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The guys at HPI Racing have a thing for real on road cars. Nearly their entire on road setup consists of officially licensed body styles from most all of the big name auto companies. So it only makes sense that they would introduce a new 200mm sedan body based on one of the most well known modern muscle cars. The [...]
Yet another week has flown right by in our hobby, welcome back to THE Cub Report. In some areas of our country, it’s blizzard conditions, in others (Hawaii anyone?) it’s a perfect 80 degrees. Inside the exceedingly well lit and remarkably well appointed BigSquid offices it’s always 72 degrees. We hope wherever you may be that it’s perfect rc weather. Months [...]
New from RPM is this cool little HPI 5B Roof Guard. Once again the guys from RPM have come up with a cool idea to help protect that spark plug sitting out in the open of your HPI 5B. You know RPM is tough stuff, so if you are looking for some added protection, this roof [...]
So….. the banter around the office this weekend revolved around whether or not tax dollars should be used to support our beloved rc hobby. Just how did this convo even come up? Well, editor Brian told us about a new track get’n ready to open up down south. This particular track was given its building by the city, and [...]
Leave it to HPI to get my 5th scale juices flowing again! They just announced the new Baja 5SC. A 1/5th scale short course truck based on the Baja series of vehicles! It comes with a 2.4ghz radio and the 26cc Fuelie engine that will get your giant short course truck up to 40mph! Click through [...]
Having a bunch of LiPo’s around is no joke. So HPI is helping keep us safe with the introduction of their Plazma Pouch LiPo sack. It’s the perfect place to store and charge your LiPo batteries. It’s flameproof and ready to increase your safety. Hit the HPI Racing website for more info.
One of the reasons to get into on-road rc is the fact that they have way cooler bodies. For example, the new HPI McLaren F1 LM! The 200mm version is designed for the 1/10 scale touring car class. Comes with pre-cut decals and window vinyl along with official logos. You can also be like a true basher and run car [...]
HPI is feeling extra generous, they’ve extended their factory rebate until the end of this month. Depending what you buy you can get $25, $50, or $100 back from HPI. Here’s a generic list for you to peruse because I’m too lazy to try to write it out in a creative fashion. $100Baja 5T RTR Baja 5B 2.0$50Baja 5B SS Vorza Savage Flux HP Savage [...]
This is a product I know a lot of people have been waiting to see! The RPM Savage Flux Skid Plate! As bashers, we seem to land on stuff a lot, and that giant opening to the transmission seems to be where things end up going more often than not, so the new skid plate will [...]
Has it already been another week? Read on as I go through all our mail and grab a couple for the BigSquidRC front page. Here’s what I yanked this week… ========== “Dear Bigsquid, After hours of researching on-line, I decided to buy a new HPI Vorza. My question is should I go with a 4S lipo or a 6S lipo? Max” Cubby– Nice pick on [...]
If you looking to upgrade to the HPI Flux Brushless system, you can now buy it one piece at a time. The Flux Q-Base Brushless ESC can handle 14.8volts of LiPo power and is ready to work with the Alphastar 2350 brushless motor. It comes with a Deans plug to connect to your power source and can be programmed [...]
Want that BIG TRUCK look for your Savage XL? HPI has released the GT Gigante Truck Body. The body is clear, and designed to fit the Savage XL with provisions for the shock towers, engine and exhaust. Comes with decal sheet and official logos. It will also fit any other Savage or similar size monster truck, just need to change [...]
We all know that RPM stuff rocks, but they mostly make stuff for the 1/10th and 1/8th scale market. Well check this out! RPM now has a HPI Racing Baja 5B Bumper and Skid Plate set! This is what the doctor has ordered! Those big cars hit hard, and to see something available from RPM means [...]
While we were working on the HPI Racing Mini Trophy Truck Review, just like all of our reviews, we are usually shooting some video footage, and below is the result. If you double click the video, it will take you to YouTube where you can watch it in all it’s HD goodness.Don’t forget to subscribe while your watching so you [...]
For all the HPI Racing Mini Trophy Truck owners out there, HPI is now offering a clear version. This means you can show off your mad painting skills and get a unique look out there on the track! Check out the HPI web site for more info.
