A few of the Big Squid RC crew will be in attendance at the Traxxas TORC Series today in Joliet Il. Click that link for the schedule.
If you happen to see us walking around, feel free to say hello! We will have stickers and a few t-shirts (while supplies last) to give away.
If we happen to get a decent connection, we will try and do some live shots from there as well. So keep your eyes on this page if you are not attending.
Hope to see ya there!
Going to try and go live, check the video below!
We recently got our hands on the new LaTrax Rally car. Before we start to put it through our rigorous destruction testing phase for review, we need to share the unboxing photos while it’s still recognizable.
Need more info? Check out the LaTrax website. Or if you are looking for more LaTrax news check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.
Enjoy the pics!
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Traxxas was out in full force this week at the HobbyTown USA national convention. They had their new LaTrax 18th scale 4wd Rally Car on display, as well as their entire line-up of Traxxas bash machines.
For accessories, Traxxas had their GPS Module (#6551) and Telemetry Expander Module (#6550) on display for people looking to know exactly how fast their cars are going. They also had their LED Kits for their 16th scale E-Revo (#7185) and Summit (#7285) on display. Traxxas was also showing off their two newest Ni-MH chargers.
To get more information on all the fine products from Traxxas simply click THIS LINK to head over to their webpage.
Looking for more Traxxas news right here on BigSquidRC? THIS is the link you want.
Looking to do something a bit different with your Traxxas Rustler, Bandit or Stampede? ChuckworksRC has a new chassis kit to transform your old Traxxas into a slick new Sprint Car.
The ChuckworksRC sprint car kit has a mid-motor conversion and moves the battery to the left side of the car for optimal handling on an oval. The chassis is constructed out of G-10 fiberglass and has a street price of $120. These are available right now and all you have to do to learn more is Click Here to head straight over to the ChuckworksRC website.
Can’t get enough Traxxas news? Check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.
Being the hardcore basher that you are, you’ve already blown up plenty of stock driveshafts. TVR has come up with heavy duty Ball-X driveshafts for the Traxxas Revo and Maxx series trucks.
Big brushless power can definitely make the life of the stockers quite short, TVR claims their new Ball-X driveshafts are some of the toughest and smoothest available. TVR uses spring steel, ball bearings, and hardened steel to make their driveshafts extra tough while giving an even greater working angle.
The TVR Ball-X driveshafts run around $75 a pair and are available right now. To get more information simply click THIS LINK.
Are you big into Traxxas? If so, check out more Traxxas News right here on BigSquidRC.
Right out of the gate LaTrax has announced a full line-up of go fast goodies for their new Rally Car. Some of the hop-ups are mainly for bling, while others like the bearing set should be a “must have” for the car. The performance accessories announced by LaTrax include-
#7573X 12 spoke mirror chrome wheels (red, blue, black and chrome) $11/pr
#7550R Aluminum drive shafts $14/pr
#7537X Aluminum front/rear shock towers $23
#7590 Aluminum motor plate $7
#7555X Center drive-shaft $25
#7560 Aluminum oil shocks $30
#7541X Bearing set $15
#7579 One way diff $5
#7581 Blue anodized spool $14
#7580 Ball diff $18
Carbon fiber chassis
To get more information on these and on everything LaTrax, simply click THIS LINK.
Want to check out what else Traxxas has been up to? Click Right Here to find out on BigSquidRC.
Traxxas has just announced their new affordable line-up of vehicles called LaTrax. You might remember the name LaTrax from wayyy back in the day, Traxxas has now revived it and their first vehicle is an 1/18th scale Rally Car. All the new LaTrax vehicles are said to have pricing under $200 and their new Rally Car comes in at just $149.
For features the LaTrax Rally Car is waterproof, comes with a 2.4 GHz radio system, and a brushed motor. The new LaTrax is 4wd making it easy to drive, and it comes with everything you need to get going right in the box.
Some quick specs on the LaTrax Rally Car include-
Wheelbase- 6.5″
Track- 4.23″
Height- 3.5″
Length- 10.4″
Weight- 19.5 oz
The part number for the new LaTrax Rally Car is #75054 and it is expected to start hitting hobby shop shelves in mid-July. For more details simply follow THIS LINK to the official LaTrax website.
Looking for more LaTrax news? We don’t have any, they are brand new! However, check out THIS LINK to see what else Traxxas has been up to.
Want to see the new LaTrax Rally Car in action? Check out the video below!
So we were outside bashing the other day, hitting a big ramp and landing to pavement, just like many bashers do. Towards the end of the session Brian hucks a Traxxas Slash 2wd sky-high and landed right on the rear end. The truck couldn’t move afterwards because the motor was broken from the big impact.
The ChuckWorksRC Slice A-S chassis has been out for quite some time now, it’s an LCG and Mid-Motor conversion for the Slash 2wd. Going LCG and mid-motor can really help the handling of the Slash, but more importantly for bashers, because the motor is tucked safely away in front of the rear shock tower it makes it nearly impossible to destroy one from a bad landing.
ChuckWorksRC has several versions of LCG/mid-motor conversions, the one pictured here is the Slice A-S made for the battery to run down the center of the chassis. Most versions cost around $80 and are constructed out of G-10 fiberglass and industrial grade plastics. To get more information on everything that ChuckWorksRC makes simply hit THIS LINK
Looking for more Traxxas news? Check out THIS LINK right here on BigSquidRC.
