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Team Associated SC10 Carbon Fiber Battery Strap!
We screamed and they listened. Team Associated will be releasing a Factory Team Battery Strap in beautiful Carbon Fiber (first 1000 will be blue) that truly allows battery placement. If you’re like me and have modified your battery hold down for easier adjustment or just built a replacement this is for you! Designed to reduce [...]
Traxxas Slash Gets Hardcore!
The Traxxas Slash has made a huge impact on our hobby. Even though it may look scale on the outside, the internals of the chassis hardly resemble the full size CORR trucks it takes after. RC4WD and a member of the scale RC community, Katan, are collaborating to change all that. Their creation is the Hardcore [...]
Axial SCX-10 RTR.
It was only a matter of time before Axial released the SCX-10 as a Ready to Run, or Ready to crawl in their case. Instead of pre-assembling the SCX-10, putting it in a box, and calling it a day, Axial went the extra mile to make it well worth the money. The links get [...]
HPI Brama 18B Buggy
HPI Racing first made its name in the mini market with the Micro-RS4. It’s been some time since the shrink ray has been out, but HPI is at it again with the Brama 18B Buggy. Just like big Brother, the Brama 10B, the 18B is loaded with features. A shaft drive 4wd system provides power to front and [...]
New Venom UniPlug!
This looks great. Venom has created a new plug which incorporates Deans, Traxxas, Tamiya, and EC3 connectors all into one, interchangeable uniplug! This is what we really need. No more worrying about whether that new battery pack will be plug and play with your car. I’d love to see them release the other end of the connectors so [...]
Pro-Line Wheel Weights in the House!
Tuners, get rid of those JC-Whitney spoilers and grab the next hot new tuning accessory, the Pro-Line Racing Titus Tuner weights. These die cast metal weights are designed to clip onto your Pro-Line 1.9″ or 2.2″ crawler wheels to get extra traction where you need it most. Each set comes with pairs of 4oz and 12oz weights. You [...]
HPI E-Firestorm FLUX!
Well, everyone asked, and HPI Racing delivered! Now, the popular E-Firestorm is available from the factory with a SICK HPI Motiv brushless system! The stock motor is rated at 5700Kv, which is more than enough motor for the average driver. HPI claims that this combo will let the truck reach speeds of 40+MPH with just a 6 Cell battery! [...]
Hiya!
Hi everyone! I’m Matt G, one of your two new BigSquid writers! I’ve been around the R/C scene for almost ten years now, and I’ve owned everything from micros to monster trucks. I’m a pretty laid back college student, currently attending my local junior college while working part time at Subway. I enjoy long walks on the [...]
Team Losi Speed-NT!
Watch out for the new Losi Speed-NT from Team Losi! As the brother of the Losi Speed T, this nitro version looks ballistic; It comes with a .20 Losi Engine mated with a two speed transmission for ridiculous speeds of 60+MPH! It even comes with a nice looking 2.4Ghz Radio and Receiver stock. Should be a great choice for tearing [...]
Get ready for the Ultimate Speed Run!
Get Ready for Ultimate Speed Run! The Biggest, most highly publicized Radio Controlled Speed Run ever! Come compete for World Records in 12 separate ISC classes. This Straight-line Event will be 2 days of exciting action. It will be held at the Auto Club Dragway Nov 14th & 15th, 2009. All Info will be available very soon & entries will [...]
Losi Strike Short Course Truck RTR
You knew it was going to happen! The Scale Losi Strike Short Course Truck is finally announced! The Strike SCT RTR will be RTR and comes with a 2.4GHz Radio! That’s a nice touch! With so many new people getting into RC with the great price point of these Short Course Trucks, at least they won’t need to update their [...]
Axial Gets Scale
Axial rocked the scale crawler market with the SCX-10, and they’re about to do it again with their new scale accessory kits. If you opt for the scale interior kit, you’ll snag 3 different steering wheels, door handles, window cranks, arm rests, a number of different shifters, a gun rack (guns included) and all the [...]
Insane Speed Run September 11-12
It has just been announced that there will be an Insane Speed Run this year during the September Velodrome Nationals at the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indiana. There will be a designated practice for Insane Speed Run on Friday Sept. 11th and the Insane Speed Run will be run immediately following the 3rd Qualifier on Saturday Sept. [...]
Hudy Power Tips!
Hudy is at it again and has released their line of excellent tools designed to fit electric screwdrivers (don’t over torque!). All popular sizes are available and as usual the quality is outstanding! Click on by Hudy and check it out!
Robitronic has your transmitter safe!
If your like me and set your prized controller in your tool box when going to the track then you need to check this out! Robitronic is looking out for you with their new Transmitter bag. Built with a rugged nylon ffabric exterior and very well padded inside your controller will be [...]
