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April 2, 2020

T-Works driveshaft correcting tool

T-Works have introduced their new driveshaft correcting tool, a jig that allows to straighten bend driveshafts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the 2-piece tool consists of a sturdy base to rest the driveshaft in while the separate O-shaped and screw-equipped pressure plate allows to put pressure on bend driveshafts, allowing to straighten them without having to worry further damage. The tool is usable with driveshafts of more then 50mm in length and it is available now.

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April 1, 2020

Rickside Design 12mm hex tyre sanding tool

Rickside Design from Japan have introduced their new tyre sanding tool for the use with 12mm hex wheels. Lightweight and compact the adapter is usable with most rotary tools and its 12mm hex adapter allows to sand 1/10th scale buggy and truck wheels as well as 1/10th touring car tyres, making tyre prepping easy. The long threaded inserts allows to use large offset wheels such as truck tyres and an O-ring equipped thumb nut ensures reliable fixing of the wheel.

Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]

March 31, 2020

Klinik RC carbon fibre ball diff jig & camber gauge

Coming from Klinik RC is their new combined carbon fibre ball diff jig and camber gauge. Made in the USA from 3mm carbon fibre, the jig will help build the perfect ball diff every time as it makes checking the adjustment a breeze by simply slipping the jig into the slots of the diff outdrives. Once strapped into the jig and by turning the diff gear, the diff’s hardness/setting can be checked easily. As an added feature, -1 degree and -2 degree camber settings are built into each side for quick camber checks before each run. With its size the gauge is usable for most 1/10th and 1/8th scale tyres.

Source: Klink RC [klinikrc.com]

March 30, 2020

Yeah Racing Momentum tool line – Coming soon

Coming soon from Yeah Racing is their new Momentum tool line that was developed in cooperation with former IFMAR World Champion, Atsushi Hara. The range will include wrenches and drivers, setup tools like ride height and droop gauges as well as accessories such as a car stand. Full information about the innovative tool line will become available soon.

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March 26, 2020

RC Maker GeoCarbon A800 front damper holder tool

RC Maker have introduced their new GeoCarbon front damper holder tool for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars. The tool fits Awesomatix’s AM08-3 one piece damper mount and it was designed to assist in holding one side of the mount whilst installing the opposite side’s damper assembly. The recess places the holder at the correct height, and also allows to manoeuvre the damper holder forwards and backwards to line the hole up on the other side. Once the other side is installed, simply loosen the screw, slide the tool out and install the damper.

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March 24, 2020

TWT tweak control centre

TWT from Thailand have introduced their new tweak control centre, an acrylic plate and carbon fibre rod that help to eliminate tweak from touring car chassis. The acrylic base plate measures 290x86x18mm and it acts as a sturdy base for the chassis to rest on, while the 15mm diameter carbon fibre rod helps to press down the chassis on its shock towers to get the chassis and topdeck aligned straight while tightening the top deck screws. The rod features milled out windows to make way for the main gears of both mid and rear motor touring cars while the base plate is of a two-sided design with trays for smaller parts on the opposite site. The tool set was developed in cooperation with 2020 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring Car World Champion, Meen Vejrak and it is available in several colour variants now.

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March 19, 2020

Yeah Racing red setup system lock nuts

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the use with their own as well as other setup systems is a set of red anodised lock nuts. They help to quickly strap the car’s wheel axles into the setup station – without the need to use additional tools – making for quicker and more convenient setup checks or adjustment. In addition to speed up things, the red colour adds visual impact. The knurled lock nuts come in sets of four.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

March 18, 2020

T-Works MIP hex wrench collar set

T-Works have introduced their new aluminium identification collar set for the popular MIP hex wrenches. The set includes four colour-coded collars with laser-etched size markings that slide over the tool tip of the hex wrenches and help to easily identify the hex’s sizes. Included with the set comes an Allen key and four grub screws for easy mounting of the collars.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]