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Memorial Day Sales!

Posted by Brian @ 11:47 am. Filed in: miscellaneous

We know bashers are always looking to save a few bucks, and holiday weekends are a good time to do that! Here are some sales we have found floating around the web! If you know of any other sales or coupon codes, drop us an email and we will add them to the list!

First up we have a Pro-Line Racing coupon code. You can save 15% on your entire order by using code HONOR15 from now to Monday May 27th 2013. Click HERE to visit the Pro-Line Racing site and use the code.

Next up there is a sale going on over at A Main Hobbies. From now till Monday May 27th 2013 you can get FREE shipping on most orders over $25 as well as save 10% using the coupon code MEMHK513. Click HERE to visit the A Main Hobbies site and use your coupon code.

Our friends over at Tower Hobbies are showing their support by putting together a huge list of MADE IN THE USA rc products for you to check out. There is some good stuff listed over there, and if you have been thinking about picking up a copy of Real Flight, now might be a good time. Check out the Tower Hobbies MADE IN USA list.

The folks from Acer Racing are offering 10% off with their coupon code E10! They always have free world wide shipping as well. So if you are looking to make the jump to some serious bearings go get your 10% off!

Also, many hobby shops have sales on the holiday weekends as well! So take the some time this weekend and head out to your local shop and see what they have to offer! Make sure to tell them Big Squid RC sent ya!

Don’t forget to pay your respects to the men and women who gave their lives protecting and serving our country. And keep in mind those that are still out there doing their job and risking their lives every day!

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Pandora RC Lexus LFA Clear Polycarbonate Body

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 10:03 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

Pandora RC is well known in the drifting scene for their cool looking bodies. Their latest release is a clear polycarbonate body of the Lexus LFA. The Lexus LFA body is intended for 10th scale cars with wheelbases of 258-260mm and it has a width of 198mm. The part number is PAB-036 and it is scheduled for a mid-June release date. Check out the Pandora RC Website for more information on this and all their other bodies.

Thank goodness it’s Friday everyone, how about a BSRC Mystery Link?

Pandora RC Lexus LFA Body Gallery

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Driven Productions Shock Towers for Losi Mini 8ight

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 8:55 am. Filed in: Losi, miscellaneous

The latest products from the guys over at TheToyz and Driven Productions are new shock towers for the Losi Mini 8ight buggy. The new towers are not only better than stock but their biggest advantage is they allow the use of different body mounting posts, thus making it easy to mount up all sorts of cool bodies to your buggy.

The new Driven Pro shock towers are made out of high quality delrin and come in three different colors- red, black, and dyeable white. Street price is about $14 each and the part numbers are #DP 705 for the front and #DP 706 for the rear. Hit up THIS LINK for more information over on TheToyz website.

For more Losi news check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.

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Event Coverage – Show Me Scalers Top Truck Challenge

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 2:40 pm. Filed in: Events, miscellaneous

Driving scale trucks is huge right now so Cubby and I decided to hit the Show Me Scalers Top Truck Challenge. The event was put on by the ShowMeScalers.com crew and consisted of three events – rock course, mud bog, and truck pull. The pulling event ended up getting cancelled, but for a good reason, the turnout was so big that they simply ran out of time.

Adam “The Uber Intern” had built a killer STRC equipped Axial Wraith for Cubby to drive and I drove our BSRC review Vaterra Twin Hammers. Both are tough scale machines that worked well for us all day long.

The event was held in Wentzville Missouri, a town on the north-western edge of the St Louis metro area. Competitors were divided into three different classes based on the truck they were driving. The three classes were 1.9, 2.2 and the crazy “unlimited” class.

The 2.2 trucks kicked things off, first competing on the rock course, then going over to the mud bog. The smaller 1.9 trucks got their turn next, and the “Unlimited” class trucks went last. The rock course was quite challenging and the mud bog was just plain fun. I had never competed in a “scale” event before, luckily the Show Me Scalers event was a blast and I look forward to hitting another one soon.

Event results-

1.9 Rock Course

1st – Aaron (Honcho SCX10) – 4:18
2nd – Doug W (SCX10 – 4:45
3rd – Jeff B (SCX10) – 4:56
4th – Brian (SCX10) – 5:06
5th – Bob (SCX10) – 5:34

2.2 Rock Course

1st – Jeff B (Wraith) – 1:48
2nd – John D (AX10) – 1:51
3rd – Chris B (Ax10/X-Trail) – 1:54
4th – Teddy (Wraith) – 2:17
5th – Danny (Wraith) – 2:24

Unlimited Rock Course

1st – Ken (6×6 SCX10) – 1:18
2nd – Curtis (6×6 SCX10) – 1:55
3rd – Chris B. (Summit) – 2:43
4th – Chad (Mad Torque) – 3:44

1.9 Mud Pit

1st – Doug (Rusty Jeep Comanche SCX10) – 5.9 seconds
2nd – Bob O. (SCX10) – 6.4
3rd – Tim (Twin Hammers) – 7.3
4th – Bob O. (Hi-Lift) – 8.0
5th – Doug (SCX10) – 8.1

2.2 Mud Pit

1st – Todd (Wraith) – 4.5 seconds
2nd – Danny (Wraith) – 5.3
3rd (Tie) – Brian (Energy) – 5.7
Brian (Wraith)
5th (Tie) – Jeff (Wraith) – 6.3
Ken (Wraith)

Unlimited Mud Pit

1st – Chris B. (Summit) 3.2 seconds
2nd – Ken (6×6 SCX10) – DNF

For more information on scale trucks and the lifestyle, hit THIS LINK to visit the Show Me Scalers website. Looking for even more information on scale realism? Try THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.

