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January 7, 2011

CRC 2011 LiPo pack line-up

Calandra Racing Concepts has been very busy in the lab brewing up some powerful LiPo packs for 2011. All the batteries are specially built to their high standards of performance and durability. They mold their own cases, layup the lithium polymer chemical and assemble the cells to produce race winning packs that out perform all others, on the track and on the test machines. Unlike the many sticker manufactures that simply re-label some off the shelf LiPo cell, they make performance batteries, not just decals. The new line-up includes a 6300mAh 50C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 7.4V 2S pack and finally a low price 6100mAh 55C pack which is pre wired with deans connector. All packs are ROAR approved.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

January 5, 2011

Thunder Power RC Z3R-S brushless motors

Thunder Power RC have introduced their all-new Z3R-S Stock Spec and Z3R-M Modified 540-Class sensored brushless motors for cars, trucks, buggies and more. The Z3R-S Stock Spec motors are available in 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T winds, while the Z3R-M Modified motors are available in 3.0T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.5T, 6.0T, 6.5T, 7.5T, 8.5T and 9.5T winds, all ROAR approved and ready to race at sanctioned events and beyond. Z3R motors are easy to maintain and tune with a fully rebuildable design and are supported by a full line of replacement and option parts, including ROAR approved tuning rotors, that keeps them optimized and on the track. Each motor is constructed from high-quality materials including a balanced, high-strength neodymium rotor, high-temperature coated copper wire and plated copper solder tabs, while features including easy-to-set adjustable timing from 0—50 degrees and fast-switching, high-temp sensors make it easy to maximize performance. Designed and developed from the ground-up, tested rigorously and race-proven in the hands of top racers world-wide including Paul Lemieux and others, Z3R 540 brushless motors are built to deliver maximum performance and reliability and are backed by Thunder Power RC’s industry-leading 2-year warranty and 2-years of 50% off damage replacement program coverage.

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January 2, 2011

Xcelorin 6000mAh 14.8V LiPo pack

New from Xcelorin is this 14.8V 6000mAh hard case LiPo pack for use in 1/8th scale cars. Featuring a maximum continuous discharge of 60C and max continuous current of 360A, this 4S pack comes pre wired with 10AWG cable and ultra-low resistance EC5 connector.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

December 27, 2010

Team Powers 6000mAh 1S LiPo pack

Team Powers have introduced this 60c 6000mAh 1S LiPo pack. Designed to be used in 1/12 and 1/10 pan cars, this powerful 3.7V battery sports a carbon look hard case with built in bullet connectors.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

December 23, 2010

Xcelroin 96mm 7.4V 3800mAh 2S2P LiPo pack

Saddle packs can offer the flexibility to arrange your power source into different configurations but are not always exactly what you need. Thanks to the size of this Xcelorin 7.4V 3800mAh 2S2P LiPo battery pack, chassis placement and tuning options are in your control. As the perfect power source for the Team Losi Racing 22 Buggy in either rear-motor or mid-motor configuration, it will also be right at home in any 1/10-scale electric application. Chassis tuning can be obtained by positioning the battery either to the front or the back in a standard size battery tray with optional foam blocks to adjust the weight distribution.

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December 22, 2010

Huge R/C Products 5800mAh 50C LiPo

Huge R/C Products, from Surikarn Chaidajsuriya, has released their second LiPo pack, this 5800mAh 50C Race series 7.4v battery pack. Featuring a hard case for crash protection it comes supplied with 4mm bullet connectors.

Source: Huge [huge_rcproducts@live.com]

December 20, 2010

LRP USB Bridge

Easily update the firmware of the brand new SXX and iX8 brushless speed controls using this new USB Bridge from LRP. The bridge allows a quick and easy update of the speed control software by using the required free software that can be downloaded from the LRP homepage. Suitable for Windows PCs only.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

December 17, 2010

Reedy WolfPack LiPo batteries

Reedy’s new WolfPack LiPo batteries meet the performance demands of both the casual enthusiast and the club racer. Generous discharge capabilities increase overall power and top speed while high capacities extend run times far beyond what is capable with NiMH batteries or lower-quality LiPo batteries. Each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case for maximum crash protection in sizes that fit the most popular car configurations. High quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life. Unlike some brands that utilize power-robbing ‘universal’ plugs, these batteries come equipped with beefy silicone wires and a low-resistance Deans Ultra Plug connector. An integrated balancing harness with a JST-XH connector is included.

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