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January 23, 2008

GRP to stop production of Ninja brand

GRP - Ninja brand is no more

GRP have been in touch to tell us that starting from the 1st of February 2008, it will cease production of the Ninja brand of engines in order to focus 100% on the production of its own GRP brand name motors, which will be officially presented at next months Nuremberg Toy Fair. This announcement does not affect production of the Boss and Falcon engine lines which will continue to be produced. Given the big quantity of Ninja engines sold on the market, GRP commits itself in making available to Mugen all Ninja spare parts for the next 2 years.

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January 23, 2008

Daniele Ielasi joins ATS Tires

In a further move for the top Italian racer, who recently signed for Shepherd, Danielle Ielasi, has joined ATS Tires for the 2008 season. Leaving behind a successful term with PMT, the 2 time European Champion will use the ATS brand in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale. Pictured above with Danielle is Cristina Negri and Piero Torregiani from ATS.

Source: ATS [atsmodel.com]

January 23, 2008

Atsushi Hara wins 2008 R1 GP

Some brief news about the 2008 R1 GP electric touring car event that took place last weekend in Seoul, South Korea. Qualifying saw Kyosho factory driver Shin Adachi, dirving the new prototype Stallion (pic1, pic2) touring car, claim the TQ spot ahead of fellow Japanese racer Atsushi Hara, racing for Hot Bodies in 2nd. In the finals it was a clear win for Hara however, taking the overall victory in front of Adachi, with Japanese National 1/12th scale and 4wd buggy Champion Naoto Matsukura, racing for Yokomo in 3rd.

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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 Rally 1/8th Off Road Wheels

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]

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]

January 22, 2008

PPD EZ-LiPo Battery Mounting system

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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