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More than a few people have been waiting for this announcement! The STRC LCG Chassis for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 is now available! The kit lowers the battery, motor, and all the electronics bringing the over all center of gravity way down. The list of stuff you get for $99 is pretty impressive, check it out: • CNC Machined Hard anodized [...]
I know we a lot of people have been waiting for this one! HPI has finally announced the new Blitz Flux! Some highlights include a Flux Shot 4300 motor, Flux Reload V2 speed controller, Waterproof, RTR with a 2.4GHZ radio system, HB Megabite tires, and can handle up to a 3S lipo. From the press release: Factory-assembled and painted 2WD short [...]
Want to add more get up and go to your Losi 5ive T? If so, you may want to take a look at the new LunaTik Rabid Tuned Pipe. It’s Dyno tuned and tested, and will make your Losi sound like you are running a 250cc dirt bike. It’s a 2 piece design with a quick release spring option. Click [...]
The crew over at HoBao Racing have released more pictures and information on their new GTB-E electric 8th scale on-road car. This 4wd beast is brushless powered and ready to tear up a local side-street, cul-de-sac, or parking lot. Some of the features and specs include- * 2.4 GHz radio system * Brushless motor * 3 Gear diffs * Front and rear sway bars * [...]
We received a note from the crew over at Traxxas letting us know they have a unique way to ensure the Lipo battery you get with a new Traxxas vehicle is factory fresh. Lipo’s lose capacity over time, even if just sitting on a shelf, so the newer your Lipo is, the stronger and longer run-time that it will have. From [...]
Are you looking for maximum protection on your new Traxxas Maximum Destruction monster jam replica truck? If so, check out the new basher series front bumper from T-Bone Racing. The new front bumper is big, wide, and made out of tough nylon to take the toughest of hits. The bumper includes stainless steel mounting screws, stickers, and T-Bone Racing’s lifetime [...]
Today’s ultra high powered brushless vehicles mandate the use of quality tire glue. All that beautiful brushless torque and power just love throwing tires off the rim. The crew over at Pro-Line have just announced their new Pro-Bond tire glue. The new Pro-Bond glue features not only a hold strength of 3,200 PSI, but also comes with an improved [...]
Ares RC Ethos QX 75 Quadcopter ReviewQuadcopters have suddenly become all the rage. Everywhere you turn, someone is releasing a new one to the market. The Ares RC Ethos QX 75 has thrown it’s hat into the ring, and is ready to take on the competition. Turns out this one has a few tricks up it’s sleeve, and we even [...]
Schumacher teased us last week but now they’ve released full information on their all new uber 4wd race buggy, the Cat K1. If you are looking to go really, really fast off-road, the Cat K1 looks up to job. Some of the features and specs include- * New Optimized 2 belt transmission with efficient low tension belts running on large CNC [...]
If you are a loyal electric Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Bandit, or Rustler owner, then you already know some of the downside of the stock gearbox. One of the biggest problems is the motor bolts to a plastic plate rather than metal, not giving a place for all that motor heat to dissipate to. RPM Products is legendary in the bashing world [...]
NeXXt Review… *Handling – 7/10 -* The NeXXt is not the worst driving vehicle we’ve ever tested, but it was pretty darn close. It’s gets a passing grade even though it’s one of the worst vehicles you’ve ever driven? I think your scale is a bit off. Jason Cubby- Yo what’s up Jason, thanks for the email and be sure to shoot Brian [...]
Are you ready for Big Squid RC Live? Tonight at 9pm CST we will be doing a live web show where we discuss the latest RC news, reviews, and answer your questions! Other big news tonight? We will announce another BASHER APPROVED vehicle! Did we mention we are giving away another BRAND NEW Team Durango Vehicle?!Note: We will be live [...]
Here is a reminder that tonight the second edition of our BigSquidRC Live show starts at 9 PM CST. On tonight’s show we will be discussing some of the biggest rc news of the week, talking about your comments, announcing a new Basher Approved award, and then giving away a brand new Durango truck live on the broadcast. To join [...]
Traxxas has sold thousands of Ultimate Slash 4×4’s but they are bound to sell a lot more with the updates that come on it now. Traxxas is now including their new LCG chassis, a Lipo battery, their TQi radio, and GTR shocks on the Ultimate series Slash 4×4 for your driving enjoyment. Some of the other specs and features of [...]
It looks like Pro-Line has another hit on their hands with their new 1973 Ford Bronco clear body. The new Bronco body is made to fit longer wheelbase monster trucks (like the Savage, Summit, and E-Revo with extended body mounts) and is fully licensed. Pro-Line uses crystal clear GE Lexan and of course it is made in the good ole’ [...]