Now shipping from JConcepts are Smoothie 2 Stadium Truck Tires. Made to give your truck insane levels of grip on high bite surfaces, the Smoothie 2s are ready to put you on the top step of the podium. Check out these highlights- * Low profile design * Standard 2.2” bead mounting size * Carefully shaped carcass to increase rolling speed * Includes 2.2″ Dirt-Tech [...]
The good folks over at RPM have announced Chassis & Differential Covers for the LaTrax Teton & Rally. The new covers from RPM can be used to help bomb proof your LaTrax and are made from RPM’s legendary plastic blend. Backed by RPM’s limited lifetime breakage warranty, the covers look good and are a great way to toughen up your [...]
The crew over at Traxxas recently uploaded a new Paradise Creek Adventure Video featuring the TRX-4 Ford Bronco. Watch the video below to see just how incredibly scale realistic the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco looks while rock climbing, driving through water, and generally going for a challenging day in nature. With high clearance axles, a beefy 4wd drivetrain, and a fully [...]
Newly announced by Max Speed Technology is the 1/10th scaled RMX-M RWD Drift Car Kit. The innovators over at MST are now teasing the RMX-M which fits Tamiya M-Class bodies and has two different wheelbases to choose from. The RMX-M is expected to start shipping in Q2 of 2023. You can use this link to get more details on the Max [...]
New from Bittydesign is the 1/10th scaled AR8-GT3 190mm Clear On-Road Body. With a hot super car look, and designed for excellent performance, the AR8-GT3 is a great choice for your next touring or drift car build. Check out these highlights- * Premium quality, molded from genuine Lexan * Fits 1/10 touring and drift cars – 190mm width, 257-260mm wheelbase * Includes wing [...]
New from Hobbywing is the Tunalyzer Brushless Motor Tester. This next generation tool is used for motor testing and tuning and can be used on both sensored, and non-sensored brushless motors. * Consistent and reliable test results * Accurate test modes * Stiffly regulated voltage * Manual test mode * Multi-function control dial * RPM is displayed in real time * 3″ touch color display * OTA [...]
The good folks over at Kyosho have uploaded a new promotional video for their 2021 Toyota Tundra Wide Body Readyset. The Kyosho Tundra Wide Body sports some serious attitude on the outside and uses Kyosho’s easy to drive Fazer Mk2 chassis underneath. Watch the video below to see the Kyosho crew totally send the Tundra Wide Body. From catching air [...]
Club 5 Racing has released a Body Side Rail Set for the Traxxas TRX6 Ultimate RC Hauler. Complete with LED lighting, this is a great way to add night-time details to your R/C-hauling rig. Made from durable, white resin material, these body rails can be painted to match the color of your rig. Also included are amber-colored lenses, an LED light [...]
Hey everyone, it’s Thanksgiving here in the States so I want to give a hearty “Happy Thanksgiving” to everyone out there! I just hit my 9 year anniversary writing weekly for Big Squid, and I wanted to say thanks to all of you for reading, many of whom I’ve become friends with. It never stops being wild to me that you [...]
The crew at Fantom Racing has announced Helix Outlaw Pro Spec Brushless Motors. These high performance brushless motors will be available in 13.5, 17.5, or 21.5 winds. Here are the highlights- * Refined stator design for increased power and torque * New stator plate metallurgy * New collector ring design and improved silver plating * Solder tabs with silver plating * New improved stator position [...]
New from SWORKz is the 1/8th scaled Zeus II Pro Electric Monster Truck Kit. This beast of a monster truck is made from high-end materials and was designed for hardcore use. Here are the highlights- * More balanced and improved design over the original * Hard coated 7075 aluminum chassis * 7075 aluminum shock towers * Pro kit 16mm BBS racing shocks * Oil filled [...]
New from JConcepts is the high performance Razor 1/8th Wing for buggies and truggies. Designed for maximum performance, the new Razor wing is available in four different colors to help match the color of your race machine. Here are more highlights- * JConcepts single vertical side-dam creation * Angled leading edge, radiused corners for less resistance * Dropped center section for lower center [...]
Fans of the Axial UTB18 Capra have another handling upgrade option to explore with Injora’s 37g Brass Outer Portal Covers (#UTB18–01). These heavy-weight portal covers add a substantial amount of low-sitting weight to this crawler, making it an even more effective gate-crushing rig. Each outer portal cover weighs 37g and features a raw brass finish, and have the Injora logo etched [...]
New and hot from Team Associated is the 1/10 Apex2 Sport A550 Rally Car RTR. This classic looking rally car comes on Associated’s dependable Apex2 Sport 4wd chassis and has a nicely scaled pre-painted polycarbonate body. Check out these highlights- * Front and rear independent suspension * Active rear suspension * Sealed center driveline to keep out dirt and debris * Reedy 550 size, [...]
Coming soon to a drag strip near you is the Custom Works 1/10 Patriot Drag Car Kit. This ultra-high-end no-prep drag racing kit is littered with trick goodies to not only look good, but to also win the war of the timing lights. Here are the highlights- * Ball Bearing supported floating body mount system * Adjustable carbon fiber battery mount * Custom [...]
