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May 18, 2008

CEN Roto-Tech 2 start system

CEN Racing have released the all new Roto-Tech 2 start system, which has been improved for more durability, torque, and ease of use. It comes with an extremely durable / reliable hardened shaft and utilizes any 6 cell standard 7.2 volt stick pack. The Roto-Tech 2 starter includes special holders for spare glow plugs extremely efficient gearing to start all of your nitro vehicles with ease. Suitable for the GST 7.7, Nemesis 7.7, GSR 5.0, Matrix C-1 Buggy (NX26), MG10, MG16, CT4 and CT5.

Source: CEN [cenracing.com]

May 3, 2008

Team Titan Mini Ignitor

Team Titan have introduced this new Mini Ignitor for use with all gas powered engines. Made from high quality Stainless steel and blue anodized aluminium it comes equipped with a EP1500mAh cell for reliable starting time after time.

Source: Team Titan [teamtitan.com]

April 3, 2008

HARD H5S starter boxes

HARD Racing H5S starter box

HARD Racing have introduced two new starter boxes called under the name H5S. Designed with lots of power, the H5S On-road and Off-road boxes use the incredibly powerful, high-torque 775 size motors that can handle any size RC vehicle from 1/8 scale buggy to touring car. Coupled with the high torsion single belt gear system, the H5S is said to offer unrivalled torque, cranking power and the durability required for the demanding sport of RC racing. The solid hinged lid sports green trim and also doubles as a convenient handle, ergonomically designed for comfort and easy transport.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]

March 19, 2008

Edit 3000mAh Glow Igniter & Charger

After market parts maker Edit have released this high output Glow igniter for starting your nitro engine. Featuring a single 3000mAh 1.2v Cell provides long lasting power for while you’re at the track or just out bashing your car or truck, while the supplied 220V overnight charger can fully charge your igniter while you sleep. Suitable for all vehicles with Nitro powered engines.

Source: Edit [rc-edit.com]

November 15, 2007

Fastrax King Upgrade RC skins

CML have announced that they are now selling starter box skins from Upgrade RC for their Fastrax King starter box. Simply apply the super tough vinyl decals and create a unique look for your starter box and be the envy of the other racers in the pits. Available in 5 different styles.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

November 15, 2007

SMD Entry level Starter box

SMD in the UK have added another new starter box to their currently line up, aimed straight at the person who is tired of pulling pull starts, this box has enough power from its 775 motor to get even the most stubborn engine started. It takes a 12v gel cell for the ultimate cranking power and economy and unlike many entry level boxes on the market this is fully enclosed protecting the mechanism and battery from the outside elements.

Source: SMD [s-m-d.co.uk]

October 31, 2007

Team Losi Universal Nitro Starter Box

Team Losi have released this Universal starter box that features a unique design for flexibility for multiple sizes, types and brands of vehicles. Easily adjusted without having to open the box, a phillips screw driver is the only tool required for position adjustment, while fual high-torque motors provide plenty of power for starting.

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

September 28, 2007

Carson Universal Starter box

Carson have released this starter box, which thanks to its design can achieve 3 different starter wheel orientations thus enabling it to be used with both gas circuit cars and buggies. The integrated 12V starter-motor provides effortless starting of 2.5 – 4.10 ccm glow engines, making the starting of 1:10 and 1:8 on-road as well as off-road vehicles much easier. Power is supplied from inside the metal box by either lead-batteries with 12 V / 7 Ah or two racing packs with 7.2 V (sold separately) or alternatively it can be powered externally by a car battery using the supplied power cable.

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