Last month Pro-Line announced their 2.2″ Trencher Tires for the Traxxas 1:16 Revo, now they are available Pre-Mounted on either Desperado or Titus Bead-Loc wheels. Pre-mounts save time and work thus making them a favorite around the BigSquidRC offices. If you are looking to mount up the best bashing tires you can buy on your Traxxas Mini-Revo, these are the way to go.
The Trencher 2.2″ pre-mounts on Desperado Wheels have a part number of #1194-11 and a street price of $25 a pair. The part number for the Trencher 2.2″ on Titan Bead-Locs is #1194-13 with a street price of $40. For more information on everything Pro-line simply hit THIS LINK.
Looking for more Pro-Line news? We have loads more Right HERE on BigSquidRC.
A couple of weeks ago Pro-Line teased their new Rat Rod clear body for Traxxas Revo 3.3, Summit, and E-Revo, now we’ve got the full scoop.
Pro-Line has always been known as a trend setter, not a follower. Their new Rat Rod clear body is a low profile hard top roadster with a big front grill and round headlights which will make a bold statement down at the local bash spot. Pro-Line left off the hood to highlight a detailed super charged engine that comes with stickers ranging from a 396 to a 502. The Rat Rod is molded from crystal clear GE lexan and of course it is made right here in the USA.
The part number for the PL Rat Rod is #3410-00 and the street price is $32. Click right HERE for the direct link to more information over on the Pro-Line website.
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When Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super Truck Series invaded the Edward Jones Dome in St Louis Missouri Saturday night, fans knew they were in for some good racing, but little did they know it would turn into an all out battle for the championship points lead before the night was over.
The soft Missouri soil started to crumble during the SST main event, causing deep ruts and blown out spots that went all the way down to the concrete stadium floor. In the end the fans were treated to a no-holds-barred dual between the two points leaders, Traxxas backed racer Rob MacCachren and Speed Energy Drinks Robby Gordon. Gordon worked his way past MacCachren into the lead on lap 12 of the 18 lap feature event, but MacCachren was stuck to Gordon’s rear bumper tighter than Bob Smith CA glue on a new set of Pro-Lines. For the rest of the main Gordon and MacCachren pushed to the limits of the blown out St Louis track, with 2 laps to go MacCachren was able to make a pass stick for the lead and the win. With the win at round 6 in St Louis MacCachren was able to jump back into the overall series points lead.
The SST series has featured different types of racing at different venues this year, for the St Louis round the racing included the premier Stadium Super Trucks, Monster Trucks, and Stadium Trophy Carts. 15 year old Sheldon Creed raced both the SST and Cart classes, and took a convincing win the in the carts. In the monster trucks BIGFOOT made its first appearance in a big St Louis dome in over 20 years. In the Monster Truck final Aaron Basl drove the Graffiti truck to the win over the Summit Racing Equipment BIGFOOT driven by Dan Runte.
The Speed Energy Stadium Super Truck Series is great family fun, just click on THIS LINK for more information on this exciting new series.
Next stop for the SST series is Soldier Field in Chicago Illinois. The BigSquidRC crew will be there in force covering the race, we hope to see you there.
Results – Speed Energy Stadium Truck Series, Round 6, St Louis Missouri
Stadium Super Trucks
1. Rob MacCachren
2. Robby Gordon
3. Nick Baumgartner
Stadium Trophy Carts
1. Sheldon Creed
2. DJ Noerr
3. Matt Baker
SST Monster Truck Final
1. Aaron Basl
2. Dan Runte
One of the biggest supporters of the new Stadium Super Truck Series is Traxxas. At the round held last weekend in St Louis Traxxas was in full force, not only showing off their hobby grade rc vehicles, but also racing for the win in the full scale Stadium Super Truck class.
Traxxas has been a great ambassador of our hobby for years now. In St Louis they brought along one of their popular “try me” tracks. The “try me” track gives the general public an opportunity to drive one of their hobby grade rc trucks and to learn more about how fast they are.
Alongside the “try me” track was a demo area with large ramps where Traxxas kept E-Revo’s running all day. The E-Revo’s were catching massive air with the St Louis arch as the backdrop. Also, Traxxas put on two rc demo’s in front of the rabid Stadium Super Truck fans during breaks in the full scale race program. If a person showed up to watch the full scale trucks without knowing anything about hobby grade rc, they certainly left with a much greater awareness thanks to Traxxas.
All the guys at BigSquidRC would like to thank Traxxas for their hospitality at the SST event. Traxxas not only made the event a blast for us to cover, but they also help make it fun for anyone attending a Stadium Super Truck event.
To get more information on all of their products HERE is the link to the official Traxxas website.
The good folks over at RPM RC have come up with another “bomb proof” part for your Traxxas Slash 4×4, Stampede 4×4, or Rally car. Part number #73592 is their new front Caster & Spindle Blocks that will help ensure your Traxxas bash machine comes home in one piece instead of multiple.
RPM started with a blank sheet of paper and designed from the ground up some truly bash worthy parts. They used more of their legendary plastic material around the kingpins and subtle changes to make sure their new Caster/Spindle combo is not only tougher than stock, but also works better when driving.
Retail price for the set is $19, the release date is June 26th, and you can get more information at THIS LINK over on the RPM Website.
Have you read our last RPM review? If not, check it out HERE.