Show Me Scalers Top Truck/Mud Bog Gallery 1

Click below on the “Read More” button to see 8 more galleries full of the rock crawling and mud bog action from the event.

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LEGO 1/7th Scale RC Caterham

Posted by Brian @ 8:29 pm. Filed in: miscellaneous, video

Spotted this over at TheAwesomer.com. It’s a completely home built and amazingly detailed RC Lego Caterham in 1/7th scale. It has disc brakes, 5 speed + reverse, full suspension and the engineering underneath is mind blowing. Even the controller is built from scratch. If your a detail nut, or a LEGO fan, check out the video.

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A Main Hobbies Is Having A Big Tekno RC Sale

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 8:03 am. Filed in: miscellaneous

Tekno RC has come a long ways in the last two years. Known primarily as a company who makes ultra reliable upgrade parts for high powered brushless cars, they have since branched out to selling full on kits.

The crew over at A Main Hobbies are having a big sale on everything Tekno this week. You can save up to 20% on parts and 10% on kits. The sale only lasts one week (ends on May 20th) so hit up THIS LINK to save some serious cash on your favorite Tekno gear.

Looking for more A Main Hobbies news? Hit up THIS LINK.

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JQ Products THE eCar 8th Scale Electric Buggy Kit

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 9:19 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

The new electric 8th scale buggy from JQ Products is about to hit the market. Named THE eCar it is based off their Yellow Edition nitro buggy and has a street price of around $470. For you guys that like to put your cars together you’ll be happy to learn THE eCar comes as a kit and you can get more information about everything JQ on their official Website.

What else has JQ been up to? Check out THIS LINK to find out.

JQ THEeCar Buggy Gallery

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KO Propo EX-1 KIY Version 3

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 9:00 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

The latest version of the KO Propo EX-1 KIY has just been announced, the Version 3.0. The third version of the KIY comes with the Version 2 software update as well as a new grip and better trigger-to-grip ergonomics. For more information on everything KO Propo HERE is the link to the KO America website.

We have more KO Propo news RIGHT HERE on BigSquidRC.

KO Propo EX-1 KIY Version 3 Gallery

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Waterproof Xtronic Series Servo’s from HobbyTech

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 11:32 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

The crew over at HobbyTech have just announced their new Xtronic Series of waterproof servo’s. Now you can get a variety of high performance servo’s that aren’t afraid to get wet during a hardcore bashing session or trail drive.

The Xtronic Series includes the XT W03 (3kg torque, plastic gear), XT W06MG (6kg, metal gear, low profile), XT W09MG (9kg, metal gear), and the XT W13MG (13kg, metal gear). All the Xtronic servo’s come with beefy aluminum cases and are waterproof. For more information check out the official HobbyTech Website.

Want to read more HobbyTech news on BigSquidRC? Check out THIS LINK.

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Hobby Pro USA PR S1 2wd Buggy

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 9:14 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

The new Hobby Pro USA buggy was first seen HERE, and teased HERE, but now it has been officially introduced. The Hobby Pro PR S1 2wd 10th scale buggy can be set up in either rear or mid motor configuration, and comes with big bore shocks and a CNC machined aluminum chassis. Street priced is anticipated to be $280 and they should start hitting hobby shop shelves in late May or early June. Get one on pre-order at your local hobby shop or hit up the official Hobby Pro USA Website.

Want to read more Hobby Pro USA news? Check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.

Hobby Pro PR S1 Buggy Gallery

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RadShapeRC Box Trailer Kit

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 10:41 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products, scale rc

Looking to add more scale realism to your truck? Why not put a trailer behind it?

RadShapeRC might just have what you are looking for. The RadShapeRC Box Trailer is an actual kit that you have to put together. It comes with laser cut panels that mount to a precision machined aluminuim chassis. Dual mounted axles are used for greater strength and shielded bearings keep things rolling smoothly. The kit doesn’t come with wheels but is perfect for bolting up the 1.9′s of your choice. The part number is #RRCCT03 while the street price is £99 (about $150 US). RadShapeRC doesn’t have a distributor here in the US (yet), but you can get more information on their Official Website.

Looking for more scale rc news? Check out THIS LINK.

RadShapeRC Box Trailer Kit Gallery

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Teaser – Hobby Pro USA 2wd 10th Scale Buggy

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 9:04 am. Filed in: miscellaneous, New Products

The crew over at Hobby Pro USA have just sent out teaser pictures of their new 2wd 10th scale competition buggy. Hobby Pro has been known more for their 8th scale gear, but now they are branching out to the very popular 10th scale buggy class with a car that is said to be made from the finest materials and designed to race at the highest levels.

Detailed pictures, release date and pricing information is in the works. Until those are announced why not take a look at the official Hobby Pro USA for the scoop on all of their other products.

Looking for more Hobby Pro USA news? Check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.

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Best RC’s 2013 Annual Sale Starts Now

Posted by Tim Mohr @ 8:44 am. Filed in: Hobbico, miscellaneous

The crew over at Hobbico have announced their annual BestRC Sale. This is a sale where a bunch of products from the vast Hobbico family are discounted until June 30th, perfect timing as the weather warms up. Also of note, the discounts are available from local hobby shops, click HERE to find the one nearest you.

There are sale items from Team Durango, TrakPower, Axial, Duratrax, Futaba, and a whole bunch of more manufactures, hit THIS LINK to view some of the specials or view the video below for more information.

Want to read our last Axial review? If so, hit THIS LINK.

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