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Want to find out how fast your truck is without have to make a trip to the local bash spot? Make that an easy task with the Rollrunner Chassis Dyno from DGI Racing. The Rollrunner is adjustable to fit cars from 1/10th to 1/5th scale and allows you to run/test/tune your truck from the comfort of your own garage or [...]
Is large scale taking over the world? It just might be as there seems to be more and more 5th scalers announced every week. The latest is the RR5 Ultimate CF Edition from MCD Racing. Limited to just 100 units, the Ultimate RR5 is loaded with trick upgrades to make it faster and tougher than ever. To shave weight (and [...]
MCD Racing hits the rally car scene in a big way with their new X5. You see, the X5 Rally Car is a 1/5th scale gasoline powered 4wd, making it a great choice for large bash areas. Built on the proven MCD 5 series chassis, the X5 comes with scale realistic parts like a rear diffuser, top air intake, side [...]
We posted the huge new Traxxas X-Maxx last week, we posted the extremely large 1/4 RC4WD Killer Krawler 2 yesterday, and today we get to post yet another beast, the 1/5 Kraken RC Vekta.5. The Vekta.5 is scaled after an Ultra 4 Unlimited Buggy and has the scale authentic look that everyone is after. The KV5 will come in two [...]
Hi there this is Hawaiian Chris, one of the members of the BigSquidRC Bash Crew. I recently got a chance to review the Optical Large Scale Kill Switch from Dynamite RC. The Dynamite Optical Kill Switch (part #DYNE1240) was made pretty compact and with good quality JST plugs. The opto-coupling was housed in a sturdy plastic cover and proved to be [...]
What is the best way to lug your 1/5th scaler around? With a tow strap, that’s how, and now MIP has a sano unit to get your big truck around the local bash spot. The MIP Tow Strap is easy to attach to your truck and saves a lot of wear and tear on that back of yours. The strap is [...]
Need a serious servo for your 5th scaler? If so, take a look at the new Hitec HS-1100WP. The HS-1100WP is a high-end giant scale servo that is waterproof for all your bashing antics. * Durable steel gears * EMI shielded case * Performance – .19 sec/60º, 1528 oz-in * IP-67 rated waterproofing * Size- 2.52 x 1.30 x 2.87″ * Weight- 12.80 oz * 5 pole [...]
For all you 1/5th scale drivers, Spektrum has announced a pair of new servos to increase the performance of your car, truck or buggy. First up the S9010 Throttle Servo which is rated at 660 oz-in of torque and 0.11 sec/60 deg for speed (both at 8.4V). The S9020 Steering Servo has a whopping 1000 oz-in of torque and is [...]
Check out a cool new video from Pro-Line on their 5th Scale LockDown tires. Narrated by P-L’s Gerardo Gonzalez, the video highlights the features of the big bad LockDowns and has some excellent action footage as well. The 5th scale LockDowns are best for loamy conditions and were designed for tons of forward bite. They are priced at $43 per pair [...]
Now being teased by the good folks over at Pro-Line are 1/5th Scale LockDown off-road tires. Made to fit trucks like the HPI Baja 5SC and Losi 5IVE-T, the LockDowns are sure to help you put more power down to the track. The LockDowns do not come with foam and have a part number of #10117-00. Hit up This Link [...]
News coming out of the MCD camp is that their 5th Scale W5 Short Course Truck will now be available with their fifth generation V5 Chassis and Suspension Arms. The W5 V5 will be available in two different forms, a full on factory team spec model and as a competition rolling chassis. Some of the highlights of the truck are- * [...]
We have seen all sorts of custom stands being used by 5th scale bashers. Some looked good while others looked straight up dangerous. The folks at Dynamite RC saw the need for a strong, safe, 5th scale car stand and have just announced a new product to make working on your 5th scale a whole lot easier. The new Large [...]
After just announcing new 5th tires yesterday, JConcepts is back at it again today. Designed to fit the Losi 5IVE, JConcepts Reflex tires use small pins to get more traction on hard packed surfaces. They come in JConcepts grippy yellow compound and use horizontal reinforcement bars for more forward traction. The tires are priced at $60, they have a part number [...]
Bolt more traction onto your 5th scale with Chasers from JConcepts. The Chasers come in JConcepts yellow compound and were designed to fit on Losi 5IVE wheels. Hefty, medium sized lugs with recessed pins are used to provide bite, while sidewall tread is used for increased paddle traction. The tires are priced at $60, they have a part number of [...]
Looking for an adjustable and heat resistant clutch for your 5th scaler? If so, have a look at the new Adjustable 1/5th Scale Clutch from Dynamite RC. The Dynamite clutch is externally adjustable, making it easy to dial-in to any surface, and was designed for fade-free performance. The Dynamite clutch fits a variety of different vehicles like the Losi 5IVE-T, [...]
