While working on some final testing for our Charger Shootout, it was evening here at the Big Squid RC headquarters, and as always.. there was bashing on the brain! While watching a LiPo discharge (similar to boiling water) I suddenly heard the buzz of a electric motor zooming outside the shop. I grabbed a radio, a Slash, and followed pursuit. There were a couple of ramps set up, and it was pretty cool to see the effects of the RC-Lights (read the review HERE) as the vehicle caught some big air. Like most times when there are Traxxas Slash’s out, we ended up with a good round of tag! (You know.. the kids game.. but with RC vehicles). Since it was late and dark out, it made the whole event just that much more challenging. The only problem.. suddenly my awesome looking lights were a big disadvantage! Not only could the vehicles I was chasing see me coming, they could also easily track me when I was being chased! We had a blast till all our packs were drained. As always, there were no major vehicle casualties, (see Basher Approved) and everyone involved had a blast, including the spectators! I think it might be time to rig up a 3rd channel ’stealth’ mode! Sure I could just unplug them, but where’s the fun in that?

Just got word that RC-Lights.com has been revamped. We did a review of one of their light sets not to long ago, and they have some really cool kits!

Check out the all new RC-Lights.com Website if you are looking to add a little lighting to your ride!

I have been seeing more and more light sets show up at bashes and at the track, and it looks like RPM is riding that wave. They now have a Narrow Roof-Mounted Light Bar. They had a pretty cool 6 canister light bar previously, but it didn’t fit all vehicles. Their new narrow version will even fit the Traxxas Mini Slash! All you need is a 4 inch body width on top to be able to mount this new bar. They are available in black or chrome.

Remember the light bars do NOT come with lights or LED’s. Those you will need to supply yourself, or pick up a set from someplace like rc-lights.com. (Read our recent review!)

Visit the RPM RC site for details.