New from Kyosho is an action video for their Blizzard 2.0. The Blizzard has been a bashing favorite for over a decade, the version 2.0 sports a number of updates to make it stronger and better than ever before. The video below does a great job of showing you just how capable and scale looking the 2.0 Blizzard is when [...]
The folks over at Traxxas have posted about their support of Engineers Week. Traxxas announced that they were proud to join the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in recognizing February 16-22 as Engineers Week. Engineers Week, also known as EWeek, is used to help inspire young people about the different forms of engineering. Our rc hobby uses a vast [...]
Coming later this month from FTX is the 1/18th scaled Outback X Mini 2.0 RTR scale rock crawler. This 2.0 version of the Outback X will be available with three different classic bodies that also feature plastic molded accessories. Here are more details- * Realistic LED lights * 88 turn micro brushed motor * Locked axles front and rear * Multi-link suspension * 2S [...]
Lotta solid axle monster truck talk in these parts, so I wanted to give some love to my Arrma Granite 4×4 BLX 3S which is now sporting a new shell! The JConcepts 1993 Ford F-250 Traxxas Stampede body is a direct fit for the Granite, as it’s designed right at a 10.5″ wheelbase. Perfect width as well. The only thing you may [...]
Just announced by JConcepts is a Fully Belted version of their popular Hotties Drag Race Tires. The new belted Hotties will not expand at high speed and are molded in JC’s soft blue rubber compound. * Fits most 2.2 x 3.0″ SCT wheels * Fibrous and woven belt materials * Lightweight bead * Wide footprint for improved tracking * Authentic tire lettering w/ retro JConcepts [...]
G’day mates, hi buddies and what’s up dudes! Nothing’s much is up here, but rain is pouring down. While one of my main drift theses is that just about anyone can find a place to drift close to where they live, I am not an advocate of drifting in miserable weather. In this weather I wouldn’t even take a crawler [...]
Well hello there fellow rc fanatic, I am Cubby, and this is my weekly column about our hobby. As people start filling out their taxes here in the America, the rc industry is gearing up for the annual “spring bump” in sales that tends to go along with people getting money back from their taxes. Once consumers get those fancy [...]
Did you know that Losi has been announced as the Official RC Truck of the Mint 400? They just were, and to help celebrate the announcement, they are dropping a limited edition 2020 Mint 400 Losi Ford Raptor Baja Rey 1/10 RTR. The special edition Mint 400 Baja Rey has some very trick livery to go along with its fully [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a Rock Krawler Link Package for the Team Associated Element RC Enduro RTR rock crawler. The RC4WD link package is not only stronger than stock, but also sports a very edgy look. Here are more highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Tough black anodized finish * Rock Krawler logo on links * Weight- 2.09oz The RC4WD [...]
The crew over at PR Racing have just dropped full details on their new 2020 V3T R Pro Stadium Truck Kit. The V3R R Pro features updated steering geometry to make it easier to drive fast, as well as re-designed rear suspension geometry for more rear grip. Here are more highlights- * Carbon fiber shock towers * -3mm length 7075 aluminum chassis * [...]
New from Traxxas are Deep-Terrain Treads for their popular TRX-4 Traxx. The deep-terrain treads were specifically designed for use in snow, sand, and of course, deep mud. Check out these features- * Treads dig deep into loose surfaces for maximum bite * Wide contact patch provides additional flotation * Takes just minutes to install * Comes as a set of four * Requires #8880 Traxxas [...]
By now I think its safe to say that most people have seen the Traxxas Snap-on edition flatbed 6×6. Traxxas has done a few promotional rigs for Snap-On in the past and most of them end up on E-Bay extremely expensive. Until now, I never took an interest in any of them, but the Traxxas 6×6 flatbed got my attention [...]
The crew over at Traxxas have posted a How To Pro Build TRX-4 GTS Scale Off-Road Shocks tutorial. As all TRX-4s come with premium, scale-sized GTS shocks with threaded-aluminum bodies, the tutorial shows you how to make them perform to their very best. Using a Traxxas #8262 shock rebuild kit, the TRX crew shows you all the steps needed to [...]
New from Reedy is a line-up of Sonic 540-M4 Competition Brushless Motors These fully sensored units were designed for hardcore racing, take a look at these highlights- * Lightweight, CNC machined can * Aluminum end cap * Optimized cooling * Balanced rotor * Silver plated solder tabs * Adjustable timing * Completely rebuildable * Max Cell Count- 2S LiPo * Diameter- 35.9mm The Reedy Sonic 540-M4 Competition Brushless Motors [...]
“X-Maxx Cubby, Do you have any set-up suggestions on the X-Maxx? Just picked one up from a friend, are there any immediate mods that you know of? Bradley H.” Cubby- Hola there Bradley, thanks for taking a bit of your day to write in to BigSquidRC. If you email me your home addy, I will shoot ya out one of our sticker packs. So ya, [...]
