February 4, 2012

Toy Fair 2012 – Various 2

Thunder Power RC were showing the latest editions to their range of high end LiPo packs with the introduction of the Advanced Energy 6200mAh 65C 1S pack. The Advanced name means it has the lowest internal resistance and lowest operating temperatures and boasts more voltage, more run time and lightest weight in its class. Other packs include the Short 3800mAh 65C 2S Pro Race pack and the 5000mAh 65C Pro Race saddle pack. For the motor range there is the new Z3R4X 550 sized motor with balanced neodymium rotor and 0-50 degree adjustable timing. In the 1/8th BL category they have the Z3R8 with a ribbed aluminium heat sink can, balanced 4-pole neodymium rotor and will be available in 1400kv, 1900kv, 2100kv and 2400kv. Finally TP showed of their new TP1430C charger with 1000W/30A max charge and 100W max discharge.

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November 10, 2011

Team Magic E4RSII 1/10th EP touring car

Team Magic E4RSII 1/10th EP touring car

A company we haven’t heard from in a while, Team Magic, have released some first images of their all new 1/10th EP touring car the E4RSII. Featuring a more conventional 2 belt configuration, compared to the 3 belt configuration of its predecessor, it is made from high grade woven graphite and sports aluminium c-hubs and gear differentials front and rear. The car is expected to be released later this month.

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February 7, 2011

Team Magic 200mm Prototype chassis

Team Magic 200mm Prototype chassis

During the Toy Fair we sat down with Italian Raimondo Gilletti, the man charged with working on the new Team Magic touring car for the Taiwanese company. Having just come back from working in Taiwan for the past few months we were shown the results of that collaboration in the form of these CAD images of the prototype which they are planning to produce. A change in direction for TM in terms of the look of the car, it is now much more conventional in its styling and configuration, which is not a bad thing. As with everything on the car, with the exception of the shock absorbers, the geometry is also completely new and that is ‘inspired’ by the current market leaders in order to give the car a solid base from which to develop further in the future. This design will go into the prototype phase by features and specifications may change before the car hits production. We were also told that the competition brand for Team Magic will become K-Factory, which this car will fall under.

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April 20, 2010

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland & Germany distributor, HRC Distribution, are pleased to announce that they have signed Swiss driver Shasa Lackner to race for their team in 1/10th scale. The 1/8th scale on road Junior European Champion, and winner of the first round of the Swiss 1/8th Nationals last weekend, will race the 1/10th 200mm Swiss Nationals, as well as various major European races, with the Team Magic G4RS ’09 and will represent Team Magic and HRC at all 1/10 nitro on road competitions. Shasa continues to run for Motonica in 1/8th scale and Corally in 1/10th EP.

Source: HRC Distribution [teammagicrc.com]


March 24, 2010

Xavier Arana joins Team Magic

Xavier Arana joins Team Magic

Team Magic have announced the signing of Xavier Arana to their team for 2010. The runner up at last year’s Spanish National championship will race the G4S09 throughout the season, making his competition debut at the opening National race at the Valladolid track.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


March 11, 2010

Balestri confirmed at Team Magic for 2010

Balestri confirmed at Team Magic for 2010

Electronic Dreams, distributor of Team Magic in Italy, have made it official that they have renewed their collaboration with Dario Balestri, despite rumors in previous months that former European Champion was set to change brands. He will use the new Team Magic G4RS this year and will be competing at this year’s World Championship in Houston, Texas as well as trying to take back his European Championship title having come so close last year to making it 3 in a row.

Source: Electronic Dreams [electronicdreams.it]


December 15, 2009

Team Magic M8ER RTR Concept car

Team Magic M8ER RTR Concept car

Taiwanese company Team Magic have released some details on their upcoming M8ER RTR ‘Concept car’. Based on the company’s M8 off road chassis, it will essentially be a brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy and I wouldn’t read anything into the image. Further details as they become available.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


August 16, 2009

K-Factory G4RS Front Solid & one-way axles

K-Factory G4RS Front Solid & one-way axles

New from K-Factory for the Team Magic G4RS 2009 comes 2 new front axle options. First up is this lightweight aluminium front one-way axle, that has been strategically lightened, reducing rotating mass as well as the overall weight of the car. Also new is this front solid axle, which like the one-way, has also been strategically lightened. Both axles come supplied with the relevant outdrives.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]