RC Conspiracies

It's definitely a crazy time in our world right now, but I'm glad I have a hobby that allows me to have something to do in this time of social distancing. I like that so many companies have gone live and are bringing us more information and stuff to do with our time of separation.  Hope this update finds you well and that you are able to be enjoying the RC hobby still.  

There's a lot going on in the world, but not many conspiracies that I want to tap directly into. Tonight will be a casual Q+A night that may dig into some conspiracies.

Welcome RC Conspiracists. We've got lots to talk about, but no real conspiracies until a random comment at the end gets us talking about the SCX10 and if a new one is coming. We talk about the Horizon Hobby Spring Sale, Big Squid RC March Bash-ness brackets, the new MST RCs, Conspiracies about a new Ground Pounder, Random stuff, and whether or not a new SCX10 might be coming. 

Well my facebook messenger went crazy this past weekend (thank you Losi!) because of a post from the Mint 400 event. Losi posted a video of the Bad Habit monster truck jumping crush cars and doing burnouts in a parking lot at the event along with this text:"Do you think #Losi needs a true solid axle #monstertruck ? Technically we are #raceinspired and they do race them! #mint400"That exclamation point at the end of their sentence is emphatic to me. I say "BRING IT ON!!!!" Mike Eaton of Screw Loose Hex Hardware will be on with me to discuss this and what we hope they bring to the market....if they do....scrap that...WHEN they do!

Let’s talk Redcat Racing. Yes, They just announced the WendigoYes that have a couple new RCs out, but I hear they have quite a few slated for this year.They ended 2019 with the Gen8 Axe edition. Brilliant move.Then we get the 6s Kaiju beast.Now the Wendigo. Yes…it has a name reminiscent of the Wraith. Both are kind of eery mythical beings. Yes…it kinda looks like a Deadbolt. You’d think their ideas are coming from Axial. Oh…wait…about that… Who’s at the head of Redcat Racing now? Jeff Johns…who co-founded Axial back in 2005. Interesting. So it’s maybe his own ideas. And since his leaving Axial…what has happened to the once might Axial Wraith and the 2.2 class or rock bouncer/crawler?  yeah..it’s tanked in favor of the 1.9. Maybe not…if he has something to say about it. But before we get to the Wendigo and other items of the night…I want to riff with you guys.  I’m going to start some RC Conspiracies. Oh yeah. You know it.You guys see a Wendigo…I see a Ground Pounder 2 waiting to be announced at just the right moment. Redcat…please put one on pre-order for me. I want one of the first new MTs off that come off the line.They’ll have to trade in that 3 link for a 4-link and please…for the love of all that is bad to the bone about monster trucks…please make this GP2 have sway bars…and not just rear sway….Axial I’m looking in your direction. Who let that one slip through the Scale-realism-loving crack? SMHJeff Johns and Axial repurposes that AR60 axle and ditched the locker for some diff gears….and I’d recommend the same Redcat. If you want these to sell…I’m already hearing doubters just because of that spool. Get the team together and draw up some killer diffs and hardened gears that can handle the huge tires people will put on these. If you don’t put on 2.6 tires….95% of people who buy it will…maybe 100% if you give us the old wheels and foamless tires that were on it before. They weren’t worth of the trash bag in my trash can so I just left them sitting in a damp corner by a well pump in my garage…until I sold my Ground Pounder and gave them the stock tires to go with the 2.6 Pro-line’s I had put on it.  We'll also talk about the new HPI Drift cars. One is just a new body, but the other is a micro drifter.  Get your tinfoil hats ready! Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRC CCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby 

The RC Conspiracies office is TRASHED right now! I've been very busy with work, more work, and RC projects for YouTube! But I took a quick break to keep up with some of the latest RC news...like the new Hot Wheels Tesla that sold out almost immediately.Buy CCxRC and RC Conspiracies Shirts and merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcHere are some of the other things we'll be discussing.A NEW CEN TRUCK?!CCxRC Channel UpdatesLWB Carisma 1976 For F-150 scale truckSchultz RC Lab cool paint job for DR10ARRMA Compilation VideoAxialFest Registration is open: Donner & BadlandsCEN FURY Freestyle RCCEN SERVO Mount KitHPI Venture clear BodiesKyosho 4Runner - wanted one…but getting cold feetHot Wheels Tesla Cyber Truck

In today's RC Conspiracies we talk about Redcat Racing's new Kaiju that is shipping this Friday, the Team Associated RIVAL MT10, Primal RC Raminator, and more. 

It's been too long! We took a break for the end of the year and then I had to go on a work trip in January. I'm back and ready to get back at it y'all.So many cars to talk about from the Team Associate DR10 Drag car, Element RC Independent Front Supsension kit, RC4WD Overlander 6x6, Cross RC TC6, Kyosho Jimny, Kyosho Toyota 4Runner, Axial SCX24 and more.  

