ASK Cubby – Your Best Questions, My Worst Answers

“New Pro-Line

Hey Cubby, what do you think of Pro-Line’s new bodies with the color in the lexan, the tough color bodies?

Leonard B.”

Cubby- Oh yes, Leonard, what about those new Pro-Line Tough Color bodies? Well, here are my thoughts-

I hate to paint. Actually, I am sorry, I was wrong on that. I really, really, HATE to paint bodies. Some people love it and spend hundreds of hours doing it, but I would much rather be out driving!

With that out in the open, I think the tough color bodies are a great idea. They have a lower price point than their uber-un-destructable Tough Armor bodies, and of course don’t require the added expense, or time, used to paint a normal clear polycarbonate body.

Bashers don’t tend to buy the highest-end gear on the market, what they want is an easy to use product, at a good price. I think Pro-Line came out with a product that a whole lot of backyard bashers will absolutely appreciate, both on the wallet side of things, as well the added convenience.

“Best 2.2″ Crawler Tires

Cubby,

I need better performing tires for my Axial Bomber, what’s the best?

Rory K.”

Cubby- Dude, what’s up Rory? Long time no hear from, but very glad to read your latest email. So, what 2.2’s am I currently recommending?

IMO, that’s an easy one, that would be Pro-Line Hyrax. These were designed to be the ultimate in off-road tires and are available in a 2.2″ size. Pit Bull is also very highly regarded for scale tires, as are those from RC4WD, and a handful of other companies. However, for all around rock crawling and trial driving, I am a huge fan of the Hyrax.

Have some sort of wonky rc question? Need the worst possible answer? Have some wacky rant that you just have to get off your chest? Email me- thecubreportrc at gmail dot com.