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August 31, 2012

Much More traction compound & TX LiPo pack

New from Much More Racing comes the Nano off-road traction compound and the Sanwa M12 and MT-4 transmitter LiPo battery pack. Starting with the traction compound the Nano called tire softener is available in Green and Red formula and is designed to give electric and nitro tires an improved grip on slick clay surfaces. The traction compound comes in spray bottles for easy application. Made for the Sanwa M12 and MT-4 transmitters is Much More Racing’s 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack. It comes pre-wired with a Sanwa-compatible plug and balancing port and sports dimensions of 95x30x12.5mm with a weight of 97g.

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August 25, 2012

HPI Plazma 6500mAh 95C LiPo & safe case

The HPI Plazma range of battery packs is growing with the release of this new pack. Fitting within all accepted maximum pack sizes, allowing it to fit in any competition touring car, buggy, short course truck and other types of racing car, the 95C power rating will give you plenty of acceleration while the 6500mAh rating will allow you to fully utilise the power of the pack throughout a 5-minute race. It also features a real Dean’s connector and a universal balancing plug for simple maintenance. For charging your LiPo batteries with complete confidence there is the new HPI Plazma Pouch LiPo safe case. The case is flameproof and provides superior protection for your pit area and home from overcharged or damaged batteries.

View the LiPo safe case here

August 16, 2012

Silverback LiPo safety & storage bag

Silverback have released their new LiPo safety charging and storage bag. Made from high performance materials that are not only resistant to hight heat levels, but also to fire. The ideal solution for ensuring safe charging of all LiPo cells, it also doubles up as a compact and safe storage solution for your cells when not in use. Available with two seperate cell storage cases for added protection for your expensive cells, or as just the charge bag.

View another image of the bag here

August 7, 2012

Core RC LiPo battery packs

Schumacher Racing introduce two new Core RC LiPo battery packs in the form of a 2S 4000mAh 20C and a 1S 3200mAh 25C pack. Starting with the 2S offering the saddle pack is great for 2WD and 4WD off-road cars, sports a height of 23.5mm and comes with charging harness and balancer plug. The second new pack, the 1S 3700mAh 25C is ideal for 1/12th circuit racing, sports dimensions of 93×46.6×18.4mm and is build with a lightweight 3200mAh cell.

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July 9, 2012

S-Workz S-ePower Li-Ion receiver pack

S-Workz have released this S-ePower Li-Ion 7.4v receiver pack made in Japan by Sanyo. The Li-Ion is one of the best types of Lithium batteries and is super stable and can take a large amount of charging cycles. At just 68 grams it is a perfect way to reduce weight in your S350 BK1 or other 1/8th scale buggy.

Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]

July 2, 2012

Huge R/C 6500mAh LiPo pack

Huge R/C Products, from Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, have released their latest LiPo pack. This 6500mAh 70C Race series 7.4v battery pack features a standard hard case for crash protection and comes supplied with 4mm bullet connectors. ROAR approved, it is aimed at the competition market and suitable suited for stock, and also modified, class due to its increased power output.

Source: Huge [huge_rcproducts@live.com]

June 30, 2012

Reedy 4100mAh 65C Shorty LiPo

Reedy’s 4100mAh 65C Shorty LiPo is intended solely for racers. Its compact size allows racers to optimize their setups by altering their vehicle’s weight distribution. And its reduced weight means more acceleration and improved jumping ability. A 65C rating and a 4100mAh capacity means that whether racing stock or modified, you will have more than enough power to clear the big jump where others come up short. A ROAR approved durable hard case helps prevent damage, and 4mm socket connectors reduce resistance while allowing for clean wiring.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

June 27, 2012

Speed Power competition LiPo packs

Speed Power have released 3 new competition hard case LiPo packs. First up is a 6800mAh 70C 7.4v stick pack, then there is the new 4400mAh 50C 7.4v shorty pack and finally there is a 6500mAh 70C 3.7V pack. All packs feature standard 4mm bullet connectors and in the case of the two 2S packs a 2mm bullet type balancer port.

View the other new packs here