It's a good day for us Solid Axle Monster Truck fans. Axial has updated the popular SMT10 truck and is making it available again in the new year. They've added a faster 550 12t Dynamite motor and metal gear transmission to the Grave Digger RTR–which addresses my my biggest complaints about the original–and they've added a builders kit. On top of that, they lowered the price to $299 for the RTR and the kit is only $199.Both are available for pre-order through your local hobby shops. If you don't have a local shop, links to pre-order through Horizon are below:SMT10 Grave Digger RTR: http://bit.ly/SMT10-GraveDigger SMT10 Builders Kit: http://bit.ly/SMT10-BuildersKit Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRC CCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc Where I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby 

You guys I are dying for this. I'm dying for this. Come on Axial, just let the SMT10 DROP! And with options too! Let's talk about that!Special thanks to Mike Eaton for joining me last minute. Check out Mike's Facebook page for Screw Loose Hardware: https://www.facebook.com/HexHeadHardware/ Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc Where I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby 

Today we talk Monster Trucks and changes for RC Conspiracies in the new year. Let's do it.Horizon Hobby 12 Days of Christmas Sales: http://bit.ly/12DaysChristmasHH Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRC CCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc Where I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby 

Facebook groups came alive this weekend with teaser pictures of a new RTR version of the popular Redcat Gen8. They blurred out the exterior shots of the car, but let us see the specs of what the RTR was boasting. Hobbywing Axe brushless crawler electronics, a Reef's 422 HD servo, Swamper tires, FlySky GT5 transmitter, a divorced transfer case and more. A day later we saw the same ad with the body shown that reveals the scale interior, and roll cage design. The question is...what kind of savings can they pass along to the customer? Let's talk about that. Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCListen to my other RC Podcast "While My Batteries Charge" https://ccxrc.podbean.com/CCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc 

It's been a very busy couple months for Horizon Hobby as they've unleashed a bunch of new RC vehicles for us surface people. ARRMA, in particular, had a recent BIG announcement and several other industry shakers they released. Greg will be on to talk with us about that and we'll see what other information we can sneak out of him. Hopefully he isn't wearing a tinfoil hat. Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby

I'm getting lots of questions about what I'm going to do with my YouTube channel because of COPPA, so I thought I'd address that tonight as well as talk about other things RC and YouTube as they get brought up in the chat.Write a comment to the FTC about COPPA: https://bit.ly/31XAEXJClick to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRC Listen to my podcast "While My Batteries Charge" https://ccxrc.podbean.com/

There's been a lot to talk about in the RC World as of late. We've had ARRMA conspiracies pop up again, CEN teasers at SEMA, and a new version of an old but wildly loved Losi - the Mini T 2.0. Get your decoder rings and tinfoil hats ready....Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby

There's a lot going on, but also a lot that's still unsolved. Tonight we're going to spend some time in the chat, but also talk about some new vehicles and SEMA 2019 starting tomorrow in Vegas. RC announcements have come from their in the past, so we have our antennae up.Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby

HPI was the king of the RC bashers for a while, but then the parts support dried up and the cars stopped showing up on Hobby Shop shelves. Now they are under new ownership and they teased us that change is coming. Many of us are excited, but starting to wonder when and where their importance lies in this new company. Give us some hope with movement on social media.We'll also be talking about ARRMA's countdown. Is it the ARRMA Fanboys' dream come true? It's going to be big!Check out the 11Charlie RC Rally to support Veterans: http://11charlie.com/index.php/outcast-raffle/Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby

Another tease for a new ARRMA coming that may make a lot of the ARRMA ARRMY very happy! Let's talk about that.Speaking of ARRMA. Did anyone see the new cars announced from Team Corally that look very ARRM-like? I did, but I'd never heard of Team Corally before. They look like they've been around a while and are well established...so where did these bashers come from and what do you think there goal is with them?Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrcWhere I Buy RCs Online ⇨ http://bit.ly/Horizon_Hobby

Why did I buy a Traxxas Maxx when I said I didn't plan to? That's a good question. Thanks for asking!The honest reason is because I know there is a lot of interest for it and the content will do pretty well on my YouTube channel. There are a lot of things to like about this rig, but it's not perfect...and I struggle to understand where this fits in the market. Find out why in this podcast.  Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc  Connect with CCxRCFacebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/CCxRCInstagram ⇨ https://instagram.com/ccxrc/Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/ccxrc

If you've watched the channel for a little while, you'd know that I choose to buy Castle Creation motors and ESCs for all my bashers. I've yet to have one die on me. Every one I've bought or got in a used RC are still operating. That's probably why I keep going back to them. So as I've started to invest in better systems for my crawlers, I wanted to get the Castle Creations brushless systems, but haven't been able to find them for a long time - until now. I'm not the only one to notice or say anything, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about it.Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc----------------------------------Connect with CCxRC----------------------------------Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/CCxRCInstagram ⇨ https://instagram.com/ccxrc/Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/ccxrc

