For a lot longer than I would like to admit I have been getting frustrated trying to mount my Pro-Line Racing BF Goodrich all-terrain KO2 tires on a set of RC4WD 1.9 wagon wheels. I finally found out I needed the inner beadlock rings from RC4WD to work with Pro-Line tires; which I will be renaming lifesavers! I learned a [...]
Here it is folks, the new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor from Pro-Line has officially dropped! The new Raptor has some serious scale looks to go along with its Raptor attitude, here is the scoop- * Officially licensed by Ford * Direct fit on the 12.8″ Traxxas TRX-4, also fits a plethora of other trucks * Aggressive 2017 Ford Raptor styling * Much lighter than [...]
Right now is the height of the outdoor dirt oval season here in the states. All across America racers are slinging mud and having fun while racing dirt oval. The folks at Traxxas recently posted a new video to show you just how easy it is to make a legit Dirt Oval racer out of your Slash. Watch the comprehensive video [...]
How about kicking off your Friday with a new truck from Axial Racing? Just announced by the Axial crew is the old school 1969 Chevrolet Blazer. The new Axial Blazer has serious trail looks and rides on Axial’s incredibly capable SCX10 II chassis. Here are more details- * Classic looks with an open-air top and aggressive stance * Chrome-coated grille, mirrors and [...]
New for all you scale monster truck racers is a 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCab clear body from JConcepts. The F-150 is fully licensed by Ford and has a fantastic scale look to it. This version of the F-150 has been seen on the Mutant Super Soda, Madusa, Grinder, Black Stallion, Cyclone Bigfoot, Overkill, and the Zombie. Now you can build [...]
“Lipo break-in?? Hey Cubby! Always a treat to read your columns. I have been wondering about something I have read around “the internets” on LiPo break-in. Some say yes, some say no… some swear by it others have never done it and say it’s a myth. What is the deal? Do lipos need to be broken in for longer life/ better performance? [...]
Coming soon from Traxxas is a Red, White, and Blue edition of their Bigfoot Monster Truck. The Red, White, and Blue edition sports a modern Bigfoot body with special patriotic livery, perfect for the month of July. * Officially licensed Bigfoot body * Titan 12 turn brushed motor * 30+mph top speed * XL-5 speed controller * TQ 2.4GHz radio system * Oil-filled shocks * Shaved tires Street [...]
Being teased now by Tekno RC is the ET410 Truggy. The ET410 is a 1/10th scaled truggy kit, and while not much is known at the moment, it may very well sport 2.2″ stadium truck tires. If that is the case, that would make for a huge selection of tires that are already on the market. We do know that [...]
Coming in August from TLR is an Electric Conversion Kit for the 5IVE-T and 5IVE-B. The conversion kit is loaded with everything needed to convert your 5IVE from gas over to brushless and LiPo power. * Carbon fiber battery trays * Multiple servo configurations * Optional mechanical brakes * Maintains complete functionality of the stock chassis * Factory fit and finish The conversion kit is [...]
Wow! Have a look at the all new 1/10th scale BendPak XPR-9S Auto Lift from RC4WD! For those of you working who work on full sized cars, you are probably already familiar with the BandPak name. Now the RC4WD crew has a fully licensed 1/10th scale version that is ready to pump up the realism in your scale rc garage. The [...]
Here we go folks, after some teasing, Gmade has just fully announced the GS02 BOM Ultimate Trail Truck. The BOM comes on Gmade’s new GS02 scale platform and sports a tough scale look. Here are the details- * Comes with rugged GA44 axles * Forward weight balance for greater trail capability * Frame mounted steering servo for increased scale realism * Beefy TTR transmission * [...]
Have you been looking for a new buggy to buy? What about a large scaler with serious power? If so, have a look at the new Rage RC RZX Brushless Buggy. The RZX comes in at a large 1/6th in scale and is loaded with a powerful 2350kV brushless motor. Here is more of the scoop- * Ready-to-run, 1/6th scale * 2wd [...]
Here ya go Traxxas TRX-4 owners, Pro-Line is teasing an all new Ford Raptor body. As shown in the teaser image, P-L’s latest Raptor is heavy on scale realism and tough looks, perfect for the 12.8″ wheelbase TRX-4. This is just a teaser, we can’t wait to see full images and video! Full details will be released soon on the Raptor, [...]
Being teased now by Mugen is the MTC1 Team Edition kit. The Team Edition is a high-end on-road race car featuring a slew of cool upgrades. The Team Edition is also a very limited release as it will only be available from Mugen Seiki Europe. * Includes one piece top deck * Comes with rear anti roll bar * Aluminum spool outdrives * Lightweight [...]
At BigSquidRC we don’t talk much about UTVs, but they are Huge in the off-road market right now. For all you UTV maniacs, JConcepts has announced the Truth 2. The Truth 2 has a great UTV appearance, thus making it easy to make your truck stand out in the crowd. * Designed with rc racing star and desert racing fan Ryan [...]
