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“Rock Rage” Wins Pro-Line’s “Name That Tire” Contest
After one of the more memorable contests we’ve seen, Pro-Line (and all their fans) picked a winner in their “Name That Tire!” contest. Greg Arnone and “Rock Rage” took the win by being voted the best name in the contest. Lucky Greg now gets the official Pro-Line hook-up with a free set of Rock Rage (#1199-00) tires and other swag, along [...]
Duratrax 835B & 835E Upgrades
The Duratrax 835E and 835B 8th scale buggies have been doing well with the basher crowd. They both have affordable price points and have proven to take a good beating. With their popularity, users are looking to make them even better with hop-up parts. Today Duratrax has announced some affordable parts to beef up and allow more tuning on their [...]
- 8/16/2013
- 4:23 pm
- Duratrax
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Mugen MBX7 ECO M-Spec 8th Scale Electric Buggy
One of the most highly regarded names in rc is Mugen Seiki Racing. They have long been known for putting out durable, high-end machines. Their latest is the MBX7 ECO M-Spec 4wd 8th scale electric buggy. Some of the features of the new MBX7 ECO M-Spec include- * New battery tray * New mounting for receiver and servo * Stylish mid-cab polycarbonate [...]
- 8/16/2013
- 9:43 am
- Mugen
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Tekno RC EB48.2 8th Electric 4WD Buggy
The crew over at Tekno RC have announced their updated EB48.2 8th scale buggy. The EB48.2 features a slew of updates while maintaining the same price point as before. The previous Tekno buggy was known for its ability to take abuse, something highly sought after from the bashing crowd, the new version should be even better. Some of the updates [...]
- 8/16/2013
- 8:14 am
- miscellaneous
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya GoPro Monster S.S. Swift M-05 Kit
Tamiya has a new kit modeled after the GoPro Monster Sport Super Swift Suzuki that won the Pikes Peak hill climb 6 times in a row. The outside features a nicely detailed body while underneath is the popular Tamiya M-05 front wheel drive platform. The M-05 is easy to build and features 4-wheel independent suspension, a 3 piece steering linkage, [...]
- 8/15/2013
- 5:34 pm
- New Products
Tamiya - By: Tim Mohr
Review – Traxxas EZ-Peak 4 amp NiMH Charger
THE Traxxas EZ-Peak 4 Amp Charger ReviewThis week we are taking a closer look at the Traxxas EZ-Peak 4 amp AC NiMH Charger. The EZ-Peak is aimed right at normal bashers who use NiMH packs but are looking for a good, fast charge. Is it any good? Let’s find out…
- 8/15/2013
- 2:18 pm
- Accessory Reviews
Traxxas - By: Cubby
ASK Cub Reporter, 08.15.2013, Version- Your Astute Questions…
Guys, The Bigsquid bash was awesome! You should advertise it more. It was great meeting all you, including the infamous Cubby. He actually let the little kid win, and good reason, he could actually drive! I got a chance to talk with Cubby and he really knows his shit. I have been into the hobby for a while and discussing the [...]
VsTank 1/24 Leopard 2 A5 Winter Camo 2.4GHz RTR Tank
Cubby, Brian and I have been getting more into the tank scene lately. We find them a great way to blow off some steam while sitting around the office. One of the bigger names in the tank scene is VsTank. They have a bunch of different models but their newest is the Leopard 2 A5 sporting Winter Camo. The newest Leopard [...]
Vaterra Glamis Fear 1/8 2WD RTR Brushless Buggy
The Vaterra Glamis Uno Buggy has become a favorite around the BigSquidRC offices. It can take a hard hit, has good power, and drives incredibly well. The Vaterra crew has just announced the Uno has a brother, the Glamis Fear four seat buggy. The Fear is modeled after the full scale buggies that tear up the dunes every weekend at Glamis, [...]
- 8/15/2013
- 8:20 am
- New Products
Vaterra - By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya FF03 FWD Chassis Kit
Tamiya has just announced their new limited edition front wheel drive FF03 kit. The high-end FF03 has a new 2.5mm carbon fiber chassis and 2mm top deck for improved rigidity. 3mm carbon fiber towers and blue anodized aluminum parts help add to the bling factor. If you are looking for a serious front wheel drive car, the FF03 should be [...]
New V2 HPI Nitro Star F3.5 and F4.6 Pull Start Nitro Engines
Ten years ago was right before the “electric revolution” when brushless and Lipo power went mainstream with the rc crowd. Nitro fumes filled the air nearly everywhere you went back in those days. Now days bash spots are a lot quieter, but there are still plenty of hardcore nitro bashers out there. The crew over at HPI Racing have just announced [...]
- 8/14/2013
- 10:22 am
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Tamiya DB01RR Limited Edition 4wd Buggy Chassis Kit
Tamiya has a new limited edition model of their popular DB01 called the DB01RR. The DB01RR is a belt driven 4wd buggy that comes with several option parts over the previous model, making it faster and tougher. Fluid filled diffs allow for less maintenance, and it also comes with universal drive shafts, aluminum hinge pin holders, and a slipper clutch. The [...]
RC4WD D44 Steering Knuckles for Axial Wraith
The Axial Wraith is not only a fun machine to drive, but also a favorite to hop-up. One of the newest hop-ups for the Wraith comes from RC4WD with their beefy and scale inspired aluminum steering knuckles. * Scale design * CNC machined aluminum * Comes with orange anodizing * Steering support bar is easily removed * Direct fit for Axial Wraith Axles * Requires use [...]
- 8/13/2013
- 3:10 pm
- Axial
New Products
RC4WD - By: Tim Mohr
LaTrax Rally Review
LaTrax Rally ReviewWhen the LaTrax 1/18 Rally was announced by Traxxas, it caught everyone by surprise. Traxxas was about due for a new vehicle, but this was not what we were expecting. So is it what people want? Will it keep the hungry Traxxas fans satisfied? It’s not the direction we were expecting, but is the right direction? Keep Reading [...]
- 8/13/2013
- 10:15 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts
LaTrax - By: Brian
Kershaw Designs Basher Edition V3.1 Traxxas E-Revo & Summit …
The crew over at Kershaw Designs have just announced their new and improved V3.1 Basher Edition chassis for both the Traxxas E-Revo and Summit. They have now added two 1/4″ aluminum braces that run the entire length of the chassis to make them even tougher for all you extra hardcore bashers. Not only have they made their chassis tougher, they’ve [...]
- 8/13/2013
- 9:56 am
- Kershaw Designs
New Products
Traxxas - By: Tim Mohr
