The latest step to total world domination for Team Durango is their new DESC410R V2 4wd short course truck. The new V2 SCT comes with multiple updates to make it more durable and even more planted around the track. Some of the updates and specs include- * New stronger A-arms * New rear bulkhead * New composite shock towers * New body from the [...]
ARRMA may seem like the ‘New Guys’ on the RC scene, but they have a lot of talent and experience behind the scenes. They sort of popped up out of nowhere with 6 vehicles covering just about every genre, and the vehicles we have tested and reviewed here at Big Squid RC have been exceptional at taking a serious beating. [...]
Just found this ad for Castle’s final stab at World ESC Domination! After years and years of all of us hardcore basher types whining about not getting their Castle ESC wet, it seems like they are finally starting to get the hint. All the info we have so far is what’s in the Ad… Looks like there will be [...]
Team Durango has announced some new molded inserts and cross shafts to shave weight and rotating mass from the diffs of your DNX408 or DNX408T. These have been extensively tested and are said to be just as durable at the stock steel parts, while allowing for faster acceleration and deceleration. Hit up the official Team Durango Website for more information. We [...]
THE Hitec HS-7985MG Digital High Torque Metal Gear Coreless Servo ReviewHas the servo in your ready to run truck stopped working? Have you advanced your driving skills to the point where you’d like to try a high quality servo? There are a lot of people in those boats right now. Hitec is one of the elite manufactures of servos for [...]
HPI/Hot Bodies is jumping into the world of 10th scale nitro touring car racing with their new R10. The R10 was designed from the ground up for the rigors of nitro touring car racing, using materials like titanium, aircraft quality aluminum and carbon graphite. If you are looking to go really, really fast on-road, you’ll want to check out the [...]
Hang onto your hats, HPI has just announced a new Sprint 2 RTR! This new ride is the Vaughn Gittin Jr. 1969 Mustang Edition electric RTR on-road, and is ready for some serious drifting action. Here are some of the important details: 4 Wheel Drive, Waterproof electronics, 2.4GHz Radio System, Firebolt 15T Motor, RTR out of the box, comes with TWO [...]
Novak recently posted two new Vehicle Application Guides for installing Novak equipment into your HPI or Axial rides. So for all those with questions about which Novak setup is the right choice, these should help you out! Looking for more new from Team Novak? Click Here.
Are you tired of landing from a huge jump only to find that your double sided tape has given way and your speed controller is flopping around inside of your truck? Yes, us too. Luckily a company named Snappy RC Products is manufacturing durable mounts to keep our expensive speed controllers safely planted to the chassis. Shown above is Snappy’s [...]
THE Updated ECX Torment 2.4 Ghz RTR ReviewIt’s been just over a year since we initially reviewed the ECX Torment short course truck, since then ECX has made some updates to take care of old issues and to make the truck even better. Among the updates were- waterproof electronics, heavier drive-shafts, a quick battery charger, and a faster motor. Is [...]
Axial recently posted a cool video of their new RTR SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon on the Rubicon Trail. The video documents the 15 miles of gnarly terrain the SCX10 covered to earn the coveted Jeep Trail Rated badge. Be careful, if you didn’t want a new crawler before viewing the video, you will after. For more information on Axial and [...]
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The latest addition to the product catalog over at T-Bone Racing is their SC Racer Rear Bumper for the Losi Ten SCTE short course truck. This new rear bumper is a one piece design for extra durability. Some of the other features include- * Comes with lifetime unlimited replacement warranty * One TBR SC Racer rear bumper * One TBR nylon brace * Lightweight * [...]
Playing rc soccer is a popular way of bashing with your buddies here in the states, but from this video it looks like the Tamiya guys have taken it to a whole new level overseas. As seen in this video, goals with actual nets are used, and the field itself looks in pristine condition. Now if we can just get [...]
Hello everyone, happy Monday and welcome to yet another edition of your favorite weekly satirical rc column, THE Cub Report. When I first started writing THE Cub Report for BigSquidRC a half decade ago there were weeks when I’d rarely receive an email in regards to the column. Steadily over the years that has changed, and it isn’t uncommon to get [...]
