Reedy introduce two new LiPo battery packs out of their WolfPack line of batteries. Starting with the 3800mAh 25C shorty pack, the 94mm long hardcase battery weights 207g, is 2C chargeable and comes with 4mm bullet type connectors. The second new pack is a 4800mAh 25C saddle pack. It also is 2C chargeable and both packs are aimed at the cost oriented club racer.
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Much More Racing introduce the Impact FD series 4400mAh 70C LiPo battery pack. The 96mm ‘shorty’ pack weights 200g and is ideal for all 2WD applications and helps to put weight were it is needed. The hard case pack incorporates 4mm bullet type connectors and a 2mm balancer port and is available soon.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
SMI Motorsport introduce the special edition Orcan GT3 engine kit. The .12 engine has won the recent 200mm European Championships in the hands of Manuel Huber giving Orcan its fourth championship since 2007. Designed with both low fuel consumption and highest overall performance in mind the engine is based around a Novarossi setup and refined by engine tuner Michael Heinrich according to Orcan’s Bertram Kessler specifications. The engine is available as high-end competition ‘C’ or high low end torque ‘S’ variant and comes with either the Orcan 1910 Plus or 1915 pipe, the new Orcan multifunctional bag and an Orcan hoody in the traditional orange colour and sizes from S to XXL.
Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]
The KO Propo KR-211FH 2.4GHz 2-channel micro receiver is making use of KO Propo’s FHSS transmitting technology and is useable with the RF-903FH and RF-904FH modules as well as the EX-1 KIY. It features programmable failsafe, quick binding and dimensions of 29.3×24.4x16mm and a weight of 7.8g.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
ARC release first information on the R10-W 200mm electric touring car chassis. The 1/10th scale chassis is designed to cope with scale nitro cars and features a wider 4mm rear belt, hardened spring steel diff joint cups and drive shafts, front and rear gear differentials, and thicker 1.6mm front and 1.5mm rear anti-roll bars. The car is usable with standard 200mm bodies and 28mm/30mm wider tires and will also come as conversion kit for the standard 190mm R10.
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Team C adds new foam tires to their line of 1/8th scale GT on-road tires. They come pre-mounted on while multi-spoke rims and are pre-trued so they can be used instantly. They are of a medium compound and are ideal when racing GT-class vehicles on permanent tracks.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
Kyosho America announce the Plazma Formula on-road kit. Designed for competition use in the growing Formula classes world wide the kit features a simple and effective design with inline battery position, durable independent front suspension with adjustable upper A-arms, FRP reinforced chassis, oil-filled centre shock and single roll damper, as well as a 7075 aluminium motor mount. Ride height is adjustable via spacers in five steps to accommodate various tyre diameters. The front wing provides protection for the chassis as it is made with a moulded plastic base and features a polycarbonate cover while the rear of the chassis comes with a detachable diffuser. Needed for completion are F103-size tyres, body and radio equipment.
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Following the Dynamic 8 1600kv brushless motor LRP now introduce the even more powerful 2600kv variant. Designed to deliver both high torque and RPM in combination with an extremely high efficiency the motor is ideal for all high speed buggy applications. Coming with a highly ribbed CNC-machined aluminium can, easy solder tabs and a rebuildable design.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
