September 5, 2012

Reedy WolfPack Shorty & Saddle Pack LiPos

Reedy introduce two new LiPo battery packs out of their WolfPack line of batteries. Starting with the 3800mAh 25C shorty pack, the 94mm long hardcase battery weights 207g, is 2C chargeable and comes with 4mm bullet type connectors. The second new pack is a 4800mAh 25C saddle pack. It also is 2C chargeable and both packs are aimed at the cost oriented club racer.

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September 4, 2012

Much More Impact FD shorty LiPo

Much More Racing introduce the Impact FD series 4400mAh 70C LiPo battery pack. The 96mm ‘shorty’ pack weights 200g and is ideal for all 2WD applications and helps to put weight were it is needed. The hard case pack incorporates 4mm bullet type connectors and a 2mm balancer port and is available soon.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]


August 31, 2012

Much More traction compound & TX LiPo pack

New from Much More Racing comes the Nano off-road traction compound and the Sanwa M12 and MT-4 transmitter LiPo battery pack. Starting with the traction compound the Nano called tire softener is available in Green and Red formula and is designed to give electric and nitro tires an improved grip on slick clay surfaces. The traction compound comes in spray bottles for easy application. Made for the Sanwa M12 and MT-4 transmitters is Much More Racing’s 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack. It comes pre-wired with a Sanwa-compatible plug and balancing port and sports dimensions of 95x30x12.5mm with a weight of 97g.

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August 30, 2012

LRP Dynamic 8 2600kv brushless motor

Following the Dynamic 8 1600kv brushless motor LRP now introduce the even more powerful 2600kv variant. Designed to deliver both high torque and RPM in combination with an extremely high efficiency the motor is ideal for all high speed buggy applications. Coming with a highly ribbed CNC-machined aluminium can, easy solder tabs and a rebuildable design.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


August 30, 2012

Duratrax Onyx 150 balancing LiPo charger

The Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger is designed for balanced charging 1S to 3S LiPo packs. A built-in power supply makes it easy to take it along while the charger features switch-selectable charging rates, a tri-color status LED and it also includes a balancing port for balancing and charging 3S packs, plus an adapter for 2S packs and it comes with Deans and Traxxas TRX-type battery connectors.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]


August 29, 2012

Much More balancer cables

Much More Racing release two new balancing harnesses for the use with 2S LiPo battery packs. The first is an adapter cable to use standard packs with 4mm bullet type connectors and 2mm balancer port in combination with Traxxas high-current connectors. The second is a 300mm long 2S extension cable with Tamiya and JST XH-7 connectors.

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August 26, 2012

Speed Passion Reventon Pro ESC

Tresrey announce the Speed Passion Reventon Pro brushless speed controller. The competition ESC is designed for 2S LiPo use with down to 3.5T 540-size motors, it features a 6V/3A BEC system and sports dimensions of 35x40x20mm. It comes with a machined case that incorporates cooling fins and the controller accepts sensor and sensorless motors. The speedo becomes available in September in laser blue and gun metal colour and will include a programming card to adjust the software parameters.

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August 25, 2012

HPI Plazma 6500mAh 95C LiPo & safe case

The HPI Plazma range of battery packs is growing with the release of this new pack. Fitting within all accepted maximum pack sizes, allowing it to fit in any competition touring car, buggy, short course truck and other types of racing car, the 95C power rating will give you plenty of acceleration while the 6500mAh rating will allow you to fully utilise the power of the pack throughout a 5-minute race. It also features a real Dean’s connector and a universal balancing plug for simple maintenance. For charging your LiPo batteries with complete confidence there is the new HPI Plazma Pouch LiPo safe case. The case is flameproof and provides superior protection for your pit area and home from overcharged or damaged batteries.

View the LiPo safe case here