Etronix Powerpal 200 & Compact chargers
Etronix have released two new chargers to add to their expanding line up. The first is most powerful Powerpal 200 to date rated at 200watt. Capable of charging at up to 10amps, it provides faster charging for larger electric flight and car battery capacities and cell counts. A special direct plug universal balancing port means no need for boards if desired and with a PC link and USB power socket to even charge you phone off this Powerpal has it all. The second is the Powerpal compact edition a simple to use, yet effective 40watt rated charger is the perfect upgrade over stock balance chargers supplied with many RTF models. Featuring an LCD screen for easy visual navigation is represents fantastic value for money, along with all round versatility for most of the common sized LiPo batteries being used.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Sneak Peak of JConcepts profiled closed cell inserts
With ROAR Electric off road Nationals taking place this week Leisure Hours in Joliet, IL, JConcepts are going all out with new product releases. The Florida based company have given us a sneak peek of their new profiled closed cell inserts. With no more details forthcoming, we will have to make do with the photo which shows the new 1/10th buggy rear, 1/10th 4wd front and SCT profiled insert.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Exotek Racing GXR ABC Hobby Genetic converison
New from Exotek Racing for the ABC Hobby Genetic chassis is this high performance, super narrow and lightweight chassis conversion called GXR. The new setup allows for more LiPo battery options, accepting round or square type flat bottomed 7.4v LiPo packs including Thunder Power, IB and Orion. The narrowed carbon fibre chassis reduces chassis scrub for better handling and more corner speeds yet plenty of room to mount electronics, while the narrow carbon fibre 1 piece top deck reduces tweak and allows just enough flex to increase overall traction.
View more images of the GXR here
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Fastrax Turf Ripper 1/10th buggy tires
Fastrax have launched their new Turf Ripper 1/10th scale off-road buggy tire. Ideal for astroturf or grass racing, this latest addition to Fastrax’s growing range are suitable for all popular racing 2wd and 4wd buggies. Moulded in Fastrax’s T1 compound and featuring a lightweight carcass and firm spike design for all round speed and handling performance. Sold as a pair without inserts.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
No change up front in Sweden as rain returns
The second round of qualifying here in Gothenburg, Sweden has seen no improvements among the front runners as the rain arrived and made the track too slippery to set a fast time. In fact by the time the top heats were out on track, the continuous rain had made it pretty treacherous although some racers including former World Champion Daniele Ielasi, Martin Hudy, Jerome Renaux and Patrick Schaefer took this opportunity to go on track and test for the wet conditions. With the weather not looking good for the rest of the weekend this track time could prove beneficial come Sunday’s finals.
Continue reading the report here
Friday, August 20, 2010
Dirk Wishcnewski takes Rd1 in Sweden
Round 1 of qualifying is over at this year’s European 200mm Championships in Sweden and it was current European Champion Dirk Wischnewski who is sitting on top of the pack. Talking with the factory Xray driver he described his run as ok despite the car having some understeer. For the next run he plans to change the caster to try and get more steering. Second for the round, Capricorn racer Martin Christensen said his car and engine were perfect, he just needs to work on improving his driving.
Continue reading the report here
Friday, August 20, 2010
Spec-R FF-03 lightweight middle gear
New from Spec-R is this middle gear for the Tamiya FF-03. The gear has been made from hardened aluminium, making it lightweight and is a more durable replacement for the original part.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Friday, August 20, 2010
Serpent S811 alu shock spring cups
The releases from Serpent for their S811 Cobra keep coming with the introduction of these aluminium shock spring cups. Precision machined and hard coated, they are very light and durable and a direct replacement for the standard nylon parts. Sold in a set of 4.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Friday, August 20, 2010
