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Monster Truck Madness – Diff Thoughts
Hey folks, sorry for the late column this week. Been incredibly busy with house stuff/vacation! This week I want to briefly touch upon monster truck differentials. Way back when I started writing the weekly MTM here, one of my first was about locked vs. unlocked differentials in solid axle monsters. It was column #3 to be exact. For those not wanting to [...]
MST E92 Clear Touring Car Body
Coming soon from MST/Max Speed Technologies is a clear E92 Touring Car Body. The E92 has been nicely scaled and is an easy fit for most 190mm wide touring cars. Also, the E92 body will be available with an MST RMX 2.0 rwd drift chassis in kit form in the future. However, for all you hardcore drift or on-road fans, [...]
- 6/25/2020
- 12:56 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
New Pro-Line Shadow 2.2″ 1/10 Buggy Tires
New from Pro-Line are Shadow Off-Road Buggy Tires. The new Shadow race tires are like worn down Positrons and were designed for insane grip levels at high traction venues. * Available in 2wd front, 4wd front, and rear * Clay or M4 super soft rubber compounds * Low tread height * Fast and easy break-in * Includes closed cell foam inserts * Made in the [...]
- 6/25/2020
- 11:19 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Badlands MX M2 Pre-Mounts For 1/8 Buggy
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you are Badlands MX M2 1/8 Buggy Pre-Mounts from Pro-Line. Badlands are arguably the best tires on the planet for off-road bashing, now you can get them conveniently pre-mounted on tough Mach 10 wheels. Here are the highlights- * Incredible traction on soft surfaces * Tires molded in P-L’s M2 rubber compound * Professionally pre-glued to [...]
- 6/24/2020
- 5:31 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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3 New SCT Pre-Mounted Wheel/Tire Combos From Pro-Line
Over at Pro-Line they have just dropped 3 New Pre-Mounted SCT Tire & Wheel Combos. All three pre-mounts use P-L’s heavy duty Raid wheels that feature removable wheel hexes. Check out these highlights- * Pre-glued for your convenience * Removable wheel hexes * Comes with standard 12mm wheel hexes * Made in the USA * Tires molded from P-L’s legendary M2 rubber compound * Tons of [...]
- 6/24/2020
- 2:44 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Axialfest 2020 at the Badlands July 16-18
Just a reminder as we all have issues keeping track of days recently, Horizon Hobby’s Axialfest 2020 at the Badlands is less than a month away. Axialfest 2020 will be July 16-18th and is being held at the Badlands off-road park located in Attica, Indiana. Axialfest 2020 will have loads of different events and prizes, plus it is a great [...]
Pro-Line Axis Light Weight Clear Body for the XRay XB2
Shipping soon from Pro-Line is an Axis Light Weight Clear Body for the XRay XB2 race buggy. The XB2 is the buggy of choice for Pro-Line factory driver Ty Tessmann, just as the Axis series lid is his choice for a body, and for good reason. The Axis for the XB2 was designed using the latest in CAD technology to [...]
- 6/24/2020
- 12:43 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo Street Stock Body
New from JConcepts is a 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo Street Stock Body. The old school Monte Carlo is fully licensed by Chevortlet and was designed to fit 1/10th buggies converted over to street stock oval racing. Check out the highlights- * Comes with extensive decal sheet * Small rear spoiler * Window masks incuded * 10.75″ wheelbase, 10″ width The JConcepts 1987 Chevy Monte [...]
- 6/24/2020
- 10:46 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Traxxas Mercedes-AMG G 63 Six-Wheel Drive Summer Fun
What’s the latest video from Traxxas? That would be Six-Wheel Drive Summer Fun starring the Mercedes-AMG G 63 TRX-6 scale rock crawler. Scroll down to watch the video that shows the big Mercedes taking on a mountainside that features a water crossing, as well as plenty of rock crawling. After the video, feel free to click on the link for [...]
Pro-Line Hole Shot Losi Mini-T 2.0 Tires
Just announced by Pro-Line are Hole Shot tires for the Losi Mini-T 2.0. Pro-Line’s Hole Shots are legendary for their ability to provide grip on a wide variety of race surfaces, soon you will be able to get a set for your Mini-T 2.0. Here are the highlights- * Hole Shots are famous for winning world and national championships * Molded from [...]
- 6/23/2020
- 3:36 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Stinger Drag Racing Wheelie Bar
For all you no-prep drag racing hobbyists out there, Pro-Line has just announced the Stinger Drag Racing Wheelie Bar. The Stinger is a direct bolt on for the 2wd Traxxas Slash and is perfect for helping you lay down insane amounts of brushless power. * Lightweight, single wheel design * Adjustable height * Pre-built and made from a durable nylon * Ball bearing equipped * [...]
- 6/23/2020
- 12:55 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Ibex Ultra Comp 2.2″ Predator Rock Crawling Tires
New for all you competition rock crawlers out there are the Ibex Ultra Comp 2.2″ Predator Rock Crawling Tires from Pro-Line. If you are looking for tires to give you the ultimate in rock crawling grip, the new Ibex Comp Tires should be at the top of your list. Take a look at these features- * Designed with rock crawling [...]
- 6/23/2020
- 10:24 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
THE Cub Report – On The Final Stretch
Well howdy there fellow rc enthusiast, thanks for making the click over to BigSquidRC. Man, hasn’t 2020 been one heck of a wild ride? When will all the craziness stop? I for one, love the craziness as I am easily bored, but no doubt, even I have about had my fill of this year already. With that said, lets jump [...]
Dead Bodies Handy Magnetic Parts Tray
New from the crew at Dead Bodies is a Handy Magnetic Parts Tray. This inexpensive parts tray is made from aluminum and comes with a magnetic base to prevent the loss of a bolt or nut while wrenching on your rc car or truck. * Small and affordable * Size- 108mm X 88mm X 12mm * Made from anodized aluminum * Laser etched [...]
- 6/22/2020
- 6:04 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas ’69 & ’72 Chevrolet Blazer Bodies for the TRX-4
The big news from Traxxas today is the announcement of 1969 and 1972 Chevrolet Blazer Bodies for the TRX-4 scale rock crawler. Both of the new Blazer bodies are classics on the off-road scene and are fully licensed by Chevrolet. * ’69 Chevrolet Blazer #9112X Black – $150 * ’72 Chevrolet Blazer #9111X Blue – $185 * Available for pre-order now * Expected to [...]
- 6/22/2020
- 2:39 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
