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Traxxas Ditches 1:8 Buggy Plans for Revo Tank Edition!
We just received this leaked document from a insider at Traxxas! It sounds like they have put their long rumored 1/8 scale buggy on hold to start re-engineering the popular Revo to conform to the new ROAR tank rules we learned about earlier today! More information as we hear about it!
Parma Dune Buggy Body for 1:16 Traxxas E-Revo
The Parma Dune Buggy body has been a big hit lately, and it’s cool to see they are bringing it to many other vehicles. Their latest release is for the Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo! Get some paddle tires, and hit the beach! Visit the Parma Website for more information and details.
Team Durango DNX408 in the Wild
Team Durango just sent some pohoto’s of the new DNX408 out in the wild while doing a little testing! There are a lot of people waiting for the release of this buggy. The fact that the DNX408 is out testing in the field means it’s close to shipping.. better start saving those $$! Drop by the official Team [...]
RPM Traxxas Slash Nerf Bars
Looks like RPM has finally come out with Traxxas Slash Nerf Bars for both the regular 2wd Slash and 4×4 Slash! I’m glad to see this because both of mine are broken, and I have been meaning to pick up a replacement set. I’ll gladly take the RPM version! Visit the RPM RC site for details. [...]
Lipo Shootout 2 Teaser
While we are here compiling all of our data for the second Lipo Shootout, I thought I’d post up a quick pick of the packs on one of the testing days. While you wait for the results later this week, why not check out first lipo shootout article!
Traxxas Slash 4×4 Platinum Review!
You have seen the un-boxing pictures. You have seen the crazy snow video, now you can finally head over to the RC Reviews section, and read what we think of the vehicle after a month of testing. We got our hands on the Platinum edition, and if you have been thinking about that or the stock 4×4, you will [...]
Traxxas 2.2 Pro Tires and Wheels for 1:16 E-Revo
Just got word from Traxxas about their new 2.2 Pro S1 Compound Tires and Dish wheels for the 1/16 E-Revo VXL. These are engineered for competition grade traction and performance. They widen the E-Revo by 14mm, and the 12mm hexes allow the Traxxas 2.2″ dish wheels to be used on other 1/10th scale buggies as well. For more [...]
Losi Strike for Cheap!!
In our effort to help our fellow bashers save some $$, this might be a good deal if for some reason you need a Losi Strike! Over on the Horizon Hobby website, they have the Strike with 2.4ghz receiver (no transmitter) for only $119!!! That’s like getting the strike for about $50 with the purchase of a Spektrum receiver! If [...]
RPM Bearing Carriers for HPI Blitz
For the basher HPI people out there, RPM has some new Rear Bearing Carriers for the HPI Blitz, Blitz ESE, Firestorm 10T, E-Firestorm and E-Firestorm Flux. The stock bearings are 5×10, but the new RPM parts allow 5×11 bearings! Every little bit helps! Note, the bearings are not included. Visit the RPM RC site for details.
Alpha RC and RC Pro Products sign Jason Branham
Looks like RC Pro Products and a Alpha RC USA have themselves a new driver! Jason Branham will be running Alpha Plus engines in his Xray buggy and truggy in 2010. Hit the RC Pro Products page for more info.
Welcome Jeff!
I’d like to take a moment to welcome on board one of our new writers, Jeff Hoy. Jeff will be helping out with a lot of the daily articles and reviews among some other behind the scenes work to help take Big Squid RC to the next level! We are really glad to have him on board, and look forward to [...]
HPI Racing Savage XL and Flux Go 2.4GHz
HPI Racing has announced that their two big boys, the Savage XL and Savage Flux are now shipping with a 2.4GHz radio system! Both of these trucks Reviewed very well, and adding a 2.4GHz radio makes it even more basher friendly! Drop by the official HPI Racing site for more information.
Speed Passion Cirtix R8 1:8 Scale ESC
I just got a press release from Speed Passion talking about their new 1/8th scale buggy and truggy speed controller called the Cirtix R8. It runs both sensored and sensorless motors and comes with the pocket programmer so you can set it up anywhere, and don’t need to drag your laptop along. . For more info, [...]
In Search of Writers for Big Squid RC!
Yep! It’s that time again, time to find us some fresh meat! So we are back on the hunt! We are looking for writers that LOVE RC, and want to talk about it! You need to be able to produce a minimum of 2 articles a week. They don’t have to be original reports all the time, [...]
RC Drag Racing Toys
While RC Drag Racing has really been gaining popularity over the last few years, I didn’t expect to see this while walking through my Toys R’ Us the other day! RC Dragsters from WooWee! With a blistering top speed of 8.5mph and a real drag parachute, I don’t think my Grand Motorsports has anything to be worried [...]
