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The Duratrax 835B 1/8 Scale Nitro Buggy ReviewAt some point in every RC hobbyists time line, they need to experience an 1/8 scale buggy. They drive like nothing else out there. We recently reviewed the Duratrax DXR8-E Electric Buggy, and now it was time to get dirty with the Duratrax 835B nitro buggy. Does it compare to the DXR8? Does [...]
Days like today are why I believe in miracles. You see Spanish driver Fernando Alonso didn’t have a shot at winning the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Valencia Spain today. Alonso and his Ferrari had a lackluster performance in qualifying on Saturday, putting them 11th place on the starting grid. Certainly Alonso and his Ferrari would work their way into [...]
1/8th truggy Can u tell me who makes a 1/8th truggy. Kit roller rtr does not matter just wanted to know who has them. Matt N. Cubby– Can I tell you who which companies make 8th scale truggy’s? Of course I can, but will I? I don’t see that happening. You see there is this little thing called “Bing”, it’s a search [...]
The Traxxas XO-1 ReviewWe finally got our hands on the Traxxas XO-1, easily one of the most talked about car releases of the year. This was Traxxas’s answer for a Supercar. There was controversy from the beginning, and there was also a lot of praise. This is probably the most anticipated and honest reviews of the Traxxas XO-1 you [...]
Arguably there has never been more excitement surrounding an rc car than the Traxxas XO-1– it is one of the most expensive rc cars ever released, it features more power than any sane person would ever ask for, and it has 100 mph stamped right on the box. So welcome to XO-1 week here on BigSquid. Wednesday morning at [...]
Hey ya guys, welcome to yet another wonderful week in our lovely hobby, and thanks yet again for reading BigSquid. 39 days, 15 hours, 18 minutes and 51 seconds till the cars roll off for the season opener in Formula 1. Just say’n… If you are a noob and have ever wondered “What is the biggest rc race in the [...]
It was recently announced, and now we have some shots from the Nuremberg Toy Fair of the new HB Competition Rock Crawler. These shots show what the crawler looks like in rapid prototype form. This is a quick way to make parts and prototypes while giving you a good idea of what the product will look like, but rapid prototypes [...]
Well howdy there rc fans how nice of you to join us yet again for a lovingly crafted Cub Report. There is only one thing to talk about this week, Traxxas and their TORC series, so here we go… Ok, if you are a Joe Blow rc type you can tell Traxxas is kick’n every other companies a$$ on the [...]
HPI has made some changes to the already dominant Blitz ESE, to create a new Pro version. The Blitz ESE Pro has a few new features, like a new, genuine MIP ball differential for extra smooth diff action and greater adjustability. You’ll also find HPI’s redesigned Mk. 8 V2 wheels in matte black. The Mk. 8 V2 features a flat [...]
We’ve mentioned the Hot Bodies D8 Hara Edition quite a bit here on BSRC, and now DE Racing has some cool new Mud Guards that have been altered to allow the use of optional threaded hinge pins in the rear hubs as found on the Hara Edition D8. Check out DE Racing’s website for more info.
Hitec HS-7950TH Review From: Hitec RCD Direct Link: Hitec HS-7950TH Review by Cubby.So you drive an uber 8th scale or monster truck, and you are the type of person that only puts the best into your baby. There are dozens of choices in high end servos, but you don’t know which one to buy. Well, here’s Cubby’s quick and dirty review of [...]
From: Venom Direct Link: Venom Creeper Competition Crawler Review by Adam the Intern. So I got my hands on a new Venom Creeper Rock Crawling kit. Brian decided I might as well jump in with both feet, so here we go! Needed to complete: To complete this truck you’ll need a radio, receiver, speed controller, motor, and steering servo. I [...]
BigSquidRC 4S Lipo Battery Shootout- Fit Test Some people might take a battery fitting properly for granted, but for those of you that have laid down hard earned cash only to find the battery you just purchased won’t fit in your car, you know it’s perhaps the most important feature. We here at BigSquid recognize fit as being the first priority [...]
BigSquidRC 4S Lipo Battery Shootout- On Track Driving Test At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter what any numerical data may say, what really matters is how a battery feels while being driven. In our on track driving tests, we utilize 3 different test drivers, all with vastly different tastes. We were not looking to [...]
BigSquidRC 4S Lipo Battery Shootout- Top Speed In our last shootout, we used a truck set up strictly for high speed, one that was geared to the moon running a high kv brushless motor. Doing it that way pushed each battery to its limits, and helped separate the men from the boys. This time, we decided to take a different approach, [...]
