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If you are a new hobbyist, what is the first tool that you need in your pit box? A good hobby knife. New from Hudy is a very trick Aluminum Hobby Knife. Hudy is best known for their ultra-durable tools, now you can own a high-end hobby knife that can stand the test of time. * Lightweight design * Aluminum handle * Protective [...]
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 [...]
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 * [...]
That’s right folks, the crew at Traxxas have just announced a new line-up of Premium Shock Oil. Made from 100% pure silicone oil, the new Traxxas shock oil allows for precise suspension tuning, thus helping to get maximum performance out of your rig. Here are the highlights- * Made from 100% silicone oil for consistency * Seven precise viscosities that range from [...]
The crew at JConcepts has announced that their popular Rubber Parts Tray will soon be available in White, Pink, and Green. The JC part tray is made from a grippy rubber that makes it easy to help organize that work spot of yours. Here are more highlights- * Six divided pockets for small parts * Works for 1/10th & 1/8th vehicles and [...]
New over at Xtra Speed is a Scale Looking LiPo Battery Checker. The Xtra Speed unit is super affordable and sports a unique scale lead-acid battery appearance. Here are the highlights- * Works on 2 or 3S LiPo batterires * Connects through balance port * Alarm sounds when voltage is too low * Case made from a durable plastic The Xtra Speed Scale LiPo [...]
For all you Losi Minit-T 2.0 bashers out there, MIP has announced a new 3 Piece Wrench Set. The MIP wrench set comes with heavy duty versions of the primary tools that you need to wrench on your rig. Here are the highlights- * Includes a 4.0mm & 5.0mm nut driver, plus a 1.5mm hex driver * Hex driver is tool hex [...]
Coming soon from Pro-Line are Speed Forms Mini Clear Test Bodies. The test bodies make it easy to try out your painting rig, to simply practice with, or to try crazy new paint schemes. Here are some highlights- * Comes as a 6 pack of test bodies * Modeled after full-sized paint sample bodies * Great for displaying color options * Comes with overspray [...]
New from the Maclan Racing crew is a Simple Soldering Iron. The Maclan SSI is compact, lightweight, and designed for high heat output. Here are the highlights- * Operates on 12-24 volts DC * Can be used off a 6S LiPo for maximum performance * Heats to 840°F in roughly 10 seconds * Built in safety features * OLED screen * Easy to adjust settings * Maximum [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is a Blue RC Car Maintenance Stand. This stand was designed for on-road cars and features a lightweight aluminum design. Foam padding is used to keep your car in place, while four holes are provided for shock maintenance. The Tamiya Blue Maintenance Stand has a part number of #42371 and is priced at $39. Read more Tamiya News [...]
To help keep your car or truck looking on-point, the crew at Pro-Line has announced a new Detail + Shine Spray for RC Cars. The P-L shine spray is perfect for cleaning and restoring your hard working rig. * Unique dust repelling formula * Leaves a shiny, clean surface * No leftover residue * Large 18 oz. can * Leaves micro-thin UV layer for extra [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is a Tire Break-In Drill Adapter Kit. This kit can come in handy down at your local track when prepping tires for maximum performance. Check out these highlights- * Made from steel and aluminum * Comes with 12 and 17mm hex adapters * Durable design * Anodized in black The JConcepts Tire Break-In Drill Adapter Kit has a part number of [...]
Did you know that one of the best ways to gain performance on nearly rc car is to balance the wheels? Properly balanced tires can give them longer life, as well as higher top speeds. Over at Integy, they have dropped a new Magnetic RC Tire Balancer. The Integy tire balancer uses magnets for the very lowest in rolling resistance, [...]
Recently announced by Team Garage Hacks is a Speed Wrench for rod ends. Rod ends can be a pain to put together, the TGH unit can make a tough job, quick and easy. * Designed to fit Traxxas 4mm TRA347 rod ends * Made in the USA * Made from 1018 steel * Quick chuck The TGH Speed Wrench is street priced at $15 and [...]
Shipping right now from RUDDOG is a new Tire Cutter. The tire cutter is perfect for customizing crawling tires, or for getting the most out of your race tires. Here are the highlights- * Great for pin and block cutting * Ultra-sharp side cutters * Made from steel with precision sharpening * Black anti-slip handles The RUDDOG Tire Cutter is priced at €6 and you [...]
