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November 22, 2009

Kyosho Ultima SC Truck

Kyosho, comes the release of the complete specifications and features on their new Ultima SC 2wd short course truck that is due to be released next month. The boom of the R/C short course racing is spreading across the world and is becoming a part of some of the major races in the U.S. ROAR already has announced this class and regulations have been introduced. The Ultima SC has been designed with all of the racing performance in mind and meets all ROAR regulations. This Ready-Set is not just a backyard basher but a race ready chassis with many of the high performance traits from the Ultima RT5.

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November 3, 2009

Yeah Racing 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery

Yeah Racing have introduced this brand new battery for the Traxxas 1:16 Slash & Revo. The 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery has a 20C discharge rate and comes pre fitted with a TRX connector so it is a direct fit into the car. Also coming pre fitted with a balancer cable, this pack will allow you to extend your run times considerably over the standard NiMh packs.

Source: RC Mart [rcmart.com]

October 25, 2009

OFNA Hyper 10SC 4×4 Short course truck

OFNA have announced the Hyper 10SC 4×4, a ‘kick in the pants’ 1/10 scale 4 wheel drive short course truck kit that is competitive right out of the box. This truck is right at home on the track running with 1/8 scale nitro and electric buggies and truggies and comes 90% pre assembled including chassis, wheels, tires and unpainted body. Well equipped, it sports front CVDs, ball bearings throughout, 3 oil filled differentials as well as steel bevel and main spur gears.

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October 14, 2009

Reedy 5S 18.5V & 6S 22.2V Competition LiPo packs

Reedy’s hard case 40C 1:8 LiPo batteries are now available in 5S 3800mAh 18.5V and 6S 3100mAh 22.2V configurations for those who want the added efficiency that higher voltage delivers. These batteries fit perfectly in Team Associated’s RC8e, SC8e, and RC8Te and are suitable for use in many other chassis’. For minimum resistance and maximum power delivery, 10-gauge wires are pre-wired and ready to add your favorite connector. Balancing harness makes balancing and balance charging simple and convenient while a hard case helps protect the batteries from crash damage.

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October 11, 2009

Traxxas Slash 4×4 Short Course truck

Traxxas have announced the new Slash 4×4, the follow up to their very popular class defining 2wd Short Course truck. Supplied with a super efficient shaft drive, new race bred suspension, new steering system, new licensed BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, Revo sealed differentials, Velineon brushless power and a TQ 2.4Ghz radio system it claims a top speed of 40+mph with the included 3000mAh 7-cell battery pack and they claim that if you drop the Mamba Monster into it, it will top 80+mph. The chassis is made from a single ultra rigid piece of strategically ribbed plastic that can easily resist flexing caused by the high torque brushless motor powering the new ultra efficient 4wd drivetrain. For looks the car comes in 4 different race replica bodies including the no. 47 and 25 Traxxas race trucks of Mike and Mark Jenkins as well as the Scott Douglas/Mark Oberg Amsoil edition and Jerry Welchel edition.

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September 28, 2009

Dynamite 7.2V 1600mAh NiMh 6-cell battery pack

Dynamite’s new 7.2V 1600mAh NiMh 6-cell battery pack provides owners of the popular 1/16 scale Traxxas Slash and E-Revo with an affordable option for powering these vehicles to extreme speeds. Designed and engineered specifically for these two platforms, finding a replacement or additional batteries has never been easier or more affordable. Made from high-capacity Ener-G 1600 cells, the pack come pre-wired and ready for use.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

August 4, 2009

Jammin SCRT-10 4wd Short Course truck

Jammin have announced their entry into the Short Course market with the release of the SCRT-10. A true 1/10th scale performance short course truck, this car not only looks the part but also performs on track by being the first in class with a 4wd drive train. Features include an all steel drive train, three oil filled diffs, oil filled shock absorbers, sway bars, full sealed ball bearings and realistic high traction tires with beadlocks. This truck will be available in time for the holiday season and will come in both electric and gas versions.

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July 24, 2009

Reedy 40C 1:8 Competition LiPo battery

Also new from Reedy is their all-new 40C 4S 14.8V LiPo which delivers insane power and extended runtimes thanks to its 40C rating and 5000mAh capacity. This battery fits perfectly in Team Associated’s RC8e, SC8e, and RC8Te and is suitable for use in many other chassis’. For minimum resistance and maximum power delivery, 10 gauge wires are pre-wired and ready to add your favorite connector. Lastly, a 4S balancing harness makes balancing and balance charging simple and convenient.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]