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Pro-Line Ambush Gag Reel/Bloopers Video
Shipping right now to a hobby shop near you is the tiny but mighty Pro-Line Ambush. To show you guys that driving the Ambush is all about having fun, Pro-Line put together a really cool Gag Reel & Blooper Video. The Ambush Gag Reel is the best video we’ve seen all week, so be sure and check it out. If [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – Brings a Tear to My Eye
The above picture, shot last week at my LHS, may not mean much to some people, but it was definitely a cool sight for me. The two biggest names in monster trucks, each represented by two of the biggest names in r/c, sitting right there in the display case as two of the hottest items on the market. Brings a tear [...]
PROTOform Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Clear Body
New for all you 1/8 GT class racers is the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Clear Body from PROTOform. The Corvette fits popular 325mm 1/8 GT on-road cars like the Seiki MGT7 and Serpent Cobra GT. With a great scale look, the Corvette was designed to look good while helping your car nail down fast lap times. Pricing for the body is $50 [...]
- 9/30/2016
- 5:20 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
T-Bone Racing 4 LED Roof Light Bar
New from T-Bone Racing is a 4 LED Roof Light Bar. The light bar is perfect for 1/10th scale crawlers and has 4 bright LEDs which can be operated in 5 different modes (1 steady, 4 flashing). Constructed from aluminum, the bar is 105 x 20 x 30mm in size and can be used on 4.8 to 6 volts DC. [...]
- 9/30/2016
- 2:40 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Unboxing The New Dromida 18th Scale Off-Roaders
Designed to be fun yet affordable, Dromida has 3 revised 1/18th scale off-roaders headed to a hobby shop near you. The Monster Truck gets a new scale inspired body and tires, while the Short Course Truck and Buggy also get a new look. Before we started out review of the 3 minis, we took pictures of the first time we took [...]
BigSquidRC Dirt Jumping Championships – Oct 16th
Mark your calender’s now for Sunday, October 16th. That is when BigSquidRC and the St Louis RC Freaks Club will put on the 2016 Dirt Jumping Championships presented by Castle Creations. This is an rc car long jump competition that takes place entirely on dirt. Competitors will have a 200 foot dirt run-up to a 6 foot tall dirt ramp, [...]
ProTek Black Label Brushless Servos
New from the folks over at ProTek are three Black Label Brushless Servos. Using brushless motor technology in servos is all the rage as it helps improve efficiency, it also results in faster and longer lasting servos. The Black Label servos come with an aluminum heatsink for heat reduction and have detachable wire leads for easy installation and replacement. PTK-170SBL [...]
DJI Mavic Personal Flying Camera Drone
The latest big news from DJI is the Mavic Personal Flying Camera Drone. The Mavic folds into a very small form factor, making it easy to take anywhere. The same can also be said of its controller, which folds open so you can place your smartphone into it. Of course with it being a DJI product, the Mavic is absolutely [...]
- 9/29/2016
- 9:42 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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ASK Cubby- Your Questions, Me Mashing More Keys
“Long overdue shootout! Stampede 4×4 VXL vs Losi Ten MT Vaterra Halix ECX Ruckus 4×4 HPI Bullet Flux HPI Jumpshot MT Flux Helion Invictus Redcat Racing Volcano EPX Pro Team Magic E5 Monster Truck FS Racing Victory Brushless JLB Racing Cheetah Either out-the-box, lightly modded, or fully upgraded and in terms of value and all-out performance. Who comes out on top from this list of 1/10 scale brushless 4×4 monster trucks? [...]
Dynamite Voltage Checker Warning Alarm
Coming in November from Dynamite is a LiPo Battery Voltage Checker Warning Alarm. The new Dynamite has several features including a high pitch low voltage alarm warning and it has a display to show the voltage of each cell. The unit is compatible with JST-XH type connectors and works on packs up to 8S. Priced at just $8, it can [...]
Pro-Line Gray FlexFit Hat
In case you didn’t get the memo, gray is the new black and Pro-Line has announced some new Gray FlexFit Hats. Not only are the P-L stylish, but they come in two different sizes and should be cooler to wear than black during the summer months. Pricing is $38 and you can get full details by Clicking This Link over [...]
Schumacher Mini Dart Buggy Tires
Are you getting ready to race some indoor carpet or AstroTurf this winter? If you plan on doing so, you are going to need the right tires. Just announced by Schumacher are Mini Dart Tires for 1/10th buggies. These use medium height pins that help reduce traction rolling while improving bump handling. * Low profile design * Long life * Suitable for control [...]
Xtreme Racing Hop-Ups For Tamiya Blackfoot & Monster Beetle
Have you picked up a re-release of the Tamiya Blackfoot or Monster Beetle? If so, Xtreme Racing has some carbon fiber goodness for you. Come soon from Xtreme is a Carbon Fiber Front Shock Tower, Carbon Fiber Battery Supports, and Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Mounts. All three look very trick and have been designed to shave weight while adding strength over [...]
- 9/28/2016
- 3:46 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas Bigfoot Monster Truck Review
Everybody knows the Bigfoot Monster Truck, it is iconic in the world of trucks and off-roading. For some people, especially those that grew up in the ’70s, the truck even holds special meaning, like the first time you went to a monster truck rally with your family, or remembering it blew your mind as you watched it leap over cars [...]
- 9/28/2016
- 10:09 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
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Pro-Line Transistor 2.2″ 4WD Buggy Front Tires
Pro-Line has been producing Transistor front tires for 2wd buggies, now they have announced them for all you 1/10th 4wd drivers. The 4wd front Transistor tires will be available in two different compounds and come with closed cell foam inserts. The Transistor front tires work great on damp indoor clay and blue groove outdoor tracks. They are known for providing [...]
- 9/28/2016
- 7:50 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
