Joseph Quagraine announces JQ Products

Following up on the news that Joseph Quagraine had left HoBao comes the announcement that the Finnish driver has started a new company in Hong Kong together with Himoto Racing and will be launching a new RC car brand during 2008 called JQ Products. The goal is to produce high quality racing products, including both electric and nitro car models for both on and off road racing and will start off with a totally new 1:8 scale buggy and nitro racing accessories for 1:8 buggy racing. The buggy, which includes a number of unique features, is currently being tested and the goal is to have it ready for public release during 2009. Expect to see it in action later this year in the hands of Joseph Quagraine.

Source: Himoto [himotoracing.com]

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

MaxAmps 4700 NiMH cells

Max Amps has released a new line of 4700mAh NiMH cells, which claim to offer the highest voltage available on the market and are slated to become ROAR legal early this year. Max Amps CEO Austin Else even offers this bold statement:

These cells will blow away every other cell on the market including IB and EP products. We offer a 100% money back guarantee that these cells will be the highest voltage, freshest cells you have ever used.

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

Tuesday, January 1, 2008