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RC Pro Products introduces their new Combination Wrench. This wrench includes a 10mm socket on the top and 8mm socket on the bottom for those glow plugs. Also included are the 4mm & 5mm hex wrenches on the cross shaft.
Ok, this thing is NUTS! Cubby mentioned it over the weekend, and I though I should really talk about it and show the video. A company called 3Z Scale has come up with a 1/3rd Scale RC vehicle, and not only is it huge, it’s rideable! Seriously! It weighs in at a whopping 195 lbs, has a top speed of [...]
HPI Racing’s has just announced the Fuelie 26 S! The Fuelie 26S is a high performance version of the Fuelie 26 engine. It uses an 8,000 RPM clutch and a special 0.7mm piston ring for less friction and quicker throttle response. It’s equipped with a convenient pullstarter for quick and easy starting. A high capacity dual-element air filter [...]
News from Team Checkpoint is that they were adding a few wins last week right here in Big Squid RC’s own backyard. We love to test over at Leisure Hours, the place rocks! Anyway, here’s the news from them: This past weekend saw another Team Checkpoint Chitown Shootout put in the record books…and it didn’t [...]
First up from Exotek Racing is a true heavy duty wing mount that is 100% compatible with the stock Mini LST Shock tower (mini lst2/buggy/Raminator also). Features adjustable wing height. Note the wing is NOT included. For all those that want the cool wing look as well as getting some actual usefulness that a rear wing [...]
Exotek Racing, who seem to be the masters of new Mini hop-ups have just released their new Mini LST 1/10th Wheel Adapters! Now you can mount up some true race compounds! The adapters also widen your Mini LST to 217mm, and still work with the stock axels or CVD’s. The current list of compatible [...]
The new center differential for theTraxxas’ Slayer balances power distribution from the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine to reduce front end lift on acceleration and improve steering responsiveness.
Acer Racing makes RC Rock Crawlers happy! Acer has just released their World Champion Ceramic Nitride Pro Series Ball Bearings for the Axial Racing AX10 Scorpion, in stock and only $89.99 delivered to your door!
Traxxas’ best-selling Rustler, Stampede and Bandit have gone waterproof! A key component of the new all-weather gear is a fully waterproof receiver box, which is also available separately as an upgrade. The complete kit includes all hardware, instructions, receiver mounting tape and grease for the wire-clamp seal. Installs in minutes without modification in Rustler and Bandit; an [...]
Ah, remember the days of saving up all those pennies to buy a set of Traxxas Big Bores for your T-Maxx? Well, crack open the piggy bank, because Traxxas now has a Big Bore Shock Kit for your Traxxas Slash! Price is about $70, and can also be used with the Stampede, Rustler and Nitro Sport. Some [...]
Just a quick heads up that Acer Racing has released their Ceramic Nitride Pro Series Ball Bearings for the Team Magic E4RS or E4FS, in stock and only $89.99 delivered to your door!
Pro-Line Racing and Savoya have been a nearly unstoppable force over the last 5 years in 1:8 racing in Europe. Last year Savoya managed to secure the 2008 European National title using Pro-Line product all over his MBX-5R. This year you can bet that Savoya will be running Pro-Line again. “I’m happy to announce that once again I will [...]
Just thought I’d mention, for those few of you out there *cough*, Acer Racing has a new girl by the name of Anita. You can see a little more risky shots over on their site, not that I would know.. but you know, I heard, from someone… that there might be. Enjoy!
THE Cub Report, 03.07.09, Version- Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone? I really outdid myself last week, breaking the single week hate mail record. Seems something struck a chord, and the poor editor in chief’s email box got a hammering. Luckily, my pay is based partially on views, so while he was busy pouring through all the hate mail, I [...]
Traxxas has just announced a three year deal to be the title sponsor of TORC THE Off-Road Championship Series! Wow! That’s a pretty big deal! Talk about getting the word out! They will be hosting their ‘TRY ME TRACK” at many of the events! I can’t imagine any kid (under the age of 50) going to one of [...]