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January 20, 2008

SMC 4000 & 5000 Hard case Lipos

SMC have announced that they are releasing 2 new hardcase LiPo packs with a true 28C rate. Offering a 4000mAh and a 5000mAh pack, the 4000 pack will be thinner so it will fit in any car where a sub-c pack fits, while the 5000 pack will be thicker and will require some modifications to fit in some of the more popular sedan cars. The packs come with 12 gauge silicone wire and Deans plug to handle high current applications and have been submitted to ROAR for approval.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

January 19, 2008

Losi 4600 NiMH High performance packs

Losi have announced the upcoming release of 2 new NiMH high performance battery packs for powering your RC car. Available in 4600mAh, they both come pre assembled in a side by side stick formation, with one version sporting 6 cells and is your standard 7.2 volts while the second uses 7 cells and packs 8.4 volts. Both packs are shrink wrapped and come supplied with an EC3 connector.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 17, 2008

Checkpoint 5400 LiPo pack & Balancer

Team Checkpoint 5400mAh LiPo pack & Balancer

Team Checkpoint are gearing up for the new season running LiPos with the release of a new competition LiPo pack and balancer. The battery is a 7.4V 5400mAh pack that provides outstanding endurance for uninterrupted running as well as exceptional power output that makes this pack ideal for competition-level racers. The cells are expertly matched for internal resistance, voltage and capacity while an impact resistant case protects against damage. For charging you will need this new Pro Car LiPo balancer that balances individual cell voltages during charge or discharge and automatically checks for poor quality cells. It can be used alone or with a separate charger or discharger to precisely control charging/discharging for maximum battery performance. Designed to handle up to 6 amps, it’s supplied with banana plugs on input leads to make for easy connection.

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January 10, 2008

Reedy 1600 Receiver & Micro packs

Reedy have released these 1600 Series Receiver and Micro battery packs that feature high capacity for extended run times while producing maximum power for the latest high performance motors and servos. High output cells, low resistance welded connections, and quality silicone insulated wires prove reliable in even the most adverse conditions. The receiver packs come in a choice of two 6.0 volt configurations to suit most cars and are equipped with a universal receiver plug while the micro packs are available in two configurations of 7.2V and are supplied with micro connectors for installation in a wide variety of vehicles.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 9, 2008

Much More Traction, Cells & Cell box

Much More Traction, 3800 cells & cell box

Much More have released a few new products today including traction additive, new cells and a new cell box. First up is the addition of the red version of the previously released range of acute carpet tire additive, that provides high traction for rubber tires on carpet surface with the red specifically for use on high traction surfaces. Next up is a new line of 3800mAh Zap cells that come sold in a pack of 6, while the company’s new battery boxes have been designed for 5 cells, useful for European, and now Japanese, racers.

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January 8, 2008

MaxAmps 7.4V LiPo Saddle Packs

MaxAmps have released the ultimate upgrade for any vehicle that takes a 6 cell saddle pack of Sub C NiMH cells, with the release of a range of LiPo saddle packs. Sold in 6000mAh and 4000mAh, these 7.4V packs are hard cased and simply drop into your car with no modification necessary. Super lightweight, they offer twice the capacity as normal NiMH for the same weight and can maintain a maximum discharge of 90Amps.

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January 1, 2008

MaxAmps 4700 NiMH cells

Max Amps has released a new line of 4700mAh NiMH cells, which claim to offer the highest voltage available on the market and are slated to become ROAR legal early this year. Max Amps CEO Austin Else even offers this bold statement:

These cells will blow away every other cell on the market including IB and EP products. We offer a 100% money back guarantee that these cells will be the highest voltage, freshest cells you have ever used.

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

December 22, 2007

Reedy VMX Concept R-46 IB4600

Reedy have introduced the new IB4600, treated and matched using the Reedy VMX Concept, which produces a racing pack capable of powering winners at all levels of competition. Even more impressive is the increased durability and reliability incorporated into this high output package. The VMX process begins by applying an intense energy pulse to new IB4600 NiMH cells using high-tech equipment designed in house by our engineering staff. The end results of this exclusive process are reduced internal resistance, increased voltage output and more power. These enhanced cells are cycled, then power-matched using a 35-amp discharge. This process eliminates weak cells and those that do not fall within the exclusive percentage that are good enough to be hand selected as Reedy VMX R-46 grade.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]