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Traxxas Cadillac CTS-V Bodies for the 4-Tec 2.0
Just announced by Traxxas is a Cadillac CTS-V Body for their 4-Tec 2.0. The body will be available in clear, silver, or blue, and comes with injection molded side mirrors as well as a rear spoiler. * Fully licensed by Cadillac * Comes with fixed body mount * Pre-cut, ready to mount * #8391A, Silver, Suggested Price: $75, (painted, decals applied) * 8391X, Blue, Suggested [...]
- 9/18/2018
- 5:43 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Jet Power 2018
Last weekend, the Jet Power 2018 Event took place in Donauwörth-Genderkingen, Germany. Yes, that is the same place where Horizon Hobby had its Airmeet / Racemeet a couple of weeks ago. Seems like this place is becoming the European RC Mecca. Anyway, JetPower was basically all about jet powered planes. It was so awesome to see, hear and feel the [...]
- 9/18/2018
- 4:22 pm
- Events
- By: Thomas Wielgomas
Monster Truck Madness – Odds and Ends
Hey, yo (say it in a Scott Hall accent), time for another Monster Truck Madness. Sort of an odds & ends thaaang this week. Big thanks to all ya’ll that wrote in via e-mail or left a comment in reference to last week’s blog trying to help me pick out which ARRMA bashing monster truck to get. I guess it shouldn’t [...]
Video – New Colors For The Traxxas Stampede VXL
To show off some new colors for the Stampede VXL monster truck, Traxxas has posted a new video. Traxxas has announced that the 2wd Stampede VXL will now be available with a new red or green ProGraphix body. The video below gives you a good view of the new bodies, while also showing off the bashing capabilities of the Stampede [...]
Pro-Line Racing Bash Armor Body Giveaway!
It’s time for another giveaway! With support from our friends at Pro-Line Racing we are giving away a Bash Armor Body for the Traxxas X-MAXX! Not only that, but there will be some other swag in there as well, some cool Pro-Line Racing apparel, some PL stickers, a Big Squid RC t-shirt, and Big Squid stickers! This body is no [...]
Carisma 1/24 Subaru Brat & MSA-1E Coyote Pup Scale Crawlers
Being teased now by Carisma are the 1/24 scale Subaru Brat as well as the 1/24 Coyote Pup. Both ride on Carisma’s MSA-1E scale off-road chassis and are expected to start shipping in October. As you can see in the teaser shots, both trucks were designed to bring serious scale realism to an affordable price point. More details are coming soon, [...]
- 9/18/2018
- 10:43 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report – Lamborghini Shih Tzu
Hello there rc fanatics, thanks for joining us on BigSquidRC. I am Cubby and this is my Cub Report, which can vary a bunch, but this week I am going to go over some of the big releases from last week. Here we go... Ya know, there was a LOT of cool gear announced last week, but my personal favorite has [...]
RC Components Billet Aluminum Drag Wheels From RC4WD
The folks over at RC4WD wanted us to let you know about their latest licensing pardner- RC Components. RC Components makes some insanely trick drag racing wheels for the full scale crowd, now thanks to RC4WD, you can buy a fully licensed set for your rc dragster. Check out some of the specifications for the all new RC4WD front and [...]
- 9/17/2018
- 3:23 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Exotek Racing Losi LST 3XL Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Upgrades
The crew over at Exotek Racing have announced 6 new upgrades for all you Losi LST 3XL-E owners. Exotek made their name in the mini-racing scene over a decade ago, now days they are best known for making high-end upgrade parts. Now all you 3XL-E owners can bolt on some aluminum or carbon fiber goodness to your bash-beast. #1854- Alloy rear [...]
- 9/17/2018
- 12:32 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – How To Install A Traxxas TRX-4 Long Arm Lift Kit
Since its release, the Traxxas TRX-4 has become a favorite among the scale crawling scene. For you TRX-4 owners looking to get a bit more extreme, Traxxas has posted a new video showing how to install a Long Arm Lift Kit. The lift kit (#8140, $199) raises your TRX-4 by over an inch to improve off-road performance, or to simply [...]
EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ RACE DAY!
Race day brings out so many emotions in everybody. Excitement, nervousness, anxiousness, joy and even sadness. It’s exciting to see how your car will handle after weeks of preparation and tuning. Nervousness of the unknown, whether it be how you’re going to place, will your car make it through the race, or will you have a mechanical failure. Anxiously waiting [...]
- 9/14/2018
- 4:04 pm
- Everybody's Scalin'
- By: Jeremy Griffith
ASK Cubby- Readers Write In, I Go On Vacation
“Connectors Hey Cubby, I just ended up trading for a Losi SCTE and it came with a brushless system, but no connector on the esc. There are a lot of different connectors on the market, which one should I use? Barnes” Cubby- Waazzzupppp Barnes? Thanks for writing in buddy, shoot me your snail mail for a BigSquidRC sticker pack. And yes, there are a lot [...]
RC4WD ARB Scale Diff Cover For The Traxxas TRX-4
New from RC4WD is an extremely scale looking ARB Licensed Diff Cover for the Traxxas TRX-4 scale crawler. These fully licensed ARB units are anodized in black for a perfect scale appearance. * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Smooth black anodized finish * Weight- 0.48oz * Width- 1.38″ * Length- 1.50″ Street pricing for one of the covers is $21, it has a part [...]
- 9/14/2018
- 3:28 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Kyosho Goes Plum Crazy With The Dodge Challenger Hellcat!
Here you go Dodge fanatics, have a look at the new Plum Crazy Purple 2015 Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat from the good folks over at Kyosho. Not only does the Hellcat have that awesome purple paint, but it also receives a newly updated chassis. * New chassis reduces parts and is stiffer than previous design * New chassis material for improved [...]
- 9/14/2018
- 1:36 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
2019 Xray XB2C Buggy Kit
Just announced by XRay is the 2019 XB2C competition buggy kit. The “C” version of the XB2 was designed to be a premium, professional, high level competition rc car, more than ready to take on your local indoor track. Here are the highlights- * All new mult-function rear hubs for more traction * Super low profile shocks and shock towers * New spur [...]
- 9/14/2018
- 11:31 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
