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January 18, 2012

Acorn Racing 1500mAh & 1100mAh RX packs

Acorn Racing have released their new line of receiver packs. These Lithium based cells housed in metal cases were specifically designed for use in nitro-powered cars, buggies and trucks that require a stick / hump pack configuration. Small in size, light in weight, makes these the optimum receiver packs for today’s racing car design. These packs are made smaller than the new generation LiPo and LiFe receiver packs in the market, does not expand and has an operating voltage between 2.3V to 4.2V per cell. This pack can be used together with today’s LiPo-compatible high voltage servos and receivers for even more steering speed and torque.

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December 28, 2011

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence

Acorn Racing Tyre Essence is specially formulated to work on both new and old rubber tyres. Different from traditional traction compound, this formula softens the compound within the tyre, therefore maintains consistency throughout the race and can be used in conjunction with any tyre compound. The special formula also cleanses, rejuvenates, softens and restore old tyres to their natural form.

Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]

October 19, 2011

Acorn Racing sign P.Y. Tang

Acorn Racing have signed P.Y. Tang from Singapore to run and test its wide range of products. Racing since 1989, P.Y. has competed in multiple national and international races around the world achieving success in multiple Tamiya Asia Cups as well as making the final at last year’s TITC in the Stock 11.5T class. The Team Xray Singapore driver will be using Acorn Racing’s product range such as tyre additive, pinion gears, spur gears and silicone wires. On top of that P.Y. will be supporting Acorn Racing in testing their LIPB LiPo battery range as well as its upcoming electronics.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

August 31, 2011

Acorn Racing sign Dominic Quek

Acorn Racing have announced the signing of young Singapore talent, Dominic Quek, to its team. 9 year-old Dominic started RC racing at the age of 4½ years and used to racing against much older competitors, Dominic has exhibited his ability to compete despite his young age. He has traveled to take part in several international races, including the Czech round of the Euro Touring Series in 2010, the Reedy International Race of Champions in 2010 and 2011, and the 2009 Tamiya Asia Cup Finals in Bangkok, Thailand. As a relatively young company in the RC world competing against more established RC brands, Acorn Racing identifies with Dominic’s achievements and his “can-do” spirit and look forward to accelerating the next stage of his development with all of Acorn Racing Race Equipment.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

April 30, 2011

Acorn Racing 12 Gauge silicone wire

Introducing the ultimate 12 Gauge silicone wire by Acorn Racing for all RC purposes. These wires are equipped with strands of pure copper measuring only 0.05mm in diameter and are tinned without flux for easy soldering and resistance to corrosion. The highest grade of pure copper and pure silicone insulation are used to provide maximum power, minimum resistance and allow easy soldering. These cables are ultra-flexible with a good silicon feel and are packed in pairs of 1 meter per cable and are available in 2 colors currently, Fluorescent Orange and Black.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

March 14, 2011

Acorn Racing have signed Benz Paphon

Acorn Racing have announced the signing of one of Thailand’s top drivers Benz Paphon to their factory team. With a total of 10 years racing experience and multiple wins in his RC career, Paphon will use his vast knowledge and experience to take race wins and help in the development of Acorn Racing Products. Paphon recently tested the all new Acorn M.A.D Series LiPo 6000Mah/65C at the TITC and was impressed by the power generated by this series of new cells. “These new cells from Acorn Racing certainly make me a lot more confident” say Paphon. “On top of Acorn Racing I will like to take this opportunity to thank my dad and current sponsors Futaba, Yokomo Japan, Speed Passion, Hobby Haven Malaysia, Maxima Fuel and O.S Engines.”

Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]

February 9, 2011

Acorn Racing 48 pitch pinion gears

Adding to their line of 64 pitch pinion gears, Acorn Racing has added a complete line of 48 pitch high precision ultra light weight pinion gears. Like the 64 pitch pinions they weigh an average of about 2 grams each and made of aero grade T6 aluminium. Machine cut for precision and concentricity, each and every piece of this gear is coated to prevent oxidation and hardened for strength and durability. The new 48 pitch pinions range from 15T to 40T.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

December 28, 2010

Acorn Racing lightweight pinion gear

Acorn Racing have released a complete line of high precision ultra lightweight pinion gears. Averaging about 2 grams each, these gears are made of aero grade T6 duralumiun and hardened for strength and durability and each piece is machined cut for precision and concentricity. The 64 pitch pinions range from 18T to 48T.

Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]