For all you 1:10 scale buggy fans, Pro-Line Racing has a new set of Caliber 2.2″ M3 Front and Rear buggy tires. These tires have been all the rage in other scales, so it makes sense to see Pro-Line bring them to 1/10th scale!

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.

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Check out the cool Pro-Line Racing 1973 Ford Bronco body with roll cage for the crawling scene! Fits the Axial crawlers and Losi, as well as probably most other 1/10 scale. All the cool accessories are sold separately, or you can supply your own. It’s a cool look, and I’m glad to see Pro-Line keeping on top of the scale look.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.

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Pro-Line Racing has been doing a great job at picking up some sweet licensed bodies lately. Here is their new 73 Ford Bronco body that is sized for the T-Maxx, Revo, Savage owners. Extended rear body posts, that may be needed are not included.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.

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Check out this new pattern from Pro-Line Racing on their new Recoil 1/8th scale Buggy Tires. It’s a new Hexagonal shape that helps with balance and stability. They are multi-purpose, and come in a variety of compounds.

Hopefully we’ll see them in that M4 Compound that’s been buzzing around the internet .

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.

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Ask Cub Reporter, A Weekly Advice Column- 01.27.2010
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Hello Brian and the Big Squid Team,

My name is Douglas and I have been a long time RC fan and Big Squid reader. I really love what you have done with this site and love seeing it gain in popularity. I remember seeing a while back that you were looking for writers for site content and I thought I would email you and see if you still are looking. I would really love to write reviews or do product tests/editorials and am just inquiring to see if there is any openings. blah.. blah blah…
-Doug

Hey Doug, what’s up? Glad you like the site. Funny how BigSquid has recently blown up. Absolutely bizarre to hear that it’s actually “cool” to read BigSquid now days (or a must if you are part of certain legal teams). We must be doing something really right, or really wrong, I don’t care either way as long as hits are up and my check isn’t late.

Perhaps Brian (our editor in chief) has already sent you a reply, but I thought I would go ahead and answer the question here on the front page since we get this one a lot. YES, we are always looking for talented people who want to write/work for Big Squid RC. Our problem is- everyone who wants to be a part of Big Squid RC wants the fame and fortune, without actually doing any F’n writing. My suggestion to you is, the next three items you buy, do write ups and submit them to BigSquid. If we dig’em, they’ll get posted and you’ll have your foot in the door. Otherwise, don’t be like the other wanna be posers who want all the uber swag but are too lazy to write anything.

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Dear Brain,

I know you did a review of the Pro-Line Powerstrokes Scaler Shocks back in July of 2009 as well as the Pro-Line Powerstrokes Monster truck shocks back in 2005. But what about the new Proline Powerstrokes Shocks for the Traxxas Slash? By the way I noticed them at www.HorizonHobby.com for $39.99 (PRO6063-00) for the fronts & $39.99 (PRO6063-01) for the rears, which is alot better than the 59.95 price from Proline! My question is how do they stack up against the Traxxas Big Bore Shocks or any other aftermarket shocks & and could you justify spending the extra money? And could you guys even throw up a video on YouTube about the reveiw?

Thank you,
John P. M.

Hey ya John P, thanks for the email. I see you addressed it to the “Brain”, so I figured I better answer this one.
So you are looking for replacement shocks for your Slash. The stock Slash shocks actually work fairly well. Both their damping characteristics and spring rates are well suited for traction on loose surfaces, rough tracks and just general bashing. Their biggest downside is the caps like to pop off and the shafts like to bend.

The Traxxas Big Bores totally solve the shock cap problem, and are built to withstand more abuse.
The new Pro-Line Power Stroke Shocks are very trick. Very beefy design, big 3.5mm shafts, and a true dual stage spring design.

ST Racing Concepts also makes some uber shock bodies and caps for use with the Slash. BigSquid has tested them, and when used in conjunction with tougher shafts, are rock solid.

All the above brands are good solid upgrades, the difference will come in how you tune them. But, if I had to use just one set on my Slash, it would be the Power Strokes. They are very high quality and work just as well out jumping curbs as on the track.

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Submit your questions to cubby at BigSquidRC dot com. Till next week, go fast, have fun!
YOUR Cub Reporter

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Off-Road Rally Slash drivers, Pro-Line Racing has a body for you! The new Pro-Line 14RS for Traxxas Slash and Assocaited SC10 (with a little trimming). The most interesting thing is the removable rear hatch! It makes me want to go buy all those scale Proline rock crawling parts, and toss them in there.. so when I have a big rollover, I have mini gas cans, tire jacks and shovels flying everywhere! Yep, that would be cool. Maybe a mini boom-box and ipod!

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.

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Hitting the burbs are the new Pro-Line Racing Suburb 2.2″ 4WD Off-road Buggy front tires. They come in M3(soft), MX (blue groove/high heat) and MC (Clay) compounds.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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New from Pro-Line Racing is this sweet looking Chevy Silverado body for the for the Traxxas Slash and many other Short Course trucks with a little trimming.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Ask Cubby, Your Weekly RC Advice Column.
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Cubby,
What are the best tires for my Slash? Love Reading Your Stufff
Ronny From Pittsburgh

