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Pro-Line Performance Transmission Unboxing
We just got our hands on the Pro-Line Performance Transmission, and everyone is fighting over who’s going to get to install it and review it! Cubby literally had Wrench in a headlock while they were trying to get their hands on it. Maybe hanging it from the ceiling like a pinata and telling them winner gets it was a bad [...]
Pro-Line Sneak Peaks – Shock Shaft and Tires
Pro-Line sent a sneak peak of a couple of new products that they will probably be officially announcing soon. We love the sneak peaks, so here ya go! They have a new Shock Shaft coming soon. No details, so I’m not sure if it’s only for their shocks, or if they will fit all sorts of other sizes. They also [...]
- 6/8/2012
- 11:45 am
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Brian
Pro-Line Performance Transmission Video – Part 2
Our buddy Matt from Pro-Line posted a second video with a little more information about the Pro-Line Performance Transmission for the Traxxas Slash (And other similar Traxxas Vehicles). Watch for our review coming soon!Check the Pro-Line website for more details.
Westmont IL Cruisin’ Nights
Big Squid RC was invited out to do a little RC demo action at the Westmont Cruisin’ Nights in Westmont Il. There is live music, food, awesome cars, and us! What other reasons do you need? So if you are in the Chicago Suburb area, and looking for something to do tonight.. (Thursday, 6-7-2012) we will be there putting on [...]
Ares RC Chronos CX 75 Nano Micro RTF Heli
Ares RC has sent some info on their new helicopters called the Chronos CX 75. It’s a Nano-Micro Heli that sounds like it has us bashers in mind. It’s RTF (Ready to Fly) out of the box, and is designed to be durable so anyone can learn to fly it. It comes with the batteries you need, a [...]
- 6/6/2012
- 12:34 pm
- Ares RC
rc helicopter - By: Brian
Courtney Force and Traxxas Funny Car on ESPN Sports Center
Looks like Traxxas got some good PR time over on ESPN Sports Center where Courtney Force did a interview with the Traxxas Funny Car on her lap the whole time! They even get a quick mention at the end, not that it was needed. You can watch the video after the break, keep reading…
Pro-Line Performance Transmission Video – Part 1
Our good friend Matt from Pro-Line has posted a video talking a little bit about the upcoming Pro-Line Performance Transmission for the Traxxas Slash (And other similar Traxxas Vehicles). We are really looking forward to getting our hands on this thing! Check the Pro-Line Site for more details.
Team Durango DESC410R and DEX210 Now Shipping
Team Durango has announced that the DEX210 1/10th Scale 2WD Buggy and the DESC410R 1/10th Scale 4WD EP Short Course Truck are now shipping! No more teaser pics, and no more waiting. Both are in Kit from, so electronics, radios, motors, and tires are up to you to finish them off and build. The DESC410R short course kit will [...]
- 6/1/2012
- 9:42 am
- Team Durango
- By: Brian
Thunder Tiger Desperado Jr. Catamaran
Have the need to get out into the water? Thunder Tiger has a new rc boat called the Desperado Jr. Catamaran. It’s a RTR with a magnetic hatch for quick access to the insides, waterproof box for the receiver, and a flexing rudder to help limit damage if you happen to bump anything. (Something Bill and I could make good [...]
Duratrax 1/10th Scale Off Road Buggy Tires
DuraTrax has announced their new 1/10 Scale Buggy Tires. They have several different tread patterns for front and rear, like the Ribz, Equalizers, Shotguns and Persuaders. They come with foams and are even available mounted if you don’t want to spend the day with your fingers glued together. Hit the official Duratrax page for more details.
AXIALFEST Registration is Now Open
We just got word from Axial that AXIALFEST registration is NOW OPEN! They have all sorts of classes, from Wraith to EXO Terra Buggy to 2.2 Crawling! Head to the AXIALFEST Registration Website Now and sign up!
It’s Chat Time!
Looks like a few of us are online. It’s 10PM CST, so time to start the chat.. it normally goes 30 to 60 minutes, so stop in and say hi! Post whatever in the comments.. questions, answers, moral issues.. we got it covered..
Wednesday Night Chat Tonight.. Later Tonight..
As you may already know, a few of us like to get together on Wednesday nights and hear from the readers questions they may have, complaints, suggestions, awesome bash stories.. whatever. A few of the Big Squid RC crew will be on tonight around 10pm CST. We will announce/open up a chat thread in the comments of a post, and [...]
AquaCraft Revolt 30 Brushless Boat Video – FPS Style
We recently posted an informational type video about the new AquaCraft Revolt 30 FE Mono RC boat. This week there’s another video with a little more first person action! The roost off this boat is crazy tall!Seems like we have had a ton of RC boat news lately.. must be that season. I wonder if Bill and I [...]
Animus Hop-Ups in the Works
Had a little time this weekend to start working on our Animus, adding all the recent hop-ups from Helion RC. the hop-ups work both on the Animus 18SC and the Animus 18TR. So far, everything has gone pretty smoothly and we are looking forward to testing as soon as it’s done. The bling factor is through the roof! The Helion [...]
