Hey there rc fans, welcome to THE Cub Report. The rc industry is all ramped up for the holiday season, I hope you are too. While BSRC isn’t about racing in any way, shape, or form, I do talk about it once in a while. I mean, even bashers should keep track of at least a little bit of what’s going [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the TA-07R Limited Edition. The limited edition release of the TA-07R throws in a slew of upgrades to the normal TA-07 Pro kit. The upgrades are for both performance and durability, thus making this version of the car something really special. Some of the upgrades include- * Big bore shocks * Low friction belt * Stabilizer set * Aluminum [...]
Coming soon from Roche Products International is the Rapide P12-2017 US Spec pan car. The US Spec unit is outfit with numerous upgrades for high traction US style tracks. Here are the highlights- * 7075 aluminum 2.5mm chassis * Hard front end parts * Lowered rear axle height adjusters * Floating servo mount * LCG 7075 motor mount * 7075 rear chassis brace mount * New graphite [...]
Crazy how fast this year has gone, as we are on the precipice of my favorite week. Thanksgiving week, that is. I’m a big fan for one simple reason, as I’m sure many of you are – it’s typically the shortest work week of the year! Around 4 years ago I started a tradition of doing a “holiday build” during the [...]
Keep the tradition going, or start a new one, with the 2017 RC4WD Christmas Ornament. The Christmas ornament looks cool and is a great way to show your love of the hobby during the holiday season. * Precision, die cut stainless steel * Width- 3.67″ * Length- 4″ The ornament is priced at just $3, it has a part number of #Z-L0185, and you [...]
Have you heard about the Traxxas Top Fuel Experience Sweepstakes? That’s right folks, Traxxas is holding a sweepstakes where the winner gets either a cool $10k, or the chance to ride along in a Top Fuel car driven by championship winning drag racer Larry Dixon. The specially made two seat NitroX2 Top Fuel dragster sports over 10,000 horsepower and can [...]
“Wheel Suggestions I have a traxxas 4tec 2.0 on the way. Gonna be running this body, any wheel suggestions would be helpful. Josh S.”Cubby- Well look at that, quite possibly the shortest letter that I have ever received! Thanks for writing in Josh, shoot us your snail mail for a sticker pack. So Josh, your letter was short and your picture was Really [...]
Hey all, Doug here. The Traxxas TRX-4 Tactical Unit has just landed upon our doorstep, and before it’s given the requisite BSRC flogging, we thought you’d like to see what it looks like when you crack open the box. Upon opening the cardboard, one is greeted to a very tough, militaristic looking vehicle. Our full review is several weeks away, but until [...]
Just announced by Force RC are two affordably priced surface vehicles. Both trucks sport street pricing of just $139 and both come as 1/10th scale, 4wd, RTRs. First up is the Outbreak Monster Truck. The Outbreak sports a classic truck style body and large monster truck tires. It will be available in either red or black and has a part number [...]
New from RC4WD are a number of different Kober Rear Beds. These are designed to fit the TF2 LWB Toyota LC70 and are available in black, white, or silver. The beds can also be had with, or without, mud flaps. * Made from ABS plastic, stainless steel, and real wood * White, silver, or black powder coated finishes * Hand welded * Weight- 43.58oz * [...]
Are a true monster truck fan? Around the office we argue every day what is a “real” monster truck. Iron Mikeee always says it isn’t a monster truck if it doesn’t have solid axles, while some of our other crew members disagree. If you are the type of guy that needs solid axles, the Kyosho Mad Crusher VE just might be [...]
Coming soon from Traxxas are new ProGraphix Bodies and Hardened Steel Pinion Gears. For ProGraphix bodies, Traxxas is releasing a number of highly colorful bodies that can help your truck stand out in a crowd. The bodies are pre-cut and pre-painted, ready to bolt on to your vehicle. The new ProGraphix units include Hawaiian series bodies for the Slash, Bandit, Stampede, [...]
New from Kyosho is the TF7.7 touring car. The TF7.7 is a high-end on-road race machine that comes in kit form. Based off the previous TF7, the latest version comes with multiple upgrades to make it faster than ever. * Short big bore shocks * Rigid center stiffener * Aluminum 2 height motor mount * 2 belt 4wd system * Interchangeable bulkheads * Large diameter belt [...]
Recently posted by Traxxas is a video titled World’s Biggest X-Maxx. The video not only shows action footage of the rc X-Maxx, but also of the full sized competition version. Included in the video are various action shots of the rc X-Maxx catching air on a full sized monster truck course. It sure looks like a lot of fun to [...]
Are you becoming a master at modifying hard plastic bodies? If so, RC4WD has announced the Mojave II Four Door Conversion Kit. The kit makes it easy to convert your 2 door Mojave into a longer 4 door version. * Made from injection molded plastic * Height- 5.2″ * Width- 6.93″ * Length- 4.88″ * Weight- 3.1oz Street pricing for the conversion is $38, it has [...]
