Recently we posted our DuraTrax EXT2 Exclusive Spy Shots and now we finally have the actual press release details and official photo. The DuraTrax Evader EXT2 will be RTR, has the MagnaFlex chassis to make it extra tough, a complete ball bearing set, new precision metal idler gear, and uses the Sprint ESC system. There [...]
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Welcome to day four of DuraTrax Evader DT week here at the Squid. Today I’m taking out the stock electronics and dropping in some mad power and control. The stock Sprint 2 ESC, a fine system for beginners, gets the boot in favor of a Castle Creations Sidewinder ESC. The Photon 2 brushed motor is [...]
We’re on day three of DuraTrax Evader DT week. Today I’m installing one of the best all around hop-ups you can get for your Evader DT, the full ball bearing set (part DTXC1096). These ball bearings will not just make your ride more durable, they’ll also make it run faster and last longer on the [...]
It’s the second day of DuraTrax Evader DT week. Yesterday I installed some of DuraTrax’s high-end hard anodized shocks. Today I tackle the blue anodized aluminum front bulk head (part DTXC6807), the blue anodized aluminum transmission brace (part DTXC9640), and the Evader graphite chassis (part DTXC6999). If you aren’t a fan of blue, all of [...]
It’s a special time here at Big Squid. We’ve seen how much people want the DuraTrax Evader DT, over the last month it’s been one of the most read reviews we have on the site. So to help out all of you that are buying this awesome and nearly indestructible truck we’ve decided to do [...]
Looks like the Onyx batteries from DuraTrax are getting a good boost! The popular NiMH packs now go from 4200mah to 5000mah! They have both 7.2v and 8.4v for those looking to get an even bigger boost! To make things even more enticing, they offer versions with Traxxas connectors already attached. Head over to the [...]
New from DuraTrax is the DuraTrax DE10 Brushless Programmable ESC. It can be used with sensored and sensorless brushless motors down to 5.5 turn and brushed motors down to 4 turns. With the help of the optional Digital Programmer, you can set it up to run on-road, off-road, trucks buggies and even rock crawlers! Watch [...]
Have I mentioned how much I love Formula 1 racing? Have you heard every race is a giant soap opera? Well today at Hockenheim my favorite F1 team, Ferrari, had a one/two finish all locked up. Massa got a great start off the grid then pulled away with the lead. Later in the race his [...]
We always enjoy being able to bring you news first! Check out the first pictures (as far as we know) of the un-announced DuraTrax Evader EXT 2! It looks like some of the modifications that went into bringing us the DuraTrax Evader DT have gone into the Duratrax Evader EXT 2! It looks like it [...]
Here’s some video we shot while we were working on the review of the Duratrax Evader DT truck! This thing can really take a beating! Click the video, and check it out on youtube for the HD high-res version. Don’t forget to check out the full review of the truck. Music is by a awesome [...]
Just posted to our RC Reviews section is the Duratrax Evader DT Review! After driving around the lot, then getting in some laps at the track, we gave this truck the worst beating we could dish out! Did is survive? Click Here to find out!
Recently we reviewed the Gatekeeper Mini GC Chassis from Duratrax for the Losi Mini Rock Crawler. Well it looks like Austin “Gatekeeper” Dunn is at it again with his new chassis for the Axial AX-10! The GC-3A is made from CNC-Machined T6 Aluminum, has a axle mounted servo plate and rear axle link plate. It [...]
Yes, we got our hands on a new DuraTrax Evader DT! While it does not come as dirty as the last time we saw it, it does look pretty good! We snapped a bunch of pictures while it was still fresh and shinny before we start to put it to the test for the review. [...]