New from HPI Racing is the company’s Flux Brushless system designed to deliver the extreme power and efficiency that brushless technology offers. Blazing power comes from the Flux Warp brushless motor, precisely controlled by the Flux Motiv electronic speed control. Add your choice of batteries from NiMh to Li-Po for a brushless system that is clean, quiet, powerful and truly plug-and-play.
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Shown on the stand of Castle Creations at this weekends RCX show in Califronia, is the company’s latest product, a brushless system for 1/8th scale buggies. The prototype at the show is shown fitted to a Kyosho Inferno and not only includes the electrics, such as the speedo and the motor, but also comes with the 2 chassis side plates that incorporate mounts for the systems twin battery packs.
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Team Trion have released long reach battery end bars for use with 5 cell pack configurations. Similar to the versions released recently by Much More, these move the point where the wire attaches to the pack out from under the car’s upper deck so it is easier to access. The long bars are sold in a pack of 10 or they can be bought as part of a full set for making a 5 cell pack that includes 4 battery bars also.
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Alien Power have released a range of matched EP4600 cells, suitable for all racing applications. Voltage enhanced using their proprietary voltage increasing system that permanently alters the internal structure of the cell, resulting in increased voltage and lower internal resistance. The cycling and matching is done on the latest state of the art computerized equipment that is continuously monitored and calibrated at scheduled intervals to ensure that you are receiving the most accurately matched cells available.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
CS Electronic have released their DMC approved 9.5T Super Sport brushless motor. Made using the same high quality components as in their CS-Magnetic Modified motor series, the can has cooling slots, while the rotor features a cooling fan which together helps reduce the operating temperature and therefore increasing efficiency. Aimed at club spec racing, the motor has its wind information etched into the can for easy identification and tamper resistance.
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More new items from HARD, who have introduced their range of King Select 4600mAh NiMH Intellect cells. Whether you’re running brushless modified touring or 19 turn off-road buggy, these cells are suitable for any configuration. Although the Intellect cells are race proven and provide excellent voltages and runtime, it takes a special process which HARD has developed to bring the best out of each cell. Due to the fact that every battery has unique individual characteristics, a testing process is required to find the best cells and weed out the worst providing the end-user with a superior product while maintaining a low price bracket.
Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]
More news from Speed Passion who have released their new GT ESC Version 1.1, which now has a built in USB software upgrade feature. This allows the user to update the company’s new Digital Racing Respond System and other future new developments for the ESC. Also announced was the GT ESC Version 1.1 LPF ‘Low Profile edition’ (above), which as the name suggests is a specially built low profile design suitable for 1/12th, 1/10th stock racing and 1/10th off road. The new controller can handle a maximum current of 400A and has a super low resistance of 0.0006ohm. Can be used with brushless motors up to 4.0T motor on 4.8V or 5.5T on 7.2V.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
Venom have released details about 2 new, soon to be available, versions of their popular 7.4v LiPo battery pack, which feature Traxxas’ new high current connector and are now available in 3200mAh and 4000mAh. Designed to compliment today’s high demand for more power and capacity, the pack has a durable case designed to protect the battery during extreme use and a unique top/end power lead location, that allows easy fitting into a wide range of chassis’. Supplied with 12-gauge silicone wire, it also includes a balance connector.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
