New over at JConcepts are Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers for the Team Associated B6.2 race buggy. The new JConcepts rear hubs are much tricker and stronger, than the stock units. Check out these highlights- * Precision machined * Accepts stock hub inserts * Made from heavy duty aluminum * Tough black anodizing * Lightweight design The JConcepts Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers have a part number of [...]
Over at SWORKz they have announced the S35-GT2 1/8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The S35-GT2 is based off of the SWORKz 2020 world championship winning car and was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * Completely revised 2-speed transmission * Wide, weight-optimized, hard anodized T7075 aluminum chassis * New shock towers * New Ackermann steering plate * Lockable, aluminum servo saver * HET [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is their 2020 Christmas Ornament. For several years the RC4WD crew has been producing a custom off-road ornament for your tree, now you can add the very nicely styled 2020 version to your collection! * Made from stainless steel * Die cut finish * Length – 4.6″ * Width – 4.7″ * Weight – 0.92oz The 2020 RC4WD Christmas Ornament [...]
We would like to take a moment and welcome the guys from Team Garage Hack (TGH) to the Big Squid RC Sponsor family! These guys have been putting out some incredible products for the last few years, and it has been awesome to watch them grow. When I first met them, that had this insane transfer case setup that just [...]
Shipping right now from Team Corally is the Revoc II TRX 160 “Racing Factory” Brushless ESC. The Revoc II is designed for 1/8th on and off-road applications where you need a high current, yet incredibly smooth, brushless speed controller. Here are the highlights- * 6S LiPo maximum cell count * 160 amps continuous current * Motor Limit 6S – 2200kV 2-4 Poles * Incredibly [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced Finnisher 3x6mm Titanium Motor Screws. The Finnisher motor screws are high-end units made from ulta-lightweight Titanium and they feature significantly more surface area than normal motor screws. Check out these highlights- * Large diameter head which eliminates need for washer * Made from high-grade machined titanium * Tough black anodizing * Standard 3mm bolt threading * 2.5mm adjustment hex [...]
From the good folks over at RC4WD is the Cross Country Off-Road Black Rock Four Door RTR. Like pretty much everything that RC4WD releases, the Cross Country is heavy on scale realism and performance. Check out these highlights- * Body is molded from impact resistant ABS plastic * Full interior * Aluminum ladder frame chassis * R3 2-speed transmission * Realistic transfer case * K44 ultimate [...]
New over at Traxxas is a promotional video for their TRX-4 1969 Blazer Scale Crawler. The latest Traxxas video shows plenty of beach action and does a great job of showing you just how scale realistic the classic TRX-4 Blazer looks when being driven. With a fully licensed body and incredibly capable TRX-4 chassis, the 1969 Blazer is more than [...]
New over at RPM are Oversized Front Axle Carriers for the mighty Traxxas X-Maxx. The RPM axle carriers were designed for the rigors of daily bashing, plus they come with larger bearings for even more longevity. Here are the highlights- * Giant 20x32x7mm inner bearings * Massive steering support ribs * Molded in black * Backed by RPM’s limited lifetime breakage warranty The RPM Oversized [...]
Being teased right now by Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled TB-05R On-Road Chassis Kit. While we don’t know much about the TB-05R, we do know that it is a high-end, shaft driven 4wd kit. The “R” version is presumed to come with a bunch of upgrades over the previous TB-05 Pro model, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced a pair of new 1/10 Race Buggy Wings. The first is a Front Wing for the Team Associated B6.2, while the second is a 7″ Astro/Carpet Rear Wing. Here are more details- JConcepts Associated B6.2 Front Wing * High attack, v-angle wing design * Edgy design * Lightweight design * Comes with trim lines and dimpled hole locations * Original [...]
We recently got our hands on the Gmade Buffalo Scale Crawler Kit, so it was time to get it unboxed and ready to build! There isn’t much to see, since it’s mostly bags of parts, but if you are interested in what you’ll be getting yourself into, you will want to check it out. The build is already on it’s [...]
New over at RC4WD is the “Build Your Own” 2015 Land Rover Defender Kit. The new RC4WD kit allows you to pick between building a classic Defender D90, or the Defender D90 Pick Up. Also, just like the RTR version, the kit is fully licensed by Land Rover. Here are the details- * Custom designed true-to-scale look * Scale realistic aluminum ladder [...]
New from the good folks over at Exotek Racing is a Drag Racing Bumper Set for the Traxxas Slash. The Exotek bumper is made from high-end materials for durability, as well as for a cool look. Here are the highlights- * Heavy duty alloy and carbon fiber mounting base * High impact foam * 3 alloy posts for securing bumper * Works with street [...]
New over at JConcepts is a very trick Finish Line Shock Oil Bag. While the JC shock oil bag is mostly intended for the racing crowd, there are still plenty of hardcore bashers out there that could use this type of bag to help organize all their various shock oils. Check out these highlights- * Semi-rigid liner * Compact size * Rugged handle * [...]
