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May 27, 2015

Team C speed 1/10th speed controller fan mount

Team C introduce a heat sink fan mount for most of today’s 1/10th brushless speed controllers. The part is designed to mount 30mm fans onto of brushless ESC in order to improve heat dissipation over the standard 25mm fans. Made from aluminium and coming orange or gun metal anodised the fan mount offers a 25mm mounting pattern for the controller heatsink and a 30mm pattern for the fan. Additionally the fan sits at an angle to blow towards the motor, doing away with the need to use an additional unit. Included with the mount comes a genuine WTF 30mm fan.

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May 25, 2015

GForce Ridge shorty & low-profile shorty LiPo batteries

GForce have two new shorty LiPo batteries available in the form of a 4500mAh and a 3200mAh low-profile pack. The 4500mAh variant sports standard shorty dimensions of 92.5x46x24mm and it weighs in at 200g while the 3200mAh pack is only 18mm tall at a weight of 153g, mimicking 1/12th scale 1S dimensions. The packs are made using 50C cells and they utilise 4mm bullet-type connector tubes and a 2mm balancer connector port.

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May 21, 2015

Speedzone 8000mah 100C LiPo battery packs

Speedzone have released the latest versions of their Peerless series LiPo battery packs. These packs come in standard 1S, 2S and 2S Shorty dimensions and meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA, and IFMAR specs. Both the 1S and 2S packs are 8000mah and weigh 158g and 330g respectively while the shorty pack is a 5200mah offering with a weight of 222g. With the high capacity, these 100C hardcase packs offer higher run times without compromise to average voltage or resistance and they make use of standard 4mm connectors.

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May 21, 2015

Reedy 6000mAh 70C 2S competition LiPo battery

Reedy’s new 6000mAh 70C competition LiPo battery is intended primarily for touring cars where capacity can be sacrificed in exchange for lighter weight and increased power output. Lighter weight allows for greater flexibility when adjusting weight distribution while maintaining the correct minimum overall weight. The pack offers increased power output thanks to a high average discharge voltage and low internal resistance which makes the battery interesting for Stock racers while Modified racers will enjoy the added power as well. The battery meets ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specs and it comes with 4mm socket connectors to keep the power-robbing resistance to a minimum.

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May 19, 2015

Reedy 5300mAh 70C LiPo shorty battery pack

New from Reedy comes a 5300mAh 70C 7.4V LiPo shorty battery pack. With shorty packs becoming a standard for 1/10th off-road buggies the new battery offers extended run times and maximum power output for both 2WD and 4WD classes. An improved cell chemistry and 70C discharge rating makes the pack ideal for Stock and Modified racing alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 4mm socket connectors, it sports standard 93x47x24.8mm dimensions and weights in at 216g.

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May 13, 2015

Muchmore Impact FD2 square LiPo battery pack

Muchmore have a new addition to their Impact FD2 line of competition LiPo battery packs available in the form of a 2S square pack. Made using 100C 5800mAh cells the pack is usable in a range of applications such as 2WD buggies and trucks and generally in all vehicles that normally use a side-by-side saddle pack configuration. The hardcase battery measures 69×92.5x25mm, it weighs in at 260g and utilises 5mm bullet-type connector tubes and a 2mm balancer port.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

May 8, 2015

Vampire Racing charging leads

Vampire Racing have introduced three new charging leads for different applications. First up is the LiPo saddle pack balancer harness made for all saddle packs with 4mm connector tubes. The conveniently sized harness comes factory-assembled with an industry-standard T-plug connector, XH balancer port and gold-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors. Also new is an universal charging lead with a Futaba/universal-compatible connector. The lead can be used both for receiver and transmitter battery packs, it comes pre-wired with 4mm gold-plated bullet-type connectors and an additional JST/BEC adapter cable. Last but not least is a dedicated charging lead for glow igniters. Using 4mm bullet-type connectors and an industry-standard adapter the lead is ideal to charge most pre-assembled glow igniters.

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May 7, 2015

Reedy 423-S Compact Balance Charger

Reedy introduce the 423-S Compact Balance Charger with single-button operation. The charging process is as simple as connecting the battery, selecting the battery type, and pressing the start button. But the charger is not only easy to use, it is highly versatile as it is capable of charging LiPo, LiFe, NiMH, or NiCd batteries, making a one-stop solution for enthusiasts who want the flexibility of charging a variety of different battery types and configurations for a wide range of vehicle types and scales.

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