Team Powers have introduced their new line of LiPo Batteries for 2012. The range includes a 7.4V 6800mAH 70C stick pack, a 7.4V 4400mAH 60C Shorty (94mm long) pack, a 3.7V 6400mAH 70C 1S pack and finally a 7.4V 5400mAH 35C saddle pack. All LiPos feature a hard case and gold plug connectors. Finally they have also released their Mighty Gripper V2 tire additive, which they claim was the best kept secret from TITC 2011.
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]
EFRA got in touch with us to ask the different brands of tire additives, who wish to have their product approved for use at EFRA gas on road events next year, to send them samples of their product for testing. At the recent AGM, EFRA made the use of tire additive legal at 1/8th and 1/10th scale gas on road events but they wish to ensure that the treatments used are not volatile or toxic, hence the need for pre approval.
View the full EFRA letter here
Capricorn have introduced their new Brain Stuff brand, dedicated to quality materials, technical solutions and R&D. Their first product is this tire additive applicator which helps apply the additive to the tires. An electric motor runs at a constant speed rotating the tires placed on the first axis and contact the other two tires which will run in the opposite direction. An adjustment on the two cams allow you to set the pressure between the tires and choose the type of additive penetration. Works with 1/8th and 1/10th tires.
View more images of the applicator here
Pirani RC in cooperation with F.V.S.S. announce a new odourless tyre additive called Futura 2012. Suitable for both rubber and foam tyres as well as asphalt and carpet tracks, the traction compound already showed its performance during the 2nd round of the Italian 1/8 scale on-road championships. The additive is best applied three hours before the run and comes in handy airtight cans with application brush.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com] and Pirani RC [andreapirani.com]
New from F.V.S.S. is their ‘Inchiostro Forte’ tire additive. Made using a special racing formula, its long lasting effect works on foam tires. This all round traction additive works great on carpet or asphalt tracks and comes supplied in a safe and convenient 120 ml bottle.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssshop.it]
F.V.S.S. have released their new range tire additives, called Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The first type, Dr. Jekyll, is made especially for use with foam tires on a carpet track, while the 2nd type, Mr. Hyde is made for foam tires on asphalt tracks. Using a special racing formula the latter is long lasting and gives extreme traction in all conditions.
Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssshop.it]
New from Swiss brand Green RC is their Green Grip tire additive. Made using a special racing formula, its long lasting effect works on both foam and rubber tires. This all round traction additive works great on carpet or asphalt tracks and comes supplied in a safe and convenient bottle with a built in applicator for easy application.
Source: Green RC [greenrc.net]
