Shortly after their ‘2013’ line of new stick LiPo battery packs Vampire Racing also introduce a new saddle pack. Made from 70C 5400mAh cells the pack is ideal for all applications that demand a high performance split pack configuration such as 4WD buggies and SC trucks.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Vampire Racing have announced the release of three new LiPo battery packs in the form of a 4200mAh 30C, 5300mAh 30C and 7200mAh 70C pack. The 4200mAh 30C 7.4V pack is an entry level pack ideal to upgrade RTR cars, buggies and trucks with a high-performance LiPo battery. Housed in a 23.5mm hardcase with lower locating lugs the pack also fits many older kits with battery location chassis cut-outs. The lightweight battery is also ideal for 2WD buggies racing on slippery dirt and clay tracks.
A Main Hobbies introduce the ProTek Supreme Power 100C LiPo battery packs. Build from the latest high-performance cells and coming in several specifications including 1S and 2S pan car spec packs, two standard 2S and one ‘shorty’ pack as well as a saddle pack for split type chassis configurations. Also new are three 4S LiPo packs for 1/8th scale classes. Capacities range from 5800mAh with the 1S pack over 3000mAh to 7000mAh 2S and 3500mAh to 6700mA 4S packs.
Source: A Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]
TrakPower have introduced a new line of 2S LiPo & LiFe receiver packs designed to work in competition 1/8 scale applications. Available in flat and hump configurations, all feature universal connectors with the packs coming in 2400mAh LiPo Flat, 2700mAh LiPo Hump, 1600mAh LiFe Flat & 1900mAh LiFe Hump versions.
Team Orion have released this brand new and innovative LiPo racing hard case battery with an incredible capacity of 8000mAh. It is the first battery they have with a double connector which drastically reduces the resistance in the battery pack. Combined with the World Championship winning 90C Carbon Pro LiPo battery technology this will be a hard battery to beat. The new 8000mAh battery is available with gold plugs or Dean’s connectors.
New from Team Orion comes the Marathon 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo receiver battery pack. Build from the latest high-capacity cells housed in a semi-soft case for added safety, the pack comes with a uni plug and hump pack dimensions making it ideal for many nitro and gas applications.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Reedy’s new 5700mAh 65C SP LiPo is intended for use in vehicles that require saddle packs or vehicles where the use of saddle packs creates a handling advantage. Serious racers will appreciate the generous run time and the raw power available on tap. Thanks to its relatively light weight, racers are able to utilize additional ballast to alter their vehicle’s weight distribution to improve handling. A durable hard case helps prevent damage while 4mm socket connectors reduce resistance and allow for short and clean wiring.
Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]
Reedy’s new 7000mAh 65C LiPo pack is designed for the serious racer who can take advantage of the extra power output and run time created by this battery. Tested and developed by championship-winning Reedy factory team drivers, this battery is the perfect choice for both stock and modified 1:10 scale racers. A durable hard case helps prevent damage while 4mm socket connectors reduce resistance and allow for short and clean wiring.
Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]
