Robitronic have released this 5200mAh 7.4V 25C LiPo pack which is aimed at the competition market and will fit in most touring cars. As is normal with racing packs, it is supplied in a protective hard case and is also pre mounted with a balancer port and Tamiya style plug.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
More battery packs with the announcement of this 4900mAh 7.4V LiPo pack from Team Checkpoint. Higher maximum discharge current allows this pack to deliver more power and ‘punch’ to the wheels for greater overall performance. ROAR legal and Ideal for competition level racers, the cells have been expertly matched for optimal internal resistance, capacity and voltage. Wired for the Team Checkpoint Pro LiPo Balancer, the pack is protected against damage by an impact resistant case.
Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]
DuraTrax have released this Piranha 7.2V 3000mAh stick pack, said to deliver the longest run-times ever by a Piranha pack. Combining all the advantages of 3000mAh capacity at an excellent price this pack features high-quality cells and superior assembly using heavy-duty hex welded tabs to stand up to the rigours of backyard bashing.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
H.A.R.D. have released this H6804 Dual Mode electronic speed controller, which will operates any 19 Turn + (stock) motor and is perfect for this class of racing, giving the user state of the art engineering in a compact, ready to use package. Setup is easy and the dual modes with reverse give you total control of your speed configuration. The ESC has two setup modes, Gentle Mode for 50% output and Fierce Mode for 100% output allowing you to ‘dial-in’ your car for high or low speed racing, depending on your racing skill.
Click more to see the specifications… content
We recently told you about the new range of Brushless Pro motors from GM Racing, but to add to the range that was already announced, a 6T version is also now available. This is the motor the current British Champion Chris Grainger has been using recently with great success, winning the recent Aldershot BRCA National. The 6T delta winding is equivalent to a regular 3T, with the delta type winding giving greater efficiency and therefore run time over the normal Y type winding as per most current brushless motors. Pricing on this motor is also extremely competitive but does not reflect its awesome performance.
Click more to see the specifications… content
Etang Power, makers of the E-Power cells have been in contact, to inform us about the release of 2 new cells. The new E-Power 4500 Sub C cell has an average voltage of 1.235V, before zapping, at 30A discharging rate and an IR of 1.6-1.8, also before zapping. The company are also claiming 540 seconds runtime at 30A discharge rate. Also new from the same company are some E-Power 1600 2/3A cell and an average voltage of 1.05-1.06V.
Click more to see the 1600 cell… content
Trinity Products Inc. have announced that the World famous Intellect Batteries have moved into the LiPo R/C battery market, the biggest growing segment of the R/C car & truck hobby. Intellect brings their extensive knowledge of manufacturing LiPo batteries for full scale electric cars into the R/C industry and have released a full line of LiPo packs for air, ground and powering your radio equipment. Expected to be avaiable in June, these battery packs carry the highest ‘C’ rating.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
CS Electronic have announced the release of this new Super Sport 13.5T brushless motor, which is aimed at club racing and other spec racing series’. The winding of this motor, along with the rotor, has been optimised for best performance and power delivery, while the ventilation holes in the can greatly help reduce the working temperature and thus help increase efficiency. This motor has been approved by the DMC (German RC car Federation) for use as the spec motor in the 2wd and 4wd buggy championships, but can also be used as a spec motor in touring car classes.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
