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XP Reedy 1:10 Brushless System
New from Team Associated and Reedy is the XP SC450-BL Brushless ESC and 540R Brushless motor. The system is built to fit most 1/10th scale RC vehicles, and come with most the standard features. The ESC is meant for sensorless brushless motors, has lipo voltage cut off, auto detection, reverse lockout, proportional and drag brakes. The motors [...]
Outerwears Shroud for HPI Blitz
Since I really dig the HPI Blitz, I’m very happy to see a lot of companies also showing the HPI Blitz some love! Outerwears has just announced they now have one of their awesome covers for the Blitz! It helps keep dirt and water out while allowing air flow inside to keep things cool! They come in [...]
MRC RB992 Palm Charger
New from MRC is the RB992 Palm Charger. Designed to charge all types of batteries, the little AC/DC Palm Charger adds accuracy and safety by bringing the technology of their Super Brain charger line with AccuteT Lithium balancing technology. It has a 5-Amp maximum output, and will charge up to 12 cell NiCD/NiMh and 1-4 cell LiPo, [...]
XXX Main TRUCK X2 DVD Review
We have updated the RC Reviews section with the XXX Main TRUCK X2 DVD Review for anyone looking to watch some great bashing video action! If your a true basher, and haven’t seen a XXX Main DVD, you don’t know what your missing! Head over, or click a picture to read the full review!
Ask Cub Reporter, Version 03.11.2010
“Hey Cubby, My son wants to get into fuel powered r.c. cars. Is there anything i should know before jumping in? Are they worth it over electric? Thanks. Dylan S.” Hi Dylan, and thanks for submitting a question that we get about ten times a week here. First off, I hate nitro with a passion that borders on zeal. With that in [...]
Team Novak – Havok 3S Ballistic Spec Brushless System
To help make things as easy as possible for the short course racers, Novak has released the Havok 3S Ballistic Spec Brushless System. The system comes with a sensored brushless motor for smoother control and Traxxas Plugs for quick and easy Slash installs. Visit Novak‘s site for all the details.
Team Durango DEX410R
Since our posts a short while back about the Team Durango buggies had people drooling, the only issue people had were that the costs for us ‘non racer’ types was a bit steep to take the leap into one of their works of art. Well they have now announced the DEX410R which shares all the same Team [...]
Another Awesome Bash Night!
I’d like to thank everyone who came out to the private bash night at the Leisure Hours Raceway last night! It was a great time! We got to meet a lot of new faces, break lots of parts, and help out lots of newbies! It was cool to see all the kids out there having a good time, without having [...]
Kershaw Designs E-Savage Flame Chassis
For anyone with a E-Savage looking to add a little bling, Kershaw Designs has their E-Savage Flame Chassis on their site for only $29! Come in silver, purple, or gunmetal, and is a direct replacement for the stock chassis. Check out the all new Kershaw Designs Website for details. Make sure to tell them Big Squid RC [...]
RPM Mini E-Revo A-Arms Now in Red!
I think everyone who’s looking to bulletproof their Traxxas Mini E-Revo already knows that RPM makes some must own a-arms, but I bet you didn’t know they now come in red! I guess it’s a little test on their part to see if people are interested in the red color. I have a feeling [...]
Big Squid RC Driver Tim Mohr Takes 3rd at Chitown Shootout!
A big congratulations goes out to our driver Tim Mohr who took third in the A-Main for Mod Short Course truck this weekend at the Chitown Shootout event at the Leisure Hours Raceway! There were about 290 entries this weekend, and a ton of classes with some great final races! Tim was racing the HPI Blitz and it [...]
Pro-Line Caliber 2.2″ M3 Front and Rear Buggy Tires
For all you 1:10 scale buggy fans, Pro-Line Racing has a new set of Caliber 2.2″ M3 Front and Rear buggy tires. These tires have been all the rage in other scales, so it makes sense to see Pro-Line bring them to 1/10th scale! You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here for more info.
RPM Rear Bumper for Traxxas Slash 4X4
Looks like the Traxxas Slash 4X4 is going to be even stronger! RPM has just released a Rear Bumper for the Slash 4X4. It’s molded after full size short course trucks, it makes it easy to get to the a-arms, they incorporated a 35% thicker skid plate, and even has a place to mount [...]
MIP Shows Love for the Losi Minis
It looks like MIP got hooked on the Losi Mini’s recently! They just released a bunch of products for the Losi 1/18th scale vehicles like the Mini-T and Mini-LST. A few of these products are the MIP Hard Coated Slipper Plates that replace the plastic ones with aluminum for more consistent slipping. They also released a [...]
RC-Lights Website Gets Brighter!
Just got word that RC-Lights.com has been revamped. We did a review of one of their light sets not to long ago, and they have some really cool kits! Check out the all new RC-Lights.com Website if you are looking to add a little lighting to your ride!
