Dynamite have released the perfect add-on for the Associated range of RC18 vehicles, this new EP1500mAh Ni-MH 6-cell flat pack. The highest capacity battery currently available for these vehicles, its side-by-side configuration fits perfectly into Associated RC18T, RC18MT, RC18B and RC18R while its 1500mAh capacity provides better performance and longer run times.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
More new items from K-Factory who have released the TC 2 motor cooling head & fan set. This is very similar to K-Factory’s TC motor cooling head we wrote about previously but it has four small screw holes in it. The addition of these screw holes allows you to install one or even two fans on top of the heat sink to blow cold air directly down onto your motor. This set comes supplied with the cooling head, 1 x fan, screws and a thermal pad.
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Following on from the success of their new range of brushless motors, Speed Passion have announced the release of the latest motor, the ultra sportsman brushless stock motor. A 17.5 turn “Stock” motor, the ultra sportsman meets ROAR requirements, and along with the 13.5T motor has an improved bottom power band which allows you to run better gear ratio for more top speed and longer run time. Also new from Speed Passion is the release of a high power active capacitor for the company’s GT ESC that has been specially designed for racing. This new capacitor improves braking, punch and bottom end power as well as helping provide better response in racing conditions while reducing temperatures.
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Following on from yesterday’s announcement from Nosram about 2 new winds in their Storm Brushless motor range, comes the same release from sister brand LRP. The all-new Vector X11 Brushless Modified motor is now available in 3.0 & 8.5 turns for touring cars and 2wd off road racing respectively. The LRP R&D Team has put its entire experience gained from years of testing LRP brushless motors at top competition level into the development of the Vector X11 motors and they have won many national and international titles.
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Core-RC have released information about these two new, soon to be released, chargers. Both feature durable black anodised aluminium cases with backlit displays and are suitable for many different uses including NiCad/NiMh and Lipo. The UDC20 (above) is also an integrated balance Lipo charger, while the UDC10 is also a low amp discharger. Both chargers come with a multitude of connecting leads that are suitable for almost any charging application.
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Out of their temperature controlled bunker seen by only Schumacher’s highly trained staff come these two new XVS cells. The EP4200 combines excellent runtime with low internal resistance to provide a pack with fantastic power, while the all new Orion SHO ‘EFRA’ Spec cell (above) is designed to meet the new 2008 EFRA regulations concerning size of the cell. These cells are one of the safest on the market and can handle the treatment thrown at them by modern racing conditions. Both cells are available in packs of 4, 5 and 6.
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Nosram have announced the release of 2 new versions of their Storm Evolution brushless modified motor which are designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing. The new 3.0T offers incredible power for large touring car tracks while the new 8.5T motor is a great choice for 2wd off road racing with both featuring state of the art components like the all new Xtec X11 competition teardown, neodym magnets, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Finally from Venom is the announcement that three of the company’s top selling SC battery capacities will soon be available in an all new 7-cell flat configuration with Traxxas’ new High Current Connector. Specifically designed to compliment the high power capability of Velineon brushless power system, Venom’s new 8.4v 7-Cell battery packs will deliver increased speed to the new Traxxas’ vehicles at an economical price.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
