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Looking for a killer new transmitter that doesn’t crush your bank account? If so, Spektrum has just announced the DX5 Pro. The new DX5 Pro comes with more ergonomic options than previous units. These allow you to tailor the fit of the radio to your hands and driving style. Combine the improved ergonomics with a plethora of advanced features, plus [...]
Just announced this morning by Losi is the 22S Short Course Truck. The 22S is an all new ready-to-run short course truck from Losi that is based on their championship winning 22 platform. The 22 platform has always been known for incredible handling, now we can’t wait to check it out in SCT RTR form. Here are the highlights- * Brings [...]
Recently announced by Spektrum is the updated DX6R. Around our offices we currently have four people using a DX6R as their primary transmitter, and for good reason – it has lightening speed, it sports incredibly versatile ergonomics, and it is Android based, allowing the use of thousands of apps. The latest version of the DX6R comes with Spektrum’s RaceWare 2.0 [...]
After a series of teasers, Losi has officially announced the TENACITY Desert Buggy. The newest TENACITY series vehicle is 1/10th scaled and comes in ready-to-run form. For power, the buggy sports a 550 sized Dynamite 3800kV brushless motor, and to help put all that glorious power to ground is Spektrum’s AVC electronic stability control system. Here are more details- * Scale [...]
The war at the top of bash mountain is beyond fierce. You’ve got large scale short course trucks, you’ve got massively over-powered 1/8 monster trucks, you’ve got low slung truggies that seem to be glued to the ground in the corners, etc. One of the trucks at the top for Losi is the LST 3XL-E from Horizon Hobby. The LST [...]
There are a couple of trends that we’ve been seeing in recent years. We’ve been seeing vehicles get bigger and more scale looking. The Losi Super Baja Rey is not only big, coming in at 1/6th scale, but it is also designed to look exactly like a full sized short course race truck. The big Losi also sports serious power [...]
Here is the storm that Horizon Hobby has been teasing, the new Losi Super Baja Rey. The Super Baja Rey is a large 1/6th Scale off-road truck that was designed for serious bashing fun! Our BigSquidRC Bash Crew has had the pleasure of already getting in wheel time with the Super Baja Rey and we can say that it is truly [...]
With the introduction of the DX5R, the folks at Spektrum and Horizon Hobby hoped to produce the ultimate basher radio. To be bashing oriented, it means to offer a whole lot of bang for the buck and the DX5R comes loaded with features for a very reasonable price point. We’ve been using the DX5R for a couple of months now [...]
Losi didn’t just go big with their latest rig, they went huge with the LST 3XL-E monster truck. Coming in at 23 inches in length, the LST 3XL-E is ready to bash hard with a powerful 6S brushless system, giant tires, and plentiful suspension. Here are some of its highlights- * Speeds of 50+ mph * AVC electronic stability control * Spektrum DX2E [...]
Have you been looking for a gnarly, yet affordable, 4wd monster truck? If so, have a look at the new 1/10 TENACITY RTR Monster Truck from Losi. The TENACITY MT is a 4 wheel drive beast powered by a Dynamite 3800kV brushless motor. It comes factory assembled to save you time, plus it can be used with Spektrum’s optional digital [...]
While the BigSquidRC Bash Crew doesn’t make a point of reviewing all the latest “racer” oriented gear, we do make a point out of reviewing higher-end products when possible. It is true that most bashers use products at the lower end of the price range, yet there are still plenty of them that have no problem cutting the check for [...]
Losi, once a brand for racers only, is now a company known as much for great bash machines as it is for winning national championships. Over the last few months we’ve been driving, jumping, crashing, and generally abusing the Ten-MT Monster Truck, a truck that Losi has produced to help dominate the basher market. The Ten-MT is pure basher with [...]
Now here is something really cool, the new Losi Tenacity SCT RTR can be used with an optional digital speedometer that can attach to the included Spektrum DX2E. You can also use an optional phone mount to display the Spektrum Dashboard App on your phone to show you telemetry data. So not only do you get a rugged 4wd RTR [...]
Here ya go 1/5th scale fanatics, the Losi Desert Buggy XL-E has been announced. The XL-E is a massive RTR brushless 1/5th scaled buggy that should do a good job of dominating your local bash spot. Loaded with scale detailing, the beast comes with officially licensed Maxxis tires and an LED light bar for night driving. Here are some of [...]
Are you looking for a new high-end, yet still affordable, radio system? The Spektrum DX5R has a long list of high-end features at a price point that doesn’t destroy your wallet. * Pro class ergonomics * Easy to customize with optional grips, smaller wheel, adjustable trigger position & tension, adjustable wheel tension, and drop down wheel options * Frequency-agile DSMR 2.4GHz technology * 5 [...]
