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The electric 1/8th on-road class is one of the fastest in all of rc. The cars have outrageous power, as well as copious amounts of grip. The latest car to enter the class is the RX8E from XRay. The RX8E is based off of XRay’s highly competitive RX8 platform and was designed to put you on the top step of [...]
We got our hands on the new Traxxas TRX-4 TRAXX RTR, and wow! Jeremy was blown away by some of the scale body detail, from the accessories to the amazing tail lights. There is a ton of awesome molded plastic on this thing! If you were thinking about picking up a set of TRAXX, might as well get the TRX-4 [...]
What is going on Scalin’ world? This month has been a crazy one, that’s for sure. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down any time soon. After Horizon Fest I had to take it easy for a couple of weeks due to my ankle. Ok, I may have went on a few crawls that my Doctor might [...]
Coming soon from RPM is a new set of Body Savers for the Traxxas Rustler 4×4. The body savers are perfect for increasing the longevity of the body on your Rustler 4×4. The savers use a pair of plastic pieces to spread out the load on the body mounting holes to prevent breakage. Here are the highlights- * Molded in black [...]
Attention speed junkies! The folks over at the Orland Park Hobby Town have teamed up with our friends over at the Lynwood RC Dragway to do a run what you brung event on their track! If you want to see some FAST rc vehicles, this will be the place to be! Spectators are FREE, but to participate you need [...]
Just announced by ARRMA is a Metal Diff Case for their 6S BLX vehicles. The metal diff case can help bomb proof your rig and uses an aluminum diff case along with a steel face plate. Made to exact factory specifications, the diff case is easy to install. The Metal Diff Case for ARRMA 6S BLX Vehicles is street priced at [...]
For all you Traxxas X-Maxx owners, Pro-Line is releasing a new PRO-Armor Front Bumper. The bumper has a great scale look, yet is beefy enough for hardcore bashing. Take a look at some of its highlights- * Modern styling look * Integrated spot for installing a 4″ LED light * Direct replacement, easy to install * Made in the USA * Comes with light hole [...]
“200 MPH??? You have officially lost your mind now. There is no way a 200 mph RTR is coming out. Come on now, do you really expect us to believe that “rumor”? Daniel T.” Cubby- Yo hey Danny, thanks for writing in. Per the norm, shoot me your snail mail for a genuine BigSquidRC sticker pack. So… about that 200 MPH RTR rumor. Hey, [...]
Coming soon from ECX is the 1/10 Amp Crush 2WD Monster Truck. The affordable Amp Crush comes as a ready to run that has everything you need to run right inside the box. Take a look at these highlights- * Oil filled shocks * Durable nylon chassis * 2.4GHz radio transmitter * Aggressive off-road tires * Waterproof electronics The ECX Amp Crush Monster Truck has street [...]
Available right now from Pro-Line are a pair of new T-Shirts to keep you looking cool this summer. The new Hot Rod Green and Energy Blue t-shirts are perfect for an afternoon out crawling, or at the track. The Energy Blue shirt is made from 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring spun cotton, while the Hot Rod shirt is a 50/50 combed [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is a Mesh Chassis Cover for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 LCG. The mesh cover is great for keeping mud and dirt out of your chassis, thus saving you time and maintenance down the road. The breathable material helps to keep temperatures down on your electronics and there is plenty of extra space for large batteries. * Simple, [...]
New for the oval racing scene is a Hoosier Super Chain Link T 2.2″ M3 Tire from Pro-Line. These fully licensed tires not only have a perfectly scale appearance, but can also give your truck serious traction while racing. Here are the highlights- * Officially licensed by Hoosier * Exact scale detailing * White Hoosier logo on sidewall * High quality closed cell foam [...]
It’s official, Pro-Line is dropping a new BELTED version of their incredibly popular 2.8″ Trencher Monster Truck Tires!!! Why is this a big deal? Because belted tires are going to make a huge change in the bashing world. Older, non-belted tires like to expand (balloon) at high speeds. Belted tires maintain their normal shape, thus making them much easier to [...]
Greetings monster truck lovers, welcome to another edition of Monster Truck Madness. I am coming off another fun-filled racing weekend and am absolutely LOVING my BigSquidRC Boss truck. (P.S. thanks to my friend Danny Maass for the sweet photo of it, seen above). I detailed the build of it several months back, and since then I’ve been racing it monthly in my [...]
New from Pro-Line is a Body Grip Tool for painters. The body grip tool makes it easy to have a proper grip on your body while you paint. The tool keeps you from getting fingerprint marks on fresh paint, plus it just makes painting easier. * High quality custom machining * Uses type 1 PVC * Powerful suction cup for a solid grip [...]