Capricorn have introduced the V2 version of their tire additivator. The new version additional features 2 lamps, and lamp protectors, to directly heat the contact point of the tire increasing the effect of absorption of the sponge for better penetration and durability of the additive in the foam.
Serpent have released his strong tool bag featuring quality Serpent graphics. The bag can carry your full range of tools, all of which are secured neatly through the use of elastics loops. Sized at 287mm x 235mm x 45mm it features a high quality zipper and padded carrying handle.
Shepherd have introduced a new accessory to make life easier when you’re trackside, the all new Shepherd pitlane bag. Manufactured from super lightweight high-quality wear-resistant material it’s equipped with a large number of different pockets for various items such as tools, glowstarter, fuel bottle, spare tyres, stop watch and other items that are commonly needed in the pitlane. The main compartment offers enough space for all kinds of starterboxes as well as a fuel can. Extra flexible straps on the outside for a fuel gun ensure that you don’t have to worry about leakage inside the pitlane bag. The reinforced sidewalls are easy to assemble/disassemble and keep all goods safely at their place. When not in use the bag can be folded completely flat for easy transportation and can be fitted into the outside pocket of the Shepherd pit trolley or any other bag. Colored in black with blue stichings and handles it features an embroidered Shepherd ram had and the Shepherd logo on the padded handle.
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Core RC’s new multi driver is an excellent 12 tip easy to use multipurpose tool for many applications. It stores six bits within the handle with 12 different tips which can be easily released by pressing the button. The end cap rotates to keep all the tips secure and select the desired tip required. The driver set includes a 1.5mm & 2.5mm flat blade, a 00 & 0 Philips, a 1.5mm & 2.0mm Hex, a 2.5mm & 3.0mm Hex, a .050″ & 1/16″ Hex and a 5/64″ & 3/32″ Hex.
Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]
Team Titan have produced this new droop gauge specially designed for 1/10th electric touring cars. It measures the height between the wheel axle and the surface and can be used together with droop blocks to measure car’s droop. The axle height measurement ranges from 19mm to 22mm in 0.3mm increments while the droop measurement range is between 4mm to 7mm also in 0.3mm increments.
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T.O.P. have released their new aluminium onroad car stand. With many R/C car enthusiasts wanting to travel to races with minimal luggage, this new car stand does a great job of utilizing space. It includes a slide-out gadget box to hold all your small parts such as screws and shims, securely and in an organized way. The car stand itelf is made of anodized aluminum alloy and comes in red or black.
Seen in prototype form at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Arrowmax have released their new car stand. Not your standard affair, its special design sees the frame edge machined from 7075 aluminum while top is made from a piece of graphite to keep weight down without compromising strength or durability.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
RB have developed this very smart tool for .12, .21 and .28 engine main bearings. It fits engines with a diameter of 11.5, 11.9, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 & 14.5mm and makes removing the rear bearing very easy whatever the size and the brand. It comes in a plastic box with an instruction manual. There is also a version of the tool available separately for 14 & 14.2mm bearings, which are the most used engines on the market.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
