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HPI Racing Electric GT-1 Painted Body
Now available from HPI Racing is the pre-painted Electric GT-1 body from the E-Savage line of trucks. This variation of the Electric GT-1 body fades from bright yellow to orange, with metallic silver and black paint for a bold and race-inspired look. It fits perfectly on E-Savage trucks, as well as some other monster trucks. It comes [...]
HPI Racing Baja LED Light Cover Set
New from HPI Racing are these clear polycarbonate LED Light Pods can be used to customize any Baja truck or buggy. The clear polycarbonate material allows you to paint them to match your custom painted body. Sold in pairs, these do not include the LEDs and electronics.
RC Pro Products – Combo Wrench
RC Pro Products introduces their new Combination Wrench. This wrench includes a 10mm socket on the top and 8mm socket on the bottom for those glow plugs. Also included are the 4mm & 5mm hex wrenches on the cross shaft.
HPI Savage Big Bore Sport Shocks
Lighter, stronger, and smoother than the original stock Savage shocks, the new HPI Big Bore Sport Shock set will make your ride stand tall! The four shock conversion will make you truck handle better and reduce your maintenance time as well. Available preassembled for all Savage trucks and includes 4 coilover shocks with springs along with a [...]
Hot Bodies 190mm Murdeigo Body
Available for the Cyclone, Hot Bodies has introduced the smooth Murdelgo body in 190mm form! This design allows for awesome downforce and excellent steering response on the track. Includes window masks for easy painting, decal sheets for adding a realistic finish, plus all the mounting screws and nuts. Stop by Hot Bodies to check it out and [...]
3Z Scale – 1:3 Scale Ride on Monster Truck?!
Ok, this thing is NUTS! Cubby mentioned it over the weekend, and I though I should really talk about it and show the video. A company called 3Z Scale has come up with a 1/3rd Scale RC vehicle, and not only is it huge, it’s rideable! Seriously! It weighs in at a whopping 195 lbs, has a top speed of [...]
Hot Bodies D8 4mm Light Weight Main Chassis
Hot Bodies is on a roll and listening to the crowd. D8 racers can now drop a little weight and gain those precious tenths of a second needed to secure a win with the new D8 Lightweight Chassis. Non critical areas have been milled and chassis integrity has been maintained so you can be assured your [...]
Hot Bodies new High speed/High Torque Digital Servos
Look out racing world, Hot Bodies has the steering setup to get you through the chicane. Just announced are their two new servos that will be twisting tires before you can think about it. Just look at the specs: HB DSJ-1SS (67991) * Speed: 0.06sec/cm * Torque: 13kg/cm [...]
THE Cub Report, Version- National Awareness 03.14.09
Guess what? Another very slow news week. No cool new releases, no big industry news, and no more rumors of companies going out of business. Perhaps the most boring week, industry wide, for quite some time. Before I get into the main focus of this weeks Cub Report, I do have one thing for the WTF file- the “Bulldog RC Rider“. [...]
HPI Fuelie 26 S Engine for your Baja!
HPI Racing’s has just announced the Fuelie 26 S! The Fuelie 26S is a high performance version of the Fuelie 26 engine. It uses an 8,000 RPM clutch and a special 0.7mm piston ring for less friction and quicker throttle response. It’s equipped with a convenient pullstarter for quick and easy starting. A high capacity dual-element air filter [...]
Team Checkpoint Wins at Chitown Shootout
News from Team Checkpoint is that they were adding a few wins last week right here in Big Squid RC’s own backyard. We love to test over at Leisure Hours, the place rocks! Anyway, here’s the news from them: This past weekend saw another Team Checkpoint Chitown Shootout put in the record books…and it didn’t [...]
Exotek Racing Mini LST Wing Mount and Wheelie Wheels!
First up from Exotek Racing is a true heavy duty wing mount that is 100% compatible with the stock Mini LST Shock tower (mini lst2/buggy/Raminator also). Features adjustable wing height. Note the wing is NOT included. For all those that want the cool wing look as well as getting some actual usefulness that a rear wing [...]
Exotek Racing Mini LST Wheel Adapters
Exotek Racing, who seem to be the masters of new Mini hop-ups have just released their new Mini LST 1/10th Wheel Adapters! Now you can mount up some true race compounds! The adapters also widen your Mini LST to 217mm, and still work with the stock axels or CVD’s. The current list of compatible [...]
Tim Roberts Interview – RC Pro Series
RC Pro Series sits down with what has become their annual chat with Tim Roberts. The 2008 Monster Truck Champion. ***************** *RC Pro*: This seems like deja! Seems we did this about a year ago? *Tim*: And a year before that too! I’ve been very fortunate the last three years to claim the RC Pro Monster truck title. *RC Pro*: Which also [...]
Traxxas Slayer Center Differential
The new center differential for theTraxxas’ Slayer balances power distribution from the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine to reduce front end lift on acceleration and improve steering responsiveness.
