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March 10, 2017

JConcepts Pinion Puck pinion gear holder

Coming from JConcepts is the Pinion Puck pinion gear holder. The circular design and aluminium material surrounds the pinion gear and protects the finish of the valued gears from damage. Each Pinion Puck has steel pins pressed into location giving the proper placement for the pinion. The pins also provide a sturdy area for the holding set screw to clamp against. The gear holder is available in two variants, one for 17T to 26T 48 pitch gears and one for 27T to 36T 48 pitch gears. Each pinion cavity is laser etched, indicating proper size ranging and the centre features a recess to hold small components and also etched to indicate overall size of the Puck while displaying JConcepts branding. The carriers are available in blue or black colours.

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February 25, 2017

Arrowmax 1/10th formula setup system

Coming from Arrowmax is a dedicated setup system for 1/10th formula pan cars. Made of aluminium and polycarbonate the ball-raced tool allows to easily and conveniently check and adjust the car’s front end caster, camber and toe settings along the steering throw. Included thumb nuts make attaching and releasing the front axles a breeze.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

February 23, 2017

Vision Racing Products Tools 4 Life shock pliers

Coming from Vision Racing Products’ Tools 4 Life line up are the new shock pliers. They feature slots for 3mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm shock shafts while also having 12mm and 17mm cutouts for holding the lower part of the shock, as well as a built in flat section for pressing in shock end or camber link balls. The overall size of these pliers also makes holding the shock shafts much less painful. The tool is made from 6061-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]

February 23, 2017

Factory RC ROAR motor tech plate

Coming from Factory RC is the ROAR motor tech plate. This go/no go tech plate allows for quick inspection of any ROAR-approved motor for physical dimension requirements. The plate is machined from 2.25mm carbon look plate to the maximum tolerances allowed by ROAR. This allows the individual inspecting motors for legality to use a non magnetic tool to inspect the rotor and can for dimensions to assure legal racing. The rotor can be inspected using the length and diameter slot which also inspects for the 7.00mm internal OD shaft. There is also a pass through hole for the rotor body as well. Notches help to inspect the can diameter and length, as well as the 14.5mm “plug” go/no go gauge for the can/stack. This leaves only the stack length for inspection with a pair of digital callipers to finalise inspection which is easy to do since the stack is not magnetic. All measurements are clearly marked and the plate has so far been successfully used at various races.

Source: Factory RC [factory-rc.com]

February 22, 2017

HRC Racing TSW shock shaft pliers

Coming from HRC Distribution’s HRC Racing brand are the TSW shock shaft pliers. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting a red anodised finish for wear and looks, the pliers help to attach or remove ballcups without damaging the shaft’s delicate surface. Five different size grooves fit the shock shafts of a multitude of scales including 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

February 19, 2017

Black Fabrica cleaning glass jar

Black Fabrica have introduced the cleaning glass jar. The convenient pit accessory is usable for differential and drivetrain parts cleaning as the glass will take no harm from popular cleaning solvents such as degreaser, citrus cleaner, lighter fluid, etc. and it is also homes in handy when emptying shocks or differentials. The height and stability of the glass jar reduces likelihood of spilling in the pit area. On top of this the sturdy container can take parts and accessories and it features a plastic screw-on lid that sports a carbon fibre appliqué revealing the Black Fabrica factory logo. The US-made jar measures 60x54mm and it is available now.

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February 9, 2017

Arena lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks

Arena have introduced a set of lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks. The 10mm supports weigh in at 6.7g per set and they are used as chassis supports during droop measuring and adjustment. White Arena logos make for easy identification and the blocks are available now.

Source: Arena [facebook.com]

February 3, 2017

Duratrax 32-tip multi-driver

Coming soon from Duratrax is the 32-tip multi-driver tool. It includes 32 of the most needed tips for RC vehicles and utilises a blue anodised aluminium handle that holds 15 short-shank, double-tip bits while another bit stores in the “in use” position. It comes with nine tip options for Torx screw heads and the bit shanks lock onto the adjustable-length shaft with a push, for easy attachment and release. The sizes are clearly marked on each bit and a rotation of the handle’s end cap remove the one that is needed. The no-roll design keeps the multi-driver in place and beside the Torx-tipped bits the wrench also includes an array of slot and hex bits.

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