Coming soon from ST Racing Concepts is a new 1/4″ Insert Universal Tool Handle. The tool handle matches the rest of STRC’s nut drivers and will be available in a bunch of different colors. For strength and durability, the handle has been CNC machined from high quality aluminum. The tip is designed for 1/4″ bits and has a part number [...]
Now shipping for the F1 wars this winter is the VBC Racing Lightning FXM. The designers at VBC set out to make a more versatile, durable, and easier to drive formula one car, the FXM is the result. A completely re-designed rear pod heads the list of changes. * 7075 rear wing support * New rear axle mount with shim based ride [...]
On road racers be warned! Team Associated has just announced its new TC 7.1 FT kit! An evolution too the TC 7.0, it has a narrower chassis, lower center of gravity, a new one piece motor mount, and many more new features that will shave off those pesky little seconds off your lap time! Check out all the details at this [...]
It is officially 1/8th on-road day here at BigSquidRC. After having posted the new HB Racing and Serpent 1/8th on-road cars, here we are with the HoBao Racing Hyper VT. The Hyper VT was teased back in July, but now full details have been announced. The 1/8th on-road Hyper VT comes in both nitro and brushless RTR forms. The Nitro Version [...]
I recently had the chance to experience an ESS r/c sound system first hand. It was both extremely cool and super loud! Pegging the throttle and hearing the rumble of a big block v8 (that sounded very accurate!) is a lot more fun than I initially thought it would be. There is a by-product of this, however- the oddity of driving [...]
Can I tell you a little something about Brian our Editor in Chief? Like a moth to a flame, he is attracted to bling. In fact, a lot of hobbyists are all about fancy aluminum parts. If you are a bling-fanatic, Integy recently announced the CF310 Trail Roller Scale Crawler. From nose to tail, the CF310 is full of aluminum [...]
The folks over at Asiatees Hobbies and at rcMart have just released pictures of the new Orlandoo Hunter Jeep Rubicon Micro Crawler. The Orlandoo Jeep comes in at a tiny 1/35th scale, but is aimed at a blazing hot market right now, micro crawling. With micro crawling getting ready to explode this winter, the Orlandoo Jeep should make a great [...]
What, two 1/8th nitro on-road cars in one day? That has to be a new record at BigSquidRC. Earlier today we posted about the new HB Racing RGT8, now we have the pleasure of helping to announce the Viper 977 EVO 2 from Serpent to the world. You may already be familiar with the 977 from Serpent, it has been [...]
Designed to compete in the 1/8th scale Nitro GT Class, HB Racing has announced their very first nitro GT car, the 1/8 RGT8. The RGT8 is based off of HB’s extremely capable D815 nitro buggy platform, creating a car that should be great for bashing or high speed runs. What are some of its highlights? * 2 speed transmission * Lightweight diff [...]
New from Dromida is the affordable HoverShot FPV Camera Drone. The HoverShot is small in size (a diagonal size of 120 mm) but is big on features. A 720p video camera comes standard and the transmitter comes with a universal mobile phone holder, making it easy to fly via FPV. * Fully assembled with everything in the box needed to fly * [...]
Voltage Hey Cubby, I have a 1/10 scale Traxxas 2wd model that weighs about 5 lbs. I wonder why 7.4 volts is so preferred/popular/available? Do racing regulations drive this? Or was it historical nickel battery voltage/capacity that was more or less mimicked? At this relatively low voltage, current required for acceleration becomes very high- we must have large gauge [...]
For you guys getting ready to bolt some crazy power into your Losi Mini 8IGHT series vehicle, Exotek has just announced a new Big Bore Motor Mount. The Big Bore Mount allows you to bolt in motors up to 29mm in diameter and comes with a bar for mounting a cooling fan. The mount fits not just the Mini 8IGHT-T, [...]
Looking to do some hardcore crawling but don’t have the time to build a kit from the ground up? New from GMade is the RTR Version of the R1 Rock Buggy. The R1 RTR was designed for serious crawling and comes completely built and ready to hit the rocks. Here are some of its highlights- * Comes with 2.4GHz radio, high [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you are 1.7″ Ballistic Offroad Havoc Beadlock Wheels from RC4WD. These are high-end all aluminum wheels sporting great scale looks and beefy construction. Now all you guys looking for upgrade 1.7″ wheels have another great option from RC4WD. * Officially licensed by Ballistic Offroad Wheel Company * CNC machined from billet aluminum * 12mm hex * Scale [...]
Have you ever been on the trail and come upon a section that is simply impassable? Ever wish you had a truck big enough to get over an extra tough rock/limb/root section? If so, Redcat Racing has a new truck for you, the Clawback. The Clawback is HUGE, it is a 1/5th scaler that measures in with a whopping 650mm [...]
