S-Workz have released their new BB80 offroad starter box. Featuring a strong, lightweight construction it can be powered by 1-4pc 6-cell 7.2v batteries or a 12V 7A lead acid pack. The starter wheel is driven a single high torque 775 motor, which is run through a drive reduction gearbox, and the box itself is supplied with easily adjustable mounting brackets to allow you to align a wide range of buggies and truggies.
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Fastrax’s Power-Start is the ultimate starting solution for nitro vehicles. Featuring a single belt drive system turned by twin 775 size electric motors with internal cooling fans, the power and torque is enough to turn over 1/8th and 1/10 size engines. Internal battery area allows for the use of either twin 7.2v NiMh, twin 7.4v LiPo or a 12v Gel cell and comes supplied with pre-wired Tamiya and gel cell style connectors and convenient on/off switch is housed by the carry handle. Easy, adjustable chassis brackets allow for the box to be set-up to suit virtually any vehicle 1/10th and 1/8th, and its sturdy heavy duty aluminium construction means this box will last the test of time.
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Hudy have released this conversion set for their Starbox starter box to allow the perfect positioning of the Xray 1/8th scale RX8 chassis. The set includes a new box end plate, rear positioning bracket and the different posts and fasteners required to complete the conversion.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
New from Hudy is this simple Tamiya battery connector with LiPo connectors. This optional cable will allow the use of LiPo batteries in the company’s On-road starter box and Off-road starter box.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Robitronic have released this 1S 3,7V 1200mAh LiPo glow starter with charger. Identical to that released by Dynamite last week, this lightweight design has enough power for more than one race weekend, with the integrated LED showing the condition of the plug. Supplied with the wall charger, it easily plugs into the 2.5mm charging jack on the rear of the handle for convenient charging.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
The Hudy Star-Box is a professional starter box designed for 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Claiming to the world’s lowest, ultra-compact starter box, this lightweight design has bracket plate posts to fit most 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Designed to accept either standard NiMh and LiPo 2S batteries it comes fully assembled and ready to use. The premium quality, long-life drive belt system runs off a powerful 775-type motor, with fan, while the CNC-machined aluminium housing and top plate have a high-quality black coating for extra durability. An integrated switch for comfortable on/off switching is attached to a quality wiring harness with extra-thick cables and quick-change fast-on connector, no soldering required. The quick-change starter wheel system was designed to allow for fast & simple replacement of the starter wheel using only 3 screws. An integrated composite handle with ergonomic back cover allows for comfortable carrying and higher plastic feet are included to configure the Star-Box for use with taller truggies. Finally, the starter wheel can be mounted on both right or left side.
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Dynamite have released this LiPo glow driver with battery and charger. Using LiPo power, it provides higher power output versus NiMh glow drivers with a switching power transfer which offers low heat dissipation. An LED indicator light allows users to detect if the glow plug is good or not and the glow unit itself is supplied with a 1S 1200mAh LiPo battery.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
RB have announced the release of a large number of new products beginning with this all in one starter box. Already presented at the 2010 Toy Fair in Nuremberg, its unique system allows you to change the position of the wheel from off-road to on-road easily and its large 770 motor is powerful enough to start even the most stubborn of engines. Also newly released is the light and compact fuel gun as well as a high quality steel glow plug spanner. RB have also made available this ‘Xtrem flux’ venturi set that is designed to improve the air flow in the engine. This set of 8 venturis allows you to adjust the fuel consumption and the power you need from your engine and comes with 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9mm versions. Finally, RB have introduced a line of silicone fuel tubing in 3ft, 50ft or 150ft and an engine protection set that includes caps for fuel intake, carburetor, exhaust and crankshaft.
