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April 29, 2020

Kyosho KRF bit adapters

Coming from Kyosho is a KRF bit adapter set that allows to use standard 3mm tool tips in hex drive rotary tools. The adapters are made of durable steel material and they take pretty much every 3mm diameter tool tip. The tip is secured by a grub screw and the hexagonal adapter part fits into a multitude of rotary tools which allows for faster wrenching while utilising your favourite high-quality tool tip. The adapters come in sets of two and they will become available in May.

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April 28, 2020

JConcepts RM2 black flywheel wrench

Coming from JConcepts is the black RM2 flywheel wrench. With the popularity of the 4-shoe clutch design, it is now more necessary than ever to have a wrench handy to assemble things correctly. Ryan Maifield, combined with the designers at JConcepts, have developed a simple and handy tool for the nitro racers toolbox. The all-aluminium, CNC-machined part is precision manufactured to close tolerances to ensure a tight and clean fit for a variety of 4-shoe clutches on the market. During a routine event, it is common for racers such as Ryan to disassemble and assemble the clutch several times during a weekend for proper maintenance or tuning needs. For consistency and longevity, its best to use a tool which provides the same touch and feel each time during tear downs and build-ups. Proper care, and a schedule which can be repeated, always lead to better finishing results. The RM2 flywheel wrench enables the racer to check another easy to use, assembly and maintenance tool off the list.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 28, 2020

MR33 circle on-road droop gauge 2.0

Tonisport have introduced their new circle droop gauge 2.0 for 1/10th on-road applications. The tool consists of the actual droop gauge that offers a 4.0mm to 6.6mm droop range while two rounded 10mm droop blocks are housed in the tool body, allowing to having them at hand at any time. The blocks can be separated from the gauge to rest the chassis on them during droop measurement and the integrated magnets ensure they stay inside the gauge’s body during transportation and storage. The whole assembly is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised, with machined silver edge details and laser-engraved markings.

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April 28, 2020

Kyosho KRF nitro on-road clutch adjustment wrench

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new KRF clutch spring adjustment wrench for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro kits. Machined from aluminium the tool is lightweight and easy to use while its compact dimensions ensure minimal interferences with the clutch’s surroundings, such as receiver boxes. The clutch spring wrench is usable with common centrifugal-axial IC track clutch systems such as the one found on Kyosho’s own R4 1/10th 200mm nitro kit series.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

April 27, 2020

Arrowmax V2 Ultra pinion holder

Arrowmax have released their newest addition for the black-golden line-up in the form of a V2 Ultra pinion holder. Using high-quality aluminium with detailed CNC machining, the cylindrical design pinion holders are ultra lightweight and can hold up to 28 48 pitch or 64 pitch pinions. The accessory comes in Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb design with white Arrowmax logos.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

April 27, 2020

T-Works dual use 5.5mm/7mm socket driver

Coming from T-Works is their new dual use 5.5mm/7mm socket driver. Of a clever design the tool allows to access a 5.5mm or 7mm nut driver by simply twisting and sliding the tool tip body up and down, with he “up” position offering a 7mm nut driver while pushing down the cap down reveals the smaller 5.5mm nut driver. The wrench utilises T-Works’ standard aluminium tool handle with the tool tip being made of hard anodised aluminium.

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April 24, 2020

Traxxas heavy duty rubber pit mat

Traxxas’ new heavy duty pit mat is the perfect addition to any RC workbench, on the track or at home. The chemical-resistant, heavy-gauge rubber construction takes a pounding to help protect the work surface from damage. The generous 914x508mm size is large enough to accommodate most Traxxas – or any other – vehicles, with specially designed compartments to organise parts and tools.

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April 22, 2020

Vigor carbon fibre mid motor tweak rod

Vigor have introduced their new carbon fibre tweak rod designed for mid motor touring cars. Made of a sturdy carbon fibre rod, the tool helps to remove tweak from chassis and bulkhead assemblies by loosening the bulkhead and top deck screws, pressing down the tweak rod onto the front and rear shock tower, and tightening the bulkhead clamp and top deck screws. The result is a chassis with minimal tweak which results in a more predictable on-track performance. A machined slot in the rod makes way for the spur gear of mid motor touring cars, allowing to use the rod even with today’s ultra low profile shock towers.

Source: Vigor [vigorrc.com]