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Novak Creates a More Powerfull Havoc!
New from Team Novak is the Havoc 3S Brushless/Brushed ESC. It’s based on the popular Havoc Spec Brushless Systems but now with the ability to run 2s or 3s LiPo for us speed nuts! It’s got built in auto detect software that will recognize the 2 or 3 cells. The ideal vehicles for this [...]
RC Pro and RCSignup Bring Club Series to Canada
Recently we talked about someRC Pro Series news where they were trying to expand the club racing scene by offering the ability to grab some points on just about any track with a Traxxas Slash Spec class. (Read our previous post on the subject HERE.) Anyway, they have now extended that same offer to our friends in the north, [...]
Novak Smart Boost 1-Cell LiPo Step-Up Module.
This looks like something I might be investing in soon. New from Team Novak is the Smart Boost 1-Cell LiPo Step-Up Module. It allows any brushless or brushed speed controller, receiver and servo to run on a 1-cell LiPo. The Smart Boost increases the 1-Cell voltage from 3.3v to 6v ensuring the receiver and servo [...]
Novak Forty-Five Crawler Brushed Motor – 45T
Team Novak has decided dominating the crawler motor scene with their Novak GOAT brushless crawler system just wasn’t enough, so they are releasing the new Forty-Five Crawler Brushed Motor 45T. This motor will get you a little more speed then the popular 55T and is also compatible with the Rooster Crawler-Edition speed control. [...]
Novak Mongoose Crawler Micro Brushless System
Team Novak has just announced the Mongoose Crawler Micro Brushless System – 18.5T. It’s the first micro sensor-based system designed specifically for 1/18th scale rc rock crawling vehicles! It’s fully programmable with all the same features as the Novak GOAT system. Time will only tell, but if it’s as good as the Novak GOAT, [...]
Indoor Winter Racing at Strictly RC
Speaking of indoor RC Racing, Strictly R/C also has some good mini rc racing happening in their basement this winter. They have recently remodeled their small scale track with 50×20 Ozite and using Calandra’s Click Track barriers. Wednesday Nights are the Big Race Night there, along with Sunday Afternoons. Check their site for practice times and fee’s.
Midwest Winter Racing at Underground RC
Our good friend G from Underground RC drop me a line to remind everyone that if you are looking to do some indoor on-road RC racing in the Chicago area, to stop by, or give them a call to see what they have going on. Right now they are racing Trans Am, 1/12, Recoil, unlimited 1/10th, and even a rookie [...]
Upcoming Forum RE-Work Needs YOUR Input!
Hey all, Big Squid RC has never been known for our forums. Well, except for the Drag Racing Forum. If it’s RC Drag Racing you are looking to talk about, you have found the right place. For everything else though, our forums have been pretty general, and we have never really tried to hype them up. We know there are a [...]
Team Associated B44 LiPo Install Cradle
Team Associated has announced a Factory Team LiPo battery cradle that replaces the stock Team Associated B44 NiMH battery holders so that LiPo batters can be installed easier without the need of double sided tape. They mention that their Reedy 5100mAh and 4200mAh saddle packs are an ideal fit.
RPM Black Revolver 2.2″ Truck Wheels
RPM RC has just announced their Black Revolver 2.2″ Truck Wheels for the Traxxas e-Rustler, e-Stampede and HPI RS4-MT. The advantage to a molded black wheel is the constant color throughout the wheel. If you get a scratch or ding, it will be less noticeable because the color is always there. These wheels also fall under [...]
Parma PSE Mini Comp Crawler Body kit for the Losi Mini
Parma has just released their Mini Comp Crawler Body Kit for the Losi Mini Rock Crawler. It includes a detailed interior with driver all ready to be painted anyway you like. The tubular cab is designed to roll nicely and stay strong. (Maybe they will do a 1/10th scale version!) Comes clear with window masks and [...]
RPM Rear Mount for Traxxas Slash, Rustler, Stampede
New from RPM RC is this mount for a rear bumper or wheelie bar for the Traxxas Slash, Electric Rustler, Stampede or Bandit. The RPM mount has more mounting screws to keep that hinge effect from happening like on the original mount and also reduce impact energy. The new design means no more slotted parts hanging below [...]
We Have the Greatest Fans and Readers!
Ok, I think it is safe to say we have the most awesome readers here at Big Squid RC! I haven’t even shipped out all the prizes yet from the 2008 Big Squid RC Prize Contest, and we have started getting Fan Pictures for 2009! You guys ROCK! I don’t have a page set up [...]
Pro-Line Joins in on the Rebate Deals!
Looks like Pro-Line Racing is joining in on the new Rebate craze! This is a good thing for us bashers, we tend to go through a lot of bodies. 🙂 You can click the banner up top there for all the info, but the deal is 10% back on all Pro-Line items from now till February 20th, 2009! No [...]
Slooow Neeewws Daaay
I was figuring with all the big RC companies being out over the holidays I would start to get the flood of new press releases in my mail box this week, but at the moment it’s pretty quiet! Maybe nobody wants to try and compete with all the HPI Savage Flux news going around lately! 🙂 Anyway, if you have some [...]
