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March 24, 2014

Tenshock WP-EX4 V2 brushless speed controller

Tenshock introduce their new WP-EX4 V2 brushless speed controller for both 1/10th and 1/8th scale applications. The 120A rated ESC is good for 2S use with up to 6000kv motors and 3S packs with up to 4000kv, making it ideal for short course trucks and buggies in bashing and racing applications while the controller can also handle up to 3000kv motors with 4S input, allowing the use in lightweight 1/8th buggies. Coming in a cast hardcase measuring 55×37.6×38.4mm the controller is waterproof for all-weather usability and it offers a 6V/5A BEC system and integrated cooling fan.

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March 20, 2014

Muchmore Fleta ZX 13.5T fixed timing brushless motor

Muchmore’s Fleta ZX 13.5T Type-W brushless motor is now also available in a fixed timing version. The hand-out motor of the 2013/14 ETS Pro Stock class builds on the same design as the conventional stock motors but comes with a fixed timing endbell making it ideal for zero timing club races, regional and national championships alike.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

March 17, 2014

Vampire Racing flat sensor wires

Vampire Racing introduce their new line of highly flexible “flat-type” sensor wires. Made from tough yet easy-to-bend wire the sensor harnesses make for tidy wiring and the highly flexible design reduces unwanted tweak when used in pan cars. The wires come in seven different length including 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm and 200mm, ideal for all applications from 1/8th to 1/12th scale.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

March 16, 2014

Neumann takes overall TQ at Cactus

Joern Neumann is Top Qualifier of 4WD Buggy at the Pro-Line Cactus Classic, the Team Durango driver becoming the first European to secure the honour at America’s longest running international offroad event. The 28th running of the race, Neumann topped the final qualification ranking thanks to his two TQ runs in yesterday’s qualifying. With only Jared Tebo able to deny the German in the final qualifier, Dakotah Phend prevented that from happening as he claimed the final qualifier ahead Tebo and Neumann. Tebo will line up second on tomorrow’s A-Main grid with Phend third and defending Champion Ryan Maifield fourth.

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March 13, 2014

Elangears R X2 black edition charger

Elangears introduce their Elan R X2 black edition AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The dual output device offers the same specifications and features as the standard X2 but comes in an all-black aluminium case. It is powered by 100 to 240VAC or 11 to 16VDC, offers up to 10A charge and 7A discharge current and is usable with up to 6S LiPo and 14 cell NiMH battery packs. The charger whose measures 178x151x90mm weights in at 1250g and is available very soon.

Source: Elangears [elangears.com]

March 12, 2014

Xcite RC EnergyXXL LiPo hardcase packs

German company Xcite RC introduce their new line of EnergyXXL hardcase LiPo battery packs. Coming in protective hardcases the packs are built from the latest high-performance 80C cells for the lowest possible internal resistance and maximised lifespan and performance. The EFRA homologated packs are available in a range of configurations including 7400mAh and 5800mAh 2S standard, a 6000mAh saddle and a 4600mAh shorty pack as well as a 6500mAh 1S and a 6700mAh 4S pack. All include suitable bullet type power and balancing connectors along pre-wired charging harnesses.

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March 12, 2014

RB Energy LiPo hardcase battery packs

RB introduce their new Energy line of hardcase LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 4S 7000mAh 75C and 4S 6200mAh 70C “1/8th” pack, a 2S 7000mAh 75C and 2S 5200mAh 45C standard length straight pack, a 2S 5300mAh 75C saddle pack as well as a 2S 3000mAh 40C pack which is ideal for RTR cars and starter boxes, all batteries come in a matte black protective hardcase with chrome RB sticker. All batteries, except the ones with bullet-type tube connectors, are pre-wired with high-current Deans T-type connectors.

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March 10, 2014

Team Orion Vortex Mini-Z BL motors

Team Orion soon have three new Vortex Mini-Z brushless motors for the Mini-Z VE available. Coming as 5600kv Stock, 8500kv Torque and 9500kv Speed variant the motors are designed to replace the stock brushless motor with a drop-in solution. All motors come pre-wired with gold-plated connectors.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]