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How To Traxxas Rustler 4X4 3-Phase Upgrade

How To – Traxxas Rustler 4X4 3-Phase Upgrade

Over at Traxxas they have just posted a How To on doing a 3-Phase Upgrade to their Rustler 4×4 stadium truck. While a stock Rustler 4×4 is a blast, most hobbyists choose to customize their trucks. The crew at Traxxas have loads of upgrades for the Rustler 4×4 that are direct bolt-on parts, making them easy for everyone to install. [...]

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JConcepts L8D “Decked” Lightweight Late Model Body

JConcepts L8D “Decked” Lightweight Late Model Body

New from JConcepts is a Lightweight Version of their L8D “Decked” Lightweight Late Model Body. Designed for the highest in performance, the lightweight L8D can be used to help lower the center of gravity on your late model racer. * Scale realistic look * Heavily dropped nose * Super tall “power rails” on front fenders increase corner stability * Flat rear deck with indented [...]

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Kyosho Outlaw Rampage PRO Video

Video – Dirt Bashing with the Kyosho Outlaw Rampage PRO

The folks over at Kyosho have dropped a new Dirt Bashing Video for their Kyosho Outlaw Rampage PRO. The PRO version of the Outlaw Rampage is highly scale realistic and was designed for all sorts of off-road fun. The video below shows off the Kyosho throwing some serious roost, while also showing you some of the truck’s highlights. After watching the [...]

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EVERYBODY’S SCALIN’ – AXIALFEST BADLANDS Pics and Video

  Now that the dust has settled literally and figuratively of Axialfest Badlands and I am no longer in a zombie like state due to the medication post-surgery, let us go over the event!  I left the house early Thursday morning, for me it is about a two-hour ride and luckily Brian Already had the booth set up and ready to rock. [...]

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Kyosho Mini-Z Jimny RC Video

Video – New Colors for the Kyosho Mini-Z Jimny

Around the BigSquidRC offices, we can’t stop driving the Kyosho Mini-Z Jimny. The Jimny can be driven pretty much anywhere and it always seems ready for a new adventure. To help show off a Pair Of New Colors, Kyosho has uploaded the video shown below. The Kyosho Jimny’s look amazingly scale when driven in the video, which is even more [...]

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Losing Grip – Hall of Fame: Teppei Makimoto

Last week I promised to show you some amazing builds, and true to my word, I will. Earlier, I have featured works by Vivian Grobler and Thirdie Lopez, today I make the first installment of Losing Grip’s official Hall of Fame. How to go about finding great builders? Well, easy, it is 2020 and we have Facebook. I asked a [...]

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Tamiya Flower Power Volkwagen

Teaser – Tamiya Volkswagen Flower Power Type 2

The folks over at Tamiya have just announced the very groovy Volkswagen Flower Power Type 2 kit. The Flower Power Volkswagen (#47453) comes with a pre-painted and cut polycarbonate body to ensure a perfect look. Also, the VW sits on Tamiya’s capable M05L chassis that has a wheelbase set at 239mm. We will post more details as they become available, until [...]

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Updated ARRMA Senton

ARRMA MEGA & BLX 4×4 Series Get Full Refresh

Over at ARRMA they have announced that they have given a Full Refresh to their entire line-up of Mega series and BLX series 4x4s. These vehicles get electronic updates, as well as numerous other upgrades. Check out just some of the updates below. * New Spektrum SLT3 radio * Upgraded chassis * Improved dirt sealing * Large power module pull tab * Rubber shielded bearings * [...]

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Pro-Line Ibex Ultra Comp RC Crawling Tire Video

Video – Pro-Line Ibex Ultra Comp 2.2″ Rock Terrain Tires

The Pro-Line crew has just posted a new video to show off their Ibex Ultra Comp 2.2″ Rock Terrain Tires. In the video, comp crawling world champion Jake Wright talks about all the advantages of running the Ibex Ultra Comps in competition. With a stepped pin design and ultra-soft Predator compound P-L rubber, the Ibex Ultra Comp tires are setting [...]

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Tamiya Lunch Box X-SA

Tamiya Announces Two New Expert Semi-Assembled Vehicles

The folks over at Tamiya have announced an X-SA version of their legendary Lunch Box monster truck, as well as their Hornet 2wd buggy. The X-SA series comes completely pre-assembled, but does not included electronics. These are basically “rollers” that save you build time, while allowing you to save cash by using electronics that you already have. The expert semi-assembled Lunch [...]

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JConcepts 18mm Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn

JConcepts 18mm Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn

The crew at JConcepts have dropped a new 18mm Aluminum Clamping Servo Horn. If you’ve been bashing for any length of time then you already know how easy it is to strip a plastic servo horn, the JConcepts horn was designed for hardcore use. * Made from precision CNC machined aluminum * Extremely durable, yet lightweight * Anodized in stylish black * Highlighted edging * [...]

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JConcepts Breathable Chassis Covers Traxxas Stampede Rustler

JConcepts Breathable Chassis Covers for Traxxas Stampede, Ru…

New from JConcepts are Breathable Chassis Covers for the 1/10 Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, and Rustler 4×4. The breathable covers are great for keeping unwanted mud, rocks, and grass out of your chassis area. Check out these highlights- * Simple and easy to install * Fits snugly around chassis with Velcro * Made from a breathable mesh material * Zipper closure for easy internal access * [...]

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Monster Truck Madness – JConcepts Regulator Build

Alright folks, after several weeks of saying I was going to talk about it, I’m finally ready to discuss the JConcepts Regulator Chassis Conversion kit, designed for the Tamiya Clod Buster. To the solid axle r/c monster truck fan, this release is a really big deal. Sure, the Clod chassis aftermarket has always been active with various modified chassis and performance [...]

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Tamiya Vanquish VCS Re-release RC

Tamiya Teases Re-Release of the Vanquish VQS

Over at Tamiya they are teasing the return of the Vanquish VQS vintage 1/10 4wd buggy kit. This classic Tamiya buggy has not been re-released before, which means all you Tamiya collectors out there should be stoked! For now all we know is that the Vanquish (#58686) should start shipping this fall. You can use this link to hop on over [...]

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Traxxas X-Maxx Action Video

Video – Ultimate 8s Thrill Ride Traxxas X-Maxx

New from Traxxas is an action video called Ultimate 8S Thrill Ride featuring the X-Maxx Monster Truck. The 50+ mph X-Maxx is well known as one of the premier back trucks on the planet, watch below to see some big airtime, plus some wide open roost throwing. With massive suspension and a powerful brushless power system, the Traxxas X-Maxx is [...]

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