Charge RC have produced this setup station for micro cars such as 1/18th scale cars. As we pointed out yesterday, smaller scale racing is becoming ever more popular and therefore more competitive. This prototype setup station is made from blue anodised alumnium and combines a rotating work bench and a setup board with engraved measurements. Available in the middle of January.
Source: Charge RC [charge-rc.com]
This is the Battery Warmer 2 from Velocity Racing, i didnt now there was a 1 but now im pretty sure there was. Now this technology was completely lost on me when i saw it first and i still dont see the sense but at least i now understand the theory behind. After you’ve nicely charged the batteries you can keep them nice and toasty in your electric powered cell warmer up until just before they go in the car to go onto the track. The theory behind heating your batteries is that it reduces resistance in the cells, but i am told that with cell capacities at what they are now this really isnt necessary, perhaps if you race outdoors in winter……..on ice……..in Canada…….at night. Its available in two version, one with external power leads and one deisgned to be powered internally.
Source: Extreme [upp.so-net.ne.jp/EXTREME]
This thing is really cool and simple, it takes an existing product, like the comm cleaning stick and makes it better. If the comm cleaning stick is a bit of a pain to use or you don’t have a commutator lathe, then this thing is a great solution. It comes supplied with a handle to turn the commutator, and all you do is place the supplied grinding stone into the space where the brush on your motor goes and the supplied spring keeps the correct pressure on it, then you turn the handle and it grinds the end of the commutator.
Source: Ark Inc [ark-inc.jp]
Slovakian precision tool makers Hudy have announced the release of this new toe plate made specifically for Tuggies and only works with their Universal Exclusive Set-up systems for 1/8th off road cars. The plate is made of high-quality, tough acrylic plastic with precision engraved markings for instant, reliable readings and is available to purchase seperately.
Measurements
– Camber & camber rise
– Caster
– Front and rear toe
– Steering throw symmetry
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Japanese company Active Hobby have released this very nice looking rotating maintenance stand for your off road buggy or Truggy. They come in 2 colours, blue and black, and look very cool and whats better is that when not in use the legs can fold up so the whole thing is a lot smaller and can be put away in your tool box with little problems. Active Hobby have also released a number of other neat items that you can check on their site here.
Source: Active Hobby [active-hobby.com]
RB Products have a Fuel Consumption flash based quiz on their site in order to promote their cool orange fuel gun. Putting product promotion aside, the quiz is made up of 6 questions that try to teach you about fuel consumption in your engine and corrects a few misconceptions about how to get the most out of your engine. Go take the quiz and see how you do.
You can take the quiz from RB Products home page here.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Made by, and available through, RC Paradise in Japan are these really nicely made professional RC tools. Ok they are similar to the Hudy design that has been so often copied but these tools feature a very unique red anodised spiral look handle as well as 2 rubber o-rings around the handle to protect it when rolling about the table. They are available in all the usual sizes and types and you can see more of them here.
Source: RC Paradise [rcparadise.net]
