Arrowmax have introduced their new black and gold coloured V2 tool base. The version 2 incorporates slots for Arrowmax’ popular multi shock clamp and the V2 turnbuckle wrenches along milled-out holes to hold various 22mm, 18mm and 14mm tools. Overall a total of 24 tools and wrenches can be stored on the pit table with the new variant coming in a luxurious black and gold finish, matching Arrowmax’ respective Anniversary tool range.
Coming for Serpent’s nitro-powered Cobra GT cars is a Nickel-coated 2-speed clutch bell. Made from lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a Nickel plating the clutch bell is about 60 percent lighter than the standard steel version, scrubbing valuable rotational mass for improved acceleration. The CNC-machined bell features precision-machined bearing fits and it can be used with alloy, the original black or the new yellow clutch shoes as well as a mix of those.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Exotek have introduced two new aluminium option parts for the Team Durango DEX410v5 off-road buggy. First up is a heavy duty wing mount set that matches the stock geometry. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised the extra strong wing mounts will withstand the rigours of racing while also adding some visual impact. The parts work with the stock wing spacers and also fit the DEX210F. Also new is the heavy duty front gearbox holder for the Durango DEX410 series. A must have for high-power applications the diff hoop is made of 7075 alloy for greater durability and it comes polished and anodised in black.
Coming from VP Pro is the Tyre Collector for 1/8th scale buggy wheels. Made from aluminium and designed to hold all industry-standard 17mm hex rims the tyre holder helps to easily and conveniently store tyre without having to worry about mixing them up. The tool comes black anodised and with laser-etched VP Pro markings.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
RC-Aurora have introduced a multi-functional gauge to determine the rim offset and motor pinion size of Mini-Z cars. Made from carbon fibre the tool helps to measure the wheel offset and it also does away with the need to tooth count pinion gears as four different grids allow to measure the pinion gear size of popular mini-size cars such as the ones from Kyosho and Atomic/AMZ. Printed graphics help to easily read the different settings and at 32x130mm the gauge is also easy to carry and store.
Source: PPM [ppm-rcracing.com]
Active Hobby Products have introduced adjustable rear suspension mounts for the Yokomo BD7 and YD-4 on-road cars. The RF mount is of a multi-piece design, utilising an inner solid block to which split outer suspension pin hangers attach. Different thickness alloy shims allow to adjust the toe-in angle in a range of 0 to -3 degree with a 48.7mm RR hanger and from -2 to -5 degree with a 51.7mm RR hanger. The adjustable RF suspension mount sets are available in four different colours including black, blue, red or silver. As for the needed RR parts, Active Hobby Products have introduced two new suspension mounts machined from heavy brass material. They are available separately in a 48.7mm variant, weighing in at 16.4g and as a 51.7mm version, weighing in at 17.2g. The parts come with a black surface and sport laser-etched markings for easy identification.
Italian company WRC has introduced the new Pro2 bodyshell for the LM16 1/10th pan car. Offering a different front fender and nose section as well as an updated side pod design comrade to the original Pro1 body the shell offers slightly different handling characteristics. It is usable on the LM16 pan car and other 190mm pan car kits.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their all-new buggy wing buttons designed to improve wing fitment on both 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminium the buttons help to securely fasten both polycarbonate and moulded wings, prolonging the life of both the wing mount and wing. Machined holes for countersunk screws make for easy and convenient wing mounting, with the buttons being usable with most wing mounts that use screws over the standard body clip solution. The buttons come in the five different colours of light blue, dark blue, black, orange or red.
