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April 11, 2008

Alien Power EP4600 Team Spec cells

Alien Power have released a range of matched EP4600 cells, suitable for all racing applications. Voltage enhanced using their proprietary voltage increasing system that permanently alters the internal structure of the cell, resulting in increased voltage and lower internal resistance. The cycling and matching is done on the latest state of the art computerized equipment that is continuously monitored and calibrated at scheduled intervals to ensure that you are receiving the most accurately matched cells available.

Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]

April 8, 2008

CS Electronic 9.5T Super Sport BL Motor

CS Electronic have released their DMC approved 9.5T Super Sport brushless motor. Made using the same high quality components as in their CS-Magnetic Modified motor series, the can has cooling slots, while the rotor features a cooling fan which together helps reduce the operating temperature and therefore increasing efficiency. Aimed at club spec racing, the motor has its wind information etched into the can for easy identification and tamper resistance.

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April 3, 2008

HARD King Selected 4600mah Cells

More new items from HARD, who have introduced their range of King Select 4600mAh NiMH Intellect cells. Whether you’re running brushless modified touring or 19 turn off-road buggy, these cells are suitable for any configuration. Although the Intellect cells are race proven and provide excellent voltages and runtime, it takes a special process which HARD has developed to bring the best out of each cell. Due to the fact that every battery has unique individual characteristics, a testing process is required to find the best cells and weed out the worst providing the end-user with a superior product while maintaining a low price bracket.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]

April 2, 2008

Speed Passion GT ESC Version 1.1

More news from Speed Passion who have released their new GT ESC Version 1.1, which now has a built in USB software upgrade feature. This allows the user to update the company’s new Digital Racing Respond System and other future new developments for the ESC. Also announced was the GT ESC Version 1.1 LPF ‘Low Profile edition’ (above), which as the name suggests is a specially built low profile design suitable for 1/12th, 1/10th stock racing and 1/10th off road. The new controller can handle a maximum current of 400A and has a super low resistance of 0.0006ohm. Can be used with brushless motors up to 4.0T motor on 4.8V or 5.5T on 7.2V.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

April 2, 2008

Venom 3200 & 4000 LiPo packs

Venom have released details about 2 new, soon to be available, versions of their popular 7.4v LiPo battery pack, which feature Traxxas’ new high current connector and are now available in 3200mAh and 4000mAh. Designed to compliment today’s high demand for more power and capacity, the pack has a durable case designed to protect the battery during extreme use and a unique top/end power lead location, that allows easy fitting into a wide range of chassis’. Supplied with 12-gauge silicone wire, it also includes a balance connector.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

April 1, 2008

Tekin Redline Sensored BL motors

Tekin will soon release their Redline Series brushless motors, a new breed of BL motors specifically engineered to operate at the intersection of power and efficiency. No single motor can live up to that expectation under all conditions and so they have designed a series of motors, each one targeting peak performance for a particular application. Everything is covered, from on road touring to off-road buggies and trucks to oval classes, these new motors aim to deliver competition performance.

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March 28, 2008

Nosram Storm Evo Spec Racing motor

Nosram have released their Storm evolution spec racing motor, perfect and trouble free brushless stock racing for everyone, combining all the brushless advantages with striking simplicity. A colour-coded aluminum ring in the teardown easily shows the number of turns, while the motor includes a black colour-coded magnet and black motor shaft. This way, the motors are ideal for all kind of spec or stock racing. As these new motors are based on the XTEC X11 modified brushless teardowns, maximum performance and a long life time are guaranteed.

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March 28, 2008

Team Wave RB-50 Sensored BL ESC

Team Wave have announced that they are releasing a new brushless speed controller with the tentative name of ‘RB-50’, meaning Racing Brushless system 50. This speedo claims to be the smallest sensored brushless controller in the market with highest power and functions. Set to be released to the market in May this year, the company plan to release more photos and information in the next month.

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