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July 2, 2020

JConcepts RM2 120mm red aluminium camber gauge

JConcepts’ popular RM2 120mm aluminium camber gauge is now also available in red colour. The RM2 camber gauge is manufactured from billet aluminium material, machined to high specifications and anodised to a luster. The detailed instrument is available in red anodising and laser etched with graduated measurements from -10 to +10 degrees for a complete range of camber adjustments. The 1/8th camber gauge is 120mm in height and perfect for the larger tyred buggies, trucks, and other vehicles on the market. The unit arrives preassembled with 4mm hardware for the pivot and thumbscrew as the setting knob. The structure features chamfered silver edging, highlighting the design. The alignment arm on the gauge is heavily chamfered which creates the perfect touch point against the tire and wheel. Each gauge comes in a latch box with foam insert which fits snugly around the instrument with heavy cushion.

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July 2, 2020

MR33 chassis balancing tools

Coming from MR33 are new chassis balancing tools. Designed to fit any chassis with pre-drilled balancing holes in the front and rear, the tools help to achieve a perfect left-to-right chassis balance without the need for expensive scales. The dongles are machined from aluminium, they feature a black surface coating, laser-engraved MR33 logos and sturdy steel pins.

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

July 2, 2020

RudeBits multi-functional pliers

RudeBits’ multi-functional pliers are the latest addition to the company’s Rude not to! brand. The pliers allow to hold or assemble shock shafts, shock top and bottom caps as well as measure screws, holes, and pins, assemble ball cups and many more. The tool is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised for looks and wear resistance and it features white laser-engraved markings.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.net]

June 29, 2020

Exotek pan car ride height gauge

Exotek have introduced their new long reach style ride height gauge that makes for much easier ride height measurements for pan car style chassis cars. The longer reach helps to clear the LiPo battery and side links so that the ride height is not skewed by the gauge hitting the battery and links. The 2-sided gauge measures from 3.5mm to 6mm and it is made of precision machined alloy.

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June 24, 2020

Hudy setup board bags

Hudy have introduced their new bags specially designed for the use with their lightweight edition setup boards. Available in five different sizes to cover the brand’s 1/10th touring, 1/10th off-road, 1/8th on-road, 1/8th off-road, and 1/8th truggy setup boards, the bags are made of high-strength fabric and come decorated with the iconic black and purple Hudy graphics. The zipped bags, that do not include the setup boards, ensure secure storing and carrying of the setup boards while looking the part.

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June 24, 2020

Wallie Builds 4-shoe clutch tool

Wallie Builds have announced the soon release of their new carbon fibre tool for the use with 4-shoe nitro engine clutches. The tool makes is super easy to tighten down the clutch nut and helps with easier building and maintenance. The flywheel tool features a backing on one side of the tool to prevent slipping when tightening the clutch nut. It is machined from high-quality carbon fibre for high durability and a low weight.

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June 23, 2020

RCLyfe 22 steering post wrench

Coming from RCLyfe is their new carbon fibre steering post wrench for the TLR 22 series 2WD buggies and trucks. The 1mm thick wrench is designed to hold the steering post in place when removing the top bulkhead on the 22, preventing it from spinning and loosening up. The wrench will work on all 22 vehicles with the steering rack such as the 22 3.0 to 5.0, the 22T 3.0 and 4.0 as well as the 22SCT 3.0.

Source: RCLyfe [rclyfe.com]

June 23, 2020

Alex Vaughn RC 36mm hybrid droop blocks

Alex Vaughn RC Products have announced their new 36mm carbon fibre and aluminium hybrid droop blocks. The blocks are perfect for setting the droop the most accurately way possible from the wheel hex thread to setup board. The blocks are constructed from high-quality materials and they are available from now on.

Source: Alex Vaughn RC [goldstarhobbies.com]