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Traxxas Slash 4×4 Platinum Video – Snow Bashing

Here’s some video we shot while testing out our new Platinum Edition Traxxas Slash 4×4 in the snow! Good times! The video on Youtube is also uploaded there in hi-def!Enjoy!

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Unboxing the Traxxas Platinum Slash Pictures

So we just got our Traxxas 2010 Platinum Slash Edition in house! It looks like our friends at Traxxas are the first to listen to Cubby’s advice, and start treating some of their RC cars like REAL cars. Notice they call this the 4×4 Slash 2010 Platinum Edition on the box! Does that mean there will [...]

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PARMA/PSE Dune Buggy Body for Traxxas Slash

Introducing the Parma Vintage Dune Buggy body for the Traxxas Slash! We got a first glimpse of these things at the iHobby Expo 2009 and I thought they were sweet. I’m a big fan of looking different when I bash, so these dune buggy bodies will definitely set me apart! Visit the Parma Website [...]

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iHobby 2009 – Traxxas

So, stopped by the Traxxas booth early day 1 to present them with an official Basher Approved Award for the Traxxas Slash. Without a doubt the Traxxas Slash is deserving of one of the highest RC awards right now. It’s cheap, it’s fun, and it takes a beating like nothing else! Peter Vieira did the accepting [...]

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RPM Slash Tail Lights, Complete the Set!

For those who are really into the scale look, and trying to give the Traxxas Slash all the short course realism they can, RPM RC is now shipping their new Rear Tail Light set for their Traxxas Slash rear bumper! Note these do NOT come with the LED’s! You will need to come up with the actual [...]

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Traxxas Slash 4×4 Announced!

Breaking news! Traxxas has just announced the Traxxas Slash 4×4 Short Course Truck! Wowza! I have been hearing from Traxxas that this upcoming announcement was going to be big news.. and while we here at the Big Squid office had some guesses, that were close, like an electric Slayer, we didn’t think it would be a re-design like this! [...]

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Pro-Line Lightens the Load With Split Six 2.2"/3.0" One-Piec…

Until now, you had to have a 3 piece wheel to get this realistic look for your short course truck. Now Pro-Line Racing’s Split Six One Piece Wheels give you the look you want for your Slash or Blitz with the light weight and durability of a one piece at an affordable price.You can visit the Pro-Line Racing site here.

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Pro-Line Racing brings us the Caliber SC tire

With the increasing popularity of Short Course racing, it was only time before Pro-Line Racing offered their popular Caliber tire as a Caliber SC.The new Caliber SC offers the same Small Pin / Dual Stage Pin tread pattern that has proven to provide excellent traction on your 1:8 buggy. They are available in M2 and M3 for your Slash, Slayer, SC10, or [...]

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RPM Mud Flaps for the Traxxas Slash!

With the new rage being more ‘scale looking’ RC’s, it seems only fitting that somone would be doing mud flaps for the slash. Well RPM RC has stepped up to the plate and created some! The new RPM Traxxas Slash Mud Flaps work with the new RPM Rear Bumper only. They do not [...]

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RPM Rear Bumper for the Traxxas Slash

Recently there was a news post abut the the new Traxxas Slash Bumpers from RPM RC, and I’m sure there was a ton of people asking, why only the front? Well..today that answer has been given.. in the form of a new product! The RPM Traxxas Slash Rear Bumper! It’s 18% lighter [...]

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The Cub Report, 09-09-09

So Yamaha finally showed their all new 2010 YZ450F yesterday. New from the ground up, it features a radically different airbox/cylinder/carb setup than any previous production motocross bike. The amount of “pre-hype” for the bike was huge, as it should have been on such an innovative design. And while bike sales spiraled downward during the poor economy, the Yamaha 2010 [...]

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Pro-Line Racing Skid Plates and Front Bumper for the Slash!

Just found this one out! Pro-Line Racing extremely durable material is now available in skid plate format along with a new front Bumper for your Slash. All are direct replacement! The Front Bumper (6061-00) has added thickness for more protection. The Front Skid (6061-01) uses the same durable material but adds strength at the [...]

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Pro-Line Racing Has your Slash’s bottom covered!

Designed to protect what’s underneath and sheild what’s on top, Pro-Line Racing’s Undertray is simply something your Slash needs! Designed from their highly durable .060 Lexan and as a direct fit over stock or aftermarket skids this undertray will keep your investment safe. Not to be left out, the side extend up [...]

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Jconcepts puts the squeeze on your Traxxas Slash!

Those folks over at Jconcepts never stop! We get some good snow here in Chicagoland and last time I ran my Slash out in it I had a heck of a time drying it out. Not to mention the dirt and grime that gets in the tray when it was run outside anyways. The Illuzion [...]

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Traxxas Slash Gets Hardcore!

The Traxxas Slash has made a huge impact on our hobby. Even though it may look scale on the outside, the internals of the chassis hardly resemble the full size CORR trucks it takes after. RC4WD and a member of the scale RC community, Katan, are collaborating to change all that. Their creation is the Hardcore [...]

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