and RM-18 motor, oil filled shocks, and a composite tub [...]
