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June 1, 2009

Team Epic I-Gauss Rotor tester

Team Epic have released the I-Gauss, a simple to use tool to test the strength of your rotor. Brushless motors go bad when the rotor loses its magnetic strength due to the demagnetizing effects of the stator while the motor is under power. When the rotor loses its magnetic field your motor will lose bottom end, run hotter and possibly burn up the stator windings. Potentially a great tool for ROAR spec class racers for tuning your motors magnet strength for the track. Available mid July.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

May 5, 2009

Team Epic Duo 2 BL Motor & 5000mAh LiPo

Team Epic have announced their new Duo 2 ROAR spec brushless motor. Conforming to spec class requirements, this new motor is designed for serious car and buggy racing applications and is sensored and sensor less speed control compatible. Sporting Neo 2 magnets and heavy duty ball bearings, it comes available in 10.5, 13.5, 17.5 and 21.5 turn versions. Also new from Team Epic is their new hard cased 5000mAh competition LiPo pack with a 40C rating.

Click here to see the LiPo pack

April 23, 2009

Zeppin Racing Vortex BL skins

Zeppin Racing are getting into the skin business with the release of their rather cool motor skins. Currently only suitable for the range of Team Orion Vortex brushless motors, the decals come with a wrap for around the motor and a decal for backplate of the motor. Currently available in 4 versions, the decals are made from a high quality durable material and are easily applied.

Source: Zeppin Racing [zeppinracing.com]

April 8, 2009

Tekno RC Lektron Series BL motors

Tekno RC have announced the release of their World class line up of brushless square can motors. The Lektron Series has been in testing for the last few month and have proved to be a success. The lighter and more efficient design makes these motors have the highest output from the smallest package. Available in 2200kv, 1800kv and 1500kv and are perfect for use in 1/8th scale buggies.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

April 2, 2009

LRP Fusion “2009” Micro Modified motor

LRP is releasing a new range of high performance brushed motors, specially developed for micro cars. LRP XTEC engineers have designed a micro modified motor, using all its experience from the big 540 size motors to power your micro model. Fully re-buildable 370 size design, this micro modified motor combines all features current 1/10 modified motors are equipped with, including high-end materials. The Fusion “2009” Micro Modified 370 motor also features a unique mounting system, which allows a simple installation into your car with M3 (17mm) and M2.5 (14.0mm) screws.

Click here to see the full feature list

March 29, 2009

Easy E-Conversion – RC8 e-Conversion & SP brushless set

Converting 1/8 scale buggies and truggies gets bigger and bigger these days and Team Associated now offers a dedicated conversion kit to convert your tricky, oily, noisy and stinky nitro machine into a silent and easy to use weapon.

Read the full review here

March 17, 2009

LRP XTEC X12 Sintered rotors

LRP have released 3 new sintered rotors for the XTEC X12 brushless modified motor and feature magnets graded on a new and strengthened shaft for optimized motor performance. The 12.0mm rotor is optimized for maximum top speed with a linear throttle feel and is the preferred choice of the LRP team on big tracks with long straights. The 12.5mm is optimized for efficiency and mid-range torque and this rotor is the perfect starting point for every setup on every track and has already been successful by winning the 2008 1/12th IFMAR World Championship and 2009 1/12th European Championship. Finally the 13.0mm rotor is optimized for maximum torque and power and recommended for short tracks with many acceleration parts or on tracks that are tough on run time.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 20, 2009

Trinity Grand Prix Racing kit

Similar to the COT Racing Kit, Trinity are now offering those just looking to get into the hobby, or those individuals or Shops looking for a Spec Racing Class, the company’s popular 21.5 Duo BL motor and EP 4000 25C LiPo as a ‘Grand Prix Racing kit’ for only $109.99, a big reduction on the MSRP of $224.00. By giving those who are just looking to get into the hobby an affordable solution to get started, Trinity hope to make the hobby keep growing and growing. You can order these kits directly through Trinity or at your local Hobby Shop (prices may vary). This set will Fit all types of RC cars, On or Off-Road, as well as Most Rock Crawlers.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]