Shepherd Micro Racing has released this new 1600mAh RX battery pack. The high capacity guarantees long drive time without needing to change the batteries meaning a one hour final is not a problem. With the classic 2/3A design this battery pack also fits in many other 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars while the cable, with its 2-pole JR connector, fits all popular receivers.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Xray Dominates German Micro Masters – Link [teamxray.com]
> Neumann makes A-final at Neo 08 – Link [serpent.com]
> Jeremy Cathlina 07 National Champions Interview – Link [rcprosites.com]
> Traver Mullen 07 National Champions Interview – Link [rcprosites.com]
> Tim Roberts 07 National Champions Interview – Link [rcprosites.com]
> Oscar Cabezas reports on WC Warm up – Link [serpent.com]
> Hayato reports on the Cactus Classic – Link [hbbuggy-blog.com]
> IFMAR Pre Worlds in Thailand site updated – Link [thailandwc08.com]
Entry is open for ETS Rd3 in The Netherlands, April 11th-13th
DE Racing is a new company out to protect your cars chassis and more importantly your wallet. Believing that a car’s chassis is not a wear item, their unique rear skid plates provide a high performance solution in protecting your expensive 1/8 scale buggy or truggy chassis. Available for a wide variety of makes of car, the plates save your chassis plate and screws without sacrificing performance. Sold in a pack of 3, these U.S. made items wear like aluminum but at a fraction of the cost and weight and are ultra thin, eliminating the need for longer screws.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
HARD Racing have expanded their current setup line to bring you this 1/8th scale setup system for both on-road and off-road classes. This precision machined aluminium plate 1/8th scale setup system has been designed to be built and dismantled as quickly and easily as possible. This is achieved by the use of 2 hand knobs which means no tools are required. The setup system comes with its own storage bag and is perfect for the professional racer who needs to achieve a well balanced buggy.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Losi have announced the upcoming release of a number of ROAR approved Xcelorin sensored combos which combine the performance features of the Xcelorin sensored brushless motor and Electronic Speed Control for the power and response needed for today’s R/C competitions. Xcelorin sensored BL systems provide a distinct advantage in situations where the supplied power must be controlled and precise. These sensored brushless systems are also ideal for instances in which starting torque is crucial or where a substantial amount of initial torque is required, such as in racing or rock crawling.
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We covered these new engines briefly during the Toy Fair, but Max Power have been in touch to let us know that their new engines, the .21 XL9 TQ and .12 XXL3 are now available. The 3.5cc XL9 TQ has been made to commemorate Massimo Fantini’s TQ at last years World Championships in Cordoba, Argentina. This 9 port engine features a new carburettor, super lightweight crankshaft, ceramic bearings and improved timing for great top speed and fuel economy. The 2.1cc XXL3 is a completely new, EFRA legal, motor with a new crankcase with improved internal porting, lightweight crankshaft and a new piston material for long life. This 3 port engine is long stroke and also features a newly designed cooling head.
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K-Factory has developed a new set of high strength universal joints for the Team Magic E4 series of electric touring cars to help cope with the extra power generated by extremely powerful brushless motors and high voltage LiPo batteries. The improved strength comes from the use of specially developed K-Factory ST-Steel and an increase in drive shaft thickness. The thicker and stronger UJ combines with a lightweight aluminum wheel adapter which helps reduce the overall weight and keeps the rotating mass of the E4 transmission as low as possible.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Upgrade RC have been quiet for some time but have come back from their break in releases with a great new product, fully customizable buggy skins. Customize your own buggy skin using their simple online selection process, the possibilites are virtually endless. You can choose the main colours, flame pattern, as well as add logos and on top of that, each skin comes with a complete wing skin kit.
Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]
