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ASK Cub Reporter, 01.23.2014, Version- Your Questions, My Dr…
“Question I’m thinking of buying a hellion dominus, can a lipo be used in the truck in its stock form? thank you, Frank B.” Cubby- Yo to the yo Franky B, thanks for taking the time to shoot out an email. For those not familiar with the Helion Dominus, it’s Helion’s 4wd 10th scale short course truck. It has an affordable price point, $199, and [...]
Review – TrakPower 2S 70C 6800mAh Lipo Battery
THE TrakPower 7.4v 2S 70C 6800mAh Lipo Battery ReviewWhat makes for a good Lipo battery? That depends on what you are looking for, but most people look for excellent runtimes, lots of voltage, and a long cycle life. We’ve been using and abusing a TrakPower 2S 70C 6800 for a few months now. How does it stack up to the [...]
- 1/21/2014
- 3:59 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Lipo
TrakPower - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 01.20.2014, Version- Blinded by Thomas Dolby
Hello RC fans, yup, it’s another Monday and time for THE Freak’n Cub Report. Ok, so lets say you used to ride dirtbikes, or lets say you used to follow the mx/sx scene but haven’t for a while. I gotta say you might want to consider getting back into the scene as last nights (Saturday) Supercross in Anaheim might have been [...]
ASK Cubby, 01.16.2014, Version- Your Healthy Questions, My S…
“Hey Cubby, I implore you to please quit using the word manufacture when you should be using manufacturer. A manufacturer is the company that manufactures the products. Thanks, Joshua H.” Cubby- Yo hey Josh, you’ve made the big time, hit Brian up with your snail mail for a BSRC sticker pack. Ok, a couple quick things here- 1. While I merely dislike Grammar Nazis, what I [...]
Review – Helion Volition 10SC RTR
THE Helion Volition 10SC ReviewShort course trucks are still scalding hot and Helion RC has jumped into the market with their version called the Volition 10SC. The Volition comes at an affordable price point and is said to come with one of the most powerful brushed RTR motors on the market. We put one through its paces (and then some!) [...]
- 1/14/2014
- 11:51 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
Helion RC - By: Cubby
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THE Cub Report, 01.12.2014, Version- The Muad’Dib of RC
There still been no word out of France on any change in condition for Michael Schumacher. For those not into such things, Schumi is the greatest F1 driver of all time who suffered a severe head trauma while skiing. Schumi is an idol of mine so each day I scour the net in search of any change in condition, thus [...]
ASK Cubby, 01.09.2014, Version- You Messed Up By Writing In.…
“Vaterra Cogging How can I get rid of all cogging from my halix vaterra? 2s Lipo Aspen Sam” Cubby- Yo hey Aspen Sam, what’s up and I hope you’ve been bashing the heck out of your Vaterra Halix. While it is still a very new model it has become a favorite among the BigSquidRC Bash Crew. The Halix comes geared somewhat tall out of [...]
THE Cub Report, 01.06.2014, Version- SLaM’n Dom Like a Boss
Hey now everyone, I hope your Monday isn’t nearly as snow filled as it is here, and welcome to yet another funtabulous Cub Report. Golly gee I love it when a new year kicks off, it means two things- Supercross and Dakar. The 2014 Supercross season started up last night in Anaheim and it totally lived up to the hype. Bringing [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 01.02.2014, Version- Using a Magic 8 Ball …
“Cubby, I am in need of a new power supply for my battery chargers, which one are you recommending now days? Btw, I read your last Cub Report and I totally disagree with you on the Associated B5, I can’t wait to buy one. Martin V.” Cubby- Yo hey what’s up Martin, thanks for the email and be sure to shoot Brian your snail [...]
Review – Durango DEX408v2 8th Scale Electric Buggy
Yes, Team Durango is world renowned for their uber racing machines, but can their high-end DEX408v2 electric buggy also make a good bash machine? Is it fast enough to own the local bash spot? How does it jump? Can it takes huge hits like a only a good bash machine can? Now with video! From: Durango Direct Link: DEX408v2 Unboxing Pictures: BSRC [...]
- 12/31/2013
- 4:22 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Team Durango - By: Cubby
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THE Cub Report, 12.30.2013, Version- Apologies for the Frivo…
Hola everyone, I hope you had a great Christmas, and welcome to the last Cub Report of the year. First up- BigSquidRC notes. This Saturday we’ll be finishing up our latest and greatest quadcopter shootout at a track in Paxton Illinois. If you are a reader or a member of the industry and want to check out our shootout process, or [...]
Review – Speed Passion LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer
THE Speed Passion LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer ReviewYa, you’ve probably heard of Speed Passion ESCs and motors before, but you might not be aware that they sell cars too (or that they have an office right here in Chicago). When we first saw the product announcement for their new LM-1 Le Mans Spec Racer we immediately made the call, [...]
- 12/27/2013
- 4:24 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Speed Passion - By: Cubby
Review – Tattu 2S 80C 6200mAh Lipo Battery
THE Tattu 7.4v 2S 80C 6200mAh Lipo Battery ReviewTattu is one of the newer names in the Lipo Battery biz. Seeing as how a majority of hobbyists run electric now days, Lipos are highly in demand. Today we are taking a close look at the Tattu 2S 80C 6200 to see exactly how it performs. Should a Tattu be at [...]
- 12/26/2013
- 5:58 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Lipo - By: Cubby
ASK Cub Reporter, 12.26.2013, Version- Skipping the Big Sale…
“Hello, I am looking for a telescopic piston for r/c truck. I am not using it for a specific truck, but assembling something general, so almost any type would be ok, as long as it is relatively short (not 10-12 inches, but less). Can you help me? Thanks, Gal.” Cubby- Yo to the yo Gal, and I don’t think the question is so much “can” I [...]
THE Cub Report, 12.23.2013, Version- As Authentic as Mr Brai…
Happy Monday rc world, and on behalf of the entire BigSquidRC Bash Crew, I would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Hopefully you’ve been relatively good this year and Santa hooks ya up with some sweet rc gear. Heck, even I might get the hook up from Santa this year, as I feel the kinder, gentler [...]
