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JConcepts Foxy Battery Braces for Associated B5 & B5M
Over at JConcepts they have just announced their sleek new Foxy Battery Braces for the Associated B5 and B5M. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon fiber, these are both stronger and much tricker looking than the stock pieces. The part number for the B5 rear motor model is #2349 and it is priced at $20. The part number for the B5M model [...]
- 5/22/2014
- 12:04 pm
- JConcepts
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
ASK Cubby, 05.22.2014, Version- Look What the Mailman Dragge…
“Closed Cell inserts for Bashing Hi Cubby, I really like the ProLine Trenchers for bashing, but less so after they filled with sand. I made a few holes in the tires to let the sand out, but that’s not very good for the foams. I noticed the pre-mounted Trencher 2.8’s have standard white foam. And there I thought that Closed Cell foams were the [...]
Hitec X1 Pro Multi-Charger & E Power Box 17A Power Supply
The latest battery charger from Hitec is called the X1 Pro Multi-Charger. The Hitec X1 Pro is designed to be teamed up with their new 17 amp power supply called the E Power Box 17A. The tandem is available in 3 different colors- red, silver, and black, and both are expected to ship in July. Some of the specifications [...]
- 5/22/2014
- 10:15 am
- Hitec
New Products - By: Tim Mohr
Speed Passion V4.0 Competition Brushless Motors
Our friends over at Speed Passion are teasing their latest and greatest V4.0 Brushless Motors. The 4.0s will come in a variety of winds and feature a new can with large cooling vents. Also new on the 4.0s are new endbells and bullet connectors. More information like part numbers and pricing will be coming soon, until then you can hit [...]
Unboxing – HPI Savage XL Octane
It’s time to unbox the HPI Savage XL Octane! The world has been waiting almost three years for this moment, and it’s finally arrived! We are looking forward to hearing this thing purr. Couple of quick notes, it feels pretty heavy, the roll cage looks cool without the body on, and honestly for the $960 we just spent, a foam [...]
- 5/22/2014
- 8:00 am
- HPI Racing
Unboxing - By: Brian
Novak 4PHD Heavy-Duty 4-Pole 4X4 SCT Brushless Motor
Novak has a new motor and speed controller combo for all you 4wd SCT drivers. The 4PHD is a heavy duty 4-pole brushless motor designed for the rigors of 4wd SCT racing and bashing. Its 4 pole design means it can accelerate harder and handle heavier loads, and it uses rubber gaskets to keep dirt/dust/mud out of the inside of [...]
Raging Rotors: More Than Meets The Eye…
Hey Guys, Tomato Sauce here! Missed you last week due to an opportunity to work for a big RC Company, and sadly my carry-on could only carry so much contraband stuff. Lately I have been doing a lot of product spotlights and how-tos, but this week I feel a little Cubby-esque and thought I’d borrow his soapbox. I was enjoying the beautiful [...]
T-Bone Racing Rear Bumper for Associated B5
Ever land really hard on the rear of your buggy and destroy the motor in your 10th scale buggy? If you are anything like us, then you’ve busted up more motors that way than you care to remember. There is a way to protect the rear of your buggy (and motor), by simply installing a bumper. The crew over at T-Bone [...]
- 5/21/2014
- 9:53 am
- New Products
Team Associated - By: Tim Mohr
Shipping Now – HPI Savage XL Octane Gas RTR
Hang on rc world, here comes gas. If you have been by our BigSquidRC Facebook Group lately, then you will have seen that the HPI Savage Octane has shipped and is started to hit consumer hands. One of the members of our group, David F., has already posted a few pictures of his HPI Octane, so we thought why not show [...]
- 5/21/2014
- 8:28 am
- HPI Racing
miscellaneous - By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line Velocity VTR 2.4″ 2WD & 4wd Hex Front Wheels
To run the new high-zoot 2.4″ tires from Pro-Line you are going to need the appropriate wheels. No worries mate, as Pro-Line has announced VTR 2.4″ Front Wheels for an array of tenth scale race machines. The VTR wheels are larger in diameter and come with the 8th scale buggy style bead needed to run the latest generation of race [...]
- 5/20/2014
- 7:09 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Tim Mohr
MIP Pucks Shiny Drive System for Associated SC10/T4
For all you guys running big power in your Associated SC10 or T4, the crew over at MIP have announced their new Pucks Shiny Drive System for your truck. This set includes a ball diff, but more importantly, includes MIP Pucks for the drive shafts. The Puck system helps keep your drivetrain fresh by not constantly wearing out the outdrives, [...]
Product Spotlight – Racers Edge EZ80 Battery Charger Review
With loads of chargers under the $80 price point, how does one make a dent in the market? By putting out a solid charger and having it seen on places like BigSquidRC of course. The crew over at Racers Edge shot us their EZ80 Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger to try, here is what we found out. The EZ80 uses a menu that [...]
- 5/20/2014
- 9:44 am
- Mini Review
Racers Edge - By: Tim Mohr
Boom Racing Performance Combo For 3Racing Sakura D3 from Asi…
You guys that are into the drift scene know all about the 3Racing Sakura D3. It made a name for itself last year by being one of the best (and coolest) drift cars you could buy. However, every car can be made better (and tougher!) with aftermarket parts. Our friends over at Asiatee Hobbies are now stocking the Boom Racing [...]
Gear Head RC 1.55 Dirty Dozen Beadlock Wheels
The latest in trick Gear Head RC wheels for your scaler are 1.55″ Dirty Dozen Beadlocks. The Dirty Dozens are CNC machined out of 6061-T6 aluminum, come with black anodized beadlock rings, and should bump the bling factor of your rig up several notches out on the trail. * 12mm hexes * 1.55″ in size * Offset: -0.23″ * Weigh 3 oz each * [...]
Unboxing – Duratrax 3.8 Hatchet MT Pre-Mounted Tires
There was one tire that stood out after the announcement of Duratrax’s new 3.8 Monster Truck Tire line-up, the Hatchet MT. You see, the Hatchet uses a scale inspired chevron style tread that looks like the tires on a full size monster truck, and they should do a great job of shoveling mud/dirt/gravel while out bashing. Luckily it wasn’t long [...]
