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November 8, 2017

RC Maker offroad digital camber & toe gauges

The latest in the line of RC Maker’s digital camber and toe gauges are two variants for 1/10th and 1/8th EP and GP off-road cars. They comprise of two different versions, one for 1/10th EP 2WD and 4WD buggies, and one for 1/8th EP and GP buggies and trucks. This allows to digitally measure the camber, camber gain and toe on all off-road vehicles. Consisting of an aluminium and carbon fibre construction, they are built to very tight tolerances accurate to within 0.01 degrees over a 4-degree range. This ensures precise and replicable camber and toe. The gauge itself features a backlit screen with big numbers for easy viewing in day and night, as well as “auto off” and “zero” functions to be able to zero to the setup board surface no matter what angle it is on. The gauge also features very easily replaceable AAA batteries and comes with a velvet storage pouch to keep it looking and functioning like new.

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November 7, 2017

JConcepts rubber parts tray

JConcepts have introduced their new rubber parts tray. The tray provides a platform for organisation with its detailed design, divided pockets and steady base weight. The tray is precision-moulded in a rubber material which shows well in any pit area with the available blue and black colour options. The grippy nature of the rubber allows the parts to stay rooted where they are placed. The tray has six, built-in positions to place a differential for builds or fluid fills and can accommodate 1/10th and 1/8th sized assemblies. The iconic Dirt-Web tread pattern is raised into the surface of the largest cubicle and JConcepts.net logos blaze the outer perimeter.

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November 3, 2017

T-Works MTC1 & IF14 20mm tweak block

Coming from T-Works is a 20mm wide tweak block for the use with Mugen MTC1 and Infinity IF14 touring cars. The block was designed to fit right between the front and rear bulkheads in order to create a straight and tweak-free assembly upon building or maintenance. Precisely aligned bulkheads will ensure best possible drivetrain efficiency and also reliable left to right chassis flex characteristics. The block is machined from high-quality material and it comes black anodised and with machined edge details.

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October 30, 2017

TMG Speed ride height gauge & RC8B3 shock standoffs

Coming from TMG Speed are a 10mm to 15mm precision ride height gauge and two off-set shock standoffs for the Team Associated RC8B3 series of buggies. Starting with the ride height gauge, the tool is made from stainless steel, it is of the popular screw-type design and it will also fit the TMG Slider took for easy placement under the vehicle. Also new are the +3mm and +5mm shock standoffs for the Team Associated RC8B3 and B3e. The shock mounts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are a great tuning option for the rear of the buggy.

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October 22, 2017

Mugen MTC1 Multi Work Board

Mugen Seiki Europe have introduced their new MTC1 Multi Work Board. Based on 4TheTop’s GeometX board, the multi-functional board offers an embedded camber gauge and it is of a new honeycomb design for a low weight and high stability. It measures 430x290mm, it can be used as work and precision setup board and it comes with a MTC1 print, a rubber cover mat and a carrying bag. The bottom side, with machined pockets and measuring gauges, allows for a tidy workspace during building, setup and maintenance. The limited edition board is available now.

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October 18, 2017

Team C Racing connector soldering jig

Coming from Team C Racing is a soldering jig for a range of electric high-power connectors. The tool can hold T-type, XT and Mini-T connectors as well as a range of bullet-type plugs during soldering, ensuring more convenient, save and accurate soldering jobs. The jig is machined from aluminium, it comes anodised and with engraved markings. Using the jig is simple as its clamping design does not require additional tools.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

October 13, 2017

Team Associated Factory Team 4-shoe clutch gauge

Coming from Team Associated is the Factory Team 4-shoe clutch gauge. The tool was designed to detect worn-out clutch shoes that can negatively impact the performance of the clutch and cause an engine to intermittently flame out even when tuned properly. The “Go or No Go” style gauge is placed over the clutch shoes and rotated in the direction of the arrows, the smallest internal measurement profile of the gauge, 23.40mm, determines if the shoes are too worn – with new shoes, it will turn only slightly. If the shoes are smaller than the tool, the shoes need to be replaced for optimal performance. The tool works with a complete clutch assembly either installed or uninstalled on an engine. This eliminates the need for expensive measuring devices such as callipers or micrometers. The tool is made from hard-anodised aluminium and works on Team Associated 4-shoe clutch (stock B3.1 #81370) and Losi 4-shoe style clutches (steel and aluminium).

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 11, 2017

Muchmore 4.0mm hard chrome turnbuckle wrench II

Coming from Muchmore is their new 4.0mm hard chrome turnbuckle wrench II. The tool features a hard chrome-plated tip that ensures a long life and low stress to all parts involved while the engraved, black-coated handle makes for easy identification. The wrench has a total length of 54mm, making it compact and easy to carry.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]