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When things in general are hard, it is often a good idea to revert back to simple things that are more easily sorted. Moving continents is a rather stress inducing experience, which is why my tools are finally organised. Finding a house, enrolling in schools, securing gas and electricity, buying school uniforms, starting a new job, buying a new car: [...]
The crew over at Hobbywing have uploaded a new promotional video for their Tunalyzer brushless motor tester. The Tunalyzer can be used to check your motor’s Kv rating, as well as rpm, current draw, and end-bell timing. Watch the video below to see just how easy it is to use, as well as all the important data that it can [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a 60th Anniversary Pit Box. This limited edition pit box comes in Kyosho’s classic red and black colors and has plenty of storage area for tools and spare parts. Here are more highlights- * Kyosho 60th anniversary logo printed on front * Size – 420x240x330mm * Starts shipping later this month * Easy to use top handle The Kyosho 60th [...]
New from Dynamite is a 7-in-1 Drive Tool Set. This one tool packs the most commonly used hex sizes to make wrenching easier, while also saving space. Here are the highlights- * Includes the 6 most popular standard and metric hex sizes * Anodized aluminum handle * Hex tips feature a ¼” drive end * Laser etched tips * Tips are made from high-grade, heat [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is an affordable 17mm Wheel Hex Wrench. This beefy unit features a long snout design to make it easy to use on deep dish wheels. Here are more highlights- * Long snout easily reaches into deep offset wheels * Made from injection molded plastic * Comfortable grip * Large handle with built-in textured ends * Light-weight design with durable wall sections * [...]
Over at Team Corally they have announced a new Torq Master Cordless Screwdriver with Digital Torque Control. Optimized for use on rc cars, the Torq Master was designed for serious wrenching action. Here are the highlights- * Digital 3 step torque control * Powerful 300 RPM motor * LED torque indicator * High Torque Design – 6.0Nm max * 1500mAh 3.6V Li-Ion battery * Forward and [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated is a new Pit Mat. The new AE pit mat is perfectly sized at 24″ by 48″ and is a lightweight design that is easy to transport. Used to protect your table top surface, while also making for a great spot to work on your car, the AE Pit Mat makes for a great base [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby is a durable Metal Car Stand. This heavy duty unit is made from a high quality aluminum and was designed to fit a wide variety of vehicles ranging from 1/10th scale, up to 1/8th scale. With holes designed to hold your shocks during a rebuild, and foam inserts to keep your rig from sliding around, the [...]
Now shipping from Team Corally is a full line-up of Pinion Caddies. From Mod 1, down to 64 pitch, the Team Corally crew has a pinion caddy for you! Here are the details- * Available for Mod 1, Mod 0.6, 32, 48, and 64 pitch gears * Laser engraved Corally logo * Made from 6065 T6 aluminum * Made with precise CNC machining * Perfect [...]
SamixRC recently sent me a tool that I myself would have bought long ago had I known it existed, the SCX24 .050″ hex & 4mm nut 2 in 1 screw driver. It’s clever, fitment is very snug, does not roll away, feels good in the hand, and so good looking it could be worn as jewellery. Not really sure where though, [...]
New from Boom Racing is the KUDU Multifunctional Soldering Jig. The KUDU can help make your hardest soldering jobs, easy! Check out these highlights- * Flip-open steel base with V-groove for electric motors * Brushed motors magnetize to the steel base to hold themselves in place * Flexible clamping arms & multiple mounting positions * Strong and sturdy clamping arms which hold the wires [...]
Coming soon from Mon-Tech Racing is a 1/10th scaled Car Bag. This padded bag easily fits a normal 1/10th scale touring car and is a safe way to protect your race or bash machine. Made in Italy from high quality materials, the car bag is sized at 44 x 13 x 25cm. You can use this link to get more [...]
Recently announced by Exotek Racing is a Tire Sander Arbor Set. The new tire arbor fits wheels with hexes ranging from 10 to 14mm and can be used to help sand and break in tires. Here are the highlights- * Universal type tire sander arbor set * Can be used on multiple styles of arbor or sander systems * Arbor made from machined [...]
New from Team Corally are 2 New Pit Mats, as well as a new Mouse Pad. All three items are great for use while wrenching and can not only make wrenching easier, but also a lot more stylish. * Team Corally Mouse Pad – 3mm thick, 210 x 260mm, #C-90274 * Team Corally Small Pit Mat – 2mm thick, 600 x 400mm, [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated are Factory Team Shock Shaft Multi-Tool Pliers. This multi-duty tool is made from durable aluminum and can help make putting shocks together a whole bunch easier. Here are the highlights- * Black anodized aluminum with silver edge finish * FT laser-etching * Great for building shocks * Also designed to help solder bullet plugs * Large size for proper hand [...]
