March 24, 2012

JConcepts news @ Cactus Classic 2012

JConcepts brought several new products to show and use at this week’s 26th Pro-Line Cactus Classic. First up is the Pressure Points truck tire that makes use of the tread recently introduced with the Pressure Points short course tire. The latest low-height tread option is specifically designed to tame high-speed courses with either wet or blue groove traction conditions. The tread starts as an angular, low pin design as a carryover from the Bar Codes front tire and sports small points combined with Y elements to achieve a maximum in penetration and tack. The inner side-wall has built-in ribbing which limits carcass collapse and increases support on the outside during hard cornering and driving.

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March 23, 2012

Team Durango DNX408v2 kit

Team Durango have just announced the DNX408v2 that incorporates many improvements such as a new fuel tank, updated radio boy and redesigned PT and throttle mount. The new fuel tank has the pressure pin relocated to the lid plus the neck of the fuel filler has been re-profiled to work with Team Durango’s fuel gun and other aftermarkt guns. Also the material has changed to a more transparent one to make the fuel level easier to spot.

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March 23, 2012

Nosram x-treme race hardcase LiPo batteries

Nosram introduce their latest x-treme race hardcase LiPo battery packs. Made from the latest 55C and 50C cells the packs are available in various configurations ranging from 2S straight, 2S shorty and 2S saddle-packs down to two new 1S 1/12 scale packs. All are housed in transparent red protective hardcases and come equipped with 4mm connectors.

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March 23, 2012

Robitronic Powerswitch

Robitronic release the Powerswitch, an electric switch for nitro and gas-powered vehicles. The device replaces the mechanical on/off switch with a dust and water-protected solution that also allows to monitor the receiver battery. Programmable for 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe and 5 cell NiMH packs the switch recognises a low receiver battery voltage and poor connector contact and warn the pilot. The switch is high voltage compatible and good for the use with up to three servos or 10A peak current.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

March 23, 2012

LRP Power Supply & 55C LiPo batteries

LRP introduce the new Powersupply Competition 13.8V/20A as well as 55C Car Line LiPo batteries. The power supply features dual output sockets, works with 110V and 230V input and deliveres 13.8V and a maximum of 20A to power chargers, dischargers and any other device that makes use of 12V input. Additionally a 5V/1A USB charge output is integrated to charge electronics devices such as mobile phones.

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March 21, 2012

Four Torke 4-pole brushless motors

Team Torke release the new Four Torke 4-pole sensorless brushless motors for 1/8 scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks. The 6840-6 and 6040-4 motors are 6S/1780kv and 4S/2600kv variants and sport a diameter of 41.8mm respectively with a length of 68mm. The larger 7540-6 is a 75mm long motor, again with 41.8mm diameter, but 2220kv rating and designed for up to 6S input.

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March 21, 2012

Team Durango 408 dual position C-hubs

Team Durango introduce the dual position C-hubs for 408 platform vehicles such as the DNX408, DEX408 and the upcoming DNX408T. The hubs provide a new lower mounting position beneath the existing pivot point, which the race team felt was a great tuning option. The fibre-reinforced plastic parts will become available as 10°, 12° and 14° castor variant with the lower pivot point reduce chassis roll and keeps the front of the car flatter in corners.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

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