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September 9, 2014

Ultimate Racing metric tool line

Modelix Racing introduce a new line of Ultimate Racing tools that feature an ultra lightweight and durable aluminium handle. The non-slip surface allows for comfortable use during long wrenching sessions and the handles come with the Ultimate logo engraved while a blank space lets you customise the wrenched with your name. A red anodized cap is fitted to the end to help with tool handling and the tool type and size is engraved to the cap for easy identification. The hardened steel tips are precision designed to provide an exceptional fit and the tools are available in a range of sizes and designs including hex and ball hex wrenches, flat and Phillips screw drivers as well as two nut drivers.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

August 29, 2014

Novarossi Fast Fuel Gun

Available from mid-September is Novarossi’s new Fast Fuel Gun. Lighter and offering a higher flow rate the fuel gun helps to speed-up refuelling for faster pit stops. Included with the fuel gun come two suitable stays to place the gun on when not in use.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

August 29, 2014

Zeppin Racing Tweak Killer tool

Zeppin Racing introduce the Tweak Killer, a tool to ensure maximum chassis flatness of 1/10th electric touring cars. Making use of a thick CNC-machined, laser-engraved aluminium plate and a sturdy aluminium rod the tool helps to eliminate unwanted chassis tweak that can lead to an erratically handling car. The tool is pretty easy to use as first up the chassis’ bumper will be removed and all lower bulkhead and the upper top deck screws loosened. Next up the chassis is placed on the aluminium plate with the alloy rod being placed on top of the front and rear shock tower. Supplied rubber bands then hold the assembly of chassis, lower tweak plate and upper tweak rod together, ensuring maximum chassis flatness. In a final step all loosened top deck and lower bulkhead screws will be fastened and the chassis is ready to go. The Tweak Killer tool comes in a protective carrying bag for storage and transportation.

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August 26, 2014

ZZRacing metric hex driver sets

ZZRacing have new metric hex driver sets in four different colours available. Coming with titanium-coated steel tool tips and in sizes of 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm the drivers feature orange, blue, purple or red handles to match the alloy part colour of your car or equipment.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]

August 25, 2014

Sweep GBS measurement tool & camber gauge

Sweep Designwork introduce two new tools for 1/10th touring cars. First up is the Global Body Spec measurement tool that allows to build and check touring cars shells with BRCA and ISTC rules in mind. The tool measure to check the overall body height, wing chord and side plate dimensions, as well as the rear bumper cutline. Also incorporated is a metric ruler. The second new tool is a quick check camber gauge with a range of 1 degree up to 2.5 degree in 0.5 degree increments. Both tools are made from CNC-machined black colour acrylic with white easy-to-read markings.

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August 23, 2014

Arrowmax honeycomb 10mm droop gauge blocks

Arrowmax have released honeycomb versions of their 10mm chassis droop gauge blocks. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium they feature nine hexagonal holes milled into the body of the block which is lighter but mostly just looks cool.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 20, 2014

Capricorn setup tools & Lab C801 bumper

Italian brand Capricorn have released some new items including some setup tools and a part for the C801. First up are the new red anodised aluminium droop gauge and setup blocks as well as a ride height gauge. The droop gauge measures from -5.5mm to 10mm in 0.5mm increments, while the ride height gauge has a range from 3mm to 10mm, also in 0.5mm increments. For the C801 is a new front bumper, as used by Dario Balestri to win the recent Euros, which they claim helps improve the car’s reactiveness on the fast corners and improves the car’s accuracy in the slow parts of the track thanks to the way it funnels the air on its bottom side.

View the other new parts here

August 19, 2014

Team Tamale T4 chassis & 12th tire truing adaptors

Team Tamale have introduced a new Xray T4 chassis made from 7075 T6 as well as 1/12th and 1/10th pan car tire truing adapters for foam tires. This chassis incorporates a few features not found on other T4 aluminium chassis. First, the battery compartment and the electronics side have been milled down. These cutouts will bring the chassis thickness down to 1.5mm. This allows the battery, speed control, receiver and servo to sit lower on the chassis as well as increase the flex through the middle of the chassis for different handling characteristics. You do not have to put the servo on the chassis, but you can used the floating mount. The motor recess have also been made 2mm narrower while limiting bending in this area. To limit the chassis rub in corners they also narrowed this chassis 2mm on each side and added a taper down each side. This will also help with the edge of the chassis catching on the race surface. Finally they have also added a taper at the front and rear areas around the droop screw areas of the chassis to try and limit the extra rub that can be seen with soft springs in high traction.

View details on the truing adaptor here