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December 3, 2013

FullShot lightweight tyre additive applicator

FullShot lightweight tyre additive application machine

The FullShot tyre additive application machine is now available in a new, lightweight design. The latest incarnation of the applicator features a halogen bulb to pre-warm the tyres during additive application in cold ambient temperatures, it sports new colours and weights less compared to the standard device. Coming as 1/10th and 1/8th variant the machine makes use of a specially designed brass roll that helps to knead the traction compound deep into the foam tyre for a long lasting traction enhancing effect.

Source: Pirani RC [piranirc.com]

December 2, 2013

Teamsaxo quick exchange tool sets

Teamsaxo introduce two new tool sets for the use with quick exchange tool grips or electric drills. The sets are available as imperial and metric variant, both include a range of different sizes and tip designs including cross wrenches, standard and ball hex drivers as well as nut drivers. The hardened tips can be used with the supplied aluminium quick exchange grips or standard electric drills. Both sets come in handy transparent boxes for convenient storage and transportation.

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November 29, 2013

Muchmore touring car body & wing multi gauge

Muchmore now have their new multi gauge for 1/10th touring cars available. It helps to measure the body height, wing dimensions and wing position to make sure the car complies with the current ISTC, BRCA, EFRA, FEMCA and ROAR regulations. It comes in black colour with easy-to-read markings and also incorporates a metric ruler.

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November 29, 2013

New Hudy Profitools wrenches & reamer

Hudy’s Profitool line sees the addition of two new wrenches and a reamer in the form of the .050 and .078 (5/64) Allen wrenches and a 3.0mm arm reamer. The tools sport hollow composite handles for effortless wrenching and Hudy spring steel tips that can be easily exchanged thanks to the aluminium hubs that are incorporated in the handles.

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November 28, 2013

Thunder Innovation Meteor tool line

Thunder Innovation introduce their new line of tools called Meteor. The wrenches sport an ergonomically shaped handle for comfortable handling while flat surfaces prevent the tools from rolling off your pit table. The tools are equipped with hardened spring steel tips and come in all popular sizes and tip designs including flat and Philips screw drivers, standard and ball hex wrenches as well as nut drivers, reamers and more.

Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]

November 19, 2013

Arrowmax stepped turnbuckle wrench

Arrowmax release the a new design turnbuckle wrench for 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 5.5mm links. The wrench sports a stepped design allowing to adjust 3mm and 4mm turnbuckles with one side and 5mm and 5.5mm with the other side. Made from high-quality spring steel the tool is both lightweight and strong while the compact size makes storage easy.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

November 15, 2013

RDRP Ultra exhaust spring remover

Revolution Design Racing products introduce the latest addition to their line of high quality Ultra tools specially designed for the need of nitro racers. The Ultra Exhaust Spring Remover made for easy, convenient and safe working with exhaust springs such as the ones used to hold the muffler in place. The tool not only helps to remove already installed springs, it also comes in handy when building and exhaust systems or when coupling them to the engine crank case. The tool features a black anodised CNC-machined 7075-T6 handle and a high quality hardened spring steel tool tip. A coloured cap makes identification in your tool bag easy.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

November 11, 2013

RB engine bearing tool set

German RB distributors RMV Deutschland introduce the RB Concept engine bearing tool set. Designed for swift and easy bearing insertion, the set allows to safely mount a variety of main bearing sizes including 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 and 14.5mm ball races. Also front bearings can be installed with ease and without having to fear any damage to the bearings or crankcase. The tool set comes in a handy storage case including comprehensive manual.

Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]