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OS Release a monster into the wild…
Hand made in the US for the aspiring racer the OS .21VZ-B V-Spec Pro Modified engine with 2.48hp and up to 40,000 practical RPM’s. This beast will dominate! Did I saw hand made? What about hand selected pistons and liners to ensure a better fit? More weight was eliminated with the 8 holes in the [...]
Electrifly LIPO’s in 20C
Hey Aviator’s Love those long run times and lightweight flights? Great Planes has released their 20C 3200mAh Lithium-Polymer batteries for larger scale electric flights. The BP series 3200mAh packs feature Dean’s® Ultra plugs (female) and rated for 20C discharge. These packs are available in 2-cell 7.4V (6.9oz/195 gram) and 3-cell 11.1V (10.1oz/285 [...]
Get Covered – Pro-Line’s new FlexFit Hat
If your bald like me or just love protecting your dome then this is right up your lane. Pro-line Racing has released their new FlexFit Hats in Red, Black or Dark Navy that will cover your nugget comfortably and show off your true colors. ’09 Pro-Line embroidered logo front and rear and 100% FlexFit quality with sizes available [...]
V-Dub is back – Pro-Line Re-Releases the Baja Bug
VW R/C fan rejoice! The Bug is back in its Baja form and officially licensed by Pro-Line Racing. Again Pro-line produces some of the best quality and details in the VW Baja Bug. Cast in their durable .060 lexan and available in either in an extended version (3238-60) or the short [...]
Free Stuff Part Deux – Futaba Joins the Fun!
Here is another free offer for those with multiple R/C’s and multiple controllers. Futaba is giving away a new R603FS with the purchase on a 3pk or 4pk system, as long as it is purchased between Feb 1st and Mar 31st of 2009. Nothing to fill out and send in as your local shop should [...]
Free Stuff part Uno – O’Donnell Racing Fuel and OS Engines
Who likes free stuff? Everyone should! Free nitro should be even more fun and if you are looking for a new engine OS and O’Donnell have teamed up to hook you right up. Right now (between Feb 1st and Mar 31st) when you purchase a specific engine you can get up to $20 in fuel. [...]
Just to say Hello
First off, many thanks to Brian for keeping Big Squid RC such a great site… Michael here, checking in from the North Chicago area. I’m 39 years young and still living my childhood, just with bigger toys. I’ve been playing in RC for about 5 years but watching and learning for about 10. I do have a [...]
HPI Nitro RS4 Goes Vintage!
HPI Racing has done it again with an RTR RS4 that’s ready for the Nitro Vintage league or the Nitro Drifting crowds. This 50 mph screamer has a choice of six different bodies such as the 1967 Chevy Corvette, 1966 Mustang GT and the Greddy Nissan to name a few! Using HPI’s tried and [...]
The Slash Report #5 – Going Faster!
Well we’ve gone over what to beef up your Slashes to make them a little stronger for racing and of course BASHING. Now its time to get straight to it. How do we make them faster? In this report I’ll go over a few cheap race legal speed tips. The motor is the first place that you need to [...]
Exotek Racing SR3 M18 Conversion Chassis
Exotek Racing has just released their all new micro SR3 144mm M18 conversion chassis. This chassis will be perfect for stock racing and the conversion will come with Exotek’s famous steering rack. You can also purchase the all new Lower CG Motor mount and turn your stock touring micro into a real winner. Happy Racing, Micro-Man
New Micro Touring Tires from GQ
For all you Micro fans out there, www.competition-rc.com has some new GQ Micro Touring Tires for you! They come in four different shores to start with and are made of the finest exotic rubber making it the must have tire of all. They will start shipping on 1/12. Happy Racing, MICRO-MAN
The Slash Report 4 – Goin’ Racing!
The big draw to the Traxxas Slash is the racing. Where else can we all race a CORR Pro2 trucks fender-to-fender for about $300 (truck $200, batteries & charger $100)? Its good clean fun as long as you don’t take the class too seriously. One of the reasons that I say this is because it [...]
The Slash Report – 3 Make It Tough
Last week I cover the weak links of the Traxxas Slash. All though few; the Slash has them. Last week I talked only about the shocks, because it’s the one thing that needs to be fixed right out of the box. They will pop off just tooling around the drive way. All of the items that I [...]
Exotek Racing LM Pro
……THIS JUST IN…… Exotek Racing has yet another cool product out for you dirt and carpet oval slinging guys. The LM Pro (Mini Late Model Conversion)is an Awesome performance chassis that takes your mini late model to the next level! Made from USA Quasi weave carbon fiber for premiere quality and durability making it-Lighter, stiffer, leaner and meaner! Check out [...]
Reedy Micro Brushless System
Reedy has just released their Micro Brushless System, perfect for 1:18 scale vehicles. This system will be sensor-less and come with a few different size KV Motors…..This will surly help in the Micro Industry putting yet another quality brushless system out there to compete with the other big hitters with micro systems. Until Next Time, MICROMAN
