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Spaz Stix Color Changing Paint
Spaz Stix has been making distinctive rc paints for years now. For those of you looking to up the bling factor on your next paint job Spaz Stix now has a new paint that changes from gold to red in color as you view it. Simply spray down the gold to red, then use 2-3 coats of their black backer. [...]
RC4WD King Off-Road Piggyback Shocks
For you scale guys, RC4WD teamed up with the King Off-Road Racing Shock Company for a new licensed product! The new King Off-Road Piggyback Shocks with Faux Reservoir. A couple of details for you, they are aluminum, have the King logo, a dual spring design, Hole to hole (Compressed): 2.97inch (75.5mm), Hole to hole (Uncompressed):4.35inch (110.6mm). You get a pair [...]
- 7/6/2012
- 12:20 am
- New Products
RC4WD - By: Brian
Tekno Driveshafts for ProTrac Equipped Traxxas Slash 4×4
Do you have an affinity for running high cell counts in your Traxxas Slash 4×4 or Stampede 4×4? Are you already running the upgrade Tekno M6 system? Have you just added the Pro-Line Protrac suspension kit to your truck? If so Tekno RC is now selling the longer axles required for the Protrac system separately. Price is around $20 a [...]
Fantom Racing Brushless Motor Bearing Oil
The bearings inside our brushless motors are subject to untold abuse. They are exposed not only to dirt and water, but also to high temperatures and incredible rpm’s. Fantom Racing has some premium bearing oil to help prolong bearing life. Fantom Go Go Juice utilizes a special blend of lubricants to keep drag down and corrosion protection up. Cost [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, 07.05.2012- Version- The Star Spangled Ban…
If you haven’t already decided on which transmitters to review, I’d like to ask that you include the Traxxas TQi system and possibly the FlySky GT3-B. I own the GT3-B and very interested in the TQi for the telemetry capability. I do race, but pretty much just dirt oval (Slash MDM and Open 2wd) at Maryville Raceway in Illinois when [...]
Animus Hop-Up Parts Review
Animus Hop-Up Parts ReviewFor a lot of bashers, it’s all about the hop ups. How much bling can you add to your ride? Some do it for looks, some do it for durability, but we all do it. Every time I’m online, or at a hobby shop, I can’t help but look to see what I can add to my [...]
- 7/4/2012
- 11:57 am
- Accessory Reviews
Firelands Group
Hop-Ups Reviews - By: Brian
Duratrax Performance 1/10th Scale Buggy Tires
Duratrax has just released a new video showing off their new line of 1/10th scale buggy tires. They have been cranking out the 1/8th scale line for a while, and they have been catching on, so it seems obvious they would make the jump to 1/10th. They have brought over the Shotgun, Equalizer, Persuader and Ribz tires. Check out the [...]
Unboxing the HPI Super 5SC Flux
I think a lot of folks are wondering how the HPI Racing Super 5SC Flux is going to do. It’s priced right, it’s big, and it’s 4WD! We had the chance to unbox one with our good friend Steve from the Hobby Town in Orland Park, IL. First impressions are decent. It’s big and heavy, but only time [...]
- 7/4/2012
- 1:34 am
- HPI Racing
Unboxing - By: Brian
HPI RTR BAJA 5B FLUX
It seems like the people over at HPI Racing have been on the warpath lately for releasing new vehicles! Their latest announcement is for the RTR Baja 5B Flux. It boasts speeds of 60mph on 8s lipo using a Castle Creations Mamba XL2 ESC and NEU-Castle 2028-780Kv Motor. HPI reworked the all the aluminum parts for this one, and have [...]
- 7/4/2012
- 1:02 am
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Brian
DE Racing Has New Associated T4 Rims
All you Associated T4 owners can now rejoice, DE Racing has introduced brand new Trinidad ST wheels for your truck. These new wheels feature a bold full scale appearance and use 12mm hex drives so they can be used as fronts or rears. Also of note, the new DE Racing wheels come in silver, black, yellow, and white. Pricing is [...]
TheToyz Widening Kits for Traxxas Trucks
Ever want to widen out your Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler, or 16th scale Revo for more stability or to simply change the looks? If so TheToyz has widening kits that will make your day. These kits from TheToyz are made out of aluminum and are available in red, blue, silver and black. Each kit widens your truck by 20mm per [...]
Team Fast Eddy Quick Adjust Servo Saver With Jam Nut for Los…
One of the few weak spots on the Losi 5ive-T is the servo saver. If you are an owner you already know adjusting the stock saver is quite difficult and that it needs constant tightening. The crew over at Team Fast Eddy have engineered a solution with their new quick adjust jam nuts. Adjustments are now much easier, and the [...]
DC Rims on the Ken Block HPI Ride
We have been posting info about the Ken Block Vehicle from HPI Racing as it comes in, but I wanted to point out this shot they posted of the rims/tires. The DC logo is a nice little touch. Heck HPI will probably be able to sell just these rims, I know a few people that would add these to [...]
The New HPI Ken Block Car Is Going To Be Sic!
The biggest buzz going around the BigSquid offices this morning is about the forthcoming 10th scale Ken Block Rally Car from HPI. After watching Block score a silver medal at X-Games over the weekend we are all stoked to get in some rally-cross action in the parking lot. Until more information is released here are a few more pictures to wet [...]
- 7/2/2012
- 12:52 pm
- HPI Racing
miscellaneous - By: Tim Mohr
HPI Savage XS and Traxxas 1/16th Summit Carry Bag
TheToyz has a pretty nifty carry bag for all you HPI Savage XS and Traxxas 1/16th scale Summit owners. The new TheToyz bag features heavy duty construction, a removable pit mat, and adjustable storage separators. Size is 15.5″x12″x8″ and has a street price of $70. For complete info HERE’s the link. Want to read up on other Traxxas Summit news here [...]
