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MaxAmps Multi Voltage Packs in House
Recently we reported about the new MaxAmps Multi Voltage Packs, well today we got some in the office to start messing around with. We have been talking about these since the day they were announced. We will be messing around with these things for a bit, and will report back after we have [...]
Mega Sponsors Welcome!
I would like to take a moment to welcome all of our latest sponsors here to Big Squid RC! We couldn’t do what we do without them! Thanks so much for all your support! Here is a mega welcome to you all! Readers, click some banners, buy some stuff! Tell them Big Squid sent ya!Novak Electronics – Speed Controls, Chargers, Motors [...]
Hitec X4 Multi Charger
New from Hitec is the X4 Four-Channel Multicharger! In the words of Cubby, this think sounds ‘uber!’ It has 4 identical and independent 50-watt power outputs for a total of 200 watts! Each can handle up to 15 NiCd/NiMH or 6s Lipo’s at the same time! The also have a optional temperature sensor for the system, and a two year [...]
Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition with RC Vehicle!
Activision just announced that their new Call of Duty: Blacks Ops Prestige Edition will come with the RC-XD vehicle that can be used in the game! You know how we love our RC and video game crossovers! It looks like it even has an on-board camera! The Prestige Edition will cost you about $150, but if [...]
ASK Cub Reporter, Version 08.12.2010- A Very Weak Q & A Sess…
It’s Thursday again already? Oh my does time fly around this joint….. ========== Cub Reporter When is Losi going to put out something decent for a change? Hot D*ck Willy Cubby– Great question, I think? Ok, everybody knows Losi isn’t really “Losi” anymore. So to properly re-word your question, it would be “When is Horizon going to put out something decent again under Losi badging?”. Well, [...]
JConcepts Punisher Body for Serpent Cobra 811
Check out the latest body from JConcepts. Their new Punisher body for the Serpent Cobra 811 has some pretty wicked lines. From the hard edged up front cab to the super low back end allowing the engine head to get some air. Nothing else looks like it, that’s for sure. Check out the JConcepts web site for more info. Punisher Body [...]
Caster Racing SK-10 1/10th Scale 4wd Buggy
While we haven’t gotten any official word from Caster Racing USA yet on their new 4wd buggy, we do have a little information. It’s 1/10th scale, electric, will come in brushed or brushless form. It’s called the SK-10. Big Bore shocks, lots of aluminum parts, and will be RTR. Not a lot of companies doing new [...]
ElectrixRC Circuit Truck Hands On, Almost Review
So this weekend we (Bill aka Firesprink281) and I were at the local Hobby Town for some parking lot race/bashing fun. As we were walking in, Steve (aka Hobby Town Owner) mentioned that they just got in the new ElectrixRC Circuit trucks, and he had one on the counter. This is the new entry level truck from [...]
THE Cub Report, Version 08.08.2010- Van Halen Unchained
So why is this the Van Halen Unchained version of THE Cub Report? Well it’s that way (unchained) every week really, fortunately for me I can talk about whatever I like, something you won’t find on the print mags sites. Well, that and I like planting catchy tunes into peoples brains. Lucky this isn’t the Dexys Midnight Runners- Come On [...]
GH Racing – Free Shipping Deal
Starting today GH Racing is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100 to US and Canada. This special runs now to August 28th, so if your looking for some hop-ups, make you way over to their site! Head over to the official GH Racing site for more info! Don’t forget to tell them Big Squid sent ya! [...]
Milestone RC Park
I just wanted to give a hat tip to the Milestone RC Park in Riverside CA. The flyer is attached. What I like about them is the seem to run any and all scales with a 1/5th scale friendly track! You don’t see that too often now a-days. For information, click the flyer, or the official website http://www.milestone-rc.com/. It [...]
HPI Mini Trophy Truck Review is Here!
We know a lot of the RC world has been waiting for this one! Head over to the RC Reviews section and check out our HPI Racing Mini Trophy Truck Review
RC4WD ARB T-Rex 60 Differential Cover
For all you scale nuts out there, RC4WD introduces the ARB T-Rex 60 Differential Cover. It looks like RC4WD and ARB 4×4 Accessories have teamed up to start bringing some sweet looking scale stuff! This diff cover is CNC machined aluminum, has a smooth anodized finish, and fits the T-Rex 60 plastic or aluminum axles! Make sure you visit the [...]
Pro-Line 72 Hour Sale!
Just got word that Pro-Line is having a 72 hour SALE! Using the code PL72HRAUG will get you 15% off! That clock up there isn’t in real time, but it’s the time that was on the site when I found out about it.. pretty sweet I was there 3 seconds after it started! LOL. Head over to the Pro-Line Sale website [...]
QMDRA 2010 Drag Racing Nationals
The 2010 National Model Drag Racing Titles event is coming up October 29-31, 2010 down under in Australia. So if you happen to be on that side of the world, and looking to show or see some amazing driving and speed then go check out the event! For all the information, click the flyer, or the official website http://www.qmdra.org.au/ go [...]
