New from Axial Racing is the RTR version of their SCX10 III Jeep JLU Wrangler with Portal Axles. The RTR Jeep JLU Wrangler makes it fast and easy to hit your local trails with a rig loaded with performance and scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Replica V8 engine * Scale Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body with detailed interior * Spektrum DX3 3-channel [...]
Are you tired of your tires coming off the bead? New from JConcepts are Satellite Tire Rubber Bands. These can be used while gluing up a new set of tires, or when re-gluing a set that has come loose, to put pressure on the tire bead. The bands ensure that the tire is firmly held against the wheel to achieve [...]
I got the blues. The JConcepts Renegade blues, that is. Or to be even more specific, blue compound JConcepts Renegades. Yes, after nearly a year of racing on cement due to not having a location suitable for racing monster trucks on dirt, my rigs are finally going to get to go to battle on the stuff monsters were meant to be [...]
With the no-prep drag scene in full swing right now, people are scrambling to get their hands on the fastest chassis that they can find. One of the trickest on the market right now is the Arrow Drag Chassis from Five Seven Designs. The Arrow comes with high-end parts like carbon fiber shock towers, a carbon fiber chassis, aluminum shocks, [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004. Last seen back in 2018, soon you’ll have another chance at this classic Subaru kit. * Scale accurate polycarbonate body * Scale rear wing and rear view mirrors * 4wd TT-01 type E chassis * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck * Front and rear gear differentials The Tamiya Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004 [...]
New from the good folks over at Team Associated are Factory Team Carbon Fiber Arm Inserts for their RC8B3.2 nitro buggy. The arm inserts can help to make the stock arms more rigid, as well adding a trick Factory Team look to your race buggy. The carbon fiber inserts are a bolt fit for the RC8B3.2, as well as the [...]
New from Cross RC is a 1/7 Scale Driver Figure. A great way to add scale realism to any rig is a proper looking driver figure, now the crew at Cross RC has you covered with a highly realistic unit that is sized to perfectly fit trucks like the upcoming 1/7 Cross UT4. * Total Height- 235mm * Head can be linked [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced that their TRX-4 Traxx now comes with a Free $80 Tire Bundle. Basically, now you can have your cake, and eat it too! Now the Traxx model comes with not only the hardcore off-road Traxx set, but also with a set of highly scale realistic tires and wheels. This makes the Traxx model even [...]
Hello there and welcome to the wide world of sports, I mean rc. I am Cubby and thanks for making your way over to BigSquidRC. Why not jump right on in??? AMA Monster Energy Supercross is back! Actually, its been back for over a week, with all the races being held at one venue in Utah to finish up the series. [...]
During the upcoming summer months, it is easy for a brushless motor to get too hot. To help save your motor from warmer temperatures, Reedy has dropped a pair of high-end HV Aluminum Motor Fans. The Reedy motor fans come in two different sizes and were engineered to move some serious amounts of air. Here are the highlights- * Durable, CNC [...]
New over at Pro-Line is a promotional video for their Class 0 BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX 1.9″ Truck Tires. These are P-L’s smallest scale tires to date, yet they sport some pretty incredible scale realism. Watch the video below to find out how the BFGoodich tires can take your rig to the next level with increased trail performance, along with [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced an Authentic Body for the Team Associated RC10B2. The body is made from the original AE mold and is a perfect for all you vintage buggy racers out there. * Drop-fit on the AE RC10B2 * 5.5″ wing * Iconic B2 styling * Cooling scoop * Made from a heavy duty polycarbonate The JConcepts RC10B2 Body has a part number [...]
Over the last month or so we have been doing a lot of testing with our Axial Racing SCX10 III. The kit performs well if assembled correctly. Do not try to blame Axial because you stripped a screw out or forgot a bearing in the transmission, that’s called builder error. I will admit, I have had my fair share of [...]
New from JConcepts are Tactic Street Eliminator Wheels in Chrome. The Tactic series wheels are very stylish and were designed for serious performance. Check out these features- * Designed for no-prep drag racing * Direct replacement for Associated DR10 * Devastatingly handsome 🙂 * Inspired by 1:1 wheels * Durable design * Lightweight, single piece design Both the front and rear JConcepts Tactic Street Eliminator Wheels [...]
Over at XRay they have just announced the 2021 version of their GTXE 1/8 electric on-road kit. For 2021 the GTXE has received numerous updates to increase speed and durability on the track. Check out the updates- * Chassis now reinforced for added stability * 3mm longer shock shafts * C-hub style front suspension * New front shock tower * +2mm wheel hubs for increased [...]
