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]
Venom’s new Rally inspired 1/8th scale buggy wheels have been made from durable high-impact nylon and are ready to stand up to all the abuse modern 1/8th scale models can dish out. These wheels are 1mm wider than other wheels on the market to create a larger contact patch and better traction and are compatible with all 17mm hubs and standard 1/8th scale buggy tires and inserts on the market today.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
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]
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]
RC Tech user Verndog posted up pictures of this great looking 2 piece LiPo battery mounting system that he has created. Made of polished 303 stainless steel, it is precision CNC machined and it will lock into all 6 chassis slots and even allow you to use the stock battery strap. The weight goes right where it’s best placed, low to chassis and toward outer edge and using this will bring you close to an exact match of your NiMh weight in terms of balance. Currently this is a prototype for the TC5 but expect some other pieces made for other popular touring cars in the future.
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Associated have released 2 new aluminium parts for their popular RC8 1/8th scale buggy. First up is the Factory Team aluminium top plate which is designed for maximum stiffness and strength with minimal weight, while the new Factory Team aluminium steering rack increases crash resistance and improves precision in the steering system. Both parts have been CNC machined, hard-anodised and are scratch resistant and will be available in February.
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Round 5 of the 1/12th scale Nationals took the racers down south to Plymouth where they were greeted by an open and flowing track where accuracy and corner speed was extremely important and the competition was proving to be as close as ever. In the 19T class times got quicker and quicker as qualifying progressed and at the end of the 4 rounds it was Matt White on pole with Keith Robertson joining him on the front row just ahead of Russell Williams. The final was a stunning race as the top three broke clear from the rest, then after a few laps Matt made an error and dropped out of contention and so for the remaining 7 minutes Russell was never more than 3 metres from Keith’s rear bumper. His Associated L4 was super-consistent and Keith held his line eventually finishing a tenth of a second ahead to take his third win of the season, this result being enough to clinch the BRCA 19T National Championships.
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Eagle Racing have released this rather clever and neat little tool for those people who appreciate space saving. This new 4Way tool as its name suggest comes supplied with 4 interchangeable tips hidden in the hollow black anodised handle of the tool. The tips, which are high quality, come in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm and can easily be swapped around during use.
Source: Eagle Racing [eaglemodel.com]
