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April 8, 2016

Team Corally Dynospeed 3.0 MODX brushless motors

Team Corally have introduced the Dynospeed 3.0 MODX sensored brushless motor series. Based around a T6 aluminium can the motors feature a high airflow design, high purity copper windings, heavy duty solder tabs as well as sintered Neodymium magnets. Other features include adjustable timing and dual sensor ports. The high performance competition motors comply with IFMAR, EFRA, BRCA and ROAR rules and they are available in 3.5T to 10.5T modified variants.

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April 8, 2016

GForce G2SD LiPo storage discharger

GForce have introduced their all-new G2SD storage discharger. The compact unit makes for convenient and safe discharging of 1S or 2S LiPo battery packs down to a voltage of 3.85V per cell which is considered the ideal voltage to store LiPo packs. An automatic cut-off prevents the pack from becoming deep discharged and the battery is easily connected using the JST-XH connector that is part of most balance charging harnesses. Two LED lights indicate the discharging status with the maximum discharge rate being 1.0A. The unit measures 60x40x25mm, it weighs in at 34g and it becomes available in May.

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March 24, 2016

Trinity 24K Modified brushless motors

Trinity have introduced Modified versions of their popular Revtech 24K Stock racing motors. Available in 2.5T Drag Racing, 3.5T to 5.5T off-road and 6.5T to 9.5T off-road variants the motors feature thicker pure copper solder tabs, infinite timing adjustment, grade 5 ball bearings and a special gold-colour anodising to make them stand out.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.net] | Image: Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.jp]

March 23, 2016

Reedy WolfPack 7.4V Shorty LiPo battery

Coming from Reedy is the WolfPack 7.4V Shorty LiPo battery pack. Made using 25C cells and offering a light weight of 207g the 3800mAh pack is ideal for all 2WD applications. The ROAR-approved pack utilises a protecting hardcase, 4mm power and a 2mm balancing connector and it is available now.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

March 18, 2016

New Vampire Racing all-black balance charging leads

Vampire Racing have expanded their range of all-black 2S LiPo charging leads by two new variants with EH and PQ balancer connectors. The charging harnesses come pre-soldered with stepped 4mm/5mm dual plugs and a 2mm balance connector for the battery side and EH 3-pin or PQ 7-pin balance connector on the charger side. The 2S EH connector is a direct fit with LRP’s Pulsar Touch Competition, Quadra Pro 3 and Element Pro charger while the 6S PQ connector is usable with a wide range of devices such as the Team Orion Advantage Touch series, as well as many SkyRC, Reedy, ProTek, Hitec, and Dynamite chargers. Both the new EH and PQ charging leads are available in a short 400mm and a long 600mm version.

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March 18, 2016

Trinity White Carbon LCG touring car LiPo packs

Coming soon from Trinity are the White Carbon LCG lightweight battery packs. Available as 5300mAh and 6300mAh variant, at 22.5mm they are lower in height compared to standard 25mm packs and the batteries are also lighter at 255g and 274g respectively. This means the packs will make for an overall lower centre of gravity and they allow to add weight to the chassis where it is needed, making them especially useful for competition touring car drivers. Both packs will hit the stores by mid-April.

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March 17, 2016

Evo Zirkon Power 6500mAh LiPo battery pack

Evo have introduced their new 6500mAh LiPo battery pack. Made using high-performance 110C cells the 2S 7.4V battery is ideal for high-power applications such as modified and stock racing and it utilises a grey-colour hardcase with 4mm gold-plated connector tubes. The standard-size battery sports dimensions of 139x47x23mm and it weighs in at a pretty lightweight 298g.

Source: Evo [evotechrc.com]

February 29, 2016

Maclan Racing MR8 1/8th brushless motors

Maclan Racing have introduced their all-new MR8 series of 1/8th competition brushless motors. Designed from the ground up for 4S LiPo racing classes, the completely rebuildable motors feature a machined heatsink design can, oversized precision ball bearings, heavy duty solder tabs and and a sensored, fixed timing design. The MR8 is available in a 1950kv and a 2150kv variant.

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