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New Traxxas Power Cell Battery Packs
Traxxas Series 3 Power Cells are a good balance of price and run time. They have a 7-cell 8.4v hump pack that will fit in most Traxxas Models (except E-Maxx and E-Revo). The extra cell will get you about 5mph more, which is pretty good for just changing out your batter pack and you [...]
Traxxas EZ-Peak Charger
The new AC/DC EZ-Peak charger from Traxxas is designed for maximum simplicity and reliability. Just plug in a 6 to 8 cell pack and the EZ-Peak starts chargning up to 4amps. A status LED will turn green when your batteries are peaked. It comes with the Traxxas High Current connector and will work with NiCd [...]
Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, and Bandit XL-5 now Waterproof!
Traxxas has now created waterproof versions of their Stampede, Rustler and Bandit. The XL-5 speed control and high torque servos now have blue cases to signify they are waterproof and have completely sealed electronics. In addition, they are also brushless ready with the same steel gears found in the VXL editions. This is pretty big [...]
Traxxas GoPro RC Hero Camera
Since we happen to do a lot of crazy rc stuff and usually put them on video, this new product really catches our attention. Traxxas is bringing the GoPro R/C Hero Miniature Video Camera to the world. It has a shockproof and water proof housing, it has a few different ways to bolt up to your RC. [...]
Reedy 35C EFRA/BRCA LiPo Battery
Because EFRA’s (Europe) size regulations for LiPo batteries differ from that of ROAR, Reedy is pleased to announce the release of 35C standard and saddle pack batteries specifically for the European market and for clubs that use EFRA regulations as the basis for their rules. This new battery also meets the regulations set forth by [...]
Team Associated RC8 Factory Team Limited Edition
Team Associated has announced the RC8 Factory Team (RC8FT) Electric Limited Edition kit. The RC8 Factory Team kit includes the eConversion and Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks. The kit does not come with the parts needed to run nitro. Also, tires, motor, esc, and servo are not included. This is a true kit, so keep [...]
1st Annual PROTOform Cup in Kent, England
CML Racing Presents the 1st Annual PROTOform Cup in Kent, England. We’re looking to have an international field. Many of the top drivers around the world will receive a special invite from Dale Epp in hopes of creating a extraordinary on-road event. Very cool! You can grab the official entry form HERE. (it’s a .pdf, so right-click and save-as)
Futaba 4PK Metal Transmitter Case
I recently picked up a Futaba 4PK transmitter, and have been working on reviewing it. (Review coming soon!) Let me tell you, when you spend the kind of money on a radio like this, you want to protect it! I have mine packed in a Duratrax radio bag, but the way things get bumped around, I [...]
Duratrax Ultimate E-Clip Tool
Could this be one of the greatest tools invented for the world of RC? DuraTrax has announced the Ultimate E-Clip Tool. It’s made from steel and can fold up to save some space. It’s built to install and remove e-clips of all sizes. Cool. I personally hate e-clips, and cheer the companies that have been changing [...]
O.S. Speed Tuned 21VZ-B V-Spec II World Editing Engine
Here is an engine a lot of people have been waiting for! New from O.S. Engines is the O.S. Speed Tuned 21VZ-B V-Spec II World Edition Engine! This is the engine that powered Atsushi Hara to win the 2008 1/8 off-road championship. It’s factory tuned, has the holes for a lighter heat sink (cool), ceramic rear [...]
RPM Traxxas Motor Protector
New from RPM RC is this Motor Protector for the Traxxas Bandit, Rustler, and Stampede. It can work on the Traxxas Slash with the removal of the rear bumper. The idea hear is to help protect the exposed motor, which, if you have bashed with this vehicles and get hit pretty hard. For even more protection, you can [...]
Ryan Cavalieri signs with Pro-Line
Ryan Cavalieri signs with Pro-Line Racing and will work closely with the product development staff to further the product offering from Pro-Line. “I’m looking forward to 2009 and proud to be a part of the Pro-Line Team,” says Ryan. “Cavalieri has been an instrumental part of our big wins at most of the major races [...]
Updated the Fan Picture Section!
For all those people that have been sending in Fan Pictures already, the Fan Pics section is now updated! So feel free to keep those pictures pouring in and get an early jump on the Big Squid RC Prize Contest! Thanks for all your support!
World’s Greatest Readers Part 2!
Wow! Not only are we getting our readers Fan Pictures in early, normally I have to beg people and tell them about the Big Squid RC Prize Contest to get people to start sending them, but this year our fans have been way ahead of us! That’s awesome! One of these pictures is from a [...]
Chris Chianelli Passes Away…
We were just informed that RC Guru Chris Chianelli passed away last night. Chris was one of those guys that was everywhere in RC! He hosted several shows, and had done a lot of work to help bring the world of RC to the public people. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. There [...]
