December 8, 2014
Vampire Racing introduce the all-new 7500mAh 80C 7.4V hardcase LiPo stick pack. The newly developed high-performance battery is made from a new generation of very robust Lithium-Polymer cells that does not swell like most of today’s LiPo packs do. The special chemistry of the 80C cells delivers the best possible performance for power-hungry applications such as Modified and Stock touring cars as well as 1/8th off-road vehicles. The battery sports standard dimensions of 138x47x25mm, it weighs in at 330g and it comes with a protective hardcase that incorporates dual 4mm connector tubes. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
September 25, 2014
In an effort for constant product development and to listen to the customer’s needs Vampire Racing introduce the new aluminium backplate for the Type AB+ V2 competition brushless motors. The updated all-alloy plate improves motor cooling and also addresses unwanted timing movement issues some customers experienced. The updated plate is a running change and it will be included with all V2 motors from now on. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
September 2, 2014
Vampire Racing’s popular Lithium-Ferrite receiver battery packs are now available in a 2014 edition. Coming in industry standard “straight” or “hump” pack dimensions the 2S packs with a voltage of 6.6V allow the direct use with standard voltage receivers and servos without the need for a voltage regulator as 7.4V LiPo packs do. The straight pack makes use of 1600mAh cells while the hump pack comes built from high capacity 1900mAh cells. Both packs are pre-wired with XH balancer connectors and a JR/Futaba compatible universal plug. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
August 8, 2014
With the upcoming Winter season ahead Vampire Racing introduce a new LiPo battery pack for 1/18th scale micro cars. Coming in a protective hardcase, just like the bigger 1/10th scale counterparts, the 7.4V pack is built from high-performance 2000mAh 50C cells for improved acceleration and higher top speeds compared to other micro packs. Included with the battery comes a pair of 3.5mm bullet-type connectors and a 2mm plug for the balancer port. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
March 17, 2014
Vampire Racing introduce their new line of highly flexible “flat-type” sensor wires. Made from tough yet easy-to-bend wire the sensor harnesses make for tidy wiring and the highly flexible design reduces unwanted tweak when used in pan cars. The wires come in seven different length including 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm and 200mm, ideal for all applications from 1/8th to 1/12th scale. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
February 24, 2014
…the final step on the podium after enjoying battles with team-mate James Stewart and WLRC Club Chairman Damian Giddins. HPI Vintage Challenge A-final result 1. David Spashett – Zen Racing/ARC 2.Chris O’Donoghue – CPD Racing/Capricorn 3.Jason Butterfield – HPI/HB 4.James Stewart – HPI/HB 5.Damian Giddins – WLRC/Xray 6.Richard Clarke – Team EWS 7.Craig Fisher – Zen Racing/ARC 8. Bradley Coaker – Team EWS 9.Mark Caton – Team EWS In the Pro Stock class, Zak Finlay set the pace with his Xray, topping the first four rounds of qualifying to secure the pole position. The fight for second was between the…
February 18, 2014
New from Vampire Racing comes this heavy-duty jumper wire for saddle battery packs. Made using thick 4.5 square millimetre high-flex silicone wire and silver-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors the wire also offers a 2mm charging port for a balancer harnesses making it ideal not only for connecting saddle packs in use but also while charging. The 100mm long wire is usable with many 1/10th and 1/8th applications and is available now. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
February 4, 2014
New from Vampire Racing come several new 4mm male connectors. Available as 12mm plug for 1S packs, 14mm variant for standard 2S batteries and 18mm variant for packs with “through-type” 2-way tubes, the connectors are available as traditional gold-plated and also as silver-plated variant for those who seek the ultimate in performance. The plugs come as pairs with the 18mm variant being also available as 10-piece pack. Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]…
