F.V.S.S. have introduced some new products including this LiFe RX battery and carbon pattern balances weights. The LiFe receiver pack is 2 cell 6.6 volt 1450mAh and will fit into 1/10 and 1/8 racing cars and has the same dimensions (83 x 26 x 16 mm) as conventional packs. The balance Weights feature a cool carbon pattern and are backed with strips of adhesive for easy mounting. Sold in 12 pieces of 5grams.
Some new items from LRP, the German company introducing their Works Team Racing stopwatch. Especially designed for the needs of R/C sport, checking lap times is now dead easy and highly accurate thanks to the Japanese CMOS. Featuring a 500 lap memory, and the ability to display the best, slowest and average lap time, with the included PC software you can always monitor your data through the USB connection. Also new from LRP are these VTEC AA 3000mAh ultra capacity 2 Mignon NiMH battery. The new batteries uses the latest NiMH technology single cell with longest lifetime and highest performance at extremely high voltage. Comes packaged in set of 4 pieces.
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Specially designed for tight 12th scale applications, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC from Speed Passion is your answer for a small low profile ESC specifically for stock motor racing. The GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC features the latest top speed and rip enhancing Speed Passion software already preloaded and uses the same USB update capability as the groundbreaking GT 2.0 so you can always have the latest software advances right at your fingertips. Featuring a tough alloy case and low profile heatsink, hard anodized in your choice of shiny blue or serious satin black, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock keeps it’s cool under intense racing loads like no other. Take your stock or spec motor racing to a new level of configuration and performance with the Speed Passion GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC.
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Team CheckPoint’s new 14.8V 5400mAh 4S 35C LiPo racing pack offers outstanding endurance for uninterrupted running. Competition-level racers will appreciate the power output this pack gives while the hard case construction stands up to any impact racing might deliver. Perfect for 1/8th scale brushless buggy and truggy competition, the cells are expertly matched for internal resistance, voltage and capacity. Available mid February.
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Speedzone releases the first ever 1S hard case saddle pack, giving all 1/12 scale T-bar car owners a true option when it comes to LiPo packs. Rather than shifting around electronics and rebalancing the car to fit a standard LiPo, a LiPo saddle pack offers up a perfect solution and a perfectly balanced 12th scale car. Naturally, this pack is not limited to 1/12 scale and can be used for all 1S applications which accept the pack’s dimensions.
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New from Team Epic is this Nemesis Project 7.5T high torque dirt oval motor. Featuring a high power rotor for dirt oval and off-road, it delivers lots of low end power to keep your car from bogging off the corners. There is also a new rotor for Nemesis modified motors used for 1-cell racing. The diameter and magnet strength is designed to increase rpm and power when using the 50% less voltage of a 1 cell pack. A red end cap is for easy identification and it is ROAR legal for both spec & modified classes.
To satisfy the demands of enthusiasts worldwide, Reedy Wolfpacks are now available equipped with Deans Ultra Plug Connectors in 6-cell 7.2V and 7-cell flat 8.4V versions. Wolfpacks are assembled using Reedy’s high-tech NiMH sub-C SC-R cells which features high capacity for extended run times while delivering maximum output thanks to its current carrying capabilities and ultra-low internal resistance. To improve power output, prevent meltdowns, and increase reliability, an industry-standard Deans Ultra Plug connector has been fitted and to further minimize power-robbing resistance and heat, welded connections between each cell and thick 14AWG silicone power wires ensure maximum performance and reliability. An adapter is also available that allows you to charge these new packs with chargers that use a Tamiya-style output.
Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]
A Main Hobbies today announced four new ProTek R/C brand LiPo packs, starting with this 4-cell hard case pack with 5400mAh of capacity and a true 35C constant discharge rate. This pack includes an integrated balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. Next up is a 2-cell hard case 5000mAh pack with a true 40C constant discharge rate that includes heavy duty bullet connectors and a balance charge lead that you can solder onto the wire of your choice. The bullet connectors also feature side cut-outs for soldering on wires to fit in tight areas or in cars with low upper deck heights. A similar pack this other 2-cell 5000mAh pack also has a true 40C constant discharge rate but includes an integrated balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. Finally, a 1-cell 5000mAh hard case pack which has a true 40C constant discharge rate and includes a Deans style T-plug installed.
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