Hudy have released this very versatile and unique lightweight, compact duraluminum socket driver. The 5.0mm socket is the best tool for tightening/loosening M2.5 nuts from off-road shock pistons, while the 5.5mm socket is the best tool for tightening/loosening M3 nuts, such as those that secure off-road shocks to shock towers and more such as those used for mounting a touring car bodyshell rear wing.
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Hudy’s set-up system carrying bag for 1/8 on road cars is the perfect way to carry your set-up system with you to the track. The universal design allows you to carry most 1/8 on-road set-up systems available on the market, with a multitude of different pockets & straps to accommodate most popular components. Inside the bag, there are individual pockets and elasticized bands that can accommodate a set-up system, droop blocks & gauges, ride height gauges, set-up wheels, camber gauge and more. An isolated storage location is given for commonly-available tweak stations such as bubble-type tweak stations. Lightweight nylon for high strength and durability it features a super-modern look with stylish full-color graphics.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Tamiya have released a number of F104 options as well as some general parts and tools. Starting with the F104 parts, the aluminium upper suspension mount further fine tunes the chassis with the ability to choose from 4 different camber positions depending on how it is installed, while a new aluminium servo mount helps add greater steering rigidity and sharper steering response to your formula 1 chassis. Adding to the company’s updated TRF tool range, there are 2 new Philips screw drivers with medium and large tips and a medium sized flat head screw driver. For general use there are a set of 5×5 and 5x8mm fluorine coated ball connectors that ensure the smoothest surface for less friction loss, while for looks there are new sets of 3×8 and 3x6mm aluminum screws with flange design that helps create a more secure mounting surface for items such as lexan wings and steering servos.
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New from engine maker O.S., comes their range of O.S. Speed Racing tools. Featuring high quality long wearing tips, they come with a knurled handle with easily identifiable sizes in both writing and in the case of the hex drivers easy to read machined rings. Available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm hex, 2.0mm and 2.5mm ball driver, 5.5mm, 6.0mm & 7.0mm nut driver, a flat head engine tuning screw driver and a glow plug spanner, all tool handles sport a red anodised cap for increased comfort.
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Team Losi have released this precision tire balancer. Supplied with the 3oz of balancing clay, it will help extend the life of your wheels, tires, drivetrain components, shock absorbers and fuel mileage by enabling you to have perfectly balanced wheels. Constructed from lightweight, durable high-grade aluminium, it has an innovative design that allows it to easily disassemble for compact transportation and storage in its reusable container. Suitable for any wheel with a 17mm hex, it has been ergonomically designed so the inside of the wheel being balanced faces out for hassle-free balancing.
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Much More have introduced this great looking LED Light stand to help illuminate your pit table. Available in hard anodised blue or black, it is made from extruded aluminium and uses an array of bright LED lights which results in a light weight (460g) DC powered lamp. It folds up very compact so its easy to transport and when open the light can be adjusted to a wide range of angles while extra fold out feet keep it steady on your table.
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Robitronic have released two new tool bags in different sizes, one which can accept over 20 tools and a second that can hold up to 10 tools. The larger bag (above) measures in at 29x24x4cm and can accept all the tools you need to bring with you to the track, with various elasticated loops that can hold a host of different specialized tools. The second smaller bag is only 29x26x4cm and allows you to hold only the most important 10 tools you need with you. Both bags sport the Robitronic logo and colours and are long wearing, protecting your tools during transport.
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Dynamite have introduced their new platinum pro temp gun w/laser sight. Featuring a temperature range of -76F to 932F (-60 to 500C), this easy to hold temp gun has an accuracy of +/- 2% of reading with 1/10 degree resolution. The bright built-in laser allows for easy aiming while the amber backlit LCD display shows the temperature clearly.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
