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Someone sent me this photo, and I was just blown away! I have no idea where it came from, but man would I love to see this thing in action! Anyone out there have more information on this thing? It looks like it’s some sort of HPI 5B Baja conversion. Tanks normally steer with each tread moving separately.. [...]
HPI Racing has just announced their new Version 2.0 for their immensely popular Baja 5B 5th scale gas buggy. The Baja 5B has been a bashing favorite for years and now it gets a face lift and some updates (like a new engine). Some of its features and specifications include- * Revised 23cc Engine for 2013 * High Flow Muffler * 8000 RPM [...]
The Duratrax 835B 1/8 Scale Nitro Buggy ReviewAt some point in every RC hobbyists time line, they need to experience an 1/8 scale buggy. They drive like nothing else out there. We recently reviewed the Duratrax DXR8-E Electric Buggy, and now it was time to get dirty with the Duratrax 835B nitro buggy. Does it compare to the DXR8? Does [...]
Baja Skunkworks (you know, those guys responsible for that crazy Baja 5T tank… yeah, you remember) have put together what could possibly be a must have accessory for 5B and 5T owners. Their new 2 speed transmission has been in development for 3 years now and they say it has features that competitors don’t. One of the bigger bullet points [...]
I’d like to thank all the readers who sent me info, news and links about the HPI Baja Tank picture I posted recently. Apparently it comes from the people/minds behind Baja Skunkworks. They make some pretty gnarly 5b options and conversions. If anyone there reads this, feel free to send some PR this way, we’d gladly post it. Your our [...]
Gasoline powered rc vehicles were supposed to be the next big thing. The HPI Octane seemingly came and went, just as the Losi Monster XXL did. Losi recently released both a buggy and truggy with their Dynamite Gasoline Powered Engine, we’ve been putting the 8IGHT-T truggy through its paces to see how it stacks up. Have they fixed the engine [...]
HPI Racing – Savage XL Octane Review *Update: Now with Video!The world has been waiting for almost three years since HPI Racing announced the Savage XL Octane, and it’s a good thing we were not holding our breath because we were all expecting it a little sooner. The Savage XL Octane is the first 1/8 Scale GAS monster truck to hit [...]
THE Losi 1/5th Desert Buggy XL Review5th scale was once only popular overseas, but now, thanks to companies like Losi and HPI, it has blown up here in the states. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at Losi’s latest 5th scaler, the Desert Buggy XL. Powered by a 23cc gas engine and using 4wd for better traction, the big [...]
Hola amigos, welcome to a holiday week, and welcome to THE Cub Report, the weekly rc column that is cool to hate. Let me be one of the very first to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving right around the corner comes the “official” start of the holiday shopping season. Rc hobbyists tend to buy year around, but [...]
TrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless System Review. April 9th, 2013 – CubbyVaterra Twin Hammers Review. April 2nd, 2013 – CubbyDuratrax Equalizer Pre-Mounted 8th Scale Buggy Tires Review. March 22nd, 2013 – CubbyTrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless System Review. March 14th, 2013 – CubbyECX Revenge 1/8th Electric Buggy Review. March 9th, 2013 – AdamVenom Medion Charger Review. March 2nd, 2013 – CubbyVaterra Kalahari Desert Raider [...]
