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July 19, 2007

Team Checkpoint Deluxe Alu Case

Team Checkpoint case

Team Checkpoint have announced the release of 2 new versions of this alumminium carry case, one for holding your batteries and one type for your motors. These great looking cases feature a durable aluminum exterior with rounded corners and securely locking latches, while inside is high-density foam that cushions and protects contents from damage. The battery case has cutouts for holding up to 12 packs while the motor case is designed to hold 8 motors and 4 armature tubes and includes two compact 6-compartment boxes for holding small parts such as motor springs, brushes, shims and hardware.

Source: Team Checkpoint [teamcheckpoint.com]

July 19, 2007

Venom Group battery pack accessories

Venom have released a number of new products today, including this battery assembly jig that features an innovative spring-loaded adjustable battery bar holder with an integrated foam pad to assist in keeping the cells securely in place for easy and accurate soldering every time. Also new are some great looking power plugs which are a unique male/female bullet plug, with silver plated connectors and easy solder tabs, that is easy to use and eliminates the possibility of a reverse polarity connection. Venom have also released some new battery bars which are made from oxygen free copper and then silver plated to ensure the best conductivity with minimal power loss. The “V” tab design provides more surface area contact for a stronger, more efficient battery connection. And finally are some silver plated bullet tabs that are designed with a unique bullet tab plug, to make quick solder-less battery changes and soldering to a battery cell easier and stronger.

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July 17, 2007

HARD Touring Car Setup System

More new stuff from H.A.R.D. Racing, this time its the introduction of their new 1/10 Touring Car Quick Set Up System. Similar to the others currently on the market, including the original Hudy setup system, the new HARD version differs slightly in that the measurements are shown on the top of the side plate while the camber plate pivots from the bottom and not hanging from the top as with many other systems which is meant to provide a more accurate reading. The system itself is made from black anodised aluminum and comes supplied with the acrylic toe plate.

Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]

July 17, 2007

Axial Flywheel Wrench

Axial Racing have released this flywheel wrench for helping you to tighten and loosen the flywheel nut on your engine. Machined from 6mm 6061 grey anodised aluminium, and sporting the Axial logo, this tool fits most 2, 3 and 4 shoe flywheels on the market. Available now.

Source: Axial Racing [axialracing.com]

July 16, 2007

Serpent ride-height and droop gauge

Serpent have announced the release of this all-new ride height and droop gauge for use on all circuit based cars. Machined from a single block of aluminium, it has been orange anodised and lightened further with the addition of 3 holes in the body of the tool. This 2 in 1 gauge can measure both droop, when used in conjunction the new Serpent setup blocks, and can easily be used to measured the cars ride height by simply rotating it 90 degrees. The tool sports the new Serpent logo and can measure between 2mm and 10mm ride height and –2mm to 11mm droop.

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July 15, 2007

3Racing Professional Tweak Station

Aftermarket parts maker 3Racing have released this professional tweak station which has been specially designed for 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale circuit cars. Both front and rear platforms have engraved calibration for measuring the tweak, wheelbase and track width and you can use the tweak station on any flat surface with the adjustable feet. The tweak station works the same way as others currently on the market and simply offers another choice for those looking to buy one.

Source: 3Racing [3racing.com.hk]

July 13, 2007

Team Luna 23T motor Yokomo spec

Team Luna Glory 23T motor by Yokomo

A few weeks ago we showed you the Glory Kaiser 23T Super Stock motor from Team Luna, one of many new 23T motors to hit the market recently, and today comes the release of a similiar motor from Team Luna, but using Yokomo parts, including the special Yokomo endbell. This motor gives good overal power and features a balanced rotor, the brushes are held more accurately in place thanks to the new end bell, and along with some other small changes this JMRCA approved motor is 20% more efficient than the original version. Also new from Team Luna is the release of a new brush setter, with cutter, for this motor as well as a new black twin Schottky diode with cooling fins, a new colour addition to those released previously from Team Luna.

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July 12, 2007

Much More Sweep Pit Mat

Found via RC Forum, it appears that Korean company Much More have released some new large pit mats under the same name as their new control tires, Sweep. Similar to those made by US company Upgrade RC, in that they are compartmented rubber work mats, they will come in 3 colours, black, blue and grey (not shown).

Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]