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December 14, 2016

Arrowmax Tungsten Steel tool tips

Arrowmax have introduced their all-new tungsten steel tool tips. Made from a special material that offers the torsional flex characteristics of spring steel combined with a hardness higher than that of HSS steel, the tips offer the ultimate in durability which is further helped by the aircraft-grade titanium-nitride coating. The tips feature the Arrowmax logo for easy identification and they are available in a total of 14 sizes including metric 1.5mm to 5.0mm hexes, 2.0mm to 3.0mm ball hexes and also 1/16″, 5/64″ and 3/32″ imperial sizes. All tips are 100mm long and they fit Arrowmax’s own tool line and also many other brands.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 14, 2016

Xceed 1/10th on-road aluminium tyre stand

Keeping pit spaces more tidy and organised is now easier with the help of Xceed’s new aluminium tyre stand. Usable for Touring Car, Formula and Drift tyres the aluminium construction utilises grey anodised X-shaped aluminium side plates and inner struts that allow to fit two sets of touring car tyres in the narrow variant and two sets of wide formula tyres in the wide configuration. The set includes both sizes of struts for easy and convenient adaption.

View the wide variant here

December 13, 2016

Xceed 1/10th buggy setup system

Coming from Xceed is a dedicated setup system for 1/10th off-road buggies. CNC-machined from aluminium and sporting a grey anodised surface with laser-etched markings, the set helps to precisely set camber and toe angles thanks to its ball-raced construction. The set comes in a sturdy, zipped bag for easy storage and transportation and it is available now.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

December 12, 2016

Xceed nitro & electric tool sets

Coming from Xceed are three new tool sets targeting nitro and electric racers. Available in variants for nitro on-road, 1/8th off-road and electric racing, the sets include specific tools such as flywheel wrenches for the nitro sets, a 17mm wheel nut wrench for 1/8th off-road kits or a variety of hex and socket drivers with the electric pack. All make use of lightweight aluminium handles, spring steel tool tips and they come including handy tool bags with embroidered Xceed logos.

View the GP off-road and electric tool sets here

December 9, 2016

Team Orion Battery Protection Box

Coming from Team Orion is the Battery Protection box. The military-style steel box is equipped with inner foam padding to protect LiPo battery packs during storage and transportation while rubber seals making the box air-tight, reducing harm and external damage in the unlikely event of a battery going boom. Carry handles allow for easy transportation and Team Orion prints give the storage box a cool racing look. The protection box is available in the three sizes of small, medium and large.

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December 8, 2016

RC Maker Awesomatix CVD and damper wrenches

RC Maker have introduced the CVD and damper wrenches for the Awesomatix A700 and A800 cars. The tools are made from black anodised aluminium and they are used simultaneously and allow clamping and tightening/loosening of the D2.1 and D2.2 dampers with ease, as well as both sides of the latest ST17-1-S front double jointed driveshafts. Hard-coated, they prevent scratching on components and will last a lifetime.

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November 30, 2016

MIP limited edition Black hex driver set

MIP have introduced the limited edition Black hex driver set. It includes tool that sport the proven MIP handles and tool tips but they come in a stealthy black design over the standard translucent honey-colour appearance. The set contains 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex drivers and it becomes available by mid-December.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

November 30, 2016

New tool sets from BMT

Italian company BMT have introduced a new range of tools, including a turnbuckle tool, wrench set and glow plug spanner. Made from high quality materials, the turnbuckle tool set includes changeable tips with M3, M4 and M5 included, while the hex head wrench set including 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 & 3.0mm wrenches, all with a knurled easy to grip handle. Finally, the glow plug tool is your standard affair with 8.0mm and 10mm socket wrenches as well as a 5.0mm hexagon wrench.

View the other new tools here