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Need More Squids! (or Writers)
Here we are again. Every few months we put out a casting call because we are looking to grow a little more, and add on to the Big Squid RC crew! We need help for our ever expanding groups of fans and readers, to our insane demos and shows and events. At the moment we are looking for writers, and [...]
Duratrax Multi Driver
So recently we posted about the new DuraTrax 12 Tip Multi Driver Tool. Everyone was thinking this could be pretty cool. Well one showed up on my desk today, and I had to show it! We were wondering how it actually worked/functioned, would it be easy to swap bits, and I have to say yes.. yes it is! We will [...]
Pro-Line Hosts Grass Roots Series Round 6
We don’t post much racing news around here, but I really like it when companies host events at their locations. It’s cool for the fans to get a chance to check out the locations. Pro-Line just sent word that they will be hosting the Grass Roots Racing Series Round #6 on May 26th and 27th. It would be awesome if [...]
Catch Me If You Can – RC Plane Video
I saw this a couple of days ago. The amazing thing isn’t the amount of times he films catching these planes, but the places he stands while flying. This guy really gets around!For those that haven’t seen this guys vids before, the end is a classic. I won’t spoil it for ya though. But if your bored with the video, [...]
Outerwears Covers the Losi 5ive T
New from Outerwears are the Losi 5ive T Shockwears. Shockwears are a great way to keep the dirt and grime off the rods and springs. Those 1/5th scales shocks are big, and we all know bashers hate to clean stuff. Head on over to the Outerwears web site or ask for them at local hobby shop.
Must See Traxxas XO-1 Video
It’s a promotional video put out by Traxxas talking about safety and things like that. At the end they slam the Traxxas XO-1 into a car door and it just disintegrates! We should of did this to ours before we gave it away! LOL.
Chatting it up on the comments right now…
Hello everyone. Anyone up for a little chatting this evening? It looks like a couple of us are around/online Expect us to start rolling around 10pm CST on the front news page at BigSquidRC.com. .. Comments are on! Post Away.. Stop by and say hello!
HPI Drift Challenge 2012 – Round 1
Attention drift fans!! HPI Racing has released some details on their upcoming 2012 HPI Drift Challenge – Round 1! The first round will take place at HPI Racing HQ in Foothill Ranch, CA. on April 1st, 2012! It’s free to enter, and there are some good prizes on the block including invitations do the next drift battle in Long [...]
Gear Head RC – Trail Racks
The folks from Gear Head RC sent some info and a few pictures of their new Trail Racks, which are roof racks for all you scale nuts out there. They have a long and short version for full roofs and pickup style roofs. They are laser cut, and made from black Delrin for durability. It does not come with the [...]
- 3/20/2012
- 9:50 am
- Gear Head RC
- By: Brian
March Bash-ness 2012! Round 2, 1st quarter
Click to embiggin [Update: This poll has closed, check back on the front page tomorrow for the next chance to vote!] Eight have gone home, eight are left standing. We’re on to round two of March Bash-ness. In the last vote, the reigning champ and last year’s runner up both were kicked to the curb in surprising results. HPI’s Vorza Flux HP [...]
- 3/16/2012
- 7:00 am
- March Bash-ness
- By: Brian
RPM Losi SCTE Bumper and Skid Plate
Looks like RPM is jumping on the Losi SCTE bandwagon and is releasing a Front Bumper and Skid Plate for the truck. These two parts offer more protection and durability. They also allow for the installation of the RPM light canisters, and that looks pretty cool also. I know a few people that will be excited for this news. Check out [...]
- 3/15/2012
- 1:37 am
- New Products
RPM - By: Brian
Revolve RC Workstation
We just got some info from Revolve RC about a new stand called the Revolve RC Workstation. It’s an a aluminum workstation for all types of cars and trucks. The stand allows you to mount and lock the vehicle in place, has a wide base with adjustments for all types of cars and trucks. It also has a pivot ball [...]
- 3/14/2012
- 10:49 am
- New Products
revolve rc - By: Brian
AJS Machine Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3 Stand
New from AJS Machine is the T-MAXX 3.3 Stand that allows you to securely hold your T-Maxx for display, wrenching, or engine running without fear of it getting away or falling. This new stand is set for the extended chassis, and is only meant for the latest Traxxas T-Maxx 3.3. If you are in need of a new stand, [...]
Unboxing the HPI Apache C1
Over the weekend, Wrench picked up his HPI Racing Apache C1 and dropped off the pics of the unboxing. We should have one to beat on in the office very soon as well, so expect a pretty in-depth review as we put the new buggies to the test! #gallery-9 { margin: auto; } #gallery-9 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-9 img { border: 2px [...]
- 3/13/2012
- 10:19 am
- HPI Racing
Unboxing - By: Brian
Modding The Helion Dominus Part 3 - Installing A Lipo Batter…
In most trucks popping in a new Lipo battery is easy, they just drop right in! Unfortunately that isn’t the case with the Helion Dominus. Stock, the battery tray in the Dominus is set up for use with the included 7 cell 1800 mah Ni-MH. When attempting to drop in a ROAR sized Lipo you will find the stock battery [...]
