Trinity have announced the release of this Team Trinity Edition 3800mAh Lithium Polymer 25c + battery pack. The cells come encased in a durable, crash resistant plastic outer case and as with other LiPos, they have 30% longer run-time and 30% less weight than traditional NiCd and NiMH cells. They don’t appear to be ROAR approved, available in May.
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A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Filipe Costa wins Portuguese Nats Rd2 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Billy Easton Column, Florida State Series – Link [serpent.com]
> Olly Jefferies continue’s where he left off – Link [mirageracing.com]
> 2008 Motonica Grand Prix USA report – Link [team-titan.com]
> Upgrade RC V4 Custom Name Decals – Link [upgrade-rc.com]
> Report from Rd2 French EP Buggy Nats – Link [gaz-on.net]
We wrote about the new DB10R from BMI Racing in detail when it was first announced and now the company has been in touch to announce that they has started shipping their new 200mm 1/10th Scale Pan Chassis Kit. Designed for racing in the emerging “World GT” Class, they hope to have more information about this new class, and the major racing events that will be running World GT classes, shortly.
Source: BMI Racing [bmiracing.com]
Vita Tuning have announced the impending release of this Stationary Wheel Balancer, which will be made available under the Reckward Tuning brand. Suitable for all off road wheels with a 17mm wheel axle, this system sees the wheel rotate itself to the heavier point, making identification of unequal weight distribution easier. Through the use of plastescine the user can then balance up the wheels and easily re-check them.
Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]
Mugen Seiki have released this set of 4 optional wheel nuts for use with their entire current range of buggies and truggies. Also suitable for other cars with a 17mm hex hub, these hard coated nuts are designed with a special locking groove that prevents them from coming loose.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
K Factory have released their HiFL Off-Road Dual Intake Air Filter, developed to be the most efficient and easy-to-maintain off road air filter available. The Dual Intake design dramatically reduces air turbulence within the filter and allows air to flow smoothly and unrestricted, which means your engine breathes better and as a result operates at maximum power without stalling. The dual stage foam filter traps dust and debris that could ruin your motor, yet allows the free flow of air to keep your engine running smoothly, while the lightweight design eliminates drag and helps reduce overall vehicle weight.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Hitec have released the new HS-7985MG High Torque Digital Servo which has the added benefit of the company’s new G2 second generation programmable digital circuit. This circuit has twice the resolution of their original circuit while adding programmable overload protection. The technology doesn’t stop at the circuit board, with the servo featuring a high performance coreless motor, dual ball bearing supported output shaft, bushing supported gear shafts and a heavy duty metal gear train.
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You can now view the latest video from RC TV Live in the player above. Hear the BUZZ on Nitro to Electric conversions, see the new Team Associated RC8 1/8th scale Nitro Buggy review, watch off-road racing footage with crashes and jumps, see RCTV’s hot model Jessica on TV, view this show’s ‘Tech Tip’ about the inside of a brushless motor and ways to tech them and check them, enjoy this month’s ‘Collector’s Corner’ and the Tamiya Terra Scorcher, watch awesome nitro racing coverage from the Florida WinterNats, and see and hear interviews with Barry Baker and Jared Scott, and an indepth interview with team Serpent’s Michael Salven.
Source: RC TV Live [rctvlive.com]
