The Redcat Ascent-18 is proving to be quite the budget crawler, but with anything in this hobby, throwing some upgrades at it can turn it into a real contender. Injora has released a new enhancement for this 1/18-scale rig in the form of its 180 Brushed 48T Motor (INM15–48T). This motor offers improved drag brake performance and more torque than the [...]
You heard what I just said, rc racing is COOKED. It’s BENT AF, as it has now become literally a race to extinction. Who allowed this to happen? Why doesn’t anyone actually fix it? Welp, I am Cubby, and welcome to a good ole’ fashioned Cub Report. Let’s start ranting, shall we? 🙂 You may not have noticed, but in 2024 [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced Portal Axles and a 2-Speed Transmission for the TRX-4M. Both of these upgrades help make the TRX-4M more capable when the going gets rough. Here are the highlights- TRX-4M Portal Axle Kit * Includes complete front & rear axles with portal assemblies * 10.5mm higher center ground clearance * 9mm wider track * All-metal portal gears * Includes two transmission [...]
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their Ford Baja Bronco CC-02 Kit. This classic truck from the early days of off-roading has been nicely scaled and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive CC-02 chassis. Watch the video below to get a closer look at the Tamiya Bronco and all of its finer detailing. Use this link to get full [...]
All new from Team Associated is the DC10 Competition Drift Car Kit. The AE crew recently put out a teaser that set social media on fire and now we can see what all the teasing was about! Check out these highlights- * Factory Team hard-anodized threaded aluminum shocks * Factory Team 2.5mm carbon-fiber drift chassis * Factory Team 2.5mm carbon-fiber shock towers * Two [...]
Adding lights to your Redcat Ascent (1/10-scale version) for nighttime trail adventures is now easier, thanks to H-Tech Custom Products Aluminum Rear Light Mount. This easy-to-install light bracket will give you added visibility and identification when your crawling sessions extend past sundown. Made of machined aluminum, this rear light mount features a three-piece design and includes installation hardware and an LED [...]
New over at Powerhobby is an Aluminum Adjustable Motor Mount for the ARRMA Grom. This aluminum motor mount is much stronger than stock and can also help dissipate heat from your motor. Designed for hardcore bashing, this new motor mount looks trick and allows plenty of different gearing options. The Powerhobby Aluminum Adjustable Motor Mount is street priced at just $7 [...]
We’ve long been huge fans of Hitec battery chargers and recently we got the chance to review their new RDX1 200 Smart Charger. The new Hitec packs solid charging power of up to 12 amps, the ability to connector to your computer to store pack information, and is street priced at under 80 bucks. We’ve been using (read- abusing) the [...]
New at Max Speed Technology is the FRX RS Drift Car Kit. The FRX RS uses front motor placement, along with rear wheel drive, to give you an ultra realistic feel while driving. Here are more highlights- * Inspired by real drift racing cars * Authentic FR – front engine, rear-wheel drive configuration * Maximizes rear axle weight * Realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system * [...]
Hello everyone! RC4WD has sent us the new 1/10 75th Anniversary Edition Warn 8274 Winch. This little monster can dead lift 50lbs and has around 3.28ft of Synthetic winch rope. If you are looking for scale, then look no further. RC4WD has built an amazing reputation from their scale products and continues to surprise us every year.We installed our 75th [...]
The crew at Team Associated rarely posts any teasers, so they made big news this week by posting an On-Road Car Teaser Image. Take a close look at the image above to get a good tease on Team Associated’s next big car release. While the teaser image does not give away much, it sure looks like a drift rig sliding [...]
Hey everyone, Happy Thursday! Vintage re-releases are the hot topic as of late in the r/c industry, at least insofar as the racing community is concerned, what with all the classic buggies and stadium trucks being re-released (parts support around said vintage buggies is also a HUGE discussion, but that’s a can of worms I’m not opening here!). I was an r/c [...]
Over at Traxxas they have recently uploaded a new Dirt Jump City with the Maxx Slash promotional video. The Maxx Slash has become our “go to” short course truck around the Big Squid RC offices and for good reason – it takes a licking and keeps on ticking! Watch the video below to see the Maxx Slash catching loads of [...]
Over at RPM RC they have announced new A-Arms & Mudguards for ARRMA 4S V2 trucks. The new a-arms are made from RPM’s legendary plastic blend and are a great way to help bomb-proof your bash rig. Check out these highlights- * A-arms designed to reduce hinge pin slop * Extra shock mounting hole in a-arms * A-arms are massive & uniform in [...]
Starting to ship next month from Spektrum is the all new iXSR 6-Channel DSMR Surface Transmitter. The iXSR is loaded with high-end features to help you get more fun out of your driving. Check out these highlights- * Fast Android-powered touchscreen interface * Full-color 4.5″ easy-to-read screen * Hall-effect throttle and steering mechanism * Superb ergonomics optimized for a wide range of driver needs * [...]
