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Big Squid RC is Expanding the Crew!
Things keep getting busier and busier around here, so we are once again searching to add some help to the Big Squid RC Team! We have come a long way in the last year or so. Our readership is off the charts, company support has been tremendous, and the work keeps flowing. No longer are we looking for just [...]
Get out and bash!
A few of the BSRC crew will be out at the River City Raceway in Peoria Il. this Sunday (July 3,2011). We have a few new vehicles to test for some upcoming reviews, and it’s always fun to check out other area tracks. So if you are in the Peoria IL area, hit the link and come on out [...]
Futaba S3306MG 1/5 Scale Servo
For all those GO BIG or GO HOME large scale people, Futaba has announced the S3306MG. It’s a 1/5th scale metal gear servo. At 6v is has 333oz of torque and a speed of .16 sec/60. So it sounds like it can pack a punch and be quick about it! Expect the price to be about $50-$60. Hit up the [...]
Novak Edge 2S Racing and Timbuk2 Crawler ESCs
Today Novak sent out some info on two new speed controllers they have coming soon. The first is the Novak Edge 2S Racing ESC. The Edge is small, lightweight and ideal for those 1/10th and 1/12th scale racing vehicles, both on-road and off. It boasts being on of the smallest ESC’s under $100, and includes on-board programming, temperature monitoring, [...]
Around the Office – 6-29-2011- Basher Approved!
So it looks like it’s time for another update on what’s been going down around the office lately. First up, is some big news. We have decided to go ahead and give the Thunder Tiger MT4-3G our BASHER APPROVED award! I honestly don’t think we have tested a tougher truck. On all of our latest outings, everyone has [...]
GH Racing Sale Starts Today!
Here is that reminder for all those looking to save a few $$ on your hop-ups. GH Racing is having a Canada Day/4th of July Day sale! It starts now and runs till July 6th. Head over to the official GH Racing site or click a banner for more info.
Axial Wraith Review
The folks over at Axial did a great job of teasing the Wraith to the world. It started off as some silhouette shots, then we got bits and pieces of news leaked out. Nobody was 100% sure of what the truck was, or what it was meant to be, but the hype was building. When Axial finally made the ‘official’ [...]
- 6/28/2011
- 3:49 pm
- Axial
Car & Truck Reviews
Featured Posts - By: Brian
Assassin Graphics Sale
The folks over at Assassin Graphics have let us know they have a big sale going on! If you purchase any wrap at regular price you can get a matching wrap for only $10! Sounds like a pretty good deal. The sale runs from now till July 4th, 2011! They have wraps for just about everything over there! Head on [...]
Bash-A-Palooza at RCX Chicago!
Save the date! August 6, 2011 – Bash-A-Palooza at RCX Chicago!. This years Big Squid RC Bash-A-Palooza event will be held at RCX Chicago! Like previous events, we will have a obstacle course, monster soccer, demolition derby, and a few other surprises! We will not be charging a entry fee because you will need to have a ticket to get [...]
- 6/24/2011
- 12:19 am
- Events
RCX Chicago 2011 - By: Brian
Around the Office
So it seems like everyone now has their own weekly segment, so it seemed only natural that I hop on board with one. I need something to do when I’m not answering emails defending Cubby about something he recently said right? The idea of this segment is to share what is being discussed around here recently. It could be a [...]
GH Racing Canada Day and 4th of July Sale
For all those looking to save a few $$ on your hop-ups, GH Racing is having a Canada Day/4th of July Day sale soon! It starts June 29th and will go to July 6th. Head over to the official GH Racing site or click a banner for more info. I’ll put up a reminder post when the sale starts!
Back To Roots Bash Video
Wrench just posted a quick video from the back over on the FB page and the youtubes. If you were not there, here is a little of what you missed.
Thanks for Bashing!
I just wanted to take a moment and thank all the people who joined us today for our Back To Roots Bash! Food was eaten, tons of vehicles were broken, swag was given away, and the best part.. lots of new people were met! A good percentage of the people there were totally new to many of us ‘regulars’ and [...]
- 6/18/2011
- 10:55 pm
- Big Squid RC
Events - By: Brian
Venom Hop Ups
Venom has recently released a ton of hop ups for their VMX 450 Motorcycle and their Gambler SC truck. For the Gambler, a couple of highlights are their Alloy Swing Arms, Wheel Hubs, Pivot Balls, 1:8 scale wheel adapters, and chassis pieces. For the VMX 450 Motorcycle, these cool Stealth Super Moto Tires for on-road action, Front Brake System, 32T Rear [...]
- 6/17/2011
- 12:00 am
- Venom Group
- By: Brian
Unboxing the Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk XXT
We recently got our hands on the Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk XXT 4wd RTR ST electric truck. It comes with a 2.4ghz radio and brushless motor system. First impressions out of the box are ‘this looks like a good time!’. Watch for an upcoming review after we beat it up a little. For now, enjoy the pics, and there are plenty [...]
- 6/16/2011
- 4:30 pm
- Thunder Tiger
- By: Brian
