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Futaba 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS Radio
News from Futaba shows that their Futaba 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS Radio system will be shipping early September. Their new radio is meant to be a little easier on the wallet, and we like that! If has 3 proportional channels and a 4th for special mixing needs. It has 10 model memory, 4WS mix for crawling and [...]
ACER Bearings for the Kyosho Mini Z
Recent news from ACER Racing is that they are now shipping Kyosho Mini Z size 2x6mm and 3×6 Ceramic Ball Bearings. You can buy as a set, or individually. Head over to the ACER Racing Website for info.
DuraTrax Evader EXT2 – RTR
Recently we posted our DuraTrax EXT2 Exclusive Spy Shots and now we finally have the actual press release details and official photo. The DuraTrax Evader EXT2 will be RTR, has the MagnaFlex chassis to make it extra tough, a complete ball bearing set, new precision metal idler gear, and uses the Sprint ESC system. There are plans [...]
LiFe Source Batteries and Charger
Looks like LiFeSource has a new charger and battery available. The LiFeSource AC/DC Charger Economy Charger can handle 110v or 12vDC, it’s small, lightweight, and easy to use. It has a built in balancer to ensure that all the cells are balanced. The 6.6v 1900,Ah 4C LiFe battery give you all the great advantages to [...]
Traxxas TORC Series Event
This week Bill and I headed to the Traxxas TORC Series race. I’d like to take a moment and thank Peter Vieira and Damron Atkins from Traxxas for helping make this happen. They did an amazing job of helping us out and getting us hooked up with a little VIP action for the event! Hey Traxxas, you’re doing [...]
Traxxas NASCAR Camping World Truck ?
So we just got back from the Traxxas TORC series race. (report coming about that soon with pics) But there was some hubub about this Traxxas NASCAR Camping World Truck. Well, official word is that Traxxas is currently NOT planning on making this vehicle. It was a mock-up done to sort of show off and celebrate their crossover with Kyle [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, Version 08.26.2010- A Weekly Q & A Session
Yup, it’s Thursday, hell ya, so here’s some of your questions…. ========== I was a little surprised when I compare the average voltage under load from the second shootout and compared them to the first shootout. In both cases you reported using the same discharger set to the same current. According to your results all but one of the batteries in the [...]
Axial XR10 Carbon Fiber Parts
Even more love for the XR10 from Axial has some sweet carbon fiber hop-ups! These replace the stick aluminum XR10 components. You can buy them in a kit, or separately. The complete kit is 50% lighter than the stock parts! Check out Axial’s site for more info!
Axial XR10 Aluminum C-Hubs
Looks like the XR10 from Axial is already getting some hop-up love! These new aluminum C-Hub’s look very tough! You can buy them as a upgrade kit or as separate parts. Check out Axial’s site for more info!
HPI Baja 5B Bumper and Skid Plate from RPM!
We all know that RPM stuff rocks, but they mostly make stuff for the 1/10th and 1/8th scale market. Well check this out! RPM now has a HPI Racing Baja 5B Bumper and Skid Plate set! This is what the doctor has ordered! Those big cars hit hard, and to see something available from RPM means [...]
ROAR Nats vs Chicago Mini RC
So this past weekend were the ROAR Electric Nationals. We aren’t the ‘racer’ type around here as you know, but we have a lot of ‘pro’ friends, and it’s always fun to go hang out with all the racers and manufacturers, even if we don’t really care about the results. Well I had a ton of stuff going on, so [...]
HPI Mini Trophy Truck Video
While we were working on the HPI Racing Mini Trophy Truck Review, just like all of our reviews, we are usually shooting some video footage, and below is the result. If you double click the video, it will take you to YouTube where you can watch it in all it’s HD goodness.Don’t forget to subscribe while your watching so you [...]
ACER Racing – XRAY 808 2010 Edition Bearings
For all those new XRAY 808 owners, ACER Racing now has the 13x20mm Ceramic Nitride Pro Series Bearings for you! They come with lightweight oil, not grease. Head over to the ACER Racing Website for info.
Axial XR10 Unboxing Pictures
We got our hands on a Axial XR10 here at the Big Squid RC Headquarters, and I have to say the guys here are pretty stoked about it. This is going to be one of those kits you can’t rush, but when it’s done, it will all be worth it! As expected here are the official unboxing photos. I’m not sure [...]
Kyle Busch Joins the Traxxas Torc Series!
Word from Traxxas is that NASCAR Star Kyle Busch will be racing at the Traxxas Torc Series in the Pro 2WD Class and hist first race will be next week at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet Il! This is pretty big news for the Torc Series! Members of Big Squid RC will be on hand checking out all the action, [...]
