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Here at the BigSquidRC offices we just received the new Traxxas Slash 4×4 Brushed XL-5 RTR. This version of the Slash 4×4 comes with a very affordable price point ($319), yet is fully ready to tackle all the jumps and ruts down at your local bash spot. As we pulled the brushed Slash 4×4 out of the box we took a [...]
New for all you rc drag racers out there are StarTec Wheels and Hotties Drag Racing Tires from JConcepts. Both the wheels and tires were designed for a scale realistic look, while still providing serious grip on the strip. Here are the highlights- * 2.2″ bead diameter * Scale inspired wheel design * Black matte finish on wheels * 1 piece wheel design * Scale [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 4 Pack of Pre-mounted Badlands SC M2 Tires on Split Six Wheels. The four pack makes it easy to upgrade the traction on your short course truck, while also giving it more aggressive styling. * Comes with four pre-mounted/pre-glue wheels and tires * Motocross inspired tread design * Molded in P-L’s soft M2 rubber compound * Comes with 1 [...]
Have you converted your short course truck over to 17mm wheel hexes? Do you drive the incredibly popular 6S ARRMA Senton or the Associated DB8? If so, have a look at the all new Raid Wheels from Pro-Line. The Raid wheels have a trick full scale look, but more importantly, they have a 17mm wheel hex, something that is not [...]
Recently announced by Traxxas is a new Keegan Kincaid Edition 2wd Slash Short Course Truck. The new livery is perfectly accented by black spoke wheels with grey bead-locks, thus giving the truck a nicely scaled appearance. * ProGraphix officially licensed paint and graphics * Includes 4 amp charger & NiMH iD battery * 12 turn 550 brushed motor * Comes with optional larger pinion * [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 2019 edition of the Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss. The Z71 body has been immaculately scaled to give your short course truck a killer new look. Here are some of the details- * Designed to fit trucks like the Traxxas Slash and Associated SC10 * Distinct 2019 styling * Highly detailed True Scale replica * Comes with overspray film, [...]
New from Pro-Line is a 1978 Chevy C-10 Race Truck Body. This style of body was used by legends like Walker Evans and Parnelli Jones to win numerous desert races back in the 1970s. Now thanks to Pro-Line, you can get a race style C-10 body for your next desert truck build, or to simply give your current short course [...]
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 [...]
Always a company set on improving their products, ECX has announced the Version 4 editions of the 4WD Torment SCT and Ruckus monster truck. Both trucks receive a new throttle limiter to make it easier for first time drivers. They both also receive new bodywork with updated livery. * Fully assembled and ready to run * Waterproof electronics * Full time 4wd system * [...]
Over the last half decade we’ve seen scale realism go from taking a backseat to performance, to becoming the number 1 thing that consumers demand. Initially it started in the rock crawling scene, now it is everywhere. A great example of this is the new Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer. The Traxxas UDR was designed for incredible scale looks on the [...]
Across the globe the DHK Hobby Hunter BL short course truck is well known, but not so much here in America. A few months ago HRP Distributing started bringing DHK into the states so that the American bashing crowd could find out what’s up. We’ve been bashing/thrashing/driving the Hunter BL short course truck to see just how it stacks up. [...]
As far as affordable 4wd short course trucks go, the Losi Tenacity SCT just might be the best handling. To show all you guys how easy it is to turn the Tenacity SCT from a backyard basher to a race rig, Horizon Hobby has just posted a series of videos. We have included all 3 videos below, scroll down to [...]
To go along with the new T6.1, Team Associated also announced the updated RC10SC6.1 Team Kit. The new SC6.1 gets the numerous updates that were initially released on the B6.1. This makes the latest 2wd SCT from AE their best ever. Here are the highlights- * Lay Back Stealth transmission for a lower center of gravity * Ball diff has easy access [...]
Coming soon to your local hobby shop is a pair of new short course truck tires from Pro-Line. The first set of tires is the new Slide Job SC which was designed to own your local dirt oval track. The second is a new set of Prism SC in Z3 medium carpet compound. Both sets are priced at $26 per [...]
Are you wanting to add more scale realism to your short course/desert truck? If so, have a look at the new BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 SC Tires from Pro-Line. The KO2s are officially licensed by BFGoodrich and feature an incredibly scale realistic design. * Iconic layout of densely packed tread blocks * Molded in M2 rubber compound * Ultimate scale looks * Improves traction [...]
