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January 23, 2008

Serpent S400 Alu C-Hubs

Serpent have introduced a new range of aluminium C-hubs in a variety of different caster angles. These new hubs are extremely stiff and this helps reduce any flex in the steering, something very useful when running on carpet and other high grip surfaces. Another benefit of these new items is that due to the material used it has allowed them to be narrower than the standard versions and this in turn allows more steering throw, something that is important on very tight tracks. Machined from a single piece of aluminium they are also lightweight and resistant to heavy impacts.

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January 23, 2008

GRP to stop production of Ninja brand

GRP - Ninja brand is no more

GRP have been in touch to tell us that starting from the 1st of February 2008, it will cease production of the Ninja brand of engines in order to focus 100% on the production of its own GRP brand name motors, which will be officially presented at next months Nuremberg Toy Fair. This announcement does not affect production of the Boss and Falcon engine lines which will continue to be produced. Given the big quantity of Ninja engines sold on the market, GRP commits itself in making available to Mugen all Ninja spare parts for the next 2 years.

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January 23, 2008

Venom 8.4v 7-Cell Flat Battery Packs

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]

January 23, 2008

Venom Rally 1/8th Off Road Wheels

Venom’s new Rally inspired 1/8th scale buggy wheels have been made from durable high-impact nylon and are ready to stand up to all the abuse modern 1/8th scale models can dish out. These wheels are 1mm wider than other wheels on the market to create a larger contact patch and better traction and are compatible with all 17mm hubs and standard 1/8th scale buggy tires and inserts on the market today.

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January 23, 2008

Venom Fireball Modified motors

Venom Fireball Modified motors are value performance oriented electric motors that incorporate advanced performance features normally found on more expensive competing brands. Venom Fireball Modified motors feature specially designed vented alloy heat sinks to reduce unwanted heat build-up and increase longevity. Additional features include dual ball bearings, factory installed capacitors, Venom’s high power brushes, pre-wired bullet plugs and factory installed capacitors. Available in 13×2, 15×2, 17×2, 19×2 amd 21×2 configurations.

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January 23, 2008

Venom Multi-Function Pro Charger

Venom have release their new Multi Function Pro Charger, which is available in both DC and AC/DC power configurations to suit a variety of user needs. The Venom Pro Charger will charge 1 to 6 cell LiPO and LiION/LiFE Battery Packs, as well as NiCD and NiMH battery packs with 1 to 15 cells and Lead Acid Batteries. The Chargers easy to use features include; Charging, Discharging, Cycling, Balancing (LiPO/LiION/LiFE cells), User definable charge rates from 0.1 amps to 5.0 amps, USB PC Linkability, Temperature Probe and 10 User-Defined Charger Profiles. Comes with six different charging plugs including the new Traxxas High Current Connector.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

January 22, 2008

PPD EZ-LiPo Battery Mounting system

RC Tech user Verndog posted up pictures of this great looking 2 piece LiPo battery mounting system that he has created. Made of polished 303 stainless steel, it is precision CNC machined and it will lock into all 6 chassis slots and even allow you to use the stock battery strap. The weight goes right where it’s best placed, low to chassis and toward outer edge and using this will bring you close to an exact match of your NiMh weight in terms of balance. Currently this is a prototype for the TC5 but expect some other pieces made for other popular touring cars in the future.

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January 22, 2008

Factory Team Aluminium RC8 parts

Associated have released 2 new aluminium parts for their popular RC8 1/8th scale buggy. First up is the Factory Team aluminium top plate which is designed for maximum stiffness and strength with minimal weight, while the new Factory Team aluminium steering rack increases crash resistance and improves precision in the steering system. Both parts have been CNC machined, hard-anodised and are scratch resistant and will be available in February.

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