Sweep Racing have released their long waited grooved molded inserts for 1/8th offroad buggies. 5 groove lines let the tire beads sit perfectly secured in places and the benefits from this new insert include secure landing, more on power steering especially through off-camber turns and the tires stay more consistent run to run.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Vampire Racing have presented their first products specially for nitro racers. These two new LiFe receiver batteries are available as straight and hump pack, in 1600mAh and 1900mAh respectively, and because they are 6.6V they can be used without a LiPo regulator in your nitro car.
Speed Passion have introduced the Carrera, a perfect entry level 2.4Ghz radio, or as a 2.4Ghz replacement for any RTR vehicle with an AM or FM radio system. No more crystals, no more frequency conflicts, just fast glitch free performance for any RC car or boat. The Carrera’s features list includes dual rate steering, a durable fold-flat antenna, low voltage warning and for some reason even an integrated LED flashlight.
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Caster Racing have announced the upcoming release of their new 1/10th scale 4wd EP off road buggy. Using a competition RTR chassis design as a foundation, the SK-10 buggy has been given all the racing features that a competition car needs and can be upgraded further to a higher spec at a later time. This RTR features mini big bore shocks with 3.5mm shock shafts and a slipper clutch differential in the center, features that are normally only available in competition kits. Available soon.
Source: Caster Racing [casterracing.com]
Site sponsors Byron Fuels would like us to inform our Australian readers that RC Tech Supplies, Helensvale, Queensland has been appointed the Byron Fuels Distributor for Australia. According to Marc Jensen, Marketing Manager of Byron Originals in Ida Grove, Iowa USA “Demand for Byron Fuel has been strong in Australia for quite some time. We have looked at several potential distributors and only RC Tech Supplies can provide both distribution of our RACE Gen2 Car Fuels and full distribution of our highly popular AERO Airplane Fuels and Rotor Rage Helicopter Fuels.” Dave Ruddell of RC Tech Supplies is the Byron Fuel contact at RC Tech Supplies and the initial supply of Byron Fuel should arrive in Australia mid July of this year. RC Tech Supplies can be phoned at +61-7-5665-7286 or emailed at sales@rctechsupplies.com.
Source: Byron Fuels [byronfuels.com]
Robitronic have released this 1S 3,7V 1200mAh LiPo glow starter with charger. Identical to that released by Dynamite last week, this lightweight design has enough power for more than one race weekend, with the integrated LED showing the condition of the plug. Supplied with the wall charger, it easily plugs into the 2.5mm charging jack on the rear of the handle for convenient charging.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
Providing advanced AC/DC battery management, Team Orion’s Advantage IQ605 charger rocks the house with the ability to charge 1 to 15-cell NiMh/NiCd, 1-to 6-cell LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ion and 2-20V Pb batteries. It can also charge up to 5 amps, discharge at 1 amp and is equipped with an integrated balancer for LiPo and LiFe batteries. The unit comes in a robust gun-metal aluminum case and is compact enough to take anywhere.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Dynamite’s new LiPo Voltage Regulator oversees the output voltage of 2S receiver packs to safe levels. That makes it a must-have accessory for 1/8-scale nitro enthusiasts and hobbyists who use LiPo receiver packs. The regulator contains a low-voltage cutoff, allowing users to protect their receiver packs from damage due to over-discharge.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
