Like most of the world, the BigSquidRC Bash Crew is biting at the bit to get our hands on the hot new HPI Venture FJ Crusier. To make our waiting even harder, HPI has just released a new video showing the Venture FJ getting in some Southern California snow action. Watch the video above to see how cool the FJ [...]
Whoa! Spektrum isn’t messing around with their new DX6R Smart Radio System. What makes the DX6R so special? First off, it is a high-end radio that uses an Android Powered Full Color Touch Screen. Secondly, it was designed with all the latest and greatest technology, but to still be easy to use. It is obvious that Spektrum is shooting to [...]
Go fast while enjoying great handling with the new 8IGHT-E 4.0 from TLR. What’s new on the version 4.0? Well, the biggest news is a completely redesigned chassis made specifically for electric power. Some of the other updates include- * Revised suspension geometry * Variable motor & center diff angles * Larger bearing spindle and hubs * Two different battery & ESC locations * New [...]
Maverick RC is new to the US market. In Europe they are well known as a basher line for HPI, but only recently have they decided to make a push here in the good ole’ USA. We tested one of their 1/18th scale rally cars a few weeks ago and this week we are posting our review of the 1/18th [...]
The Savage line-up of trucks from HPI Racing has earned a reputation for durability, speed, and all out bashing fun. For 2016 the HPI has updated and improved the entire line to be better than ever before. First up is the Savage XL 5.9 2.0 (#116050). It receives a brand new F5.9 nitro engine for better acceleration and more overall power. [...]
There is no doubt that HPI Racing is primed to have a fantastic show at Nuremberg 2016. Besides taking over the world with their Venture FJ, they are announcing loads of other new trucks. Last year we got a chance to test their Jumpshot MT, which we found to be a great basher. For 2016 HPI is announcing a new [...]
Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Vaughn Gittin Jr. Signature Edition of the Savage XS Flux. While not much has changed under the hood, the latest Savage XS gets some seriously eye candy with Vaughn Gittin Jr. livery, green wheels & springs, and HB Power Pin tires. The Vaughn Gittin Savage has a part number of #115967 and you can [...]
New for you small scale fanatics is the Formula Q32 from HPI Racing. The Formula Q32 is one of a bunch of new products that HPI is showing at the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year. The Formula is like other vehicles in the Q32 family, they are palm sized cars that can be raced just about anywhere. Some of the [...]
With 2016 being the year of large scale rc, it is only fitting that HPI Racing announced a pair of new 1/5th Scale Buggies at the Nuremberg show. And better still, both are part of a collaboration with Kraken RC. First up is the HPI Baja Kraken Sidewinder X5 Buggy (the white buggy above). The Sidewinder comes out of the box [...]
Well hello there friend it has been a whole week, welcome back to THE Cub Report. This week I’ll keep the water cooler fodder to a minimum and just make up a few things as I go… First up, Formula 1 season can’t get here soon enough. While AMA Supercross kicks off early in the year (along with the Dakar rally), [...]
Fresh off the press from the Nuremberg Toy Fair is the HPI Hoonicorn Ford Mustang and it looks like a doozy. With hardcore street attitude inspired by Ken Block and Monster Energy, the Hoonicorn Ford Mustang should give people whiplash when you break it out at your next backyard bash. Under the hood sits an HPI RS4 Sport 3 four [...]
Hey look, we finally get to post an under body picture of the new HPI FJ Venture! The Venture FJ has some nice attention to detail under its hood with a metal frame and hidden servo design. We will be posting full details soon, until then study these pictures closely as HPI looks to have a serious contender in the [...]
Shave weight on your race rig with the new Magnesium Case Brushless Motors from Team Orion. While most motor cans are made from aluminum, Orion has a new series that use magnesium instead, which is 33% lighter. The Vortex VST2 Pro Magnesium series will be available in a 540 size for 1/10th scale and a 690 for 8th scalers. * Lightweight [...]
Want to turn your Associated B5M buggy into the B5M Champions Edition? Associated has announced a new conversion kit that makes the switch easy. Included in the conversion kit is everything you need for the switch. * Front shock tower, flat front arms, gear cover, gearbox * Blue shielded bearings, slipper hub & pad, motor plate * JConcepts front wing * 30 wt shock [...]
Did you folks see the new RC4WD Chevy Blazer body that was announced last week? Yowza. For a company that is renowned for their ultra detailed products, they’ve truly outdone themselves. It’s a great segway into my topic this week – it’s fully detailed bodies or no body for me anymore. I know, I know, in the past I’ve championed Lexan bodies [...]
