Hello fellow remote control hobbyist, thanks for visiting BigSquidRC, the little website that could. As always, the rc industry keeps on rolling, and with many cities starting to “open up” again, life might be going back to “normal” sooner, rather than later. I can only imagine how Covid-19 will go down in the history of our hobby once it is all [...]
New from the JConcepts crew is an Aluminum Steering Bell-Crank Set for the Team Associated B74 4wd race buggy. The bell-crank set is durable, yet lightweight, to help put you on the top step of the podium. * Servo saver-less design * Made from CNC machined aluminum * Durable blue anodized finished * Chamfered silver edges * Increases steering feel and response The JConcepts Aluminum Steering [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced new livery for their Spartan and M41 rc boats. Both boats are packed with serious performance, now you have new colors choices for the summer of 2020. Traxxas Spartan Brushless Race Boat * 50+mph on 6s LiPo all-out – batteries sold separately * 36″ Deep-V hull * Velineon 540XL brushless motor * VXL-6s brushless marine speed control * TQi radio [...]
Over at Reedy they are now shipping SG3 Competition Series 1S & 4S Li-HV battery packs. Theses HV high-output cells were designed for serious voltage output and runtime. Check out these features- * State-of-the-art LiPo chemistry * Reduced internal resistance * Lightweight design * Durable hard case * Low resistance connectors * Built to ROAR/IFMAR/EFRA/BRCA specifications * Zappers SG3 LiPo 8200mAh 85C 3.8V 1:12, #27351, $65 * Zappers [...]
For all you vintage fanatics out there, JConcepts has gotten another original mold from Team Associated and are now producing the RC10GT Gas Truck II 96 Clear Body. Back in 1996, Team Associated updated the RC10GT with numerous changes. The changes to the updated RC10GT also came along with a new body, one that was destined to become a true [...]
If you are at home looking for something else to watch on Amazon Prime Video, Horizon Hobby now has a channel up there where they have started uploading content! Currently they have started showing the History of Losi and there are 2 episodes up now! You can go to Amazon.com and just search for History of Losi which will take [...]
Just announced by XRay is the 2021 edition of their RX8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The RX8 has been a winner since it was first introduced, for 2021 it receives a number of new upgrades. Here are some of the updates- * Stealth black design * Lightened bulkheads * New chassis layout for increased traction * New radio plate * New drive belts * More durable front [...]
With the help of a good neighbor I was able to get all 7 yards of dirt I had delivered for Juicebox Off-Road Park moved from my driveway to the back yard. The original plan was to move it all one-yard cart at a time. I moved two carts full, and just that little bit was a nightmare. The dirt [...]
Available right now from RC4WD are new Tough Armor Double Tube Sliders for the mighty RC4WD C2X comp truck. The tube sliders are the perfect upgrade for your C2X, take a look at the highlights- * Made from heavy duty steel tubing * Tough black powder coated finish * Weight- 4.76oz * Length- 6.85″ * Height- 0.87″ * Width- 1.98″ Street pricing for the RC4WD Tough Armor [...]
The 1/5th scaled Kyosho RC Surfer4 is in stores now for all you hobbyists to enjoy. To give you a better of idea of how well the RC Surfer4 performs and what it can do, Kyosho has posted the video below. From watching the video, the RC Surfer4 looks extremely scale when surfing and can even pull off some cool [...]
“Shocks In one of your reviews you talked about how the shocks on a truck had a lot of stiction. WTF is stiction? Is that even a word? Albert W.” Cubby- Well hello there Albert, thanks for writing in. If you hook me up with your snail mail, I will hook you up with one of our BigSquidRC sticker packs. Is stiction a word? [...]
After some test hits as a stock buggy last week, my Traxxas Bandit is now beginning the conversion from buggy to drag car. First up is going to be a wheelie bar. As my experience from last week showed me, a wheelie bar is an absolute must. Even in stock form the Bandit doesn’t want to keep the front end down [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a Tough Armor Stinger Front Bumper for the Traxxas TRX-4. The stinger bumper is nicely scaled down to fit your TRX-4 and was designed to handle the rigors of daily trail driving. Here are the highlights- * Made from stamped steel * Hand welded for increased realism * Tough black powder-coated finish * Weight- 3.19oz * Width- 3.56″ * Height- [...]
What is the favorite transmitter of the BigSquidRC Bash Crew? That would be the Spektrum DX5 Rugged. With a chassis built for punishment and innovations like a thumb-steering lever, our Bash Crew grabs the DX5 Rugged when the going gets truly gnarly. Earlier today the Spektrum crew announced a new Green Version of the DX5 Rugged. Not only does the [...]
Coming this summer from Max Speed Technology is the mini spec version of their TCR Series kit. This highly versatile platform can be built front wheel drive, or rear wheel drive, depending on your build. * Ball differential * 4 wheel independent suspension * FRP chassis * Wheelbase- 210, 225, or 239mm * Width- 164 or 173mm * Front or rear wheel drive You can use [...]
