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Thanks Team!
I just wanted to take a moment and thank the whole team for the amazing job they did last week at iHobby 2011 and for all their hard work leading up to the event. This year was our biggest iHobby showing ever! It was extremely ambitious and was no smooth journey getting there. From the two most talked about things [...]
ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR Review
THE ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR ReviewBigSquidRC is a site aimed right at the bashers of the world. In the bashing realm being tough and affordable are of the utmost importance. ECX (formerly known as Electrix) is a brand targeted at the beginner and the basher market. Their latest offering, the Torment, is a 2wd short course truck that should [...]
- 10/26/2011
- 12:34 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
ECX
Electrix RC - By: Cubby
Castle Creations CapPack
This cool little device from Castle Creations called the “CapPack” is designed for use in high powered electric vehicles, where batteries may suffer from voltage drop under severe load – this capacitor bank will give you that bit of extra go under accelleration. At $24.95, it costs a whole lot less than a new battery pack!Head over to the Castle Website for full details.
Exotek Associated SC10 4×4 LCG chassis
Exotek have posted a few pictures of a prototype work of art LCG chassis for the Associated SC10 4×4. The chassis adds 5oz to the overall weight of the truck, but this weight is low down to impove handling and grip. The pictures shown are only of a prototype but the final product, ETA 7th November, will have a hard anodized gun metal [...]
- 10/25/2011
- 8:25 pm
- Exotek Racing
- By: Big Squid Staff
Associated RC8.2E Factory Team
Team Associated have now released an electric version of their RC8.2 FT kit – the RC8.2E Factory Team. It includes a ton of shiny aluminum bling, including Big Bore hard-anodized threaded shocks with Ti-Ni coated shafts, 7075 driveshafts, 7075 steering knuckles, suspension mounts and a cool sliding motor mount for easy adjustment. To top it all off, a slick JConcepts Punisher [...]
- 10/25/2011
- 7:55 pm
- JConcepts
Team Associated - By: Big Squid Staff
THE Cub Report- 10.25.2011- Version: Rumspringa!
My goal for iHobby week was not to punch anyone… and I was successful. As much as I hate trade shows, and as much as I hate having to sit around during long boring meetings I actually had a fantastic time spending 5 days in the Rosemont Convention Center (of course the absurd amount of money Brian was paying [...]
First RC 3D Video!
Big Squid RC presents the first All 3D RC Video! 1000’s of people were treated to the premiere last week at iHobby 2011, and now it’s live on-line! You will need the red/blue glasses to see it properly in all it’s 3d glory though. It will be in other formats soon (so you can watch it on your 3D [...]
- 10/24/2011
- 10:14 pm
- Featured Posts
video - By: Brian
Novak Ballistic Vented Endbells
Want more speed and lower operating temperatures from your 540 Ballistic motor? Novak’s got you covered with this Vented Endbell kit, which includes both the front and rear endbells as well as oversised bearings.You can get your hands on a kit in November, so keep an eye on the Novak Website for details
- 10/24/2011
- 2:56 pm
- Novak
- By: Big Squid Staff
Novak Eiger ESC’s and Combos
Novak have released two new ESC’s called the Eiger and the Eiger Pro. Both of them are 2-3 cell lipo capable, weigh only 18.1 grams, and have a 40% smaller footprint than Rooster ESC’s. The Eiger has a built-in 2A BEC, whereas the Eiger Pro includes Novak’s 3A BEC module. They are designed to fit inside crawlers, hence why combos are available with [...]
- 10/24/2011
- 2:36 pm
- Novak
RC Rock Crawling - By: Big Squid Staff
THE Cub Report- 10.24.2011- Version: It’s Like A Hangover
What a week that was! Rarely do I show up to these things and actually make my presence known, but Brian thought it could be interesting, or at least make good video if people I haven’t been so nice with caught me in their booth, or caught me in the Big Squid RC booth. Luckily for everyone the [...]
Final Demo Winners!
Our last demo give away winners walked out of IHobby as happy campers. I know we said we were giving away two, but we got a third and gave it away too. Special thanks to ECX RC for the two Torment short course trucks we gave away. And also thanks to Speed Passion for the RS2 stadium truck!
- 10/23/2011
- 4:27 pm
- iHobby 2011
- By: Jeff
Also at IHobby – Trains
IHobby is about all kinds of hobbies, from R/C cars, planes and boats, to trains, to metal detectors and rock tumblers. Figured I’d show you some of the other goings on here. Trains are everywhere and in every scale. N, HO, O, On2, and more. Even Lego Trains. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: [...]
- 10/23/2011
- 12:51 pm
- Uncategorized
- By: Jeff
Next give away truck.
At our next demo we’ll be giving away not one, but TWO of the not available in stores yet ECX Torment short course truck. We’ve been bashing these at all of our demos and having a blast, now it’s possibly your turn. You have to be here to win, so get to the IHobby show for our 3:00 [...]
Random IHobby Inside Joke
Grass Jelly Drink – The official drink of Big Squid RC and Bashers Everywhere. If you want chunks of jelly in your drink, drink Grass Jelly Drink.
First Demo Winner!
Lucky Patrick watched our demo and then walked away with a brand new Evader DT. And that’s all you have to do to possibly win. We have one more give away to do today at our 3:00 demo. It’s going to be a big one, we have TWO ECX Torments to give away. These trucks aren’t [...]
