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February 12, 2020

SWorkz ride height & shock length gauges

Coming from SWorkz are new ride height and shock length gauges for 1/8th and 1/10t scale off-road vehicles. The ride height gauges are of a common, twistable design with the 1/8th scale gauge offering a 20mm to 30mm ride height range while the smaller 1/10th scale gauge features a 14mm to 20mm range. Using the gauge is pretty straight forward as the desired ride height can be set by twisting the upper part of the gauge with the setting clicking into place, making for reliable and repeatable measurements and settings. The gauges come machined from aluminium, they feature a black and red 2-tone design and they feature white laser-engraved markings.

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February 6, 2020

Xtreme Aerodynamics nitro tool kit

Coming from Xtreme Aerodynamics is a complete tool kit that includes several nitro-specific wrenches. Parts of the package are standard hex wrenches in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm sizes as well as 2.0mm and 2.5mm ball hex wrenches while a 5.0mm hex wrench, specially designed for the nuts of pivot ball suspensions, rounds out the hex wrench package. Also included are a long blade slotted screwdriver for carburettor adjustment as well as a clutch adjustment tool. The tool kit is available separately or including a suitable zipped bag that ensures secure transportation and storage of the precious goods.

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February 5, 2020

Hudy tiny one-piece hardware box

Hudy have announced the release of their new tiny 8-compartment one-piece hardware box. Ideal to store small items such as nuts, shims, washers and pins, the tough, durable, and translucent plastic box features eight compartments of two different sizes, each with a separate latching cover. The box measures 100x63mm, it is decorated with Hudy graphics to make it stand out and it comes without the hardware visible in the alternative image.

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February 4, 2020

Rickside Design 1/8 buggy front wing & wing drill jig

Coming from Japanese brand Rickside Design are an add-on front wing for many 1/8th scale buggies as well as a wing drill jig. Starting with the front wing, the 3-D-printed part is made of high-grade nylon material for exceptional durability even when the going gets tough. The wing was designed as a direct bolt-on to the front gearboxes of the latest Mugen, HB Racing and Team Associated buggies and it features three pre-marked mounting holes that can be easily drilled for a perfect fit.

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January 31, 2020

1up Racing Pro on-road car stand

1up Racing have introduced their new Pro car stand for on-road cars. Moulded from extremely dense and durable foam material the stand is resistant to tyre additives and nitro fuel. The elongated stand supports pan car and F1 rear pods while providing a very stable base for narrow nitro car chassis as well.

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January 30, 2020

JConcepts precision curved stainless steel scissors

JConcepts have introduced their new precision curved stainless steel scissors. They are ideal to cut body shells, tyres, decals and more. The stainless steel blades are extremely sharp and the soft, contoured grip with ergonomic handles makes for effortless working.

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January 29, 2020

Hudy adjustable camber gauge 110mm

Coming from Hudy and hot on the heels of their recently introduced adjustable 80mm camber gauge is a 110mm variant for 1/8th buggies and GT cars. CNC-machined from premium-quality aluminium the gauge is ultra-precise and super accurate with tight tolerances, precise laser-etched markings and solid construction. The tool is extremely durable and wear resistant while still being of compact size and a lightweight design. The black-coated gauge is available from now on.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 28, 2020

Hudy adjustable camber gauge 80mm

Coming from Hudy is their new adjustable 80mm camber gauge ideal for 1/10th on-road cars and buggies. CNC-machined from premium-quality aluminium the gauge is ultra-precise and super accurate with tight tolerances, precise laser-etched markings and solid construction. The tool is extremely durable and wear resistant while still being of compact size and a lightweight design. The black-coated gauge is available in two sizes of 80mm and 110mm to choose from for various RC car sizes and scales.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]