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Associated Factory Team Parts for the B44, B5M, and T5M
Add some bling, tuning options, and durability to your Team Associated off-roader with these three new Factory Team aluminum upgrades. Part number #9727 is an aluminum 3 degree toe plate for the B44. This is not only stronger than the stock part but also helps to improve corner speed and on-power traction. Street price is $14. Next up is part number #91608. [...]
RJ Speed 1/10 Spec Modified Oval Kit
The new Spec Modified Oval Kit from RJ Speed is an affordable way to get into oval racing. Based on a legends style platform, the RJ Speed Spec Mod Oval Kit comes with a twin spar fiberglass chassis and a clear polycarbonate modified style body. Foam tires come standard as does a ball differential. The part number is #2014, [...]
- 2/17/2015
- 12:49 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Capo Racing 1/8th Jeep Wrangler 4×4
Pushing the envelope of scale realism, that is exactly what the new 1/8th Jeep Wrangler 4×4 from Capo Racing does. What does the Capo Jeep have that most other scale rigs don’t? How about reclining seats, doors/tailgate/hood that opens and shuts, and an incredibly detailed scale engine compartment. This big 8th scale beast also has a linear steering wheel and [...]
- 2/17/2015
- 9:43 am
- Featured Posts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
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SSD Chassis Mounted Servo Kit for the Axial SCX10
The new Chassis Mounted Servo Kit from SSD RC moves the servo up and out of view on your Axial SCX10 for a more realistic look. The kit comes with black anodized CNC machined aluminum parts as well as titanium links to not only look better than stock, but to also be tough as nails. The kit is a direct [...]
- 2/17/2015
- 8:58 am
- New Products
RC Rock Crawling - By: Tim Mohr
HPI/HB Pro5 Touring Car
First shown at the Nuremburg Toy Fair a few weeks ago, full information has been released on the new HPI/HB Pro5 touring car. The Pro5 is a high-end racing kit loaded with all the trick goodies that hardcore on-roaders are looking for. Some of the features of the Pro5 include- * New motor mount for optimized weight distribution * 7075 aluminum bulkheads * [...]
- 2/16/2015
- 3:22 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Drift Itch – Scale Drift Tracks
I think that the one thing that has grabbed and held me with RC drifting is the scale aspect of it. More and more you see scale drifters decked out with intercoolers, mirrors, wipers, lights, and it doesn’t stop with the cars. The tracks some of these clubs are constructing to drift on are beyond real. Rumble strips, guard rails, [...]
- 2/16/2015
- 2:00 pm
- Featured Posts
RC Drifting
scale rc - By: Evol
Venom Pro3 AC/DC Battery Charger
The folks over at Venom have just announced their Pro Charger 3. The Pro3 is an AC/DC unit that charges LiPo batteries, as well as NiMH and Lead Acid. The Pro3 sports a maximum charge rate of 7 amps and has a maximum cell count of 6S LiPo and 15 cell NiMH. Multiple different charging leads are included, while five [...]
- 2/16/2015
- 10:45 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report, 02.16.2015, Version- MOΛΩN ΛABE!
Ok, so who killed our industry’s largest annual trade show iHobby? Come on, raise your hand, one of you out there did it! But seriously, it is no secret that while consumers were still showing up in force, that most of the industry had abandoned the show in favor is other forms of marketing. Hence the reason there will not [...]
MIP 32mm Big Bore Bypass1 Shock Kit for the Losi 5ive-T
Looking to improve the suspension on your Losi 5IVE-T? If so, you should be stoked to hear that MIP has announced a full-on shock kit for your truck. The 32mm Big Bore Bypass1 Shock Kit for the 5IVE-T has been designed from the ground up to be the best performing shocks on the market. The kit comes with everything needed [...]
Review - Baller 1/10th scale touring/drifting body by Fire …
From: Fire Brand RC Direct Link: Firebrand RC Baller body Fire Brand RC is a new name on the market that specializes in RC accessories for the Basher/Scaler/Drifter crowd. They recently popped up on the radar at iHobby last year and sent us some product to check out. So far we have reviewed their Icestar XD drift wheel and tire combo [...]
- 2/13/2015
- 8:30 pm
- Accessory Reviews
RC Car Bodies
RC Drifting - By: Evol
Help Wanted – We Need More Squids!
Throughout the year, we get tons of emails from people interested in helping out Big Squid RC. Most of the time we are just too busy to think about trying to add a few more squids to the mix, but as the site continues to grow, it becomes more apparent we could use some more help. We are looking to [...]
Everybody’s Scalin’ – My Visit to the Great Train Expo
We are taking a break from standard r/c stuff to talk about the original scaler; the model train. I had the pleasure of attending the Great Train Expo last weekend, which took place right up the road from me in Saint Charles, MO. This event is part tradeshow, part exhibition carnival and part flea market. Among the super detailed displays [...]
- 2/13/2015
- 5:58 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
scale rc - By: Doug
T-Bone Racing XV Series Front Bumper for the Traxxas Slash 4…
The bash hard experts at T-Bone Racing have come up with a XV Series front bumper for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. The XV series can handle big hits like their previous bumpers, but sports a more scale realistic look. All the mounting hardware that you need is included, while the tough nylon bumper is made to take the nastiest of [...]
- 2/13/2015
- 4:18 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Orion Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC
After a year of teasing, Team Orion is about to unleash the R8.1 Pro on the driving public. The R8.1 Pro is Orion’s high-end race controller for 8th scale applications and has features like adjustable BEC voltage, a machined aluminum case, and dual sensor ports. The R8.1 Pro has a maximum cell count of 4S and a maximum motor rating [...]
ECX BeatBox & KickFlip Review – Horizon Hobby
ECX made a big splash with the announcement of their 1/36th scale KickFlip buggy and BeatBox truck. Not only was their small size big news, but also their very affordable price point. We’ve spent a couple months thrashing the BeatBox and KickFlip to find out everything we could about them. Are they truly hobby grade? Do they have enough power [...]
- 2/13/2015
- 11:30 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
- By: Cubby
