Coming from 110% Racing is the carbon fibre shock pod. Based on the original design the carbon fibre version is even lighter than before and has a wider footprint, making it more stable for a more secure stand on the pit table. It accommodates both 1/10th and 1/8th scale shocks and it is quick and easy to assemble and disassemble for storage.
Xray have introduced a dedicated aluminium pinion tool for the RX8 1/8th on-road car. The wrench helps to install and remove pinions from the XCA clutch system without harming the gears or clutchbell. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium the tool sports a black surface treatment for wear and looks and it is usable with 17T to 19T first gear and 22T to 25T second gear pinions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Active Hobby Products have introduced the liquid bottle marker, a dedicated container and applicator for tyre traction compounds. Featuring a specially shaped square-type foam applicator that helps to apply tyre sauces more evenly, the bottle is usable with touring and formula rubber wheels but it is also good for the use with 1/10th and 1/12th foam tyres.
Coming from Arrowmax are the new black/golden 100mm hex wrenches. The tools make use of the company’s signature honeycomb design handles while the black and golden anodising matches with the remainder of Arrowmax’s tools and accessories. The 100mm tool tips come treated with a special anodising for wear and they are available in a 1.5mm, 2.mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm variant.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
JConcepts’s recently introduced Dirt Racing Products microfibre towels are also available in a “JC signature” black and blue variant. Perfect for all sorts of cleaning purposes, including tyre and rim prepping prior to glueing, the towels are also good for a range of other duties such as cleaning parts and accessories. The towels measure roughly 30x30cm and they come in sets of one black and one blue towel.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Arrowmax have released new black and golden variants of their popular lightweight setup boards. A new manufacturing process and relocated mounting screws make the boards lightweight, true and durable. An upper carbon fibre plate will give high rigidity while the lower polycarbonate place protects the inner honeycomb webbing while also allowing to view the extensive machining. The board is available in two sizes for 1/12th and 1/10th cars as well as in a larger variant for 1/10th and 1/8th cars and both sport Arrowmax’s popular black and golden anodising for looks and wear.
Coming from JConcepts are the Dirt Racing Products microfibre towels. A favourite pick of Brian “Dirt” Kinwald, JConcepts now offer a specific towel that features split microfibers, making it ideal for all sorts of cleaning purposes including tyre and wheel prepping prior to glueing. The Dirt towels enable the racer to pick up and hold more dust, dirt, and liquid than with traditional cotton, disposable cleaning towels, or even other lesser quality microfiber towels. They are re-useable, machine washable, they can provide many days of use and come as 2-piece set including a black and yellow one.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
3DRC from Germany have introduced the Awesomatix caster fingers for the A700 and A800 touring cars as well as two new fan mounts. Starting with the caster fingers, a simple bolt-on design the 3-D-printed pointers are attached to the wheel axles and when combined with Hudy’s 1/10th on-road setup system they allow for easy and precise caster adjustment on the car’s front and rear suspension. The caster fingers come in sets of four.
