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Working with the clutch on your nitro engine can sometimes be a pain, but the guys over at VP Pro are looking to change that. VP Pro has just announced their new compact clutch tool RS-614 made specifically to make your life easier. The tool folds down to take up less space in your pit box and it is super [...]
HPI/Hot Bodies is jumping into the world of 10th scale nitro touring car racing with their new R10. The R10 was designed from the ground up for the rigors of nitro touring car racing, using materials like titanium, aircraft quality aluminum and carbon graphite. If you are looking to go really, really fast on-road, you’ll want to check out the [...]
New from our friends over at TrakPower is a vinyl carb and pipe cover assortment to help keep debris out of your nitro engine. These covers pop right over your carb intake and exhaust outlet to keep such things as dirt and water out of the vital workings of your nitro engine. The smallest size cover can be also used [...]
Just announced from Duratrax is a 10th scale nitro powered Nissan GT-R. This latest addition to the Duratrax line-up comes in three different colors and combines trick scale looks with serious on-road performance. Some of the features and specs include- * Duratrax 2.4GHz FHSS radio system by Futaba® * High-rpm ST18-S engine with dual chamber tuned pipe * Super Start RTR hand-held starter [...]
New from the crew over at Serpent is their upgraded 811 Team Edition Nitro Truggy. The Team Edition includes refinements to increase durability and make an already solid platform even better. Some of the highlights are- * Improved diff couplers front and rear * Larger bearings in the steering blocks and uprights * New front shaft * New wheel-axles with rubber dust boots * New [...]
Another new HoBao vehicle being distributed by HPI Racing is the new HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy. Thew new Hyper SS 1/8 Buggy features a 2.4Ghz radio, .28 Nitro Engine, Savox Digital Servos, 4WD, Big Bore Shocks, and an enclosed battery box. The street price is about $350, and expect it to start hitting store shelves right now. Available in [...]
For all you high-end 10th scale nitro on-road guys, the crew over at Kyosho have introduced their new V-One R4 SP. The SP features several updates over the previous design including- * New main chassis * New 1 piece aluminum engine mount * Updated diff housings * New 2kd gear mount * Nickel coated shock shafts * Hardened steel diff gears * Tuning springs for front and [...]
A big supporter of our hobby is Byron Fuels, you see them at all the trade shows and they sponsor lots of rc racing events. If you are looking for a quality nitro blend to run in your bash machine be sure and take a look at their Official Website. Looking for information on Bryon Fuels here on BigSquidRC? Hit THIS [...]
Along with the new Revenge Type E the crew over at ECX also announced a nitro powered version called the Type N. Not everyone is into electric, some people prefer the sound and smell of a nitro burner. Some companies haven’t put out a new nitro car in ages, ECX should be complimented on accommodating the piston spinning crowd. Here are [...]
ECX just announced two new buggies! The first is the Revenge Type-N 1/8 Nitro Buggy, and the second is the Revenge Type-E 1/8 Electric Buggy. Update: We have official prices! Check the details of either buggy. Specs and Details on the Type-E: Four Wheel Drive Brushless Spektrum 2.4Ghz Radio System Waterproof Electronics Fuze 1/8th scale 550 size brushless system Can handle 4S Lipo Price: $399.99 Type-E VideoDetails on [...]
The guys over at Serpent have announced an updated Version 2.0 of their popular 811 8th scale nitro buggy. Most of the updates have been done to gain steering and to give a more responsive rear end. Some of the updates include- * Longer rear arms * Bigger rear shocks * Re-located rear shocks * Lexan mud guards on rear arms * Nylon mud scrapers [...]
For all your on-road fans the guys over at Kyosho have announced their new 2.4 GHz equipped PurT GP Fazer Porsche 911 Ready Set. Some of the key features are- * 2.4 GHz Syncro radio system * 4 channel receiver * 4 wheel independent suspension * Sealed radio box * Low center of gravity for enhanced cornering * Low profile engine * 3D upper deck * Urethane front [...]
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 [...]
One part of our hobby that is seriously growing is rally cars. Capitalizing on that trend is Thunder Tiger with their new Tomahawk XL Mini Cooper Rally Car. This new Thunder Tiger carries a large footprint being an 8th scale, it is 4wd for extra traction and control, and it features a Pro-18BX 3.0cc nitro engine for extra fun. Other [...]
Another company showing at the 2012 HobbyTown USA Convention was VP Racing Fuels. VP was showing off their specially blended PowerMaster surface and air nitro blends. They make fuel for nearly every rc application, for all you rc drag guys I did see they make a 50% nitro blend just for you. Click THIS link for more information. Into rc drag [...]
