Huge R/C Products is the new brand from 2002 IFMAR ISTC World Champion, Surikarn Chaidajsuriya. He has released the first product, a 6000mAh 65C Huge power, Pro series LiPo battery pack. This pack aimed at the competition market and is better suited to stock classes due to its increased power output. Features a hard case for crash protection and comes supplied with 4mm bullet connectors.
Source: Huge [huge_rcproducts@live.com]
More new products from KM racing who have released this new front bumper plate for their H-K1. Made from carbon fibre, the plate is lightweight, strong and also looks great, coming supplied with the aluminium posts and shims to mount it. KM have also released a 6V 1100mAh NiMh AAA receiver battery for extended run time.
Based on Vampire Racing’s popular 40C LiPo series they have developed a new 60C cell for consistent, start to finish ballistic performance. They also upped the capacity to 6200mAh so you don’t go thirsty in those long mains. Available now.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
MaxGear have released a new line of 60C LiPo racing packs. Ideal for 1/10 Touring Cars, these packs are aimed at the top-racing level and feature a strengthened hard case for crash protection and plenty of power. Available in 5000mAh, 5200mAh and 5500mAh, each pack comes with bullet connector pre-wired with a deans connector.
Source: MaxGear [teammaxgear.com]
LRP have extended their LiPo battery range with these all new power-bars. Instead of increased power, these new packs feature a true innovation, the Multi-Plug-System. Instead of fixed connectors for only one manufacturer’s plug, the new LiPo Power/Hyper Packs have a multi-connection system with which you can use Tamiya, Traxxas or US-Style connectors. LRP have also improved the internals of these brand new batteries, with more capacity than the previous batteries for longer driving fun and 30C discharge current for incredible power. The cells are covered in a hardcase, made of robust synthetic material to avoid damage and improve safety. The bulges at the bottom side make a perfect fit in every car with battery slots also possible. Available in 2600mAh, 3200mAh, 3800mAh and 4600mAh versions.
Reedy have released their new 1700mAh LiFe receiver battery, perfect for hobbyists or racers who want long-lasting receiver and servo power for their nitro-powered vehicles. A full 1700mAh capacity is perfect for racers that require one-hour plus run times while providing voltage output similar to that of NiMH batteries. And unlike with LiPo receiver batteries, no voltage regulators are required.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
Reedy have announced the arrival of 60C competition LiPo batteries for the 2011 racing season. Competition tested and proven by top drivers Juho Levanen, Keven Hébert, Rick Hohwart and Christer Andersson, these all-new batteries feature high capacity for maximum duration and dimensions that fall within the specs required by international sanctioning bodies (approvals in process). Each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case and industry-standard 4mm socket connectors to minimize resistance and increase power. A pair of connectors is included with each battery. The saddle pack battery also includes a 12-gauge jumper wire with pre-installed 4mm connectors.
Thunder Power RC have introduced their all-new 5300mAh and 5400mAh G6 Pro Race 65C series batteries. Featuring exclusive Generation 6 chemistry that offers the lowest possible internal resistance, up to 40% lower than similar class batteries from previous generations, they deliver more power while staying cooler and offering more cycle life and longevity than ever before. They’re also capable of being charged at rates up to 6C+, for ultra-fast charge times of as little as 10 minutes or less, with no loss in their cycle life and power delivery. The 5300mAh G6 Pro Race 65C series batteries are available in a ROAR-approved 2S 7.4V configuration perfect for use in 1/10th scale oval, on-road and off-road racing, a 3S 11.1V configuration that offers maximum acceleration and top-speed for high-powered cars, trucks and more and in a ROAR-approved 4S 14.8V configuration to deliver the ultimate in performance for 1/8th scale buggies and truggies. Most configurations are available with Deans Ultra Plug or Traxxas High Current connectors and all are equipped with Thunder Power balance connectors. There is also the all-new 5400mAh G6 Pro Race 65C series batteries are available in 1S 3.7V configurations perfect for use in 1/12th and 1/10th scale ‘pan’, oval, World GT and similar class cars.
