Coming from Helix Designs is their new chassis scraper tool that helps to clean chassis from caked carpet fuzz. Instead of cleaning a chassis off with expensive break cleaner and lots of scrubbing, the chassis scraper allows to clean off most of the carpet gunk quickly while saving time, making the process much less tedious. In addition the tool will be save to aluminium chassis, preventing unsightly scratches.
Source: Helix Designs [helixdesigns.net]
ArndtCraft have introduced an updated Extreme Cool fan shroud for the Awesomatix A800 series of touring cars. Now adjustable, with indexing slotted channel, the fan mount offers ample adjustment for stock and modified motor spacing, to maintain proper motor to shroud spacing. Hardware comes included with the fan mount being available now.
Specially made for the US market is Capricorn’s new USA Version aluminium main chassis plate for the LAB F1-02 formula car. Developed for high to very high bite tracks as they are experienced in America, the main chassis and rear lower pod plate are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come black anodised and with machined edge details. Using the chassis over the standard carbon fibre components will improve traction and drivability.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced their new black colour 2-in-1 aluminium camber gauge parts tray. The tool is a combination of a fully functional 1/10th on-road camber gauge and small parts tray. It allows to measure camber angles at 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 degrees which allows quick adjustment on the track-side and at the same time it could be use as a tray to keep screws and small parts in place.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
HRC Distribution have introduced their new TSW Pro Racing body reamer tool. The updated reamer now comes with a screw-on cap to protect both the tool tip while also offering protection for other tools and your fingers. An aluminium handle makes for a low weight while the hardened and gold-coloured tool tip ensures precise body post hole drilling thanks to its sharpness and etched size markings.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Designed for the Execute XQ1 and XM1 cars is Xpress’ new anti-tweak battery mount. The multi-piece carbon fibre and alloy construction does away with the need to use reinforced tape in favour of either two carbon fibre hold downs or hook and loop straps. The results are faster battery swaps, improved reliability and also nearly zero tweak issues compared to using tape. The system is usable for all Execute series cars.
Speedzone have released two new hardcase silicon graphene LiPo competition battery packs. The standard 2S pack is a 6500mAh 120C variant with dimensions of 138.5x47x25mm and it weighs in at 296g. The shorty batterie is a 5000mAh 120C pack that measures 96x47x24.8mm and weighs 208g. Both packs have 5mm bullet connectors and come with the battery leads and standard JST-XH balance plug.
Arena RC Racing have introduced their new 3-D-printed inner wing mounts for body shells such as the Protoform Type-S, Mon-Tech Racer or Bittydesign JP8. The parts are specifically designed to match the shape of the wing stays and with three screw positions they allow to shift the wing forth a back a couple of millimetres. The mounts replace the standard fastening nuts and ensure greater stability and durability of the whole assembly.
