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July 16, 2015

Arrowmax 1/10th off-road setup system

Arrowmax have introduced a setup system for 1/10th off-road buggies. Precision machined from high-grade aluminium and sturdy acrylic all parts feature precise engravings for instant reading and accurate measurement. The ball-raced system features Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design for a light weight and good looks and it comes packed in a cushioned box for easy and secure storage and transportation and including wheel thumb nuts.

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July 3, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team T-handle ratchet driver

Available now from Team Associated is the Factory Team T-handle ratchet driver that makes installation and removal of screws and bolts easier than ever with its comfortable handle, long reach, and ratchet action. Designed for the use with separately available 1/4″ hex head or screwdriver bits an easy to reach switch allows for for clockwise or counter-clockwise action. Several metric and imperial, hex, nut and ball driver bits are available as are Philips and flat screw driver inserts and also a 5-piece set with the most common sizes.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

July 1, 2015

ProTek R/C Starter Box carrying bag

ProTek R/C’s new Starter Box carrying bag is a safe and convenient way for carrying a roaring nitro vehicle to and from the pits. Allowing you to comfortably carry a 1/8-scale nitro vehicle at your side when moving in and out of pit row it frees up your other hand while putting the weight of the 1/8-scale vehicle and starter box much lower in a more natural position. The all canvas bag features an interior liner and two 13” handle straps that won’t interfere with the tires and the liner is fuel resistant and easily cleans up when things get messy. The carrying bag will accommodate most popular starter boxes including the ProTek R/C SureStart, OFNA 1/10 & 1/8 starter boxes, Mugen Seiki Pro Starter BIII, LRP 1/10 & 1/8 Spec 2, Hudy “Star-Box”, Team Associated Compact 1/10 & 1/8 starter boxes and Team Losi 8ight & 8ight-T starter boxes.

Source: ProTek R/C [amain.com]

July 1, 2015

Arrowmax V2 Honeycomb setup boards

Arrowmax have introduced their V2 Honeycomb setup boards for 1/12th to 1/8th scale cars. Substantially lighter and 2mm thinner compared to the original ones the redesigned boards also feature an eye catching hollow carbon fibre Arrowmax logo and they are available as 470x290x7mm variant for 1/12th and 1/10th scale cars and as a larger 470x370x8mm board for 1/10th to 1/8th scale cars.

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June 30, 2015

Scorpion Precision Tools mini tools pack

Scorpion have expanded their line of Precision Tools by the mini tools pack. Offering a total of 8 different drivers and wrenches the pack is ideal when building, maintaining or adjusting mini RC vehicles such as the Atomic AMZ, the Kyosho’s Mini-Z or even 150 to 250-size helicopters. The durable tool tips are made from HSS, the tools feature aluminium handles and come in a zipped back for easy and secure storage and transportation. Included in the set are 0.89mm, 1.27mm and 1.5mm hex drivers, 3.5mm and 4.5mm nut drivers and 1.8mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm Phillips screwdrivers.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

June 26, 2015

Team C brushless motor bearing tool

Team C have introduced a bearing tool for electric brushless motors. It is designed to help removing and installing the ball race that is pressed into the motor can without harming the bearing or the can. The tool is made from aluminium, it is of a lightweight design and comes orange anodised for looks and durability.

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June 26, 2015

T-Works Tweak Terminator tool

T-Works have introduced the Tweak Terminator tool for 1/10th electric touring cars. Making use of a common design with a sturdy glass plate and a carbon fibre rod the system helps to eliminate any tweak from the car’s chassis by loosening the top deck screws, placing the chassis on the glass plate and pressing the chassis down with the carbon fibre rod which is placed on the shock towers. Then all screws are fastened again and the result is a straight and tweak-less chassis. The tool comes in a handy, padded bag for easy storage and transportation and the rods are available with red, orange or blue anodised alloy plugs.

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June 25, 2015

Arrowmax Increased Torque Honeycomb hex wrenches

New from Arrowmax comes the Increased Torque line of Honeycomb series tools. They combine the appearance of a standard hex driver with the torque of a T-handle tool by allowing to swing the tool tip by a total of 180 degrees. This helps to apply more torque to loosen even the most stubborn screws. The wrenches are available with 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tip.

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