Similar to the system released by Speed Passion last week for the Kyosho Inferno range of cars comes the conversion kit for the World Champion Hot Bodies D8. Comprising of motor mount, motor plate and battery cases the system still needs you to get the electrics to power it for which Speed Passion offer their Silver Arrow V10 electric motors and electronic speed controller.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
Losi have released this 18.5V 4000mAh 5-cell 25C Hard Case LiPo battery pack for 1/8-scale vehicles which provides the power needed for competitive racing, while increasing running time between charges. The hard case protection keeps the expensive cells from becoming damaged externally, while the pre-wired EC5 connector provides a quality connection and excellent power delivery.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Speedzone have announced that they will release the IP4600 cell to its line of matched cells. Demonstrating high runtimes with high voltage, the IP4600 cell will be a top performer in the NiMH class of cells. Reliability has been excellent with consistent performance results and extremely limited self-discharge. Being very conscious of the current economic conditions Speedzone claim to have taken steps to ensure that pricing of IP4600 cells will be cost effective to all R/C enthusiasts, from the average hobbyist to the weekend racer.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Team Trinity have introduced an all new proprietary brushless motor design for all levels of competition. The Pulse Modifieds are pro racing brushless cans, and the ROAR Spec versions meet all ROAR and IFMAR spec class requirements. Both types of motors work with all sensored-style speed controls, and feature strong Neo magnets, heavy duty ball bearings, timing adjustment, and is available in the following winds 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 10.5, 13.5, 17.5 and 21.5.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Team Wave have just released the previously announced RB-50, the latest version of their racing brushless speed controller series. The RB-50 is the top-of-the line, competition grade model and provides a wide range of tuning options for professional users including adjustable drag brake, turbo drive, time shift, throttle curve, brake curve, LiPo cut, temperature cut and brushless reverse. Easy to use and with a small footprint, it is also brushed motor compatible.
Source: Team Wave [teamwaveonline.com]
Trinity have announced the November 10th release of the all new 3800mah 35C+ Lipo. Based upon their successful 25C+ 3800mah Lipo, the new 35C Lipo offers over 420 seconds runtime at a steady 35amps. Compared to the 25C, the 35C brings it’s internal resistance down to a low 5.8 vs the standard 7.3 found in most current Lipos. Along with being possibly one of the most reliable and most advanced 35C Lipos available, the new 35C Lipo will also let you charge at a blistering 5 Amps vs the common charge at your Lipos capacity rule.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
MaxAmps presents its hard case Lipo 6500HC 7.4V 30C battery pack. As racers know, the most important factor for your batteries is voltage under load and this pack boasts a 30C constant rating for all your amp hungry racing setups. It claims to maintain higher voltage under load than any other pack on the market plus runtime is no problem with its 6500mAh of capacity. As with all MaxAmps packs, you choose your plug, tap, and wire options and your pack is built to order.
Source: MaxAmps [maxamps.com]
Speed Passion have released their 1/8th scale brushless conversion for the Kyosho Inferno buggy and truggy chassis’. Comprising of Motor mount, motor plate and battery cases the kit can be quickly and easily put into the chassis. To power the car you will need the company’s Silver Arrow motor with 5 mm shaft together with the 32 pitch steel pinion gear, available in 11 – 14T. The new Silver Arrow ESC is a water resistant controller that can support up to 4 cell LiPo batteries making it capable of handling two 14.8V packs.
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