AKA have announced an update to their popular tire punch tool. The all new Pro multi tip tire punch features a new cantilever design to increase punch pressure and reduce hand fatigue. The redesigned handle has plastic cover on the lower handle to more comfortably fit any hand. The multi tip rotating head offers sizes from 2mm to 4.5mm and has a convenient waste box for the discarded rubber.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Muchmore have introduced their new multifunctional shock maintenance tool. The pliers grip different diameter 1/8th and 1/10th scale shock shafts and shock bodies for easier ball cup attachment and removal as well as easier upper and lower cap assembly. Also incorporated into the design is a pin that allows for easier pivot ball insertion and removal while machined 4mm and 5mm holes hold euro-style connectors during soldering. The tool is made of high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks.
MR33 present their popular tool organiser and small parts hardware box in a fresh look with the new MR33 logo. The tool stand can take a host of different tools such as wrenches with up to 18.5mm diameter handles, droop blocks, ride height gauges, grease, oil, screws and a lot more. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a black surface anodising the tool base sport the updated MR33 logo for brand recognition. The hardware box comes in handy for the storage of small parts such as screws, shims, nuts, inserts and many more. All compartments can be opened and closed separately from each other and with its compact dimensions of only 120x90x35mm the small hardware box easily fits into every pit bag.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
MonacoRC have introduced their new folding box that allows easy and convenient transportation and storage of smaller parts such as bolts, nuts and ball bearings. Made of sturdy plastics the box features a magnetic closure that ensures the multi-compartment box stays closed even during travelling. The white colour box is decorated with colourful MonacoRC logos and it is available now.
Kyosho have announced the soon release of their new shock seal cartridge and turnbuckle wrench specially made for their Ultima RB7 and Lazer ZX7 buggies. The tool, that is machined from aluminium and that comes with an anodised surface finish for wear and looks, will help with shock building, maintenance and setup as it helps to fasten or loosen the lower seal cartridge cap more easily and conveniently. In addition the compact tool features 3.5mm and 5.5mm turnbuckle wrenches for toe and camber setting changes on the fly.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Schaffner Racing Products have introduced their new touring car wheel well makers. They were designed to accurately mark the correct position for trimming the wheel wells on touring car and USGT bodies. The unique design allows to easily see the tyre’s edge as well as the centre of the axle, to verify that they are accurately placed. The markers are 3-D-printed and they come in sets of two.
New from Wallie Builds, is the soon to be released WB aluminium tool rack. Specifically designed for MIP tools and the Popular parts/tool box, this tool rack comes anodised black with the WB logo laser etched on the front face. A foam layer covers the bottom for the tool to sit on and the tool rack is compact enough to fit inside the Plano box’s large compartment for easy storage. The tool rack is also spaced far enough off the side to allow you to get into the top part of the box without removing the rack.
Source: Wallie Builds [facebook.com]
Coming from Muchmore is their new LED Pit Light Stand Pro 2 that now includes a wireless charing feature. The lamp itself builds on the proven Pit Light Stand with the new base plate incorporating a wireless charging function that allows to fuel wireless charging capable smartphones etc. The lamp features adjustable brightness and colour temperatures, it incorporates a 5V/1A USB port to power other gadgets and it is build without toxic materials such as tungsten or mercury, making it more environmental-friendly. The lamp itself is powered by any 11V to 15V DC power source and it is available very soon.
