Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Kawada Ride height gauge Categories - Kawada, Tools, On Road, Products - comments closed 
Japanese company Kawada have released this double function touring car and 1/12th scale ride height gauge. Made from black anodised aluminium, one side of the tool features measuring steps in 0.5mm increments from 1.0 - 10mm, while the other side features a continuous sloping face that can measure within the same range, but in more accurate 0.1mm increments. Featuring the Kawada logo on the side, it and the measurements have been lasered onto the tools surface which will be available for sale in mid April.
Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Upgrade RC custom set-up boards Categories - Tools, Upgrade RC, Off Road, Products - comments closed 
Upgrade RC have released some new acrylic set-up boards, that are 24″ x 24″ x .25″ thick, big enough for buggies and truggies. Choose from several designs and customise further by choosing colours, adding logos as well as your name. The unique surface of the set-up boards are slightly textured to reduce slippage.
Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Speed Passion Carbon board & mat Categories - Speed Passion, Tools, Products - comments closed 
After the success of their Brushless systems, Speed Passion have turned their hand to pit area accessories, specifically new carbon option products. Released in April, this new silver carbon fibre setup board is 2.0mm thick and is 330×430mm, giving you a super light weight and flat working platform to set up your car. Also new is a carbon fibre pitting mat that has been made from 100% black carbon and measures 580×762mm and gives you a super smooth, and cool looking, working area.
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Xceed have released this Imperial nut spinner, suitable for a multitude of different uses and applications. Sporting the same lightweight green anodised hollow aluminium handle as used on the rest of their range, this 5 piece set includes a 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 11/32″ & 3/8″ nut spinner. All tools have 100mm long tips and all the tools are also available to buy separately.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Thursday, March 27, 2008
HARD 1/8 Buggy Setup System Categories - H.A.R.D., Tools, Off Road, Products - comments closed
HARD Racing have expanded their current setup line to bring you this 1/8th scale setup system for both on-road and off-road classes. This precision machined aluminium plate 1/8th scale setup system has been designed to be built and dismantled as quickly and easily as possible. This is achieved by the use of 2 hand knobs which means no tools are required. The setup system comes with its own storage bag and is perfect for the professional racer who needs to achieve a well balanced buggy.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Friday, March 21, 2008
Much More droop gauge & blocks Categories - Tools, Much More, On Road, Products - comments closed
Much More have released some new additions to their current line of touring car tools with the introduction of a new droop gauge and chassis blocks. The blocks are 20mm in height, perfect for providing enough clearance to measure even the lowest of droop settings, while the gauge can accurately measure the setting in 0.5mm increments from -5mm to 10mm. Both the gauge and blocks are available in your Much More standard blue, black or purple and can also be used with 1/8th scale circuit cars.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
RB Products Pit Box Categories - Tools, RB Products, Products - comments closed 
We showed you the second generation RB Pit Box back in February when it was first shown at the Toy Fair and it has just now been released. The ultimate tool for serious gas racers, it has a spot for a fuel gun, fuel bottle, wrenches, starter box and anything else you need to bring with you into the pit area. Thanks to its stiffer design, and its use of lightweight material it is 25% lighter than the original pit box from RB and this new version supplied with a smart looking orange bag making it really easy to carry when disassembled.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Hiro Seiko release Tool range Categories - Hiro Seiko, Tools, Products - comments closed
Taiwanese company Hiro Seiko have announced the release of their new range of Professional R/C tools. Featuring handles that have been machined from 20mm diameter aluminium, they are easy to grip thanks to the knurling and cannot roll of your work bench because of machined flat sides. Available with a wide range of tips, including a range of nut spinners, they are sold with various coloured handles that each sport the Hiro Seiko logo embossed on a plate, as well as engraving on the handle which includes the tip size.
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