June 9, 2020
Creation Model have introduced the new Infinity clutch nut clearance gauge. The tool allows to quickly measure and adjust the clutch nut clearance of nitro on-road centrifugal-axial clutches, ensuring faster and more accurate clutch setting during building, setup or maintenance. The tool uses a precision-machined aluminium adapter for accurate measurement in combination with a display unit that ensures easy reading of the clutch nut gap value. Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]…
April 28, 2020
Coming soon from Kyosho is their new KRF clutch spring adjustment wrench for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro kits. Machined from aluminium the tool is lightweight and easy to use while its compact dimensions ensure minimal interferences with the clutch’s surroundings, such as receiver boxes. The clutch spring wrench is usable with common centrifugal-axial IC track clutch systems such as the one found on Kyosho’s own R4 1/10th 200mm nitro kit series. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]…
April 23, 2020
Yeah Racing have introduced their new heavy-duty tool steel stub axles for the portal axle assemblies of the Axial SCX10 III and Capra. The axles were designed to improve overall durability and they feature a black surface coating for wear. Coming in pairs they fit the axle housings of both the SCX10 III and the Capra. Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]…
January 11, 2018
After month of rumour on social media and certain news sites over the health of Hobbico, the company announced on the 10th of January that they are filing for restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and that they are pursuing a process to sell or restructure the company. Hobbico will continue to operate the business throughout the bankruptcy process. Numerous companies across a range of industries (automotive, airlines, etc.) use this type of filing as a tool to get costs under control, create stability and build platforms for growth. Hobbico intends to use the bankruptcy filing and a…
October 6, 2016
STRC have introduced an aluminium front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II, an aluminium tool kit and a universal tool handle. Starting with the bumper mount, the CNC-machined aluminium part fits right on the new SCX10 II and allows for installation of the Poison Spyder Rock Brawler bumper. It features a reduced front profile of the bumper mount to bring the Rock Brawler bumper closer to the C-channel frame for proper alignment and position with the Jeep Wrangler body. The part is available in black, gun metal, red, and silver anodising. Next up is STRC’s complete aluminium tool kit…
May 21, 2014
Xceed introduce this digital clutch gap tool for Centax on-road clutch systems. A large display shows the amount of axial clutch bell play with the tool helping to adjust the desired clutch play of around 0.1mm to 0.2mm. Designed for the direct use with Serpent Centax version 2 and 3 clutches, the tool is also usable with a range of other systems using optional alloy adapters that will become available soon. Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]…
February 11, 2014
Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the Ultra Flyheight Tool for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Made from aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the tool incorporates a flywheel tool, a clutch gap gauge and a ride height gauge. The shape of the tool allows to securely fasten 3-pin and 4-pin flywheels while fastening the clutch nut and therefore it is the ideal combination with the RDRP Ultra Flywheel Puller. Once the flywheel and the clutch bell are fitted the axial play can be measured and adjusted using the clutch gap gauge. A stepped slot measures the axial clutch bell play between 0.3mm and 0.9mm in…
July 18, 2011
Arrowmax release a clutch spring tool CNC-machined from lightweight aluminium and designed for 1/8 and 1/10 on-road nitro engines. Compatible with most current centrifugal axial clutches, the tool allows to easily mount/dismount the clutch spring preload collar and make fine preload adjustments. For mounting simply insert the preload adjusting collar into the tool, press it onto the spring, and then start threading it onto the clutch nut. Dismounting is done in the reverse order. For preload adjustment the tool is placed over the collar and tighten or loosen the collar. Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]…
