FEATURED
You are browsing the archive.
TIC Racing 2013 Manic Mini Stox RC Oval Kit
Who is TIC Racing? Well, they are Europe’s largest manufacturer of oval rc car kits and accessories, that’s who. From the looks of their latest kit they like their oval racers strong, simple and affordable. Sounds like a good basher to us. So what is the latest car from TIC Racing? It is called the Manic Mini Stox. This is a [...]
- 3/21/2013
- 10:48 am
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Six New Bulldog Bodies From Pro-Line Racing
Looking for maximum performance around a track? If so, Pro-Line Racing has a bunch of new Bulldog bodies for your racing or bashing enjoyment. New Bulldog bodies are available for- * Associated T4.2, #3397-00, $24 * Associated B4.2, #3403-00, $25 * Associated RC8.2 HD, #3400-00, $26 * Losi TLR 22 (rear motor config), #3404-00, $25 * Losi TLR Eight E 2.0, #3402-00, $26 * Hot Bodies [...]
- 3/21/2013
- 9:56 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Leaked - Futaba 4PLS 2.4 GHz T-FHSS Transmitter with Telemet…
Ever since the Futaba 4PL was first introduced it has been a favorite of ours here at BigSquidRC. What was there not to like? It had tons of high-end features (and performance) at a working mans price point. Information has just been leaked on the new Futaba 4PLS. The 4PLS looks to come with a few upgrades over the older 4PL. [...]
March Bash-ness 2013! Round 1… Fight!
Click to embiggen This is it. The first round of voting for March Bash-ness 2013 is open. All eight match-ups are here, so make sure you pick a favorite in each one. Voting will close on this first round on Friday, the 22nd at 11:59 pm Central time. There’s a few new faces in the bunch this year, the Vaterra Twin Hammers [...]
- 3/20/2013
- 9:03 pm
- March Bash-ness
- By: Jeff
Big Squid RC Live! Show #17
[Update: Live show is now over. Check out the replay above or on our YouTube channel.] Welcome to Big Squid RC Live tv video show for make happy time on your internet box dot com. Tonight’s show is probably going to be about March-Bashness 2013. Maybe some other stuff thrown in for good measure. Brian probably won’t be in again, he’s [...]
Team Associated Qualifier Series Rival Monster Truck RTR
A brand spanking new from Team Associated? Yes indeed, all you long time Associated fans can rejoice, they’ve heard your call for an uber basher and here it is- the 8th scale Qualifier Series Rival Monster Truck. Some of the highlights include- * 8 big oil filled shocks * 3 sealed gear diffs * Large monster truck tires * 17mm hexes on wheels * 4 wheel [...]
- 3/20/2013
- 7:52 pm
- New Products
Team Associated - By: Tim Mohr
iMax RC X350 Touch Screen Battery Charger
The crew over at iMaxRC have just finished up work on a new battery charger, the X350. The iMax RC X350 retains many of the traits of its predecessor, the X200, but now features more power. The touch screen X350 is good for up to 350 watts, with a maximum charge rate of 15 amps and a maximum discharge rate [...]
- 3/20/2013
- 12:19 pm
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Reminder – BigSquidRC Google + LIVE Show Tonight at 9pm CST
Here’s a friendly invitation to join us tonight at 9pm CST for our Google+ LIVE show. Brian will be live from Vegas, Jeff will be be live from the wonderful state of Colorado, Craig will be live from the greater Champaign area, and I will be live from St Louis, all giving our views on the latest rc news. Will [...]
Pro-Line Trencher X SC 2.2"/3.0" M2 Tires Pre-Mounted on Ren…
What is possibly the best tire you can put on your short course truck for bashing? Pro-Line Trencher X SC’s of course, and now they are available pre-mounted on black Renegade wheels. The Trencher X’s and Renegade combo make not only a very scale looking combination, but also a great performer out in the dirt. With them now being pre-mounted they [...]
Pro-Line F-11 3.8" (Traxxas Style Bead) Black 1/2" Offset 17…
Pro-Line have just announced some very cool wheels to fit your 17mm hex monster truck like the Traxxas Revo or Summit. An 11 spoke design was utilized, as well as detailed bolt heads and a swept back face to give them a true full scale look. Intended for heavy duty bashing, Pro-Line made the new F-11’s extra strong with large webbing [...]
- 3/20/2013
- 9:52 am
- New Products
Pro-Line
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
Hot – Pro-Line Pre-Painted Bodies for Short Course Trucks
Pro-Line Racing has officially jumped into the pre-painted body business. Now you can walk right into a hobby shop and walk out with not only a trick Pro-Line short course truck body, but one that has been professionally painted, partially trimmed, and one that is nearly ready to mount up to your machine. No more buying rattle cans, nor more [...]
- 3/19/2013
- 9:45 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
Tactic TTX650 Transmitter Unboxing Pictures
We have been looking forward to getting our hands on the new Tactic TTX650 Transmitter, and since we just got it, it seemed like a good time to post some unboxing photos. At first ‘feel’ it seems really solid, with a nice hi-end feel to it. #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-15 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-15 [...]
- 3/19/2013
- 9:33 pm
- Tactic Radio
Unboxing - By: Brian
T-Bone Racing (TBR) Extra Bumper Support for Losi XXX-SCT
Why would you need a “rear bumper support”? If you don’t know why, then you don’t need one. However, if you are a hardcore basher you’ve already destroyed a dozen rear bumpers from demo-derby and rear-end landings and you know they aren’t cheap to replace. T-Bone Racing (aka- TBR) has just released a new rear bumper support for the Losi XXX-SCT. [...]
- 3/19/2013
- 10:43 am
- Losi
miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Mardave V12VRXcec Carbon Circuit Edition
Mardave is a company in the UK that makes some very affordable (and durable) cars for the racing and bashing scene. One of their latest cars is the 12th scale V12VRXcec Carbon Circuit Edition. This carries over many of the parts from their other 12th scalers, but includes carbon fiber for the chassis. Like their other 12th scale cars, it [...]
- 3/18/2013
- 5:12 pm
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Promo Video- HPI Vaughn Gittin Jr. 1969 Ford Mustang
The crew over at HPI Racing have released a new video featuring the Vaughn Gittin JR. 69 Ford Mustang. The Vaughn Gittin JR. car has been available for a while now and is based off their popular Sprint 2 platform. Watch the video below to see some cool rc drifting action, and hit up the HPI Website for more information [...]
- 3/18/2013
- 11:55 am
- HPI Racing
video - By: Tim Mohr
-
