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Awesome Sand Action Wallpaper
A while back we posted about an awesome desktop wallpaper picture from our buddy Paul Jarvis. Well we have another one for you if your ready for a change! This time we have all your sizes covered in case you had trouble re-sizing them yourself. So right click and save as any of the following sizes, and enjoy some rc [...]
HPI TC-FD
If your into the RC Drifting scene, I’m guessing you aren’t even reading this anymore, but over on Tower or something pre-ordering this new HPI drift kit. The HPI TC-FD is their new high end drift machine! It uses a forward motor, and rear battery placement for optimal weight distribution for drifting. The TC-FD is also fully setup for Counter [...]
- 7/22/2011
- 10:24 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products
RC Drifting - By: Brian
HPI Sprint 2 Flux and Sport
We just got word from HPI about their update Sprint 2 Flux and Sprint 2 Sport packages. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */The RTR Sprint 2 Flux now comes with a 2.4Ghz radio, brushless motor and ESC, waterproof electronics, LIPO Ready ESC, a [...]
- 7/22/2011
- 9:44 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products - By: Brian
PROTOform SoCal Panel Wagon
As most people that know me know, I’m a big fan of running very different bodies on my vehicles. The more odd or different the better. I like to be different, I like the attention it gets, even if it’s something ridiculous, as long as I’m the only one running it, I’m happy. We just got the press release from [...]
- 7/20/2011
- 11:10 am
- New Products
PROTOform
Tamiya - By: Brian
Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk DT12 Review
Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk DT12 ReviewComing fresh off our Sparrowhawk XXT Review it was time to check out the Sparrowhawk DT12. We were interested to see if the 1/12th scale 4×4 DT had any similarities to the XXT, if was as tough, as good in the air, and could it bash with the best of them? Well keep on reading to [...]
- 7/19/2011
- 10:58 pm
- Featured Posts
Thunder Tiger - By: Brian
Exotek Racing XXX-SCT and SCB 12mm Conversion
The folks over at Exotek racing have let us know that they have a new 12mm hex hub conversion for the Losi XXX-SCT and SCB vehicles! This conversion allows you to use the rear Losi hex rims on the front of your SCT or SCB. The conversion provides better steering and handling as well as the added benefit of [...]
- 7/17/2011
- 11:52 pm
- Exotek Racing
New Products - By: Brian
Traxxas Stampede 4×4 Flip Machine Video
So here’s a little video of the Traxxas Stampede 4×4 in action! Wherever we go, we usually have this one with us because it’s just fun to bash with. The video is a little montage of some front flips, back flips, and a few reverse double back flips. If you are wondering about the Stampede, and thinking about buying one, you [...]
Duratrax DXR500 1/5th Scale Motorcycle
Duratrax just posted up a video of their DXR500 1:5 Scale Motorcycle. The video looks pretty cool, and the wheelies this thing pops are impressive. Check it out!Looks like we are all about videos this weekend.. so watch for another on Sunday. 🙂
Two New Hydroplaning Videos
Our buddy Craig “The Crazy Ramp Builder” just posted two awesome new hydroplaning videos! The first one seen here is of a Traxxas Summit cruising across a pond, and the second is a vehicle jumping a floating ramp on the pond! Great stuff!The second video is after the break.. click through…
A Little more Traxxas Lipo News
So after our news scoop yesterday, and the follow uppics earlier today, we got our hands on a little more official pic of the new Traxxas Lipo and logo. As you can see here in the pic of the 3S 8400mah Lipo, they are going with the name Power Cell. The batteries are engineered by Traxxas for Traxxas [...]
Traxxas Monster Jam Replica News
Traxxas has a few new items for the Monster Jam Replica fans. First up is the newest addition to the line-up with the Captain’s Curse truck! I think the Monster Jam stuff has been doing well for Traxxas, and I’m glad to see they will keep supporting the line for the fans. They have also started to do [...]
Traxxas Lipo’s and Charger
We broke the news yesterday about Traxxas getting into the battery business. We have a little more info for you as well as a new charger from them! It sounds like Traxxas is going to have all their bases covered, with everything from 2s 1600mah Lipo’s for their 1/16th scale vehicles, all the way up to a monster 3s [...]
Traxxas Lipo Battery and a NEW Monster Jam Truck!
We just heard that Traxxas has a new Lipo battery of their own coming out! WHAT?! I have to admit, I didn’t see that coming, but it makes complete sense. Traxxas has been shipping TONS of batteries with their RTR vehicles now, but a lot of people just put them to the side and toss in a Lipo. Seems like [...]
Thunder Tiger – 1/10 Sparrowhawk XXT Review
Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk XXT ReviewAfter witnessing first hand Thunder Tigers impressive and aggressive work on the MT4-G3 Monster Truck, we just had to get our hands on some of their other vehicles and put them to the test. Would the Sparrowhawk XXT live up to it’s big brothers reputation? Would it be tougher than nails and have us all [...]
- 7/12/2011
- 10:38 pm
- Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts
Thunder Tiger - By: Brian
Around the Office – July 7, 2011 – Crazy Busy Edition
Things have just been crazy busy around the office lately. There are a million things going on, and it’s one of those situations when it rains it pours! Before I get into it, I want to tell you about something new. Paul Jarvis, a good friend of Big Squid RC who’s a pretty amazing photographer, has been nice [...]
