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Losi 1/14 Scale Mini 8IGHT RTR!
Whoa! Losi is on fire lately! First a 1/5 scale 4WD truck, now a 1/14 scale 8IGHT RTR Buggy! 4500kv brushless motor, LiPo ready ESC, shaft driven 4WD, 2.4GHz radio, metal diffs, aluminum-threaded shocks, aluminum shock towers, 12mm hex mini kingpin tires, and two cool colors! Currently, the price shows just $250 but I don’t have [...]
- 9/15/2011
- 4:19 pm
- Losi
New Products - By: Evan
Hobby Outlook Vol. 2 Issue 3 featuring Big Squid RC!
Everyone loves to bash with some style… If you need a couple pointers, be sure to check out Hobby Outlook this month! Our own Brian “Bad Boy Basher” has an excellent 4 page article covering exactly what it takes to bash big, and bash in style. Check it out, then head down to your local Hobby Town [...]
New Exotek Website!
It looks like the peeps over at Exotek Racing have given the ol’ website a once over and have a brand new website! Looking good! Head over to Exotek Racing and check out the new digs!
HPI Savage XS Flux Unboxing!
It’s here! It’s here it’s here it’s here! The HPI Savage XS Flux is here! Here are the unboxing pictures, including a pic of the XS Flux next to the Traxxas Stampede 4×4. Keep in mind that my ‘Pede 4×4 has the JConcepts body lowering kit with Pro-Line wheels and tires, so it is not quite [...]
- 9/9/2011
- 4:29 pm
- HPI Racing
New Products
Unboxing - By: Evan
Team Durango DEX410 V3!
Team Durango has taken their award winning DEX410 buggy and made it even better with the DEX410 V3! They’ve added new big bore shocks, a new body to increase inside space and air flow to the electronics, and new suspension holders. HD ball ends, 14mm hex hubs, Ti Ni coated shock shafts and new shock towers all come [...]
- 9/9/2011
- 11:45 am
- New Products
Team Durango - By: Evan
Six Venom Batteries Receive ROAR Approval
We like Venom lipos around here. Apparently, so does the ROAR, as they have just approved six of Venom’s best selling lipos! Head on over to Venom and check ’em out! Prices range from $60 to $220! The follow packs have been approved: Part #15038 – 30C 3S 3200mah 11.1v LiPO Hardcase Part #15057 – 40C 2S 5000mah [...]
RPM SC10 4×4 Rear A-Arms
RPM promised us some new rear a-arms for the SC10 4×4 last week, and they have indeed delivered. Available in black, the a-arms have been beefed up in all the right areas, yet will cut 5 grams of weight from your vehicle. Of course, they are also backed by RPM’s lifetime warranty! They should be available at [...]
Evan’s 5 Minutes…on HPI Savage XS Flux Day!
“On vehicle for delivery.” The most beautiful words anyone can see on a UPS tracking status screen, especially when on that truck is my HPI Savage Flux XS!!! Sure, I was hoping to get it a little sooner than some of the other guys out there, but the universe often works against us here at Big Squid. [...]
HPI E10 Drift Monster/Falken Ford Mustang RTR Unboxing!
Oooh! I’ve been waiting quite a while for this… It’s time to unbox the HPI E10 Drift Monster Energy/Falken Tire Ford Mustang RTR! Avid readers of Evan’s 5:00 will know I’ve been looking for a reason to get into the RC drift scene, and this is it. For those of you lucky enough to make it out to BASH-A-PALOOZA 2011, [...]
- 9/7/2011
- 6:22 pm
- HPI Racing
Unboxing - By: Evan
New Team Durango Stuff!
The peeps over at Team Durango have a couple new hop ups for some of their vehicles. If you’re looking for some new kicks on your DESC410R short course truck, check out these new white wheels! Identical to the stock rims in a white color, these will bolt right onto the standard 15mm hexes. If you rock [...]
- 9/6/2011
- 4:39 pm
- New Products
Team Durango - By: Evan
New Reedy WolfPack Lipos
Reedy has a couple new WolfPack lipos now available if you’re looking for some new batteries. Each feature a molded hard case, Deans Ultra plugs, and a JST-XH balance tap. The 6500mAh 2S 25C and 3900mAh 3S 35C pack are both available now for around $100. Blaze on over to Reedy for more info!
GH Racing Bearing Tester
Good bearings can make a huge difference on any vehicle. GH Racing now offers a new Bearing Tester Tool to make sure your bearings are all in great working order. The tool has a knurled aluminum handle, and is capable of testing bearings in 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 sizes. This thing is perfect for [...]
Team Durango Flex Brace System for DEX410
Got a Team Durango DEX410 and want to add a little extra tune…age? Check out the new Flex Brace System and dial in the rear chassis flex on your bad boy racer. A CNC’d aluminum brace mounts to the side rails of the vehicle and allows you to adjust the flex of the chassis by tightening down the [...]
Team Durango Fuel Gun
Team Durango knows that a quick shot of nitro is essential for winning races. Grab their new Fuel Gun and get quick refills with minimal fuel waste. 200cc capacity, easy to read capacity markings on along the side, and a killer red color make this thing a must have for the nitro racer. Be sure to check [...]
LD Racing 1/10 Scale Trail LED Bar from RPP
Let there be light on your 1/10 scale rig with the new LD Racing LED Light Bar. 13 crazy bright LEDS ready to connect to the AUX port on your receiver, or to AA or AAA battery packs. These lights are designed to run on 5-6V, and would look sweet across the top of your scaler. Head over to [...]
