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January 26, 2008

Speed Passion 17.5T BL Motor

Following on from the success of their new range of brushless motors, Speed Passion have announced the release of the latest motor, the ultra sportsman brushless stock motor. A 17.5 turn “Stock” motor, the ultra sportsman meets ROAR requirements, and along with the 13.5T motor has an improved bottom power band which allows you to run better gear ratio for more top speed and longer run time. Also new from Speed Passion is the release of a high power active capacitor for the company’s GT ESC that has been specially designed for racing. This new capacitor improves braking, punch and bottom end power as well as helping provide better response in racing conditions while reducing temperatures.

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January 24, 2008

LRP Vector X11 BL 3.0T & 8.5T motors

Following on from yesterday’s announcement from Nosram about 2 new winds in their Storm Brushless motor range, comes the same release from sister brand LRP. The all-new Vector X11 Brushless Modified motor is now available in 3.0 & 8.5 turns for touring cars and 2wd off road racing respectively. The LRP R&D Team has put its entire experience gained from years of testing LRP brushless motors at top competition level into the development of the Vector X11 motors and they have won many national and international titles.

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January 24, 2008

Core RC UDC20 & UDC10 Chargers

Core-RC have released information about these two new, soon to be released, chargers. Both feature durable black anodised aluminium cases with backlit displays and are suitable for many different uses including NiCad/NiMh and Lipo. The UDC20 (above) is also an integrated balance Lipo charger, while the UDC10 is also a low amp discharger. Both chargers come with a multitude of connecting leads that are suitable for almost any charging application.

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January 24, 2008

XVS matched SHO & EP4200 cells

Out of their temperature controlled bunker seen by only Schumacher’s highly trained staff come these two new XVS cells. The EP4200 combines excellent runtime with low internal resistance to provide a pack with fantastic power, while the all new Orion SHO ‘EFRA’ Spec cell (above) is designed to meet the new 2008 EFRA regulations concerning size of the cell. These cells are one of the safest on the market and can handle the treatment thrown at them by modern racing conditions. Both cells are available in packs of 4, 5 and 6.

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January 23, 2008

Nosram Storm Evolution BL 3.0T & 8.5T

Storm Evolution BL 3.0R and 8.5R

Nosram have announced the release of 2 new versions of their Storm Evolution brushless modified motor which are designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing. The new 3.0T offers incredible power for large touring car tracks while the new 8.5T motor is a great choice for 2wd off road racing with both featuring state of the art components like the all new Xtec X11 competition teardown, neodym magnets, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

January 23, 2008

Venom 8.4v 7-Cell Flat Battery Packs

Finally from Venom is the announcement that three of the company’s top selling SC battery capacities will soon be available in an all new 7-cell flat configuration with Traxxas’ new High Current Connector. Specifically designed to compliment the high power capability of Velineon brushless power system, Venom’s new 8.4v 7-Cell battery packs will deliver increased speed to the new Traxxas’ vehicles at an economical price.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

January 23, 2008

Venom Fireball Modified motors

Venom Fireball Modified motors are value performance oriented electric motors that incorporate advanced performance features normally found on more expensive competing brands. Venom Fireball Modified motors feature specially designed vented alloy heat sinks to reduce unwanted heat build-up and increase longevity. Additional features include dual ball bearings, factory installed capacitors, Venom’s high power brushes, pre-wired bullet plugs and factory installed capacitors. Available in 13×2, 15×2, 17×2, 19×2 amd 21×2 configurations.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

January 23, 2008

Venom Multi-Function Pro Charger

Venom have release their new Multi Function Pro Charger, which is available in both DC and AC/DC power configurations to suit a variety of user needs. The Venom Pro Charger will charge 1 to 6 cell LiPO and LiION/LiFE Battery Packs, as well as NiCD and NiMH battery packs with 1 to 15 cells and Lead Acid Batteries. The Chargers easy to use features include; Charging, Discharging, Cycling, Balancing (LiPO/LiION/LiFE cells), User definable charge rates from 0.1 amps to 5.0 amps, USB PC Linkability, Temperature Probe and 10 User-Defined Charger Profiles. Comes with six different charging plugs including the new Traxxas High Current Connector.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]