Arrowmax have introduced their new foldable aluminium pit lamp. Fully CNC-machined and made using high-quality aluminium the lamp weighs in at only 260g while measuring a compact 200x65x10mm when folded. Fully extended the lamp is up to 360mm high, perfect to brighten up pit tables and work spaces. An included wall mount makes for an even more secure stand. The lamp is rechargeable using the integrated USB port and it comes with a protective pouch.
Coming from Raceform and made for most 1/10th buggy tyres is a tyre gluing jig. The versatile design allows to glue rear tyres as well as 2WD and 4WD front tyres with ease with the upper pressure plate and a 3-latch design conveniently opens the tyre bead. After glue application, the spring-loaded latches release the pressure plate for easy peasy assembly of the tyre and wheel and evenly applied glue across the whole tyre bead.
Extreme Racing have introduced the Cyclope digital pocket scale for 1/8th differentials. Offering a specially shaped cup for the differential cage the scale allows to easily and conveniently fill the front, centre and rear differentials without having to worry about spilling the diff fluid while also allowing for precise setup every time. Weighing the oil content has become a common sight in racing and with its backlit display the scale will indicate the precise amount of oil in the differential even in precarious light conditions. The scale measures a compact 80x122x20mm and it is available now.
Source: Extreme Racing [showgameshop.com]
Team Corally have introduced their new shock pliers for the use with 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th scale shock absorbers. Made from aluminium and sporting the popular nutcracker design the tool is designed to securely hold shock shafts of different diameter while screwing the ball end on. The special design will not harm the shaft’s surface and it also allows for easy fastening and undoing of upper and lower shock caps while a third feature helps with popping the ball cup’s pivot ball in and out with ease.
Team Corally have introduced their all-new Ultra Tray. It is packed with features such as four parts cavities, a total of eight cut-outs for 3.0mm and 3.5mm shock shafts, and soldering jigs for T-plug, TC Pro, XT-60 as well as bullet-type connectors of 3.5mm up to 7mm. Also incorporated is a screw length measuring jig, a shock rebound measuring feature as well as a shock cap tool. The parts tray is machined from aluminium and it comes grey or red anodised and laser-etched with Team Corally logos.
Cox have introduced the a new touring car chassis tool in the form of the carbon fibre tweak rod with bulkhead alignment block. The design revolves around the bulkhead alignment block that allows to build straight and tweak-free bulkhead assemblies, offing a width of 19mm and 22mm, covering most of today’s touring cars. As the for anti-tweak rod, the 15mm high-quality carbon fibre rods, with cut outs for the spur gear and topdeck screw, are coupled using the alignment block and used like a usual anti-tweak tool but the multi-piece design allows for much easier storage and transportation.
McPappy Racing have introduced their new RC brushless chassis dyno version 2.0. The device comes in three different sizes, 2WD and 4WD, chassis testing or motor to motor testing, it offers four different load levels, built in flywheel, can simulate an entire race, and with Windows 8 or later, can even be controlled with your voice. The dyno can accommodate anything from a small slot car up to some of the 1/5th scales. Custom sizes are also available.
Coming from JConcepts is the aluminium and carbon fibre setting board. A piece of art the board is made up using 2.5mm woven carbon fibre that has been machined to size with corner radius and countersunk. Four separate aluminium trim pieces are custom machined, anodized in either blue or black and etched with JConcepts.net logos for authenticity. The four trim pieces are attached together using heavy-duty 3mm hardware from the top and corners forming the frame for the setting board. The flat panel carbon material is dropped into place and secured with hefty flat head fasteners. The final product shows like an exotic race car while providing that all important flat surface for final setting and ride-height adjustments. The unit is light-weight for travel and can be disassembled for even more convenient packing procedures. The setting board is large enough for all 1/10th scale vehicles and also used for 1/8th applications. A protective film for the setting board is available separately. Once applied by the individual, the film resists more cuts and scratches for the racer who wants to take no chances with their prized possession.
