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October 27, 2008

Speedzone release IP4600 NiMH cells

Speedzone have announced that they will release the IP4600 cell to its line of matched cells. Demonstrating high runtimes with high voltage, the IP4600 cell will be a top performer in the NiMH class of cells. Reliability has been excellent with consistent performance results and extremely limited self-discharge. Being very conscious of the current economic conditions Speedzone claim to have taken steps to ensure that pricing of IP4600 cells will be cost effective to all R/C enthusiasts, from the average hobbyist to the weekend racer.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

October 26, 2008

Trinity Pulse Mod & Spec BL motors

Team Trinity have introduced an all new proprietary brushless motor design for all levels of competition. The Pulse Modifieds are pro racing brushless cans, and the ROAR Spec versions meet all ROAR and IFMAR spec class requirements. Both types of motors work with all sensored-style speed controls, and feature strong Neo magnets, heavy duty ball bearings, timing adjustment, and is available in the following winds 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 10.5, 13.5, 17.5 and 21.5.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

October 26, 2008

Team Wave RB-50 BL ESC released

Team Wave have just released the previously announced RB-50, the latest version of their racing brushless speed controller series. The RB-50 is the top-of-the line, competition grade model and provides a wide range of tuning options for professional users including adjustable drag brake, turbo drive, time shift, throttle curve, brake curve, LiPo cut, temperature cut and brushless reverse. Easy to use and with a small footprint, it is also brushed motor compatible.

Source: Team Wave [teamwaveonline.com]

October 23, 2008

IP 3800 35C Intellect Lipo pack

Intelect IP3800 35C Lipo pack

Trinity have announced the November 10th release of the all new 3800mah 35C+ Lipo. Based upon their successful 25C+ 3800mah Lipo, the new 35C Lipo offers over 420 seconds runtime at a steady 35amps. Compared to the 25C, the 35C brings it’s internal resistance down to a low 5.8 vs the standard 7.3 found in most current Lipos. Along with being possibly one of the most reliable and most advanced 35C Lipos available, the new 35C Lipo will also let you charge at a blistering 5 Amps vs the common charge at your Lipos capacity rule.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

October 23, 2008

MaxAmps Lipo 6500HC 7.4V 30C pack

MaxAmps presents its hard case Lipo 6500HC 7.4V 30C battery pack. As racers know, the most important factor for your batteries is voltage under load and this pack boasts a 30C constant rating for all your amp hungry racing setups. It claims to maintain higher voltage under load than any other pack on the market plus runtime is no problem with its 6500mAh of capacity. As with all MaxAmps packs, you choose your plug, tap, and wire options and your pack is built to order.

Source: MaxAmps [maxamps.com]

October 21, 2008

Speed Passion Inferno BL conversion kit

Speed Passion have released their 1/8th scale brushless conversion for the Kyosho Inferno buggy and truggy chassis’. Comprising of Motor mount, motor plate and battery cases the kit can be quickly and easily put into the chassis. To power the car you will need the company’s Silver Arrow motor with 5 mm shaft together with the 32 pitch steel pinion gear, available in 11 – 14T. The new Silver Arrow ESC is a water resistant controller that can support up to 4 cell LiPo batteries making it capable of handling two 14.8V packs.

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October 21, 2008

Nosram Matrix Reverse ESC Line

Nosram now offers a completely new high-performance forward/brake/reverse speed control line. With the Nosram reverse line you get all the same great features and motor limit as the Matrix Evolution and Matrix Evolution ISTC, with the addition of a reverse function. In addition to this it also features NiMH/NiCd/LiPo and brushless/brushed automatic adaptation resulting in the most versatile and adjustable speedos ever.

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October 20, 2008

LRP 5100 LiPo Saddle pack

LRP continues to expand its Competition Car Line LiPo packs with this new 28C 5100 saddle pack. Developed for extreme power delivery and run time, this pack is specially designed to perfectly fit r/c models with a 6-cell saddle pack chassis design. More and more countries are allowing LiPo batteries for racing and LRP is able to offer the perfect LiPo battery for every racing class.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]