Scorpion introduce the High Performance Tools series of high-quality tools and wrenches. First up are a 4mm Phillips and a 3mm flat as well as an 8mm nut driver. All use HSS tool tips for low wear and lightweight, black anodised aluminium handles. The knurled design makes for easy and secure handling and a quality look.
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New from Team C comes a stylish “Tamiya-style” cross wrench incorporating four different size nut wrenches. Offering a 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm and 7mm nut driver the wrench covers most 1/12th and 1/10th as well as many 1/8th applications. More durable than common cast cross wrenches and also way better looking the all-in-one wrench helps to slim down your tool package.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.com]
VP Pro have a new wheel balancer available for 1/10th tyres with 12mm hex rims. Made from black anodised aluminium the wheel balancer offers high accuracy and a clamping-type system that prevents binding. A large lower tray acts as a sturdy base and also takes small parts such as mounting hardware. The balancer is made especially for 1/10th off-road wheels but it works with other 12mm hex adapter wheels also.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Coming from JConcepts are the Dirt Racing Products Dirt Cut precision scissors. Trusted by Brian “Dirt” Kinwald they come in handy while building prototype tyres, mounting bodies, wings and all the detailing involved in building a race vehicle. The Dirt Cut scissors have met the rigorous demands of the legendary racer and they feature stainless steel blades and a soft, contoured grip with blue ergonomic handles.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Italian company Framega have a new tyre storage rack for 1/10th on-road tyres available. Made from black anodised aluminium side frames and silver connection rods the rack allows to store up to three sets of touring car tyres or two sets of formula tyres. The compact size requires only minimal space and the rack helps to keep the tyres sorted on crowded pit tables.
Source: Framega [framega.com]
Tekno RC introduce the XT line of CNC-machined tools. The tools offer specially designed handles to make for effortless wrenching and the handles are available in two different sizes. They are gun metal anodised for a sleek appearance and wear resistance while soft knurling on the handle’s grip area produces great leverage without tearing up the hands. A large flat spot on the bottom helps prevent the tools from rolling onto the ground. Each tool is laser etched for easy identification and a large thumb relief in the handle makes for an ergonomic feel. An M5 set screw holds the CNC machined high carbon steel adjustable length 4mm shank tips in place. The tools are available in several sizes including 1.5mm to 2.5mm hex wrenches, 2mm and 2.5mm ball hex wrenches and as 5mm to 8mm nut drivers. The handles and tool tips are also available separately.
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Scorpion introduce two new high-performance thread cutter tools, the thread die and thread tap driver. The thread die driver comes in the three dimensions of M2, M2.5 and M3 and it cuts threads on rods or blank screws while the thread tap drivers help to cut threads into newly drilled holes and they can also be used to rethread damages threads. The thread tap driver comes as M2x0.4mm, M2.5×0.4mm, M3x0.5mm and M4x0.7mm variant with both tools being made from high-quality HSS high speed steel for durability and precision while the tool handles sport Scorpion’s signature gold and black colour.
Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]
Capricorn have updated tyre adapters for the Tyre Additivator traction compound applier available. Coming for 1/8th and 1/10th scale wheels the adapters support the inner bead of the rim to prevent deformation, making a more even application of the tyre compound.
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