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June 9, 2010

Team Orion Advantage IQ240 charger

The new Team Orion Advantage IQ240 is a compact, easy to use and mains powered charger which also automatically balances your batteries, improving performance and safety. It can be used with an input voltage of 110 to 240VAC meaning that it can be powered by mains power outlets anywhere in the world and three versions are available with different power cords (EU, UK and USA). The IQ240 charges 2S and 3S LiPo batteries with up to 700mA and thanks to the integrated balancer, it delivers precise and safe charging and its compact size makes this charger ideal for traveling. This charger is ideal for our Rocket Pack LiPo and Avionics LiPo up to 4000mAh and they also offer a special combo for the Kyosho Airium, which includes an Avionics 450mAh 7.4V 30C LiPo battery.

View the features and specs list here

June 8, 2010

Matrix tires carbon rims

Italian tire company Matrix have announced the introduction of their new line of rims for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale on road. The new rims will feature carbon fiber inside which reduces the weight by around 12% and increases the stability of the plastic even when the temperature is very hot. They have already tested these new rims at the 1/10th Pre Worlds in Houston with good results, have won the 1/10th Euro B championship and have also tested it at the 1/8th Euro B championship in Monaco, where they achieved 2nd place. Matrix have also released a new packaging system made by flow-pack, the same system as used for food. With this new packaging the costumer can stock materials for a long time without losing the quality and performance of the tires and going forward all Matrix tire lines will be sold with this new packaging.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

June 8, 2010

Xceed World GT tires & rims

For the growing World GT class Xceed now offers superb Italian racing foam on strong yet light Xceed racing wheels, with a new narrow spoke design. Complying with ROAR and EFRA rules, they are available in carpet or asphalt series, with both types featuring foam in soft, medium and hard for both the front and rear.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

June 8, 2010

Serpent high downforce buggy wing

New from Serpent is this rear wing for 1/8 buggies, which provides lots of downforce and assists balancing the car when jumping through the air. The wing is made from a impact resistant material, making it strong, flexible and durable. Supplied with no holes, it can be drilled to make it suitable for any brand of buggy. Available in black or white.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 8, 2010

Sweep Racing grooved molded inserts

Sweep Racing have released their long waited grooved molded inserts for 1/8th offroad buggies. 5 groove lines let the tire beads sit perfectly secured in places and the benefits from this new insert include secure landing, more on power steering especially through off-camber turns and the tires stay more consistent run to run.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

June 7, 2010

Vampire Racing LiFe receiver packs

Vampire Racing have presented their first products specially for nitro racers. These two new LiFe receiver batteries are available as straight and hump pack, in 1600mAh and 1900mAh respectively, and because they are 6.6V they can be used without a LiPo regulator in your nitro car.

View the hump pack here

June 7, 2010

Speed Passion Carrera 2.4Ghz radio system

Speed Passion have introduced the Carrera, a perfect entry level 2.4Ghz radio, or as a 2.4Ghz replacement for any RTR vehicle with an AM or FM radio system. No more crystals, no more frequency conflicts, just fast glitch free performance for any RC car or boat. The Carrera’s features list includes dual rate steering, a durable fold-flat antenna, low voltage warning and for some reason even an integrated LED flashlight.

View more details and images here

June 5, 2010

Caster Racing SK-10 1/10th scale EP buggy

Caster Racing have announced the upcoming release of their new 1/10th scale 4wd EP off road buggy. Using a competition RTR chassis design as a foundation, the SK-10 buggy has been given all the racing features that a competition car needs and can be upgraded further to a higher spec at a later time. This RTR features mini big bore shocks with 3.5mm shock shafts and a slipper clutch differential in the center, features that are normally only available in competition kits. Available soon.

Source: Caster Racing [casterracing.com]