June 17, 2009

Team Epic Nitro Enduro 2100mAh Li-Fe pack

Team Epic Nitro Enduro 2100mAh Li-Fe pack

Team Epic have released this Nitro Enduro 2100mAh Li-Fe transmitter pack for the Futaba 4PK. Coming in at 6.6 volts means that no voltage regulator is required and it can be charged with most LiPo battery chargers that have a Li-Fe function, such as the Trinity I-Balance. Super long lasting they claim that you can get several weekends of serious ntiro racing from one charge.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]


June 17, 2009

LRP BEC Stabilizing capacitor

LRP BEC Stabilizing capacitor

LRP have released a new BEC stabilizing capacitor that prevents the voltage of your receiver from dropping under correct working level. This smart item stabilizes the voltage for your receiver and is especially important when running in classes that use a low level of voltage input, such as 4-cell 1/12th class. Works for any receiver on the market, no matter if its FM or 2.4GHz receivers, and can be used in either electric or nitro models, just plug into any open slot on your receiver and you are ready to go.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


June 16, 2009

ProTek R/C iCharger 208B DC charger

ProTek R/C iCharger 208B DC charger

New from ProTek R/C is this iCharger 208B Lilo/LiPo/Life/NiMH/NiCD DC battery charger. This charger allows you to charge 2S to 8S lithium batteries, or multiple batteries connected together in series and comes with an XH style balance adapter board that fits Align, E-Flite and ProTek R/C battery packs, and adapter boards for other batteries are also available. It is also designed to allow you to balance multiple batteries at once as you can charge and balance up to two 4S batteries, two 3S batteries or three 2S batteries at once using a serial charge lead.

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June 9, 2009

Vampire Racing LiPo bag, Diff balls & gold plugs

Vampire Racing LiPo bag, Diff balls & gold plugs

Vampire Racing have announced the introduction of 3 new products. First up is this LiPo-Safe bag, a must have and often compulsory item, for safely charging your LiPo battery packs at the track. Next up are a pack of eight 4mm gold plugs, which fit perfectly in your Vampire Racing, as well as other brand, LiPo batteries. Lastly, they have also released packs with 12 or 48 of their high performance 3/32″ ceramic diff balls, providing the best performance and quality for your differentials.

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June 4, 2009

Nosram 4800 40C Saddle & 1600 RX packs

Nosram 4800 40C Saddle & 1600 RX packs

Following on from sister company LRP’s releases earlier this week, comes the identical Nosram red releases, including this hard case 4800mAh ‘X-Treme Race’ pack with upgraded 40C discharge rate. As with the blue version this new saddle pack is developed to deliver big power combined with long run time and is mounted in a durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use. Also new in the Nosram line are the 2 new PMax 1600mAh RX-packs that feature higher capacity and allow an extended run time. The voltage is significantly higher compared to the previous 1400 RX batteries and they offer significantly higher power for the servo. Available in flat and hump pack versions.

Click here to see the RX packs


June 3, 2009

Racers Edge 7-cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs

Racers Edge 7-cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs

Brand new from Racers Edge, are three new 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs in flat and hump configurations. Hump style packs for direct fit in the Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Slash, and flat style for the E-Revo, HPI Savage Flux, Associated SC10, and any other kit that has an extended battery compartment. Available in 3300mAh and 4400mAh, these cells claim to provide much higher average voltage and consistent runtimes charge after charge. Pre-wired with true Traxxas High Current Connectors.

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June 3, 2009

Racers Edge 7-cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs

Racers Edge 7-cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs

Brand new from Racers Edge, are three new 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs in flat and hump configurations. Hump style packs for direct fit in the Traxxas Stampede, Rustler, Bandit and Slash, and flat style for the E-Revo, HPI Savage Flux, Associated SC10, and any other kit that has an extended battery compartment. Available in 3300mAh and 4400mAh, these cells claim to provide much higher average voltage and consistent runtimes charge after charge. Pre-wired with true Traxxas High Current Connectors.

Click here to see the other packs


June 2, 2009

LRP 4800 40C Saddle & 1600 RX packs

LRP 4800 40C Saddle & 1600 RX packs

LRP is now offering a new LRP Hard case 4800mAh ‘Competition Car Line’ pack with upgraded 40C discharge rate. This new saddle pack is developed to deliver big power combined with long run time and is mounted in a durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use. Also new from the German company are 2 new 1600mAh RX-packs that feature higher capacity and allow an extended run time. The voltage is significantly higher compared to the previous 1400 RX batteries and they offer significantly higher power for the servo. Available in flat and hump pack versions.

Click here to see the RX Packs