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Sneak Peek at Pro-Line’s 2WD Front Buggy Inserts
Pro-Line has given us a sneak peak at their new 2WD Buggy Front Closed Cell Inserts. Not much information is known on these guys just yet, but I can say they will be waterproof, reusable, balanced and lightweight. Expect to see them soon on Pro-Line’s website!
Happy Father’s Day from Big Squid RC!
Happy Father’s Day to every dad out there from Big Squid RC! Make sure you take some time today to give your dad a call, a card, or just cause a little less trouble than usual 🙂
Evan’s 5 Minutes…on Paying it Forward
I credit the RC hobby with saving my life. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it’s not entirely an exaggeration. In my non-BSRC life, I work for a global company in the corporate Information Systems department. The stress is often insane, and being a computer guy, most of your hobbies involve electronics (console and PC games [...]
ST Racing Concepts Alloy 0.5 Degree Toe-In Hubs for HPI Blit…
ST Racing Concepts has some new aluminum 0.5 degree toe-in rear hub carriers for your HPI Blitz. They feature a set-screw over hinge-pin design, non-anodized bearing locations to ensure the tighest tolerance and fit for your bearings, and an overized 5x11mm outer bearing seat for extra durability. Plus, the 0.5 degree toe-in should add some more stability [...]
Speed Passion 1/10 scale MMM series Motors
Speed Passion has just released some new 1/10 scale brushless motors they call the MMM Series. Not to be confused with another popular motor/ESC company’s “MMM” abbreviation, Speed Passion says the MMM stands for MORE torque, MORE power, and MORE speed. The motors are based on the V3.0 Comp Series from Speed Passion, and feature a completely redesigned [...]
Evan’s 5 Minutes…on the Unveiling
I’ve been part of the Big Squid RC crew for a few months now. I’ve been sort of lurking in the shadows of the news and press releases surrounding the RC world and I’ve published a couple reviews. I owe Brian, Cubby, Jeff, and the other guys a huge “thank you” for giving me a chance, and [...]
New Hop-Ups from Exotek
The peeps over at ExoTek have a couple new carbon fiber hop-ups avaliable to had some bling and performance to your vehicle.Their Blitz Carbon Fiber Strap works with both the HPI Blitz and E-Firestorm and provides new alloy locking tabs for easy battery installation and removal. It also looks totally trick!They also offer new [...]
- 6/9/2011
- 3:11 pm
- Exotek Racing
- By: Evan
LRP Vector X-12L 550 Motors
Needing some more power in your 4×4 SCT? LRP has a fix in the form of their new Vector X-12L 550 brushless motors. These 550 motors have a 75% longer magnet, HDS Technology winding, PreciSensor sensored design, and a 5mm ouput shaft. The 5.5 and 4.5 turn motors are avaliable now, with a 5.0 turn coming in [...]
Pro-Line Scrubs 2.2″ 4WD Buggy Fronts
If you need some new front shoes for your 1/10 scale 4WD buggy, Pro-Line has you covered with their new Scrubs 2.2″ tires. They are avaliable in soft, super-soft, and clay, come with foam inserts, and an angled bar design for superior bite. They are avaliable later this month. As always, be sure to hit up the Pro-Line [...]
Pro-Line Desperado 2.8″ Black Wheels
Pro-Line has some new Desperado 2.8″ rims avaliable in black for a bunch of different Traxxas vehicles (Electric/Nitro Stampede, Rustler, Jato). They have an aggressive 6-spoke design, and work with all 2.8″ style bead tires. These look sick! Be sure to check out Pro-Line for all the details!
Pro-Line Buggy Bodies and Wing
The guys at Pro-Line have some new 1/10 scale buggy stuff coming later this month. Their new BullDog body can be ordered to fit the Kyosho ZX-5 or Losi 22 in either the mid or rear motor mount configuration. They come unpainted, with decals, window masks, and wings. If you’ve already got a body, but need a [...]
- 5/17/2011
- 10:13 pm
- New Products
Pro-Line - By: Evan
iPhly for Apple iPhone & iPod Touch
It was only a matter of time… You can now drive an RC plane, heli, car, truck, crawler, or just about any other RC vehicle with your iPhone or iPod Touch thanks to iPhly and RC4WD! The iPhly incorporates a Spektrum, Futaba, HiTec, Frysky, or Corona RF module into their “case” that surrounds your iDevice. There is [...]
STRC Alloy Options for Associated SC10, B4, T4
Need some bling for your Associated SC10, B4 Buggy, or T4 Truck? ST Racing Concepts has you covered with some new alluminum option parts! You now have the option of precision CNC machined steering bellcranks, heatsink motor plates, shock mount bushings, hinge-pin braces, servo mounts, and even an alluminum battery hold down. They come in [...]
- 5/12/2011
- 3:14 pm
- New Products
ST Racing Concepts - By: Evan
HPI Inner Body Set for Mini Trophy Truck
There is no doubt that HPI Racing has an awesome looking scale vehicle in the Mini Trophy Truck. Now you can add a little more realism with the HPI Inner Body Set. The set is a direct fit for the Mini-Trophy, and comes clear for any customizations you’d like to add. It comes with pre-cut decal sheets, [...]
TLR XXX-SCT/B Tuning Kit
It looks like the guys over at TLR (read: Losi) have released a new Tuning Kit for the XXX-SCT and XXX-SCB. The kit offers all the parts you need to really get your XXX-SCT/B into serious competition status. Upgraded suspension arms, shock bodies, shock shafts, hardened diff balls, and rear hubs are just some of the upgrades in [...]
