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JConcepts Announces 2.2″ The Hold & Ruptures
Just announced by the good folks at JConcepts are The Hold and Ruptures 2.2″ crawling tires. The Hold and the Ruptures were both designed for serious off-road performance, while also having a nice scale appearance. Check out these highlights- JConcepts 2.2″ The Hold Crawling Tires * 2.2” bead mounting diameter for class 3 vehicles * Robust carcass, horizonal bar based, 1:1 inspired * 5.25” [...]
- 7/16/2024
- 1:49 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Traxxas Portal Axles & 2-Speed Transmission for the TRX-4M
Over at Traxxas they have announced Portal Axles and a 2-Speed Transmission for the TRX-4M. Both of these upgrades help make the TRX-4M more capable when the going gets rough. Here are the highlights- TRX-4M Portal Axle Kit * Includes complete front & rear axles with portal assemblies * 10.5mm higher center ground clearance * 9mm wider track * All-metal portal gears * Includes two transmission [...]
- 7/15/2024
- 5:48 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Video – Tamiya 1/10 Ford Baja Bronco CC-02
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their Ford Baja Bronco CC-02 Kit. This classic truck from the early days of off-roading has been nicely scaled and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive CC-02 chassis. Watch the video below to get a closer look at the Tamiya Bronco and all of its finer detailing. Use this link to get full [...]
Team Associated 1/10 DC10 RWD Competition Drift Car Kit
All new from Team Associated is the DC10 Competition Drift Car Kit. The AE crew recently put out a teaser that set social media on fire and now we can see what all the teasing was about! Check out these highlights- * Factory Team hard-anodized threaded aluminum shocks * Factory Team 2.5mm carbon-fiber drift chassis * Factory Team 2.5mm carbon-fiber shock towers * Two [...]
- 7/15/2024
- 3:11 pm
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Powerhobby Aluminum Adjustable Motor Mount for the ARRMA Gro…
New over at Powerhobby is an Aluminum Adjustable Motor Mount for the ARRMA Grom. This aluminum motor mount is much stronger than stock and can also help dissipate heat from your motor. Designed for hardcore bashing, this new motor mount looks trick and allows plenty of different gearing options. The Powerhobby Aluminum Adjustable Motor Mount is street priced at just $7 [...]
- 7/12/2024
- 6:39 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Max Speed Technology 1/10 FRX RS Drift Car Kit
New at Max Speed Technology is the FRX RS Drift Car Kit. The FRX RS uses front motor placement, along with rear wheel drive, to give you an ultra realistic feel while driving. Here are more highlights- * Inspired by real drift racing cars * Authentic FR – front engine, rear-wheel drive configuration * Maximizes rear axle weight * Realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system * [...]
- 7/12/2024
- 2:02 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Teases New On-Road Car
The crew at Team Associated rarely posts any teasers, so they made big news this week by posting an On-Road Car Teaser Image. Take a close look at the image above to get a good tease on Team Associated’s next big car release. While the teaser image does not give away much, it sure looks like a drift rig sliding [...]
Traxxas Video – Dirt Jump City with the Maxx Slash
Over at Traxxas they have recently uploaded a new Dirt Jump City with the Maxx Slash promotional video. The Maxx Slash has become our “go to” short course truck around the Big Squid RC offices and for good reason – it takes a licking and keeps on ticking! Watch the video below to see the Maxx Slash catching loads of [...]
RPM Announces A-Arms & Mudguards for ARRMA 4S V2 Kraton/Outc…
Over at RPM RC they have announced new A-Arms & Mudguards for ARRMA 4S V2 trucks. The new a-arms are made from RPM’s legendary plastic blend and are a great way to help bomb-proof your bash rig. Check out these highlights- * A-arms designed to reduce hinge pin slop * Extra shock mounting hole in a-arms * A-arms are massive & uniform in [...]
- 7/11/2024
- 1:26 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Spektrum iXSR 6-Channel DSMR Surface Transmitter
Starting to ship next month from Spektrum is the all new iXSR 6-Channel DSMR Surface Transmitter. The iXSR is loaded with high-end features to help you get more fun out of your driving. Check out these highlights- * Fast Android-powered touchscreen interface * Full-color 4.5″ easy-to-read screen * Hall-effect throttle and steering mechanism * Superb ergonomics optimized for a wide range of driver needs * [...]
- 7/11/2024
- 12:31 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
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HoBao Racing 1/10 Hyper TT 2.0 4WD Bash Truck RTR
Just announced by HoBao is the 1/10th scaled Hyper TT 2.0 4WD Bash Truck RTR. We have several members of the BigSquidRC Bash Crew that absolutely love to go extreme with 4wd tenth scalers and the new Hyper TT 2.0 looks to be one of the best to ever hit the market. The latest version uses all CNC machined metal [...]
- 7/11/2024
- 10:45 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts 1/8 Magma Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires
Now shipping from JConcepts are 1/8 Magma Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. Designed to fit 1/8th scaled monster trucks, the new Magma pre-mounted tires are a solid all-around performer while bashing. Here are those highlights- * Designed with extreme abuse and speed in-mind * Giant bridge shaped horizontal tread for massive forward traction * Diameter – 7″ * Width – 3.25″ * Weight – 510 grams [...]
- 7/10/2024
- 6:57 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Team Associated Factory Team Battery Mount Set for B7/B7D
The crew at Team Associated have announced a Factory Team Battery Mount Set for their B7 and B7D race buggies. These ultra-lightweight carbon fiber battery mounts look trick and are an easy bolt-on upgrade. Here are the highlights- * Replaces stock plastic parts * Made from carbon fiber and blue anodized aluminum * Screen-printed markings to show battery positions & offset direction * Standard [...]
- 7/10/2024
- 6:04 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
JConcepts 1/8 Choppers Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires
Coming soon from JConcepts are 1/8 Choppers Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. These burly tires are an easy bolt on upgrade for your 8th scaled monster truck to help improve traction on loose surfaces. Here are the highlights- * Diameter – 6.9″ * Width – 3.25″ * Weight – 494 grams per tire/wheel * Pre-mounted on JC Shuttle wheels * Tall, burly lug design with recessed [...]
- 7/10/2024
- 6:03 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Calandra Racing Concepts Teases New 1/12 MetriCKs Pan Car
New over at Team CRC is the 1/12th scaled MetriCKs Pan Car. The new MetriCKs comes with metric hardware and has already been winning big races. Here are the highlights- * Fast, simple, lightweight, durable and affordable race car * “Ultra-tune” front end w/ easy set-up front wedges * Vented king pin * LCG design * 60-90 grams under weight limit * Multiple tuning options Use this [...]
