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April 30, 2010

Shepherd Velox V10 option parts

German company Shepherd have released a number of new optional parts for the Velox V10. First up is this center body post set which can be mounted on the front upper wishbone brackets. The additional stability of the body results in an improved downforce and less bending of the body. The high quality aluminium part is anodized blue and all the necessary fixing materials are included. Tested successfully at the World Championship warm-up in Houston the new one-way / solid front axle combination allows the user to adjust the Velox V10 to specific track layouts. Without disassembling the front end the axle can be changed from a independent one-way axle to a solid axle and is supplied with all the parts necessary to do so. The set includes pins to lock the one-way, o-rings to secure the pins, the pulley, an additional belt washer and super lightweight outdrives. Finally and specially created for US-style tracks with hard boards, the aluminium servo saver offers the extra stability that is needed and survives even hard crashes. The ackermann can be adjusted very easily by sliding the upper part back and forth like with the standard one and it is anodized in shiny blue to fit to the other aluminium parts.

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April 30, 2010

Much More Impact 5200mAh 45C pack

More batteries from Much More who have released this Impact 5200mAh pack. This 45C high quality 7.4V battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its stick pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy. The bottom of the battery case is consistent with battery slots in the car’s chassis which helps improves stability when mounted and it comes pre-wired and fitted with Ultra 2P connector and JST-XH balancing plug.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

April 30, 2010

Associated RC8Be Factory Team kit

Team Associated have announced the RC8Be Factory Team kit, which picks up where the RC8e left off by adding many performance and durability enhancing features that were pioneered by the company’s Area 51 engineers and world-class team of pro drivers. The new RC8Be features include Factory Team 16mm Big Bore threaded hard-anodized shocks, RC8B 5mm 7075 blue aluminium shock towers, 7075 blue aluminium suspension mounts, Factory Team 7075 blue aluminium one-piece top plate and Pro-Line M3 Holeshot tires with molded inserts. Pre-assembled shocks, differentials and turnbuckles help get you on the track fast. Factory Team shock and diff fluids are also included.

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April 30, 2010

Reedy 40C+ Competition LiPo batteries

After extensive development and track testing, Reedy is proud to announce the release of all-new competition LiPo batteries for the summer racing season. Available in standard and saddle pack configurations, these 40C+ rated batteries deliver generous power and capacity for both on and off road applications. Capacity and power are not the only great features of this battery. Compact dimensions allow for installation in most 1:10 scale vehicles with no modifications. A durable hard case, featuring locking tabs as well as adhesive so that the case halves do not separate, helps protect the battery from damage. The standard version is equipped with convenient 4mm socket-style connections. A free charging harness that incorporates a balance connector for balance charging is included while the saddle packs version features low resistance 12-gauge wires with an integrated balancing harness. Both batteries are ROAR approved and EFRA listed and the #685 is also legal for IFMAR competition.

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April 29, 2010

Losi Night Crawler Bind-N-Drive

While other crawlers require some modifications before they’re ready for the rocks, the 1/10-scale Night Crawler BND from Losi is good to go right out of the box, just bind it to your DSM-equipped transmitter. Included is an electronics package with a LiPo compatible, crawler programmed ESC that features voltage cutoff, so both your vehicle and battery will be protected. Powering this crawler is easier than ever, a 540-sized crawler-specific 55T motor and high-torque metal gear steering servo will get you up and over obstacles in no time. Plus, a worm-gear drive with a smaller differential case gives you increased ground clearance.

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April 29, 2010

Xcelorin 1300mAh 2S 15C LiPo battery

This Xcelorin 7.4V 1300mAh 2S 15C LiPo Battery with EC2 connector from Losi provides speed and performance gains for 1/18 Mini-Vehicles. LiPo batteries are a simple, affordable power upgrade that give you improved performance over traditional battery options thanks to lower weight. Thanks to the ultra-low resistance EC2 connector, rest assured that all of that turf shredding power is delivered to the ESC and motor with ease.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

April 29, 2010

Dynamite range of Vision chargers

Dynamite have released a new range of Vision chargers starting with this Vision Ultra AC/DC charger that combines impressive styling with an array of features all at a price that won’t break the bank.Starting off, it pumps out up to 7 amps of continuous charger current allowing you to hit the track or backyard quicker thanks to faster battery charge times. The blue backlit dot matrix LCD screen is easy to read and makes charging your batteries a breeze while the chargers reverse polarity and short circuit protection provides peace of mind. The Vision LCD charger pumps out up to 5 amps of continuous charge current and looks great doing it. For RC surface enthusiasts using NiMH or Ni-Cd packs, the Vision LCD provides a ton of features and in addition to the blue backlit screen providing instant charge status updates, the Vision LCD combines reverse polarity and short circuit protection with banana output jacks, features that are typically found in more expensive chargers. Finally, the Vision LED Charger combines affordability, versatility and power and with up to 5 amps of continuous charge current, banana plug output terminals and the ability to charge up to 8-cell NiMH and Ni-Cd packs, the Vision LED provides users with an incredible value without sacrificing features or looks.

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April 29, 2010

Hupo Honigl reports from Pre Season testing

New Team Durango signing Hupo Honigl attended last weekend’s pre-Season race held at the Rhein-Mein Circuit in Bischofsheim, Germany and filed this report. A lot good drivers attended the race at Bischofscheim including Neumann, Drescher, Ronnefalk, Svenson, Reckward, as well as many top German drivers. Gerd made some subtle changes to a couple of parts and all I can say is that they work awesome. In the first practice run the car felt already pretty good, but the shocks were too soft and also the diff oils were too soft. I changed from 5k-5k-2k to 10k-10k-2k and changed the shockoil to 10 harder in the front and 5 harder in the rear. This helped a lot.

Continue reading the report here