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Pro-Line ProTrac System for Traxxas Stampede
Pro-Line is really starting to spread out across platforms with their ProTrac Suspension Kit. Their latest kit is for the Traxxas Stampede. The kit comes with wider front and rear arms giving your truck a little wider stance, also camber and steering links. The arms are also thicker than stock, and that makes us bashers smile. The kit will run [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 10:07 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Brian
Pro-Line ProTrac Kit for Slash 4×4 – Official Release
A while back we got a Sneak Peak of the Pro-Line ProTrac Suspension Kit for the Slash 4×4. Well it’s no official, with some less sneaky looking pictures. The kit will include longer Front and Rear suspension arms. ProTrac wheels that keep you ROAR Legal width and new longer turnbuckles. Sounds like a good kit for $50. Pro-Line has also [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 6:36 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Brian
Axial AX10 Ridgecrest 1/10th Scale Electric 4WD RTR hitting …
April 2012 marks the five year anniversary of the Axial AX10™ and the peeps from Axial felt that it was time for the product that launched them into the crawling segment to undergo some evolution and receive some trickle-down technological advancements of its own! They have not changed the original scope of the vehicle; the AX10™ Ridgecrest™ is still [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 6:02 pm
- Axial
rock crawling - By: Big Squid Staff
MR-03 chassis to be released in limited edition yellow
Kysoho is going to release their MR-03 in yellow. Limited quantities will be made available but we have confirmed that some will be making it to the U.S. ● You’ll be etting RM, MM, and LM motor pods in the special yellow color ● Ball Bearing Set ● Rear Oil Shock Set ● Faster motor ● Ball Differential Shaft for LM Also [...]
- 2/17/2012
- 10:39 am
- Kyosho
Mini RC
New Products - By: GregZ
Traxxas XO-1 Jump
A few days ago Cubby mentioned that we have been putting the Traxxas XO-1 Super car through our standard insane testing, and he even mentioned that we jumped it. Shortly after we got a a few emails saying ‘why would you jump the XO-1?!?! You didn’t really jump it did you??’ Well…It’s a Traxxas vehicle… they are supposed to be ready [...]
Reedy 6500mAh 65C Competition 7.4V LiPo Battery
New from Team Associated is their Reedy branded 6500mAh 65C lipo. Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not needed for this 7.4v competition level battery. The specs speak for themselves and here they are: •High capacity for maximum duration, 65C discharge rating for maximum power output •Durable hard case •Industry-standard 4mm socket connectors •Designed for 1:10 on-road and off-road vehicles •R.O.A.R./E.F.R.A./I.F.M.A.R. approved Head [...]
- 2/16/2012
- 12:18 pm
- Reedy
Team Associated - By: Big Squid Staff
ASK Cub Reporter- 02.15.2012- Your Questions, My Gibberish
Hi Brian my name is Josh Pease I’m a big fan of your site. Anyways I’m emailing you to ask some questions about your site. I have just launched my own site which is still under construction but live none the less. I have watched your site for a very long time and like your idea. The same kind [...]
ARRMA Granite Unboxing Pictures
During our Forum Chat Night Evan was posting pictures of the ARRMA Granite 1/10th scale rc Monster Truck unboxing live for everyone to see. This was pretty cool because people could ask for different angles, or questions about the truck live, and he was giving them the answers right there. Thought we’d post the pics here to the front page [...]
Flyzone Sensei RTF Review
The Flyzone Sensei RTF ReviewWe don’t do a lot of airplane reviews, but we do have 3DBill, our resident pilot. Brian and Wrench like to dabble with flying now and then, and by flying I mean ‘Falling with Style’. So we know there is a little crossover with bashers and the flying scene, so why not review a couple of [...]
- 2/15/2012
- 9:52 pm
- Flyzone
Other Reviews - By: Brian
Come Hang Out in the Forum Tonight!
Cubby keeps mentioning it, the guy likes to chat in the Big Squid RC Forum! So tonight a few of us are meeting in there around 10pm cst (Feb-15-2012). Look for new topics being put up in the general area.. we will be discussing some of the new releases, thoughts, ect. We had a great turn out last week, even [...]
Venom 8000mah Hard Case LiPo
New from Venom is the 2S 8000mah Hard Case Lipo. It’s the same 20C pack used in their soft version, but now a little bit tougher for the off-road and heavy hitting action. It comes with the Venom Universal Plug System and a XH Balance connector. Best part, price will be about $80. Make sure to visit Venom-Group.com page for [...]
Parts for the SC10 4x4 Kit, Factory Team Kit and RTR coming …
Team Associated just annouced parts availability for their SC10 4×4. These parts with be available in March. Most of the parts are slipper, chassis, or battery brace related. Head over to the Team Associated website for more information. #gallery-11 { margin: auto; } #gallery-11 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-11 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-11 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in [...]
- 2/14/2012
- 3:49 pm
- Team Associated
- By: Big Squid Staff
Don’t let the snow slow you down!!!!
Hello everyone – Even though Old Man Winter has given most of the lower 48 a break this year. For us here in Chicagoland, there is a couple of inches of snow on the ground which is perfect for the snowmobile conversion from Integy. Rear treads and front ski’s are available. For those of you in a [...]
- 2/14/2012
- 2:41 pm
- Integy
- By: Big Squid Staff
RPM Rear Bumper and Mudflaps for SC10 2WD
RPM has a few new products for the SC10 2WD. They have a new Rear Bumper which is wider than the stock bumpers giving a little more protection. The top has also been raised to help protect in case of a crash. The rear bumper also has mounting points for the RPM tail light set, mud flaps and number plate. [...]
RPM SC10 4×4 Rear Skid Plate
New from RPM is the SC10 4×4 Rear Skid Plate. The new RPM design actually sits below the chassis, unlike the stock plate, giving a little more protection. It’s also a little wider, giving more protection all around. To make it even more enticing, RPM has removed the upper screw mounting hole, so there is only one screw to remove [...]
