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April 29, 2008

Xceed On-Road Car Stand

More new products from Xceed RC who have introduced a new addition to their line of racer friendly products with the release of this handy car stand. Suitable for most scales of on road vehicles, electric and gas, it has been made from a single piece of 2mm thick black anodised aluminium. Sporting the Xceed logo laser etched into the top and sides, the feet and top platform feature foam pads for helping to prevent your car and stand from moving around your work bench. A nice added feature is the inclusion of 4 holes in the top surface for sitting your shock absorbers into when refilling them.

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April 21, 2008

Reckward Tuning Stationary Balancer

Vita Tuning have announced the impending release of this Stationary Wheel Balancer, which will be made available under the Reckward Tuning brand. Suitable for all off road wheels with a 17mm wheel axle, this system sees the wheel rotate itself to the heavier point, making identification of unequal weight distribution easier. Through the use of plastescine the user can then balance up the wheels and easily re-check them.

Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]

April 16, 2008

Fastrax Tyre Hole Punch

More new tools from Fastrax, this time its the release of this tyre hole punch, that has been purposely designed to make quick and easy air holes in your tyres. Its special inwardly rotating barrel allows pressure to be applied while the cutting tip cuts through the tyre wall producing perfect holes every time.

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April 16, 2008

Sirio Precision Bearing Installer Tool

Sirio’s crankshaft bearing installer tool is made to ensure the best possible alignment of the crankshaft bearings during installation. This Sirio tool is one of the few that presses the bearing in from the outside race. Many other tools apply pressure to the inside race of the bearings, which can sometimes damage the bearings before they’re ever used. This precision tool comes with a lightweight milled aluminum handle, which can be removed for more compact storage and transportation. The front boss features a smooth one-way bearing, which means the bearings are pressed straight in, no twisting motion from the tool to misalign the bearing, meaning the best possible installation every time. Two models are available, one for big-block engines and one for small block engines.

Source: Kyosho America [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 15, 2008

Fastrax Tune Stop Tool

Fastrax have released this double function tuning screwdriver, called the Tune Stop. Featuring an adjustable length tip, it is long enough to get at the hard-to-reach low-end needle on almost all cars. Its second function is that it doubles up as a tool for stopping your engine by using the rubber end to press against the flywheel or exhaust outlet, killing your motor. Available in purple, blue or black.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

April 12, 2008

Team C Racing Transmitter case

Team C Racing, a Red RC advertiser, have announced the upcoming release of this transmitter case. Made from a red and black padded material, and sporting a handle for easy transport, the case is suitable for all kinds of pistol grip radios and sports the Team C logo printed on the side. Available to buy in late April.

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April 10, 2008

Xray Chassis balancing weights

Xray have released a complete set of 4 chassis balancing weights, 2 x 5g and 2 x 10g, and mounting hardware. Designed for Xray electric & nitro touring cars, to be mounted at pre-drilled chassis holes, they can also fit other race cars as well. Made from steel and laser engraved with the weight value for easy identification, they can be stacked atop each other in order to achieve the proper chassis balance.

Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]

April 9, 2008

Kawada Ride height gauge

Japanese company Kawada have released this double function touring car and 1/12th scale ride height gauge. Made from black anodised aluminium, one side of the tool features measuring steps in 0.5mm increments from 1.0 – 10mm, while the other side features a continuous sloping face that can measure within the same range, but in more accurate 0.1mm increments. Featuring the Kawada logo on the side, it and the measurements have been lasered onto the tools surface which will be available for sale in mid April.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]