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Axial Rock Racer or Mud Racer?
Last week we received a few pictures from a reader of what looked like a possible rock racer coming from Axial. This week we received this picture. Maybe it’s a mud racer? That or this guy has never heard of a car wash! Rumor mill has it this thing may pop up in a very limited release around mid [...]
LiFeSource AC/DC Charger Review
Direct Link: LiFeSource Charger on TowerHobbies Review by BrianA while back I was looking into getting a LiFe battery for the office 4PK radio we have here. It seemed like a good way to start working a little more with LiFe batteries and maybe get a little more time with our transmitter between charges. (It comes with a NiMH pack). Well [...]
- 3/22/2011
- 8:15 am
- Accessory Reviews
LiFeSource - By: Brian
Around the Office
While Jeff was off jet setting and rubbing elbows with the people and fans of RCX, we were busy back home doing some bashing, testing and evaluating. We have a ton of great stuff we are working on with reviews, interviews and general articles. Just wanted to mention a couple of the things sitting on the desk we are about to [...]
HPI E-Firestorm Flux 10T
Looking for a new 1/10th scale stadium truck? HPI may have what you are looking for. The new E-Firestorm 10T Flux comes RTR with a 2.4GHz radio, WATERPROOF receiver box, steering servo and Flux Speed Controller, and with the new Castle motor you can get speeds of 50mph on 3S Lipo! The truck also comes with 8.4v 3300mah battery pack, [...]
- 3/18/2011
- 10:45 pm
- HPI Racing
- By: Brian
Thanks Jeff!!!
‘Jeff Hoy Does His MicroMan’ by Brian It was one year ago today that Jeff posted his first post on Big Squid RC! He’s been kicking a$$ the entire time with posts and tons of behind the scenes work! We really appreciate all the work he does around here, so much that we sent him away this weekend! 🙂 Just wanted to [...]
Pro-Line Gets All Soft Over Off-Road
Looks like Pro-Line is bringing their super soft M4 tire compound to the off-road series. The Revolver, Hole Shot, and Caliber tires will all be getting the M4 treatment in the near future. If you have a 1:8 or 1:10 off-road, and need some soft and traction grabbing action, watch for these coming very soon! Check out the Pro-Line [...]
Pro-Line Direct Fit 2.8″ Traxxas Tires
Got a Traxxas vehicle you like to run, or some Traxxas 2.8″ wheels that need some new rubber? Pro-Line has just announced a bunch of new Direct Fit Tires for the Traxxas 2.8″ Wheels. The Road Rage, Badlands, Bow-Tie and Dirt Hawg will now be available to slip right on those Traxxas Rims. Check out the Pro-Line website [...]
Electrix RC – Ruckus Monster Truck Review
From: Electrix RC Direct Link: Electrix Ruckus Review by BrianWhen we first heard about the Electrix brand, it was one of those situations where you knew there was only two possible outcomes. There have been a good handful of companies that have tried to put out a very economical and durable RC, and most seem to fail. Did Electrix pull off [...]
- 3/15/2011
- 10:55 am
- Car & Truck Reviews
Electrix RC
Featured Posts - By: Brian
Axial Rock Racer?
A reader just sent in a link to a few images of what may be a Axial rock racer in the near future! Now were talking! I always enjoyed having the ‘fastest’ rock crawler when I was at events.. while others were climbing, I was jumping! I’m excited to see where this goes. We don’t have a lot of [...]
Big Squid RC Presents – March Bash-Ness 2011!
[Update: Comments are now closed, we took the 16 most popular names from your comments below and now we’re building the bracket, keep an eye on the front page for the first round of polling, coming very soon.] Ok Big Squid RC readers, listen up! This is your chance to voice your opinion for best bashing vehicle! This is how it’s [...]
GH Racing Aluminum Receiver Box, Servo Horn and More
Need some bling and durability? The folks over at GH Racing have some new aluminum hop-up parts for you! First up they have a new Aluminum Receiver Box for the Traxxas 1/16 Vehicles, E-Revo, Slash, Rally and Summit. It replaces the stock plastic receiver box and comes in Red, Orange and Silver! Next up is an Aluminum Servo [...]
Interview with Jeff Johns of Axial
We would like to start off by thanking Jeff and Axial for their time, and for being the first in one of our new segments where we talk to people at the top of the fastest moving companies in RC. These interviews are not just with the company PR guys, we go as high up the food chain as possible, [...]
- 3/10/2011
- 11:58 pm
- Axial
Features
Interviews - By: Brian
Venom Gambler Unboxing Pictures
We have been waiting around the office a long time for these trucks! The Venom Gambler Brushless and Brushed version have finally shown up in the office, and we can’t wait to get them tested! Out of the box they have a pretty solid feel. They are identical except for the motor and speed control and the rubber mud flaps [...]
- 3/9/2011
- 1:21 am
- Venom Group
- By: Brian
Adam the Intern Gets a Win!
Congratulations to our very own Adam the Intern who pulled off a win in his 19T truck class with a Duratrax Evader at the ChiTown shootout last weekend at Leisure Hours Raceway! It sounded like it was rough and tumble but the Evader pressed on without any major breakage all weekend! Great job Adam, and way to represent! They [...]
Thanks Team!!
I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the team here for keeping things going smoothly not burning the place down while I was out of the office last week doing a little business. Jeff and Cubby did a great job of keeping the front page rolling while Wrench and Adam the intern were keeping things dialed in! I’m [...]
