New from Hudy for 1/8 & 1/10 Off-road is this chassis ride height gauge. With a ride height range 17mm – 30mm, the gauge has been CNC-machined from high-quality lightweight duraluminium and additionally machined to minimize weight without compromising strength or durability. Finished with black elox-coating for smooth, long-lasting finish it has been laser engraved with the Hudy logo and scale.
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New for the Velox, Shepherd have made available their new receiver box, which we showed you during the Nuremberg Toyfair. Made to fit the V10 and V8 it protects the receiver from dirt, water and physical impacts, while the rubber cap on the top allows the user to easily change crystals without opening the complete box. Also new from the German company is this turnbuckle tool, that easily works with nearly all the turnbuckles on the Velox V8 and V10. Standard tools are often too small, so with the big handle the Shepherd tool claims to be much more comfortable. The tip is made of an special spring steel to guarantee excellent durability.
New from Xceed RC is this handy shock-plier tool that allows you to safely and securely grip the shock-rods and shock-bodies, without damaging or scratching the surface. Ideal for assembling ball-joints on the shock-rods and turning the shock-caps on the bodies. Precision machined from softer grade aluminium it has a high quality green anodised finish and is suitable for 1/12, 1/10, 1/8, 1/8 off road and truggy too.
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Something new from Fastrax, who have announced the release of this brushed steel 1/10th setup board. Finished off in blue it engraved with gridlines to allow precision measurements to be taken of your car.
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Hudy have released this ultimate engine maintenance tool kit set, that includes puller and presser for pulling out and pressing in front & rear engine bearings. Universal components will work with either .12 or.21 engines, while exchangeable bushings and optional collets are available for use with different-sized engines. Made from Hudy Spring Steel and black-hard coated aluminium 7075 T6 for unsurpassed lifespan and durability, all parts are CNC-machined for ultra-high precision. Lightweight design and compact size, easy and comfortable to use. If you need a tool for use with both .12 and .21 engines, Hudy offers separate collets and presser adapters to make the bearing tool universal.
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Russian company Pilotage have introduced their new line of Crankz hobby tools. The Crankz line of products have been designed fit the demanding needs of hobbyists everywhere providing an optimal balance of quality construction, comfort and cost. Crankz are lightweight, comfortable to use and made using the highest grade materials available. The screwdrivers feature a lightweight hollow aluminium handle with a rotatable hard plastic back and ultra hard interchangeable steel heads that have been precisely milled for proper fitting. Crankz scissors and pliers are made of rust resistant stainless steel and are sure to serve you for years to come without bending rusting or dulling. Regardless of the stresses applied, these tools remain soft on the hands as they feature ergonomically designed plastic and soft rubber handles.
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CRC have updated their True-All truer arbor, which has been updated for a better fit on more brands of wheels. The thread-on clamp piece is now double ended with a different taper pitch and different outside diameter on each end to ensure that the arbor will clamp your tires tightly for a no wobble finish. Also new from CRC is this slipper setup for the Blitz, which saves weight, adds acceleration and is way easier to use and setup. The straight forward design is much simpler to assemble due to getting rid of all the extra, unnecessary parts for quicker and easier spur gear changes. The trimmed down design also saves about 8 grams over the stock pieces, reducing rotating weight and helping to increase initial acceleration.
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Hudy have released a new set of caps for 14mm, 18mm or 22mm new Hudy wrenches that are marked as V2. Caps are press fit into the handle ends, allowing for instant identification of your wrenches and a great add-on for all new V2 Hudy wrenches. Sold in a set of 6 same-colored caps, they are available in different colors: black, violet, red, blue.
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