Yo what’s up Ronny from Pittsburgh? The stock Slash tires have their upsides, and their downsides. Upsides are they look realistic, and wear a long time. Downsides are they explode on high cell counts, and don’t offer that good of traction. So what’s the best tires for your Slash? If I had to pick one set of tires for all around use it would be the Pro-Line Bow Ties. These offer much greater traction on both asphalt and on dirt, yet aren’t ruined if you run them on the street for a while. Get them in the harder M2 compound for longer wear, and remember the off sets for the rims of a Slash are slightly different front and rear. You can get these pre-mounted on uber Pro Line rims, which saves you some time and CA burns. Part number for the pre-mounted M2 Bow Tie fronts is 1153-11 M2, the part number for the rears is 1153-12 M2. See more info HERE.
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Cub Reporter I got a question for you. I live in North Dakota and it’s really cold here and I was wondering if it will be a problem driving my E-Maxx outside when it’s cold?
Thanks dude,
Barnes

Barnes I feel for ya. It’s cold here in the Chi-town metro, but it’s gnarly a$$ cold in North Dakota. I watch the weather channel, and every time they mention North Dakota they always say “negative 25″ right behind it. Damn, you gotta be part Eskimo to live in them parts. Does it hurt an E-Maxx to drive it in cold weather? No. But, all the plastic parts will be more likely to break. The E-Maxx is normally very durable, but any plastic truck will become more brittle when exposed to cold temperatures. Your batteries will also put out less voltage when they are cold, so your truck will seem slightly slower. So break out the E-Maxx and chase your sled dogs around yard a few times (just try not to hit anything… LOL).
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Dear Cubby, where the heck is Scott Hughes?!

Scott is a man of many dreams, but since birth, his biggest goal in life was to become a professional ice cream truck racer. Since leaving Pro Line, he is chasing that dream by racing the Icelandic Ice Cream Truck Pro Series (the IICTPS) in Reykjavík Iceland. You can watch him race live next Thursday on ESPN5. But seriously, Scotty needs to phone home and give BigSquid the scoop.

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That’s it for this weeks edition of “Ask Cubby”. If you have a question, shoot it to cubby at bigsquidrc dot com, and we’ll stare at it a few weeks, then probably delete it, but a few will make the main page. Carry on.
YOUR Cub Reporter

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We just received word that long time friend of Big Squid RC, Scott Hughes (seen here on the right at our iHobby track in October) has left Pro-Line Racing after 12 years. Scott was one of the major faces with the company, and a great representative. Scott is a great guy, and one of the better guys in the RC industry in my opinion. I’m sure we’ll have more updates on what he’s up to in the near future!

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New from Pro-Line Racing is their BullDog body for the 8ightT 2.0. Made from .060 Lexan, this body has been turning heads out there on the track.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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News from Pro-Line Racing is their new ProTrac Suspension Kit for the Traxxas Slash will be shipping soon. The kit includes front and rear Arms, front and rear shock tower, rear hub carriers, camber and steering links as well as Split Six Wheels! If you are looking for a overall improvement for your slash, it sounds like Pro-Line with their ProTrac kit will have you covered!

For more info you can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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New from PROTOform and Pro-Line Racing is the R5-N 200mm Gas Sedan race body. Gas sedan bodies normally need all sorts of cut outs for cooling and refueling, and PROTOform has designed this body to make sure those cut outs don’t cause any extra drag! The large rear wing and trim lines fit under all the major sanctioning body guidelines for you serious racers, and it’s made from .030 lexan.

For more info you can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Coming soon from Pro-Line Racing are the new Hole Shot 2.0 1:10 Buggy Tires. They have an updated pin design, internal webbing to reduce expansion, come with foams, and are made 100% in the USA!

For more info you can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Sorry, a little late to the party on this one.. but there are still a few hours left!! If you head over to the Pro-Line Racing site here you can get 25% a LOT of their stuff with free shipping! Just enter coupon code: GOBBLE25. Sweet deal!

You only have till Sunday at Midnight, so get ordering! I believe this should work for most their stuff, except the newest releases.

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Days before iHobby we posted a sneak peak at the new BullDog body from Pro-Line Racing for the Team Associated RC8T. Here are the official shots. It comes clear with their Cab Forward Technology, and apparently guys like Ryan Cavalieri and Richard Saxton are digging the feel and performance.

“My truck just works better-more steering, more predictable and faster lap times. The narrow design allowed me to see what my truck was doing which made tuning even easier at Nitrocross,” says Ryan Cavalieri.

It’s definitely a change in style! You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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In our usual effort to bring the news fist, we recently got our hands on some Pro-Line Racing photo’s of stuff they will be announcing and showing off at the iHobby Expo! Don’t tell Pro-Line!

First up are these sweet looking Short Course Sand/Snow tires for the Traxxas Slash and HPI Blitz! For those near a beach, or looking to do some snow bashing, these are for you! They are called the Mohawk SC and Sling Shot SC tires.

Next up is the BullDog body for the Team Associated RC8T. It comes clear with their Cab Forward Technology.

Finally are these new 3.8″ (40 Series) Monster Truck wheels called the Tech 5. They are compatible with Pro-Line 40 Series tires, 17mm Hex and have a standard offset.

Remember where you saw it first!

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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With recessed screws, the new Pro-Line Racing Heavy Duty 5B/5T Beadlock Rings will protect your tires’ sidewalls while offering a clean, smooth appearance. These durable nylon rings are sure to stand up to the bashing that we dish out to our HPI Bajas.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Until now, you had to have a 3 piece wheel to get this realistic look for your short course truck. Now Pro-Line Racing’s Split Six One Piece Wheels give you the look you want for your Slash or Blitz with the light weight and durability of a one piece at an affordable price.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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With the increasing popularity of Short Course racing, it was only time
before Pro-Line Racing offered their popular Caliber tire as a Caliber SC.

The new Caliber SC offers the same Small Pin / Dual Stage Pin tread pattern
that has proven to provide excellent traction on your 1:8 buggy. They are available in M2 and M3 for your Slash, Slayer, SC10, or Strike.

You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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