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HPI E-Firestorm FLUX!
Well, everyone asked, and HPI Racing delivered! Now, the popular E-Firestorm is available from the factory with a SICK HPI Motiv brushless system! The stock motor is rated at 5700Kv, which is more than enough motor for the average driver. HPI claims that this combo will let the truck reach speeds of 40+MPH with just a 6 Cell battery! [...]
Parma Ultimate Bumpers
Looking for a new bumper? Parma has just released the Ultimate Bumbers for the Schumacher Mi2, Mi3, Mi4, and TOP Racing Photon. Visit the Parma Website for more information and details.
Parma 1:10 X-Citer Stampede Body
New from Parma is the 1/10 X-citer Stampede Body. It’s a direct fit for the electric, nitro and VLX versions of the Traxxas Stampede. Comes with paint masks and decals. Visit the Parma Website for more information and details.
RC Pro Products Fuel Bottle
Looks like the new RC Pro Products Fuel Bottle is bring released soon. The bottle holds 500ml of fuel, and is soft to make fueling easier and let the bottle have a longer life. The bottle also has a cool looking flame on one side and volume measurements on the other.
Hiya!
Hi everyone! I’m Matt G, one of your two new BigSquid writers! I’ve been around the R/C scene for almost ten years now, and I’ve owned everything from micros to monster trucks. I’m a pretty laid back college student, currently attending my local junior college while working part time at Subway. I enjoy long walks on the [...]
Team Losi Speed-NT!
Watch out for the new Losi Speed-NT from Team Losi! As the brother of the Losi Speed T, this nitro version looks ballistic; It comes with a .20 Losi Engine mated with a two speed transmission for ridiculous speeds of 60+MPH! It even comes with a nice looking 2.4Ghz Radio and Receiver stock. Should be a great choice for tearing [...]
Welcome Two New Writers!
I’d like to take a moment to welcome two new writers to the Big Squid RC Family. They, like everyone else, will be on trial for a little bit, and see if they can hang out with the big dogs. We shall see who lasts long enough to get to help cover i-Hobby Expo this year! I’ll see what [...]
ST Racing Concepts – Mini Revo and Mini Slash Hop Ups
Recently we mentioned that ST Racing Concepts would be doing their magic and supporting the Traxxas Mini Slash and Mini E-Revo. Well, that time has come! Here is what’s coming from STRC! Front and Rear Shock Towers, front and rear rocker arms, large fined motor mount and heat sink plate, hex adapters and threaded shock [...]
Kyosho Inferno VE RTR Brushless 1:8 Scale Buggy
It looks like Kyosho wants in on the 1/8 electric scene and they are going to enter with guns and brushless motors ablaze. The Inferno VE Readyset is outfitted with Team Orion’s Vortex brushless system and the chassis has been redesigned from the ground up to be a RTR brushless beast. Not to mention, props go [...]
Pro-Line AMR-12 On-Road Body
1/12th Scale on-road guys, look out for the new Pro-Line Racing body called the AMR-12. This body fits all ROAR, BRCA and EFRA rules and is ready for your on-road racing action! You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.
Pro-Line Racing Bow-Tie SC Tires
If you are in need of some Bow-Tie tires for that short course truck Pro-Line Racing has your hook up! The new Bow-Tie SC tires come in M2 and M3 compounds and a just waiting for your Slash (2nd generation 2.2″ x 3.0″ wheels) Slayer, and SC10. You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.
Your Cub Report, 08.02.09
I grew up on Hi-Torque magazines. I’ve been told half of what I write needs looking up on Wikipedia, so for you not in the know peeps, Hi-Torque is a magazine publisher based out of SoCal. Anyways, I was a huge motocross fan, and Hi-Torque publishes the iconic titles of Dirt Bike and Motocross Action magazines. Growing up in the [...]
Novak 5-Amp Universal BEC
Team Novak is introducing a 5-Amp Universal BEC. The BEC allows drivers to run high voltage main battery packs up to 28 volts, and regulates the output to 6 volts/ 5 amps to give consistent glitch free power to the receivers and servo’s. For you guys running the big power packs in the crawlers, buggies and dragsters, [...]
Pro-Line Shift Body for the Mugen MBX-6T
It looks like another sweet Pro-Line Racing body is making it’s way to the Mugen MBX-6T. This time the Pro-Line SHIFT body is ready for your 1/8th scale truck action! It’s got a cab forward design, good engine head exposure and made from .060 Lexan. You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.
