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Archive for February, 2008

29 Feb

Traxxas Revo 2008 Platinum Edition

Introducting the REVO 2008 Platinum Edition Revo Model 5304.  Available April 11, 2008 The 2008 Revo Platinum Edition has been designed specifically for the pro level RC racer. Traxxas took everything they have learned from 6 national championships and packed it all into the most high-performance, advanced racing monster truck ever created. The same forward-looking [...]

29 Feb

RCSLOT Giveaway on RCCrawler.com!

RCSLOT is giving away some Golden Horizon AX10 parts on RCC! The giveaway started today and ends March 14th. The RCSLOT Giveaway is for GHH04034, which is a pair of aluminum AX10 steering knuckles. Be sure to check out the RCSLOT Crawler Shop for a great selection of RC Rock Crawler parts and accessories and [...]

22 Feb

Battery Voltage and RPM’s

This is in addition to the previous post about LiPo batteries. You may be wondering what the higher voltages found with LiPo batteries will do. When comparing LiPo to NiMh or NiCd batteries you will notice that higher voltages are readily available. With NiMh cells you would need 18 cells wired in series to achieve [...]

21 Feb

LiPo Batteries Explained A How To Guide for Lithium Polymer Batteries

LiPo Batteries are pound for pound the longest lasting best performing batteries you can use for RC applications. LiPo batteries can often deliver twice the capacity at nearly half the weight of conventional cells. Lithium Polymer Batteries were introduced several years ago to the RC industry but many hobbyists still do not understand or use [...]

17 Feb

E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 400 ARF EFL6050 – New

New Scale British Fighter By E-flite The new E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 400 ARF model EFL6050 is an electric scale model from the popular English fighter of the 50′s. This model is highly prefabricated using durable, injection-molded EPS foam and comes with hinges, control horns, the wing spar, and landing gear mounts already installed. With [...]

11 Feb

Axial AX10 Scorpion Rock Racer RTR

AX10 SCORPION ROCK RACER RTR Purpose built for the Rocks! Going Places Others Dare Not. Based on the very popular competition ready AX10 Kit, the AX10 Scorpion Rock Racer RTR is Ready-to-Run with 2 configurations! • Rock Crawler: Take it slow – swap out the 20t pinion to the 14pt pinion and install the front [...]

10 Feb

New Evolution EVOE26GX Gas Engine for Big Airplanes

Evolution’s New Gas Engine for Big Airplanes Gas pilots looking to power their 1.20 or 1.80 scale or sport airplane will find the new Evolution 26GX model EVOE26GX a tremendous success. The attractive new low-profile head design lets the 26GX squeeze into smaller cowls. Plus, the ignition system allows 2-cell Li-Po packs. Quick Feature Look: [...]

10 Feb

Losi GRP Racing Engines Will Soon Be Available

GRP Racing Engines by Losi The GRP complete engine line is manufactured and designed in Italy using the most current and advanced mechanical simulation software. The Mario Rossi Tuned 1/8 .21 Buggy and .28 Truggy engines represent maximum expression of the industry’s motoring technology. These quality powerhouses provide excellent performance at the highest competitive level. [...]

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