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“Duratrax and Ofna Hello Sir, I was curious if you knew why Duratrax stopped making cars? I see that they make a 1/8 buggy but that is all. Also I saved up for an Ofna 1/8 Ultra LX2e and parts have been discontinued. I used to buy Associated and Losi but I think their prices have sky rocketed. That’s my opinion. Is [...]
“Crystal ball Cubby, I see that your crystal ball doesn’t work so good. You mention a lot of stuff that never happens and I think you are straight up full of it. You can’t get away with saying a truck is going to come out when it never does, maybe you need to get your facts straight before you post. Stanley R.” Cubby- [...]
“Council of purchase Hi, who better than you can recommend buying a model? I want to buy my first model Buggy RTR 1/8. Robust, fast, fun. Without much setup to do for an inexperienced person. What you can recommend? Thanks. Luca” Cubby- Ciao Luca (his email address was from Italy), thanks for the email and for reading ASK Cubby. So… you are looking to get [...]
“Outdated Chassis Does this annoy you too? Is it really just me that minds when a big rc company (no fingers pointed) constantly releases the same product that just looks a little different. Every company does it (including my beloved axial) and it just irritates the hell outta me. To point a finger, the almighty Tamiya CC01; I think they could [...]
“RC chop shops/ ABT bash Hello Cubby, I have been a long time reader of The Cub Report and I don’t think I ever read about your thoughts on rc chop shops. You the know ones that take rtr’s or kits and part them out. Over the years I have heard people at the local tracks dislike them fearing it takes [...]
“The Internet For years I have been watching traffic on rc forums go down. I don’t think it is the fault of the websites themselves, I think it shows a lack of interest in the hobby as a whole. I have seen many people leave the hobby while very few have entered. People have left the hobby to pursue other things, [...]
“LiHV High Voltage Lipo Question I will keep my questions short and to the point. What is the deal with the new “LiHV” Lipo batteries? Are they any good and why do I need them? Are they more dangerous than normal Lipo batteries? Cory E. P.S. Keep rocking the stache” Cubby- Yo hey Cory, thanks for the email, and you aren’t the only person [...]
“Is this a no-brain’r or ? Sir Cubby, Mr. Cubby I’d like to know your take on choice of 1/8 Truggy Tires for straight Hard-Core bashing. As most of us know 1/8 bashing truggy tires don’t have much of its own class/selection. This is for my Durango DEX8T, though race potential I’ve built for bashing primarily. What would be your recommendation besides the [...]
“Hey Cubby, Have you guys thought about doing a Losi Audi versus Traxxas XO-1 shootout? I think the whole world would thank you for it. Dedicated reader, Charles D.” Cubby- Yo hey Charles, thanks for the email. And ya, I’ve already received multiple requests to put the Losi Audi R8 up against the Traxxas XO-1. And yes, it should make for a totally EPIC [...]
“Which SC Truck To Buy Hi cubby, was just wondering which 4wd short course truck i should buy. I have about a $550.00 canadian budget. I mainly want it for basic bashing but also want to race it eventually. I am also fairly new to RC and have a 1/18 scale, but i want something bigger and with more speed. What [...]
“Stadium Trucks Hi Cubby, What is your read on the 1/10th scale stadium truck class? Some companies are still trying to keep it alive, should I invest in a new one? David C.” Cubby- Hey ya David, I am a long time lover of stadium trucks myself. For the vast majority of my rc life, that’s pretty much all I drove- 1/10th buggy and [...]
“Losi Hi. I am trying to see if it is possible to buy the 1/8 Losi 8ight truggy (not buggy) in a brushless system not nitro Thank you, Cory N.” Cubby- Hi there Cory and thanks for the email. And guess what? Boy are you in luck. The Losi 8IGHT-T E 3.0 was announced a couple of days after I received your email. Cut [...]
“Young Newbs Hey Cubby, If all these RC companies want to get folks into the market and STAY in the market, then why don’t they offer radios that fit smaller hands? Say smaller hands for a kid? Start em young and get em hooked! Thanks, Adam S.” Cubby- Hey now Adam, congrats on make’n the big time. Shoot us your snail mail so [...]
” Recommendation for Newbie I followed your recommend to go with the ECX and we love it. My kids are having lots of fun and very little broke on the car despite terrible abuse! I am ready for a second vehicle and thought I would ask you again given how happy I am with your recommendation! I am looking to get [...]
“Noob help I love you reviews on different r/c products and vehicles. I am new to the hobby and I am looking to make my first real investment in an rtr I have been looking at the Losi TEN-STCE RTR and the 8ight-E RTR. Simply which one would you recommend and also what charger would you recommend? Thank you in advance [...]
