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June 23, 2009

RB Limited Edition Pit Box

Pioneering the whole purpose made pit box some years ago, and updating it early last year, RB have released a new limited edition version of their box which the company showed for the first time at this years toy fair. The ultimate tool for serious racers, it has spots for the fuel gun, fuel bottle, wrenches, starter box and anything else you need to carry with you into the pit lane. The ultra limited edition box features a new ‘Team 09’ design skin, made with fluorescent orange, to make your aluminium pit box really stand out.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

June 19, 2009

VP Pro 3mm & 4mm Reamers

In addition to the wide range of tools announced by VP Pro last month comes 2 new versions, a 3mm and 4mm suspension arm reamer. As with the other tools, these too are very well balanced and the lightweight hollow aluminium handles also feature long set screws to ensure the steel tips are kept firmly in place during use.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

June 18, 2009

Dynamite Buggy/Truggy Wheel balancer

Dynamite have released this new wheel/tire balancer, an easy and affordable way to increase the handling and stability of your 1/8 scale buggy or truggy. Engineered specifically for 1/8 scale off roaders, this balancer offers an easy way to balance your wheels in a matter of minutes by quickly identifying the problem and allowing you to rectify it. Unbalanced wheels can rob your vehicle of its full performance potential and decrease fuel efficiency, so eliminate these problems and leave the competition in the dust by keeping your vehicles wheels balanced.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

June 18, 2009

Hudy Power Tool tips

Hudy now offers a new range of power tool tips for electric screw drivers, manufactured from world-renowned Hudy spring steel and available in most popular sizes. The end of the tips are manually grounded for maximum precision and perfect fit to the fastener, and additionally heat treated and hardened for maximum life. Available in 2mm, 2.5mm & 3mm Allen, 1/16″, 5/64″ & 3/32″ Allen as well as a 4mm and 5.8mm Phillips.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

June 15, 2009

Ultimate Racing Turnbuckle wrenches

Spanish company Ultimate Racing have released a range of 6 new turnbuckle wrenches to add to their growing range of tools. Made from hardened chrome steel, their short length allows them to fit into tight spaces while still allowing enough leverage to adjust even the tightest turnbuckles on 1/10, 1/8 on-road and off-road cars as well as 1/8 truggies and monster trucks. Featuring the Ultimate Racing logo together with the turnbuckle size laser-engraved on the side for easy and quick identification, they are now available in 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm and 7mm.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

June 12, 2009

KM Racing NT1 Solid axle & Turnbuckle wrenches

KM Racing have come with 2 new products, the first of which is this lightweight 2 piece solid front axle for the Xray NT1. The drive cups are now separate to the main aluminium axle and can be easily replaced when damaged, while the hollow centre of the main axle has been filled with Delrin increasing the strength of the axle without adding too much weight. Also new from KM are some handy turnbuckle wrenches that are suitable for both 4mm and 5mm turnbuckles and are available anodized in both red and grey.

Click here to see the turnbuckles

June 11, 2009

My Candy Personalized advanced setup board

Based on suggestions by their team drivers My Candy has announced the release of their personalized advanced setup board. Made from 8mm thick tempered glass, it has a frosted underside and glossy finish on top and is kept from sliding of your work bench with 5 rubber feet. Supplied in a handy carry bag, this super flat board has laser etched measurements and can also feature your main sponsor or team logo, also laser etched in the centre.

Source: FVSSRC [fvssrc.com]

June 10, 2009

Fastrax 550cc Race fueler fuel bottle

Fastrax release their new 550cc Race fueler fuel bottle. The large size provides more than enough capacity for those long runs at the track or park, while its oval shape and finger recess’ make it easier to hold and refuel at speed. A rubber cap is supplied to close off the aluminium tube when not in use and this can be clipped onto the tube so it does not go missing during race days. Finally a name clip is also included so you no longer have a fellow racer walk off with your bottle at the end of a run in the congested pit area.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]