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Dynamite Passport UltraLite 50 Watt AC/DC Battery Charger & …
THE Dynamite Passport UltraLite 50 Watt AC/DC Battery Charger & Multi-Tool ReviewThe guys designing battery chargers now days aren’t just putting out the same old cookie cutter designs that they used to. A good example of this is the new Dynamite Passport UltraLite 50 Watt AC/DC charger. The UltraLite not only has a unique look, but is loaded to the [...]
- 11/13/2012
- 4:01 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Dynamite - By: Cubby
AKA Moto 8th Scale Buggy Tire Review
THE AKA Moto 8th Scale Buggy Tire ReviewSince their introduction AKA has made a big splash in the rc racing scene. Thankfully they have just released a new tire with us bashers in mind, their new Moto tires for 8th scale buggy. The Moto’s have large, widely spaced lugs that look much like a dirt bike tire, which in theory [...]
- 11/13/2012
- 12:08 pm
- Accessory Reviews
AKA - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 11.12.2012, Version- Rogue Wave Of Happiness
Hello fellow rc’ers, happy Monday and welcome to yet another succulent edition of the webs most talked about rc column, THE Cub Report. There was no Supercross or Formula 1 over the weekend, ugghhhh, I hate no race weekends. But… the USGP in Austin Texas is just a few scant days away, it’ll be nice to get out of Dodge and [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 11.09.2012, Version- Your Questions Come I…
Hello BSRC, I was thinking about putting sway bars on my Traxxas E-Revo but I am not clear on what the benefits will be. Will it just turn better? You guys rock, Brent B. Cubby– Hey now Brent, thanks for the email, be sure and shoot Brian your snail mail so he can hook you up with some stickers. And yes, we do [...]
Hitec HS-7985MG Digital Metal Gear Servo Review
THE Hitec HS-7985MG Digital High Torque Metal Gear Coreless Servo ReviewHas the servo in your ready to run truck stopped working? Have you advanced your driving skills to the point where you’d like to try a high quality servo? There are a lot of people in those boats right now. Hitec is one of the elite manufactures of servos for [...]
- 11/7/2012
- 9:02 am
- Accessory Reviews
Hitec - By: Cubby
Updated ECX Torment SCT 2.4 GHz RTR Review
THE Updated ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR ReviewIt’s been just over a year since we initially reviewed the ECX Torment short course truck, since then ECX has made some updates to take care of old issues and to make the truck even better. Among the updates were- waterproof electronics, heavier drive-shafts, a quick battery charger, and a faster motor. Is [...]
- 11/6/2012
- 10:03 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
ECX - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 11.05.2012, Version: When Pigs Fly
Hello everyone, happy Monday and welcome to yet another edition of your favorite weekly satirical rc column, THE Cub Report. When I first started writing THE Cub Report for BigSquidRC a half decade ago there were weeks when I’d rarely receive an email in regards to the column. Steadily over the years that has changed, and it isn’t uncommon to get [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 11.01.2012, Version: You Write, I Rage
Just wondering if the king shocks with piggyback shocks will fit on red cat racing volcano s30 Paul B. Cubby– Hey what’s up Pauly, shoot Brian your snail mail address and we’ll send you some BSRC stickers to put on your rig. To be perfectly honest, like I rarely am, I have no idea if scale King Off-Road shocks with faux reservoirs [...]
Futaba 4PKS-R (Super R) 4 Channel 2.4 GHz FASST Radio Review
THE Futaba 4PKS-R (Super R) 4 Channel 2.4 GHz FASST Radio ReviewThere can only be one “best” transmitter on the planet. Futaba’s entry into the uber-radio market is their legendary 4PK series and today we’ll be taking a closer look at the latest version, the 4PKS-R, also lovingly known as the 4PK Super R. Is it the best radio ever [...]
- 10/30/2012
- 9:13 am
- Accessory Reviews
Futaba - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report, 10.29.2012, Version- Paid Pundit/Internation…
Happy Monday everyone and thanks for spending some time here on BigSquidRC. Here’s to hoping all you guys have a kick ass week. To start off with, a friend of ours over at RPM is dealing with a fairly serious illness right now. Richard might not be cool with me making people aware that he is sick, but myself and [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 10.25.2012, Version: Serious Questions, Of…
Hi there, Really good job with the lipo shoot out, very fair comparison and wide range of testing. But i have ONE big question, which maybe you can answer due to experience with lipo batteries. Which battery is the MOST durable?? Meaning : able to handle bumps and jumps on a 1/8 buggy track. I practically need an INDESTRUCTIBLE battery [...]
Dynamite Passport Ultra Duo 200 watts x 2 Balancing Battery…
THE Dynamite Passport Ultra Duo 200 watts x 2 Balancing Battery Charger ReviewAt BigSquidRC we are all about going balls out with everything we do, and that even extends to charging batteries. We hate waiting for batteries to charge, so we charge at the fastest safe rate that we can. Certain members of our staff also hate lugging around a [...]
- 10/23/2012
- 9:36 am
- Accessory Reviews
Dynamite - By: Cubby
THE Cub Report- 10.22.2012- Version: Benchmark For Hypocrisy
Hello everyone out there in rc land, welcome to another Cub Report and I hope you all have a kick ass week. We’ve got another busy week here at BigSquidRC. We’ll be giving away yet another new rc at 10pm CST tonight, so get your entry in now. This weeks entry has to do with whether or not you listen [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 10.18.2012, Version: Leave Your Message At…
hi guys i m from brasil this the second time i need your advice,the first time you guys nailed it advising me to buy a hpi vorza, now I’m wanting a short course and read the review that you guys made of the losi SCTE and slash 4×4 platinum … so personal to bash, which of these two is [...]
THE Cub Report, 10.15.2012, BOOYAH iHobby Edition
Hey guys (and gals), happy Monday and welcome to THE Cub Report. I hope everyone has a productive and problem free week (I like to dream big, what can I say?). Shall we get right down to it? So…. how was the show (for those who don’t know what I’m talking about, the iHobby Expo)? IMO the one word answer would be [...]
