CS Electronic have released a line of 3000mAh AA batteries, which use the latest in NiMh cell technology. Promising long run times, these rechargeable 1.2v cells are ideal for use in high power usage applications, up to 9A.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
New from Alienpower is this line of electric motor heatsinks. Available in 3 different anodised colours, red, black & blue, they are made from lightweight aluminium and simply attach to the motor. The side of the heatsink also features a threaded hole to easily mount a fan for additional cooling.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
Team Shepherd have announced that the 7-times Slovenian and Croation National Champion Dejan Sabeder joins their team for the 2009 season. The well experienced electric driver wants to continue his success in the 1/8th scale nitro class and with his knowledge he will also give support to the local Shepherd racers in Slovenia and Austria.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Due to a steady rise in popularity of 1/12th scale as well as World GT class racing, Reedy has recognised the importance of offering 4-cell versions of their VMX Concept IB4600 Matched battery pack. Reedy’s exclusive VMX Concept makes great IB4600 Standard and EU Spec NiMH cells even better. The process begins by applying an intense energy pulse to new cells using high-tech equipment designed in house by our engineering staff. The end results of this process are reduced internal resistance, increased voltage output, and more power. These enhanced cells are cycled, then power-matched using a 35-amp discharge, a process which eliminates weak cells and those that do not fall within the exclusive percentage that are good enough to be hand selected as Reedy VMX R-46 grade.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
Reckward Tuning, who have been hard at work producing their tuning parts, have released some new items for the Kyosho Inferno MP9. First up is the lower rear wishbone mounting bracket that has been machined from aluminium and offers great strength for little weight and is supplied with original Kyosho plastic inserts to allow you to adjust the pivot pin setting. Similarly RT have also created the front upper support bracket from aluminium, which is also lightweight and adds strength to this critical impact area. Finally for the rear differential casing there is a new alloy reinforcement bracket that increases durability of all the parts in this area by reducing play in the casing.
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LRP have released the next generation LiPo batteries for micro cars. Featuring a durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use, the new LRP LiPo 1800mAh – 7.4V and 1300mAh – 11.1V feature the same dimensions as standard 6-cell 2/3 A stick pack and fits in all 1/16th and 1/18th micro onroad and offroad models. Also new from LRP are VTEC LiPo RX packs available in 4500mAh and 5000mAh allowing you to boost any big scale car to new power dimensions when it comes to runtime, battery weight and servo power. With extremely high nominal capacities these RX Packs are a must have and the lower weight and higher energy density compared to Sub C batteries make the LiPo RX Packs the crucial factor of better driving performance of your car.
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We received a report from the Caribbean Winter Cup that took place at the Barceloneta RC Speedway in Puerto Rico, last weekend. Mugen driver Mike Swauger and Paolo Montanti from Serpent made their way to Puerto Rico for this race and proceeded to take the top qualifying spots, with Paolo TQ in the Sedan class and Mike TQ in 1/8th scale. Both drivers also established a new track records in their respective classes. In the 1/10th A main, Paolo took the win followed by Kyosho team mates Jose Colón and Pedro Alvarado. Prior to the beginning of the Outlaw and 1/8th mains it started to rain, so the races were stopped and the results were taking from the final starting order. This gave the TQ-win in 1/8th scale to Mike Swauger, in front of Paolo Monganti in 2nd and local Mugen driver Andy Báez in 3rd. In the outlaw class, Edgar Tirado who took the win, followed by Javier Malavé and Carlos Fuentes.
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The 24th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about his trip to the 1/8th scale World Championships in Charlotte NC.
My realistic expectation was to get 1 car into the final and if we had good racing luck we might even have good chances of getting onto the podium. But at the same time I was realistic and knew that no matter how good your drivers were or how great your cars were, there were dozens of other factors out of your control which could and would influence the result; no matter how well prepared and good you are, you still need good luck.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
