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Exotek have posted a few pictures of a prototype work of art LCG chassis for the Associated SC10 4×4. The chassis adds 5oz to the overall weight of the truck, but this weight is low down to impove handling and grip. The pictures shown are only of a prototype but the final product, ETA 7th November, will have a hard anodized gun metal [...]
If you fancy making your HPI Mini-Trophy look a little more original, then this retro replica of Ivan Stewart’s 1997 Toyota Baja truck is just what the doctor ordered! It comes pre-painted in the original color scheme, complete with decals: awesome! Check out the HPI Racing website for more information.
Caster Racing have sent us a very small teaser picture of what looks like a short course truck! We’ve been told that it will be based on their 4wd buggy platform, so option parts will be plentiful. ZOMGWTFBBQ We’re looking forward to the release!Keep an eye on the Caster Racing website for more details.
THE ARRMA Fury RTR Short Course Truck Review Months and months ago when I saw the first pictures of the ARRMA Raider buggy all I could do was think about who I had to bribe to get my hands on one of their products. It’s not very often when a new company pops up with a line of cars/trucks, and muchhhhh [...]
Schumacher have decided to dive into the Short Course scene with two types of tires: Mini Pin-SC’s and Mini SpikeSC’s. These Mini Spikes are a less aggressive general purpose tire, which Schumacher reccomend for Grass, Astroturf, Carpet and general use. Mini Pins are aggressive high-traction tires, for astro carpet and other surfaces with a lot of grip. Schumacher suggest trimming the front tires to reduce [...]
The Novak Havoc Pro SC Ballistic 540 8.5 #3122 Brushless System ReviewYes, brushless dominates the market. Yes, short course trucks dominate the market. Yes, RTR’s dominate the market. Yes, most likely your RTR short course truck comes with a sub-par power system. Yes, the first upgrade many consumers do to their SC truck is a new brushless system. Is the [...]
It’s shootout time! That’s right.. the story we have been teasing you with for a couple of weeks now is finally here! This time around we decided to test three RTR 4X4 Short Course Trucks! Sure you can read reviews, but nothing tells it like it is till you compare them head to head! In our shootout we feature the [...]
Yes, I’m just like most of you guys, there simply isn’t enough time in the day (or days in the week). I spent the first part of the weekend trying to escape from Hurricane Irene. Then I hauled butt back to help out the BSRC bash crew on our latest shootout. Then of course I had to catch [...]
So we have been hearing a some buzz in the industry about the Electrix brand will may soon be releasing a short course truck! Around the water cooler we have been hearing the name Electrix Torment tossed around.. I think that’s a pretty good name. We have had some poorly named vehicles lately from other companies.. glad to see the [...]
Remember a little while ago, around IHobby time, when DuraTrax announced their line of competition grade 1/8 scale buggy tires? Everybody was all like “What? DuraTrax? No way. Why are they getting into that market? What’s going on here? Where’d I put my pants?” Well, now they are expanding their competition tire line to short course competition. DuraTrax has a [...]
Team Associated would like to remind all you full size short course fans that the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series will be coming to Utah this weekend, at the Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele. If you happen to be in the area, make sure you stop by the Team Associated booth to check out the R/C demos [...]
Hey Cubby I’m a big fan, my week hasn’t offically started until I’ve read the Cub Report every Monday. I was recently told RPM dual stage pistions are the best modification for my shocks that I can make. I drive an SC10. What are they, and what will they do for me? Trevor J. Peoria IL Cubby– What’s up Trevor? With you [...]
DE Racing is expanding their line of Trinidad SC wheels with a new color, fluorescent yellow. Other than the incredibly bright color, the wheels are the same as the others in the line, with the faux beadlock style and realistic molded in details. The Trinidad wheels come in a number of offsets specific to a lot of the different SC [...]
Waterproofing is the next big thing, thanks Traxxas. But this post is about HPI, specifically their new version of the Blitz RTR with all new, waterproof electronics. The waterproof components include the SC-15WP brushed ESC and SF-10W servo. There’s also a waterproof radio box to protect the newly included 2.4 GHz receiver. Beyond the electronics, other changes include the new [...]
Needing some more power in your 4×4 SCT? LRP has a fix in the form of their new Vector X-12L 550 brushless motors. These 550 motors have a 75% longer magnet, HDS Technology winding, PreciSensor sensored design, and a 5mm ouput shaft. The 5.5 and 4.5 turn motors are avaliable now, with a 5.0 turn coming in [...]
