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Just announced over at Maclan Racing is a full line-up of V4-SS LiPo Packs. The high performance V4-SS packs are designed for stock class racing and feature low internal resistance and serious output power. Maclan Racing Graphene V4-SS Stock Spec (7.4V) 2S Shorty 4500mAh Battery Type – 2S Shorty Discharge Rate – 200C Wires and Connector – 5mm bullet connectors Weight – 220g ± [...]
New over at Exotek is a Shorty Battery Mounting Tab Set for the Team Associated B74. The battery mounting set makes it easy to adjust battery placement on shorty or LCG shorty LiPo packs. Made from carbon fiber and aluminum, the set looks trick, while also being durable enough for the weekly rigors of racing. The Exotek Shorty Battery Mounting [...]
For all you guys looking for maximum power for your no-prep drag car, MaxAmps has announced a Graphene V2 2S5P 7250mAh LiPo Pack. The new graphene V2 technology puts out even higher voltage under load than previous models, to help get you past the line even faster than before. Here are the highlights- * Low internal resistance with high voltage retention [...]
New from Reedy are a pair of affordable WolfPack Shorty LiPo Batteries with XT60 Plugs. Save time by having the pros at Reedy pre-solder a high current XT60 plug on for you with this pair of trail ready LiPo packs. Here are more highlights- * Perfectly suited for trail trucks, crawlers, or a variety of other vehicles * Wires exit case [...]
Now shipping for all you hardcore no-prep drag racers out there, is a Graphene LiPo 4350 2S 7.4v Shorty LiPo from the good folks at MaxAmps. When drag racing, you need every bit of voltage that you can get. The new Graphene LiPo from MaxAmps is all about serious power. Here are the highlights- * High-speed battery for no-prep street outlaw/eliminator [...]
New from Gens Ace is a 2S 4600 Hardcase Shorty pack. The 4600 is part of the Gens Ace race series and features a 60C discharge rate. A hard plastic casing is used for protection and the pack weighs in at just 205 grams. Sized for shorty applications like 1/10th scale race buggies, the pack measures in at 96 x [...]
Oh yes, Reedy Zappers, back in the day they described NiMH cells that had been “zapped” to increase performance. Now days Reedy is using the “Zappers” moniker lithium based cells that are of the high voltage variety. In this case, Reedy has announced a pair of new Zappers Shorty Style Packs for modified racing. One of the new packs can [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is a LiPo Battery Weight Set. Why would you need one of these? Well, the weights are made from brass and sized for a shorty pack. This allows you to lower your center of gravity while adding weight to make the class minimum. Each set comes with a one .5mm (17.8g) weight and [...]
There have been a decent amount of kits lately requiring shorty packs. As a result, more and more people are looking for quality shorty packs to run in those vehicles. MaxAmps has heard the call, and is releasing a 150C 2s 4250mah Shorty LiPo. That is a lot of punch in such a small package, so if you need one [...]
Jump for the show, corner for the dough. If you want to go really fast in the corners, it pays to have a low center of gravity. That is what the new LiPo from Reedy is all about, it is a shorty sized LiPo that is lower in profile than “normal” packs, giving you a lower center of gravity. And [...]
The folks at Factory RC have announced a pair or trick new Carbon Fiber Battery Braces. The first brace is made to fit the TLR 22-4 (#FTC008, $24) when running a shorty style pack. The TLR brace is available in both blue or red carbon fiber weave and comes with a new “Patriot” star logo. The second brace is for [...]
New from Factory RC is a Shorty Battery Brace for the Associated B5M. The brace uses battery stops to hold your shorty pack in place instead of foam blocks. Made from carbon fiber it looks high-zoot and should be plenty strong to withstand big hits. The brace is priced at $24, its part number is #FRC005, and they are shipping right [...]
Reedy have announced a new 7.4v “Shorty” Li-Po for the racers out there. However if you do fancy bashing it, there’s no need to worry, because it’s 60c 4000mah cells are protected by a hardcase. Sounds like another Li-Po right? WRONG. It’s called “Shorty” for a reason – its short! That means you can slide it about in your standard sized battery [...]
