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We recently got our hands on the Flyzone INUM so it was time to check out what’s in the box. Not much. Plane, Transmitter, Batteries. Want more details on the INUM? You can hit This Link Watch for a small review coming soon! Want more Flyzone news? Go hear for Flyzone on Big Squid RC. Enjoy the photos below.
Hey gang, Evol here again with an update on my scale drift track build. If you remember last time around we focused on the easy to get and lower cost options for building the basis of your drift track. You don’t? Well check out volume 1 Here. This time around we are going to look at couple of options for [...]
So you wanna see a good sign that scaling is now totally mainstream? JConcepts, longtime uber hardcore racing company, announced not one but two scaling tire releases this week. And while I’m not big on the more “comp crawler” style of the Rupture tire, the scale appearing Scorpios is making some waves across scaler nation. They sport an aggressive tread/sidewall pattern that looks [...]
Is it possible to drive a 2wd brushless buggy on pure ice without spinning out? Sure it is, you can either barely give it any throttle and go super slow, or you can engage Horzon’s AVC Active Vehicle Control system and let it do its thing. Watch the informative video above to learn more about how AVC can make it [...]
For all you scale fanatics, Gmade has a new set of 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels. These are called NR01s and feature a true beadlock design, meaning there is no gluing required. Available in black, white, or chrome, the Gmade NR01s feature a clean, scale appropriate look. The NR01s have 12mm hexes allowing them to mount right up to a large variety [...]
Make your Axial Yeti tougher than ever with a new XV Series front bumper from T-Bone Racing. Like the other bumpers in the XV series, the unit for the Yeti has more of a scale appropriate look, yet is still tough as nails. The bumper is made from TBR’s ultra-tough nylon and backed by a lifetime warranty. The street price [...]
Gear Head RC have a cool set of Red LED Lights to brighten up the rear of your trail rig. With 6 ultra bright LEDs, you and your trail buddies will have no problem seeing the back of your truck. The lights are 2.09″ long and are mounted in a CNC machined Delrin housing. Of course they are waterproof and [...]
“Review Request Hey Guys, I was reading through your review of the ECX Circuit and noticed that there is a newer version that ships with brushless. While I was surprised to see the original rated so well I was curios if you have had the chance to play with the newer one and how much of a difference the new motor makes [...]
Hit up This Link to check out all the new releases from Axial Racing for February. Among the new gear being shipped is the Spawn off-road body, the Wraith interior set, and a several parts for the Yeti XL. Get More Axial news right here on BigSquidRC.
The folks at ST Racing Concepts are always adding new products to their line-up of high quality aluminum upgrades. Their latest option parts are for the Axial Yeti and SCX10. Their new CNC Machined Aluminum Center Driveshaft Spline comes in a variety of different colors and are priced at $12. They also have some limited edition orange parts for the Yeti. [...]
New from Vectorworks is a pair of Carbon Fiber upgrades for Team Losi Racing vehicles. First up is a front shock tower for the TLR 22SCT 2.0. It is made from 4mm thick carbon fiber and is a direct replacement for the stock unit. Weighing in at only 10 grams, the front tower has 3 shock mount locations and has been [...]
I have mentioned on a few occasions that a specific FCC license is required to use high powered FPV transmitter systems (like a 600mW Immersion RC TX system). The license I refer to is an Amateur Radio License, or Ham Radio License. This license gives you the ability to stay out of trouble when the high powered transmitters accidentally cross [...]
When the Today Show staff went looking for gadgets to cure the wintertime blues, the Estes Proto-X came to the rescue. Watch the short clip above to see Hoda and Kathie Lee’s reaction to the tiny, yet incredibly fun, Proto-X quadcopter. You can also hit up This Link to visit the Estes website for more information on the extremely popular [...]
Pro-Line once again raises the bar, this time in the nitro world with their new Fuel Stick. The P-L fuel stick is used to add nitro fuel to your car, which sounds like a simple enough task, but during the heat of battle in racing conditions, is easier said than done. The fuel stick is an extremely high-end device to [...]
Fresh from Japan, Team Tetsujin is at it again with their latest release for their Super Rim line of adjustable offset wheels. The Jasmine wheel disk is their latest design to go with their popular Super Rim wheels for your RC drift car. The Jasmine brings with it a host of new colors including the long awaited chrome, metallic and matte [...]