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Reedy Zappers SG4 HV-LiPo 2S batteries

Posted: 22 Feb 2021 12:46 PM PST

New for 2021, Reedy introduce their new Zappers SG4 HV-LiPo 2S batteries. Zappers SG4 batteries incorporate state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in construction that result in incremental improvements in power output and internal resistance with huge gains in durability. Featuring a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, meaning that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. It is not a secret that more voltage equals more power, so there is no easier way to increase power and top speed than a higher charge voltage. Even when the typical 8.40V (4.2V/cell) charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG4 shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage deeper into the race. Available in several configurations, including all-new 2S Slim Stick and 4S Shorty models, for a variety of on-road and off-road applications. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors are included.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

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Deadfly MTC2 brass & carbon options

Posted: 22 Feb 2021 07:26 AM PST

From Deadfly come a number of new parts for the Mugen MTC2, starting with this 17g weight plate designed to fit perfectly behind the servo. Providing the perfect platform for you to mount your receiver while increasing the weight on the motor side of the chassis, it helps keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Next up is a simple front bulkhead brace which has been machined from 2mm carbon fibre and comes supplied with the relevant hardware.

Source: Deadfly [deadflyrc.com]

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Ryan Maifield triple at 22nd Dirt Nitro Challenge

Posted: 22 Feb 2021 02:36 AM PST

Ryan Maifield has completed the triple Crown at this year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Mugen/JConcepts driver taking a clean sweep of all the Pro classes. Held at Thunder Alley in California, the 22nd running of the World Famous event, saw little to no foreign entries for the first time in years as Covid prevented teams traveling from abroad. In the Pro Buggy class it was TLR/JConcepts driver Dakotah Phend that would take the pole position ahead of HB Racing’s Cole Ogden. In the final, having starting from 4th, Maifield would use his vast experience as a previous multiple winner of this event, to come through and win ahead of Ogden in 2nd with Mugen driver Tanner Denney completing the podium in 3rd. Pro E Buggy again saw Phend on the pole position, but again was unable to convert his front starting spot into the win as Maifield took the overall win ahead of his JConcepts’ team mate Phend in 2nd, with the Team Associated of Spencer Rivkin bringing it home in 3rd. In the Pro Truggy it was more of the same as Phend would again capture the overall TQ but be passed by Maifield in the 45 minute final for the win, Tekno RC’s Joe Bornhorst would work his way up from the 11th place starting position to capture the final podium spot.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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