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Cubby mentioned that someone sent us some info on a new LCG Chassis for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 being produced by Traxxas that apparently is being tested. Well shortly after someone else sent word that another company is also working on a low center of gravity chassis for the Slash 4×4. We have been told that these are cad drawings [...]
The JConcepts crew has recently announced new Hazard series wheels and pre-mounts for the Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4. The Hazard wheels are a scale looking ten spoke design that utilize a 12 mm hex and come in yellow, white, and 909 inspired black. Retail price for the wheels are $9 a pair. You can also get black Hazard wheels pre-mounted [...]
What a great weekend huh? Formula 1 was in full effect at Monza, American motocross wrapped up their series in the heart of the 909, and NFL football had a full schedule, it just doesn’t get much better than that. Actually it does- when you have enough time left over to break out the rc’s and get some bashing in. First [...]
During extreme use a battery pack can be subject to a lot of g-forces, around the BigSquidRC offices we see battery packs get thrown out of trucks all the time. A good battery brace can help prevent this from happening. JConcepts has two new Monroe battery braces that are stronger and offer more coverage than stock. One brace is designed [...]
The crew over at Exotek has announced some new option parts for the Traxxas Slash 2wd and 4wd off road trucks. Pictured above are the new Exotek locking spring cups, they lock on and don’t pop off like the stock units. These come in either red or blue and have a street price of $20. Pictured below are a line-up [...]
Pro-Line had us at ‘Twist and Extend’ when we saw these new Extended Body Posts they were using with their new Ford Focus Rally Car Body back at RCX. They have several different style posts that will fit the Traxxas Slash 2WD, 4WD, and Losi TEN SCTE! So if you want to turn your short course truck into a rally [...]
Last week we mentioned the Mike Jenkins TORC Pro 4×4 Slash was available, well this week Traxxas has followed up that news with the Mike Jenkins Slash 4×4 Ultimate. The Ultimate comes with the TQi Radio and docking base for your iPhone, Big Bore Aluminum shocks, 7-Cell 4200 battery, aluminum hubs, center diff, and front and rear swaybars. Basically it’s [...]
Traxxas has some trick new red anodized aluminum accessories for your Revo, Summit, Slash 4×4, and Stampede 4×4. These new parts are made from 6061-T6 aluminum and are said to bolt right up with no modifications. Prices range from $4 for the antenna crimp nut, up to $45 for the castor blocks. Click THIS link for more information. Have you read [...]
Adding to their huge lineup of short course vehicles, Traxxas has announced the Mike Jenkins’s TORC Pro 4×4 Slash. It comes with the new RAM style body and all the other features that make up the popular Slash 4×4 like the new TQi 2.4 GHz radio. Guess we should of paid closer attention last week at the TORC event, we [...]
Do you have an affinity for running high cell counts in your Traxxas Slash 4×4 or Stampede 4×4? Are you already running the upgrade Tekno M6 system? Have you just added the Pro-Line Protrac suspension kit to your truck? If so Tekno RC is now selling the longer axles required for the Protrac system separately. Price is around $20 a [...]
Cubby, I’m looking at getting a mini to have fun with in and out of the house. Just wondering if you have any preference between the small scale stuff. RC18T or RC18r or losi 1/24 rally, I’ve ruled out the mini-z’s as they are indoor only. Also need to get something a 2year old can play with so a little [...]
Need some new A-Arms? Want them in Green? RPM just released new rear a-arms for the Traxxas Slash 2WD as well as front and rear a-arms for the Slash 4×4. So if you have a green Monster Energy paint scheme going on right now, these will be the arms to finish off your look! Check out the RPM website for [...]
A while back we got a Sneak Peak of the Pro-Line ProTrac Suspension Kit for the Slash 4×4. Well it’s no official, with some less sneaky looking pictures. The kit will include longer Front and Rear suspension arms. ProTrac wheels that keep you ROAR Legal width and new longer turnbuckles. Sounds like a good kit for $50. Pro-Line has also [...]
Looks like the folks over at Pro-Line are continue to expand on their product lines. We just got a bit of a sneak peek at the Pro-Line ProTrac Kit for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. The kit will have new suspension arms, turnbuckles, and possibly wheels. The new arms will have multiple mounting locations to really let you dial in your [...]
JConcepts has a few new releases today. This one is for the fans of the ol’ bow-tie, it’s a short course version of the new 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500. The body is made to fit all of the following trucks: Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4, XXX-SCT and TEN-SCTE. It’s one of JConcepts’ Hi-Flow bodies, so it has a ton [...]
