Get your drift on with the newly announced Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Drift Spec from Tamiya. This iconic Skyline comes in drift form on Tamiya’s TT02D chassis and rolls on 24mm drift spec tires. Here are more highlights- * CVA oil shocks * Sport tuned motor * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Matte-finish metal-plated wheels * Full bearing set * Aluminum motor heat sink Street pricing for [...]
Featuring a world championship pedigree, the D817 V2 nitro buggy from HB Racing should be a top contender in the 2018 nitro wars. The V2 of the D817 comes with various revisions and updates to improve durability, as well as handling. Here are some of its new updates- * New 7075 aluminum chassis * Stronger 17.5° aluminum caster blocks * JConcepts body * New [...]
Monster Truck Madness is back, oh yes! With JConcepts releasing the Fling King and Dragon Mega Truck tires/wheels, my club, Trigger King, is going to be racing a mega class for the summer of 2018. In preparation for this, I have just converted my Rotten Apple SMT10 to mega mode. While I changed a few things around with the electronics to both [...]
Have you owned a Traxxas Bandit before? If you are a basher, the answer is most likely a big yes! The Bandit has been bringing people into the hobby for years and now has a lower price to make it even easier to get started driving rc. Watch the video below to see the Bandit getting in some serious snow bashing. [...]
For all you Losi Baja Rey owners, Exotek has announced a new Aluminum Front Gearbox Case. The gearbox case should be stronger than the stock plastic parts, plus it just looks awesome. * CNC machined * Heavy duty design * Improves internal gear mesh * Comes with larger 11mm bearing to handle more power Street pricing for the aluminum gearbox cover is $45, it has [...]
Just announced by Parkzone is the F4F Wildcat. The Wildcat is expected to start shipping later this month and comes as a BNF or as a PNP. Best known for its work in the Pacific after Pearl Harbor, the F4F Wildcat was designed to be an exciting flyer, all the while showing off its excellent scale realism. * Made from ultra-durable [...]
Well hello there. Thanks for joining us at BigSquidRC for THE Cub Report. If this is your first time here, THE Cub Report is a weekly look (satirical) at the wonderful hobby of rc. Sometimes it has a theme, sometimes it is endless rambling, but either way, lets dig right in. Is BigSquidRC the #1 RC Blog? I don’t know about [...]
Coming soon from Team Recat is the TRSC10E. The TRSC10E is a 1/10th scaled RTR short course truck that is loaded with features, yet still affordably priced. You have probably already noticed that the TRSC10E is a Team Redcat product, instead of Redcat Racing. Team Redcat is used to designate Redcat’s high-end line-up, meaning that the TRSC10E comes with higher-end materials [...]
Just announced by Integy are Aluminum Center Drive Shafts for the Traxxas TRX-4. The drive shafts are heavy duty and are made from CNC machined aluminum, plus they are available in five different colors (black, silver, red, blue, gunmetal) to match your rig. Street pricing for the drive shafts is $35, they have a part number of #C27926, and full details [...]
Recently announced by Killerbody RC is the Wide Body Kit for their Lexus RC F body. The wide body kit for the Lexus comes with wide fender wells, as well as other visual upgrades, to give your Lexus a hardcore drift look. * 257mm wheelbase * Made for use with 190-200mm touring cars * Molded from polycarbonate * Includes front & rear fenders, a [...]
New for the scale crawling crowd are Champion 2.2″ aluminum wheels from SSD RC. The Champion wheels are highly detailed and have been CNC machined from aluminum for style and durability. * Internal beadlock design * Black Delrin inner ring * 6 screws, easy to mount * Standard 12mm hex * Width- 37.75mm * Offset- 1mm * Backspacing- 18.5mm * Weight- 92 grams The Champion wheels come in standard [...]
The brutal cold weather that’s engulfed most of the nation finally did me in this week. I have had zero trigger time. After all these years of running in the cold, -5 degrees is where I apparently draw the line. At least it’s dry though, which is more than most of you snowed-in east coasters can say! It’s been a [...]
The Futaba 7PX is easily one of the most elite radios on the market. It is loaded with features, it has ridiculously fast response times, and its touch screen not only looks incredible, but also makes it super easy to work with. With so many people wanting a 7PX, the first shipment sold out fast. The folks at Hobbico wanted us [...]
RC4WD is super stoked to announce Bilstein Shocks as their latest licensing pardner. Bilstein shocks are legendary in the full sized off-road world, we can’t wait to try some of their new shocks for the scale crawling scene. For now RC4WD has announced 3 different shock lengths – 100, 90, and 80mm. All three lengths are styled exactly like their [...]
The folks at T-Bone Racing are well known for making ultra-durable bash bumpers. Recently they set their sites on the Pro-Line PRO-MT 4×4 and came up with a new Wheelie Bar, Front Bumper, and Rear Bumper. All three are made from T-Bone’s ultra-durable plastic and were designed to take maximum punishment. The Wheelie Bar is priced at just $11 [...]
