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MaxAmps 2S 5800 V2 225C No Prep Drag Race LiPo Battery
After a bit of teasing, MaxAmps has officially dropped their new 2S 5800 V2 225C Quad Core No Prep LiPo Pack. This beefy battery was designed for maximum performance, as well as reliability. Here are the highlights- * Fast 5C charge rate * 225C discharge rating * New graphene V2 technology for higher voltage under load * V2 has lower internal resistance with [...]
Treal Unveils New "Vintage" 1.9" Beadlock Crawler and Scaler…
Throughout 2021, the team at Treal has been hard at work developing new option parts for a variety of R/C models. One of their latest creations is a set of 1.9″ “Vintage Design” Beadlock Wheels for 1/10-scale rock crawlers and trail machines. Dubbed “Type G,” this new wheel release offers a modern spin on vintage style and design with wheels that [...]
- 9/28/2021
- 10:36 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Flysky RC Teases New Surface Transmitter
Over at Flysky RC they are now teasing a new Surface Transmitter. Flysky has been a favorite among bashers for many years thanks to their affordable pricing and easy to use transmitters, but now they are taking their game to a new level. While the teaser doesn’t show or tell much, we can see that their new radio comes with [...]
Traxxas Announces EZ-Peak Plus 4S Charger
New from Traxxas is the EZ-Peak Plus 4S Charger. The EZ-Peak Plus 4S was designed to charge large packs quickly, thus giving you more drive time, with less time waiting around on batteries to charge. Check out these highlights- * High output 8-amp, 75 watt design * Easy to use interface with charge progress indicator and audible alerts * Automatically recognizes Traxxas iD [...]
- 9/27/2021
- 2:59 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Cross RC Now Teasing A Pair of New 8x8s!
Over at Cross RC they are always pushing the envelope of scale realism. Coming soon from Cross are the BT8 (pictured above) and DC8 (pictured below) 1/10th scale 8×8 off-road trucks. Both of the 8x8s are still in the teaser stage, but from looking at the pictures, we can’t wait to get full information on both rigs! As we await [...]
- 9/27/2021
- 11:56 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Injora Releases a 4-pack of 1.0″ Beadlock Wheels and Tires
If you’re looking to liven things up on your small-scale R/C crawler, Injora has released a set of 1.0″ pre-mounted aluminum beadlock wheels and tires. With a tire that offers an aggressive tread pattern and wheels that are available in a variety of color and finish combinations, you now have even more opportunities to customize your 1/24 or 1/18-scale trail [...]
- 9/27/2021
- 11:24 am
- New Products
- By: Tim Gluth
Team Saxo GT-500 V2 1/10 Pan Car Kit
New over at Team Saxo is a Version 2 of their GT-500 1/10th scaled pan car kit. If you are looking to go fast on-road, a 2wd pan car can certainly do that. The GT-500 V2 packs numerous upgrades for more durability, as well as raw speed. Check out these highlights- * Fits most 1/10 touring car bodies * Low maintenance, yet [...]
- 9/24/2021
- 5:18 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
1up Racing Lockdown Tire Mounting Straps
1up Racing has released a new tool to help with the tire mounting process; Lockdown Tire Straps. These straps are designed to allow for an easier tire mounting and gluing experience, whether you’re prepping for a weekend of bashing or racing. Each Lockdown Tire Strap uses Velcro to ensure a secure fit and a rubberized inside surface helps prevent slippage. These [...]
MaxAmps Teasing New LiPo Race Pack
Now being teased by MaxAmps is a small LiPo Race Battery. The teaser shot leaves a lot to the imagination, but based on the size of the new pack, it sure looks to us like it would fit well in today’s no-prep drag racers. Of course we’ll have to wait until next Tuesday to get the entire scoop, but the [...]
Pro-Line Extended Body Mounts for the Tenacity SCT/TT Pro
New from Pro-Line are Extended Body Mounts for the Losi Tenacity SCT/TT Pro. The extended mounts make it easy to install all sorts of different aftermarket bodies on your Tenacity. Here are the highlights- * Fully adjustable design * Fits- Losi Tenacity SCT & TT Pro * Screw-on body mount system * Works with stock body * Long mounts are included * Made from a durable [...]
- 9/24/2021
- 1:15 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Electronics Relocation Tips from Element RC [Video]
Most ready-to-run (RTR) R/C vehicles have been designed with optimal electronics placement in mind. However, there are times when you need to make some adjustments, especially when you’re swapping out bodies or adding custom components to your machine. Element RC has highlighted an easy way to move around the receiver and ESC on their RTR line of Enduro models. Using the [...]
2021 Southern Scale Trail Event Breaks Records in the UK
Over in Somerset, UK, the 2021 running of the Southern Scale Trail Event For Charity happened last weekend. Despite Covid-19, the 2021 SST had a huge turnout with over 600 drivers in attendance. This enormous figure makes the SST the largest rc event held in the UK this year! Such a large turnout shows that not only is scale [...]
Thursday Night Big Squid RC LIVE – Episode 44
What’s up Squid Nation?! Join us live as we discuss the latest RC news, events, upcoming projects and more! Do us a favor, if you are watching live, make sure to share, hit that like button, and please subscribe!Thanks for hanging out, we hope you enjoy the show! Remember participation is encouraged, feel free to comment as we go.
- 9/23/2021
- 8:19 pm
- Big Squid RC Live
video - By: Brian
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Cross RC EMO JT4 RTR In Ocean Blue
The news from Cross RC today is that they are getting ready to release their EMO JT4 RTR in a new Ocean Blue color. The Ocean Blue EMO JT4 is a high-end scale realistic RTR that comes not only with some of the most intricate scale detailing in the game, but also a highly capable chassis that is ready to [...]
- 9/23/2021
- 7:31 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
Pro-Line 1/10 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Clear Body
Coming to a hobby near you soon is a 1/10th scaled Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Clear Body for monster trucks. This highly scale detailed body makes it easy to transform your rig into a modern scale truck. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Jeep * Fits – 1/10 monster trucks like the Traxxas Stampede and ARRMA Granite * Made from a durable [...]
- 9/23/2021
- 5:14 pm
- New Products
- By: Tim Mohr
