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If you have a Traxxas Slash 4×4 in need of some serious aluminum hop-up parts, GH Racing has you covered! Here’s a list of what you can see in the gallery below. Front and Rear suspension arms, steering block, front and rear shock towers, C Hubs, Rear Hub (with different toes available) , and Front [...]
It used to be, back in the day, that licensed bodies were where it was at. Now it’s licensed tires that are all the rage. Pro-Line has a new officially licensed tire from Interco. And that tire is the legendary Super Swamper. The Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper replica is a 1.9″ tire made for the crawling world, it’s [...]
The Axial XR10 is going to be all the rage in the crawling scene here real soon, and to keep the ball rolling Axial is releasing some cool looking 2.2 VWS Beadlock Wheels to go along with it. I really dig the orange and carbon fiber look! They are compatable with the Vanquish Products wheel [...]
This new body from Axial looks pretty slick! I can see this thing catching on in the rc rock crawling scene for sure. It meets all U.S.R.C.C.A. minimum requirements, it’s designed for competition, has a rounded roof line (yeah! no more VW’s!) and is made from .040 polycarbonate plastic. Check out Axial’s site for more info! Axial Hardline Body gallery [...]
Have you been thinking that your crawler just isn’t scale enough yet? Pro-Line has some stuff that may help you get the look you want. A couple new body accessories will add to the realistic look of your ride. The PL-C Interior for 1/10 crawlers is a direct fit for Pro-Line’s ’92 Jeep Cherokee body, but it can be made [...]
So it has recently come to our attention that there are a few websites ripping off our hard work here on Big Squid RC. This makes us sad. We work very hard to bring you daily RC news, videos and reviews. We are disappointed that we need to take measures to keep people from using our bandwidth and stories for [...]
For those of you thinking about picking up a new Futaba FASST system, now is the time! Now through July 31, 2010, you will get a second receiver (R617FS or R603FS) depending on the radio that you buy. That’s like a extra $100 gift! You only have till the end of the month, so you better hurry! Hit the Futaba [...]
LRP had something for the nitro guys, now something for the electric runners. Two new competition grade ESCs are on the block. The SXX Competition Version 2 Brushless ESC is LRP’s suggestion for 1/12 scale on-road and 2wd off-road while the SXX TC spec Version 2 Brushless ESC is what they recommend for owners of touring cars and 4wd [...]
There’s a new engine on the market thanks to the fine folks at LRP. The ZR.21X Spec.2 is a competition grade engine made for 1/8 scale buggies. It has a rear exhaust, a high-end WorksTeam 14SV-2 carburetor with interchangeable venturis, and a redesigned cooling head. According to LRP this engine is capable of putting out 2.78HP and can run a [...]
The all-star team at AKA has a few new products out for short course racers. For the first time AKA is bringing their best selling 1/8 scale Cityblock tread pattern to short course tires. It has a varied step-pin/bar hybrid design. The Cityblock SC tire should be a good match for many different track conditions from loose to high traction. [...]
Hello again rc hobbyists, industry types, and people that just stumble in from a Google search. Damn glad to see ya. So…. I got to hold the new HPI MTT (Mini Trophy Truck) in my hands. I guess the main thing that entered into my mind while looking it over was just how much passion the guys at HPI have right [...]
Another HPI sneak peak! This time it’s the HPI Savage XL with a Brushless Flux Conversion! We don’t have a lot of information at this time, but it looks like for all those Savage XL owners (we love ours) if you want a Savage Flux without dropping all the $$, then you might still be able convert to one! You [...]
Since we were one of the first people to have the Traxxas Slayer Pro news a while back, it seemed like we should bring you a nice candid shot of the Mark Jenkins edition that’s coming soon. Look for these to hit your local hobby shops sometime in August. It will be interesting to see if the new pro [...]
Our spy got his wrist slapped for trying to snap a picture of the new body, but at least we have the news right? It sounds like HPI Racing may soon be releasing some pre-painted Chevy Camaro bodies! Hopefully there is a a Sprint 2 Flux RTR in the works with these bodies. If not, I still look forward to [...]
Sadly, it’s not my hand! With all the hype the HPI Mini Trophy Truck has been getting lately, I figure any new picture would be worth posting. Check out the HPI web site for more info. Thanks to our spy for the picture! I hope you bring it back to the office with you because I want to drive that thing. [...]