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Just announced by Traxxas are three new models in their VXL brushless powered line-up. Now getting the VXL treatment is the 2wd ProGraphix Rustler, Bandit, and Stampede. All three models receive a major power-up by sporting 10 turn 3500kV Velineon power systems, plus they all get TSM as well. TSM, Traxxas Stability Management, is an electronic stability system that makes [...]
Recently posted by Traxxas is a new video featuring the Rustler VXL and the Bandit VXL. Both vehicles come with serious VXL brushless power under the hood and are legendary bash machines. Watch the video shown below to see numerous action shots, big air, and even some sand bashing. The video also does a great job of showing just how [...]
The folks over at Traxxas recently put out a surprise for all you on-road fans, the 4-Tec 2.0 Body-Less ready to run. This version of the 4-Tec comes ready to run, but does not include a body, thus saving you cash. You see, the very first thing that many on-road drivers do is install a new body. Why pay for [...]
Here is some cool news from Traxxas, they are now offering their 4-Tec 2.0 without a body. Better still, you can get it loaded with a VXL brushless system or with a more affordable brushed power package. We are big fans of the handling and durability of the 4-Tec 2.0, now you can pick up an RTR version without the [...]
The Traxxas crew has finished up another video with some stellar action from Camp Woodward in Pennsylvania. This one features the Bandit VXL and has loads of high flying action. View the video posted above to see the Bandit VXL busting cool moves along with some very neat on-board shots. The Bandit is a legendary buggy for bashing and the [...]
Everyone uses their rc cars differently, how many of you use yours to help your dog exercise? Does your dog like to chase your rc car? The folks over at Traxxas have posted a really cool video titled Man’s Best Friend. The video shows a Rustler VXL and a dog having some fun down on the beach, which if you are [...]
We all know that electronic stability control is changing the hobby, making nearly undrivable cars easy to wheel. For the last couple of months we’ve been testing the latest 2WD Slash VXL from Traxxas, a model that comes with TSM, otherwise known as Traxxas Stability Management. Is the latest version of the Slash a winner for the basher crowd? How [...]
Electronics stability control is all the rage right now. From Spektrum’s incredible AVC system, to TSM Traxxas Stability Management, to HPI’s D-Box 2, stability control is becoming quite commonplace, making it easier than ever for newbies (or even old pros) to drive high powered vehicles. The first model to receive the Traxxas stability control was the Slash, now they have announced [...]
Here at BigSquidRC we get asked lots of questions, but lately we have been hearing the questions, “Does stability control really work?” and “How do you even install it?” all the time. With so much interest being shown, we figured it was time to bust out a post on how to install an electronic stability control system. While there are now [...]
tech question…..im currently awaiting delivery of an hpi mini trophy truck …. my intent is to build a 4wi suspention rock crawler/trail rig i have misc. parts from an axial scx10 i bought used and beat more than sunk money into ..but anywho i want to use either the whole locked diff or the locker block in it in the [...]
Traxxas has something new coming out on the 30th of November 2011! And that’s it really… We don’t know any more! There have been guesses that it could be a 1/5th scale or a 1/8th scale buggy, but nobody is 100% sure. At the rumor price close to $1000 it’s not going to be a 1/16th scale! Personally we are [...]
Brian broke this story wide open earlier today, and now it’s official. Traxxas has updated their website to showcase the new 1/16th scale officially licensed Kyle Busch Camping World Race Replica. The truck is built off the tried and true 1/16th scale VXL platform from Traxxas, and will be avaliable in both a brushed and brushless model. [...]
Is your VXL motor running a little hot? Traxxas now offers a Finned Aluminum Heatsink for all of their 1/16 scale VXL vehicles. The heatsink includes some thermal transfer paste and snap-on installation for easy application to your vehicle, and has that blue-anodized finish we’ve come to love from all Traxxas alloy parts. Best of all, it [...]
