Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Edit 3000mAh Glow Igniter & Charger Categories - Edit, Engines, Products, Starters - comments closed 
After market parts maker Edit have released this high output Glow igniter for starting your nitro engine. Featuring a single 3000mAh 1.2v Cell provides long lasting power for while you’re at the track or just out bashing your car or truck, while the supplied 220V overnight charger can fully charge your igniter while you sleep. Suitable for all vehicles with Nitro powered engines.
Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Fastrax King Upgrade RC skins Categories - Decals, Fastrax, Products, Starters, Upgrade RC - comments closed 
CML have announced that they are now selling starter box skins from Upgrade RC for their Fastrax King starter box. Simply apply the super tough vinyl decals and create a unique look for your starter box and be the envy of the other racers in the pits. Available in 5 different styles.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
SMD in the UK have added another new starter box to their currently line up, aimed straight at the person who is tired of pulling pull starts, this box has enough power from its 775 motor to get even the most stubborn engine started. It takes a 12v gel cell for the ultimate cranking power and economy and unlike many entry level boxes on the market this is fully enclosed protecting the mechanism and battery from the outside elements.
Source: SMD [s-m-d.co.uk]
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Team Losi Universal Nitro Starter Box Categories - Engines, Products, Starters, Team Losi - comments closed
Team Losi have released this Universal starter box that features a unique design for flexibility for multiple sizes, types and brands of vehicles. Easily adjusted without having to open the box, a phillips screw driver is the only tool required for position adjustment, while fual high-torque motors provide plenty of power for starting.
Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]
Friday, September 28, 2007
Carson Universal Starter box Categories - Carson, Off Road, On Road, Products, Starters - comments closed
Carson have released this starter box, which thanks to its design can achieve 3 different starter wheel orientations thus enabling it to be used with both gas circuit cars and buggies. The integrated 12V starter-motor provides effortless starting of 2.5 – 4.10 ccm glow engines, making the starting of 1:10 and 1:8 on-road as well as off-road vehicles much easier. Power is supplied from inside the metal box by either lead-batteries with 12 V / 7 Ah or two racing packs with 7.2 V (sold separately) or alternatively it can be powered externally by a car battery using the supplied power cable.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Nosram Racing Starter Box Categories - Engines, Nosram, Products, Starters - comments closed
Nosram have released this new powerful starter box for starting motors up to a .32 size and can be configured to start any 1/10th or 1/8th scale car thanks to its adjustable wheel fixing and alignment bracket. The single motor is powered by 2 standard 7.2V 6-cell stick packs which deliver enough power to handle even new big block engines on their very first start while a special battery fixing system is ready to accept the 7.2v batteries of your choice with no tools needed to install them. Due to an On/Off-switch at the back of the starter box, the manual disconnection of the batteries is not needed after use. Additionally the Nosram racing starter box includes a magnet to securely hold your small metal parts such as body clips, screws, etc.
Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]
Thursday, August 9, 2007
OFNA JLR 1/10 On-Road Starter Box Categories - Engines, OFNA, Products, Starters - comments closed
OFNA have introduced this new ultra-compact starter box for 1/10 belt-driven nitro touring cars with transverse mounted engines. The starter box is lightweight and compact for easier storage and transporting and it’s powered by a single 750 size motor and one or two 7.2 volt stick packs. Use one battery to keep it as light as possible, or hook up a second battery to double the capacity. The starter box has an adjustable starter wheel and starting platform to accommodate most 1/10 touring cars on the market.
Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Upgrade RC Losi 8 Starter box skin Categories - Merchandising, Products, Starters, Team Losi, Upgrade RC - comments closed
Upgrade RC continue in their quest to cover everything that RC racers own and use in their customisable decals with the introduction of their latest product, skins for the Losi 8 starter box. Available in several standard off the shelve versions, as seen above on the right, or from RCID Custom with your choice of designs, colours and logos.
Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]
