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HPI and HB Cup Racing Event in Pennsylvania

While I’m afraid Big Squid RC won’t be at this event, I’m a big fan of the Cup Racer series, and someone asked me to mention this one, so I have no problems doing that. The upcoming Cup Racer event is in Kennett Square, PA on February 27th, so if you are in the area, you should [...]

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Fan Picture Catch Up Part 3!

Here is the third batch of catch up Fan Pictures for the Big Squid RC Prize Contest. After these, we’ll work on getting the actual fan page caught up so people can make sure their picture was up there. Don’t worry yet if you don’t see your picture, all the names are in [...]

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Fan Picture Catch Up Part 2

Here is the second batch of catch up Fan Pictures for the Big Squid RC Prize Contest. I have to admit, I like the guy who sends in a picture of his HPI Savage Flux for a chance to win a HPI Savage Flux! [...]

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Fan Picture Catch Up!

Here is the first batch of catch up Fan Pictures for the Big Squid RC Prize Contest just keep coming in! 2009 was by far the most entries from the most countries! Sooo cool!! Looks like the Slash really started to dominate this year! I’m sure Traxxas is happy about that. [...]

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Getting the Contest Back on Track!

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post a quick update that we have finally caught up on the database for people sending in Fan Pictures for the Big Squid RC Contest! All the pictures that we have will be posted over the next 24 hours. I know our mail box filled a few times this year, so [...]

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Ryan Lutz Goes Alpha

News from Alpha RC USA is that Ryan Lutz has signed with them to run Alpha Plus engines this year at all his events including the RC Pro Series and Worlds. Congrats to Ryan on the sponsorship.

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RC-Lights Head Light and Brake Light Combo Review

Over in the RC Reviews section, is a new review of the RC-Lights.com Head Light and Brake Light Combo for all those looking to add some sweet looking bling to their vehicles and light up the night! If getting noticed is your thing, then you are going to want to read this review.

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LRP Brushless Upgrade for SC10 and other SC Vehicles

A press release from Team Associated talks about their new LRP Brushless Combo. It’s waterproof, while promising to bring better performance and higher top speeds to stock SC vehicles like the SC10, Slash, Blitz and Strike. The ESC is the Ai Brushless Pro Reverse with sensored design, can handle brushed and brushless motors, LiPo safe, and waterproof. The Short [...]

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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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RC Pro Products – A Plus Exhaust Pipes

Word from RC Pro Products is that they are importing the A Plus line of exhaust pipes starting with the 0801. Word on the street is that they are working great with the Alpha engine line. (also from RC Pro Products) Check out RC Pro Products for more information.

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RC Pro Products – Power Driver Bits

New from RC Pro Products are these power driver bits. It’s a 4 bit set that comes with 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 mm sizes. Right now they are only metric but it’s a good start. Using a power driver is all the rage lately with the amount of work needing to be done on 1/8th scale [...]

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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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BOL – LOG Battery Checker Review

We just posted over in the RC Reviews section, our review of the BOL – LOG Battery Checker. If you have made the jump to LiPo, LiFe or LiIon, you might want to look into picking up one of these little guys. They are a pretty cool device that gives you information for about your [...]

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Reedy 4000 mAh 30C 6.6V Competition LiFe Battery

It looks like Reedy is jumping into the LiFe battery market with their new Reedy 4000 mAh 30C 6.6V Competition LiFe Battery. They are marketing it towards the 5-cell NiMH guys and Spec Class club racers. The LiFe packs (lithium iron phosphate as cathode) batteries allow you you to run them down, and seem to be a little [...]

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Ask Cubby (We Dare You!)

We get letters, tons of letters each month to BigSquidRC. For me to get that big fat increase in salary I’ve been asking for, I’ve been told I have to bust out more material. I have chosen to “answer” some of letters submitted to BigSquid, so here we go. 🙂 ===== “also i got a dumb question im getn the inferno ve [...]

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