New from Team Orion is their V-Max Rocket line of LiPo batteries. What’s the scoop with them? Well, they have a couple of neat features. The first is a built in LED Status Checker Button. You can simply press a button to see if the pack is empty, fully charged, or somewhere in between. The second piece of news about [...]
Long known for high quality chargers, the latest to be announced by LRP is the Pulsar Pro. The Pulsar Pro sports distinctive white accents and comes packed with features. For power the Pulsar Pro has a maximum charge rate of 10 amps and can charge up to 6 cell LiPo. It can also charge the latest in battery technology, LiHV [...]
The folks over at FireBrand RC have been putting out some pretty trick products lately. Their latest is the Char-XDR Drift Wheels/Blizzard Drift Tire set. Not only will this wheel/tire combo give your drifter a cool new look, but they were designed for maximum performance as well. The Char-XDR wheels are made from the highest quality ABS plastic available and feature [...]
Simple to build and affordable to race, the crew at Schumacher are proud to announce the new SupaStox Atom GT12. Designed for GT12 racing, the Atom has received a bunch of updates to help keep it at the front of the pack. Some of its new gear include- * New aluminum chassis * New lightweight ball diff * New rear pod assembly * New [...]
RPM is sure to make a lot of Helion Invictus MT owners happy by announcing new front A-arms for their truck. The RPM arms have oversized bosses around the hinge pins and the pivot balls for added strength and are made from RPM’s legendary blend of engineering grade nylon. The RPM crew has also tightened up tolerances, producing a-arms that [...]
T-Bone Racing has made quite a name for themselves among the bashing crowd. They are known for extremely tough, yet affordable products. Their latest creation is a Front Bumper for the Axial Trophy Truck. Designed to take the worst you can throw it, and backed by a lifetime warranty, the TBR bumper can really help beef up your Trophy Truck. * [...]
For all you FPV pilots, the folks at Spektrum have announced the Teleporter V4 Headset Bundle. That’s right, Spektrum has now made it easy to finish up that quad racer that you’ve been building over the winter. What’s included in the bundle? * Fat Shark Teleporter V4 FPV headset * Spektrum VA2500 25mw Micro FPV camera/transmitter * Spironet RHCP headset antenna * 760mAh 7.4V [...]
Add a nice touch of scale realism to your Gelande II Cruiser Truck Kit with a fully licensed Tough Armor Front Bumper from RC4WD. The bumper has a tough scale appearance and is made from heavy duty steel and aluminum. For added realism, the bumper has been hand welded and powder coated in black. * Corrosion resistant * Comes with built-in [...]
There are many different types of rc. A lot of people reading this site are all about running rc cars, but many people also enjoy running rc boats, rc tanks, etc. And while rc cars have arguably been the most popular form of rc over the years, there are some new types that are starting to catch on. Drones are [...]
Hello to one and all, the time has finally come for yet another Cub Report. Yes indeed, it is once again time for a wonderfully sarcastic look at the hobby via my warped eyes. I trust you all had a great weekend of pulling trigger with as little wrenching as possible. Oh ya, last week I started out THE Cub Report [...]
We recently posted photos of the Horizon Hobby and K&N Air Filters Vaterra 2015 K&N Ford Mustang GT Drift Car, and it seems like people are really enjoying the new livery, so here are the unboxing photo’s of the K&N Torment from ECX! To get full details check out This Link over on ECX’s official website. Hit This Link to read more [...]
Some people just throw together their shocks, while others go to great lengths to make sure they are performing exactly the way they should. G-Force has a new tool called the Shock Synchronizer that can help you make sure that your shocks have equal performance. The tool is easy to use and is sized at 169mm × 60mm. The shock tool [...]
Recently announced by XRay is the 2016 edition of the X10 Pan Car. The X10 was designed for hardcore carpet racing, but can also be used for such things as high speed runs or custom on-road builds in the hands of a basher. The ’16 X10 features a laundry list of upgrades, most designed to help the car be faster [...]
Every club has them. You know. The guy that either is at best annoying yet tolerable; at worst can ruin your group completely. These people are a cancer. The r/c world has largely stereotyped this character as the long standing, insufferable racer. And while it’s true that I’ve dealt with many a racer like this, it’s more the case that ANY [...]
Being our resident monster truck fanatic here at Squid HQ, the first part of the year is always most exciting to me. January – March is officially “Monster Truck Season” as that’s when all the various circuits are running indoors at stadiums and arena each weekend. As such, this time of year is also when the teams debut their new paint [...]