Spektrum videos showing the 8s motor and cool SMART technology: https://youtu.be/x26qmeK6uKwIn the video description that say it is a "a top secret 8s ready Spektrum motor"1250kv 1/6th Scale Brushless Motor - NYA (not yet available)We've all been waiting for ARRMA to release a large 8s Kraton or Outcast to compete with the Traxxas X-MAXX. Many of you know I personally refrain from calling it an X-maxx killer. I think they will be two different vehicles and both awesome. That said, ARRMA has been teasing that this will be a BIG year for Arrma. We've seen several big items like the Infraction, Limitless and Mojave...but is there something Bigger? IF so, when will it come? I feel like this 8s Spektrum system may be telling. Let's talk about that.Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc----------------------------------Connect with CCxRC----------------------------------Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/CCxRCInstagram ⇨ https://instagram.com/ccxrc/Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/ccxrc

Buzz has hit Facebook with rumors of new stuff coming from Traxxas. Now we see that they do have a new vehicle called the Traxxas Maxx coming that looks like a smaller version of the X-maxx. Matt from RC Overload is going to join me live to talk about all the new RC goodies coming our way. It's going to be a fun time.Subscribe to RC Overload: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbLNfNwmSqDOPwYARoZS2qQClick to subscribe to CCxRC ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc----------------------------------Connect with CCxRC----------------------------------Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/CCxRCInstagram ⇨ https://instagram.com/ccxrc/Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/ccxrc

Lots of RC news to talk about in a special hump day RC Conspiracies. What is Losi going to announce tomorrow. Is it a new TEN line up? We don't know, but let's speculate.Losi Tenacity DB Pro for $429.99 with Spektrum SMART ESC. FOX Racing Verizon: https://www.horizonhobby.com/1-10-tenacity-db-pro-smart-4wd-desert-buggy-rtr-fox-racing-los03027t2Lucas Oil Version: https://www.horizonhobby.com/1-10-tenacity-db-pro-smart-4wd-desert-buggy-rtr-lucas-oil-los03027t1Click to subscribe ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc----------------------------------Connect with CCxRC----------------------------------Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/CCxRCInstagram ⇨ https://instagram.com/ccxrc/Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/ccxrc

Their's a new kid in town, but he's not a kid...he's kind of been around for a long time. Spektrum is taking the RC electronics world by storm...a SMART technology storm. Let's talk about that. Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCSupport the podcast and look good at the same time with RC Conspiracies apparel.CCxRC & RC Conspiracies Shirts and Merch ⇨ https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc

Welcome to another RC Conspiracies. This is going to be a short update on a conspiracy we were chasing down - the Axial Capra.This time we are seeing the Axial Capra in all it's glory as it has finally been announced. It's also answered some of the questions we had.Dig transmission. Called it.Moon Bouncer frame. Called it.Tires. Missed the mark. No tires come with it.Let's talk about it. Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCHelp support the costs of making and hosting the show while also wearing something cool.CCxRC & RC Conspiracies Shirts and Merch ⇨https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc

We've seen tons of new releases being announced or teased the past couple weeks from multiple companies - which has got me wondering..."Hey Redcat, where you at?"We're going to look at the ARRMA Mojave, Axial Capra, and RC4WD C2X to talk about what we got right and what they got wrong. Then we'll start an RC Conspiracy about Redcat. Here's the ARRMA Mojave overview by Netrcuzer RC TECH CARS: https://youtu.be/YhpH7E2yXyw Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRC Support the RC Conspiracies Podcast by buying a shirt or stickers: https://teespring.com/stores/ccxrc

Welcome to the 4th installment of RC Conspiracies? Tonight we have a special guest, Jeremy Griffith from Big Squid RC, on the show to talk about our speculations and hopes for the upcoming Axial Capra release. Axial has been teasing us for 3 weeks about their new vehicle and we want answers.

RC Conspiracies is just starting and so far we are 2 for 2 on new announcements. Call it luck...or maybe they have our channel hacked and are listening to us. Let's talk about what this new release means for Traxxas...and their competitors.They've just announced their new TRX-6 Mercedes-Benz G 63 6x6 trail rigs and it looks pretty sweet. It's rocking locking differentials, portal axles, LED lighting, 2.2 wheels and much more. Click to subscribe to CCxRC on YouTube ⇨ http://bit.ly/Sub-CCxRCCCxRC Shirts and Mugs ⇨ https://shop.spreadshirt.com/ccxrc

Welcome to RC Conspiracies episode 2. I don't mind going on record saying that Traxxas makes some pretty incredible RC cars. I've found the 6 I own to be very reliable, but I get the sinking suspicion that they've got some things cooking in the kitchen that they are keeping to themselves. What do you think they could be? Let's talk about that and what you want to see from Traxxas. Come on...it'll be fun!

Starts at :30 ARRMA has announced something big is coming. What is it? Is the latest slip FAKE NEWS? Let's Talk About it.We've been seeing talk of a new ARRMA vehicle on Facebook for a couple days and today the conspiracies about it were all but confirmed...or were they? A photo of a 1/7 scale ARRMA Mojave 6S BLX showed up on the Horizon Hobby site and a couple people were able to get a picture of it. Is it real? The ARRMA Mojave is an old name ARRMA used to use...so they could be trying to steer us off course. We're going to conspire about it tonight.