New from Reedy comes the WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 2S LiPo hardcase pack. The battery is made from high-quality cells and targets the cost-oriented club racer who is after an affordable high performance pack. Sporting standard 139x47x25.1mm dimensions and 4mm sockets the battery comes in a protective hardcase, weights 301g and is ideal for both on-road and off-road racing.
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Designed for the CTXW tyre warmer is this 3S 4600mAh LiPo battery pack from Much More Racing. The internal power source allows the use of the tyre warmer unit without mains power making it possible to heat the tyres while waiting in the pits or the starting grid. The softcase pack comes build from 40C cells and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-style plug.
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New from Vampire Racing come LiPo receiver battery packs for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Available as standard-size 2500mAh hump and 2300mAh straight pack the 2S packs offer a voltage of 7.4V ideal for the new breed of HV-compatible receivers and servos. The semi-hardcase packs come with a protective inner shield and sport a stealthy black heat shrink tube for cool looks and best possible protection of the cells in all racing conditions. Both battery packs are pre-wired with a balancer connector and JR/Futaba-compatible universal plug.
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New from nVision come two LiPo battery packs in the form of a 3S 3200mAh pack and a 2500mAh receiver battery. Starting with the 3200mAh 11.1V 3S pack, the power source comes in a protective hardcase and is build from 45C high-performance cells. It comes pre-wired with a Deans-style connector and is ideal for 1/10th Traxxas trucks, many off-road vehicles and also run 1/8th buggies on 6S configuration. The second new battery is a 2500mAh receiver pack in 2S2P configuration. Sporting dimensions of 53x30x30mm the pack weights 100g and comes pre-wired with a JR-compatible universal connector.
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CN Development & Media introduce the Yuki Model Digital Battery Capacity Checker for 2S to 7S LiPo battery packs. The device can make use of EH and XH balancer plug equipped packs and measures and displays the pack’s overall voltage, single cell voltage, highest and lowest voltage cell and the remaining pack capacity.
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Much More have introduced a completely new line of Impact LiPo batteries called FD or Flat Discharge. The new configuration gives a flatter discharge curve meaning you get more voltage for longer instead of a steady drop in voltage as in regular packs. Available in 7200mAh 80C & 6000mAh 80C stick packs, 6000mAh 80C & 5000mAh 50 (low height) saddle packs, 4600mAh 80C shorty pack, 6400mAh 70C 1S & 3000mAh 60C 2S 1/12th packs and a 4200mAh 50C (low height) stick pack.
Graupner introduce three new GM Racing V-Maxx Sport 7.4V LiPo battery packs. Build from the latest generation 30C cells the batteries combine low weight and high performance. Available are 24mm height 2400mAh and 3000mAh oval diameter racing packs with JST connector and a 3000mAh 25mm high brick-type pack with 4mm bullet type connector tubes. The economically prices packs are ideal for basher and cost-oriented club racers alike.
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Tested and developed by the championship-winning factory team drivers, Reedy’s new 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery is a must-have for the hardcore 1:8 buggy racer who seeks maximum power output and run time in a compact package. The battery’s weight makes it easier to achieve perfect left/right weight distribution while 5mm power sockets offer the same convenience and low-resistance operation that 1:10 and 1:12 drivers have enjoyed for years. A durable hard case protects the battery from damage while three 2mm balance ports allow for balance charging using the included balance charge harness. Two 5mm sockets are also included.
