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Recently announced by JConcepts is a Fluid Holding Station. The JC Fluid Holding Station is set-up to hold things like tire glue, grease, and oil. Here are the highlights- * Capable of storing up to 8 different types of pit essentials * Bleacher style design * Available in 3 colors – brilliant blue, stealth black, or cool gray * All original JConcepts design and [...]
New from Exotek are some very trick Grip-Lock Wrench Handles for MIP Speed Tips. These high-end handles are the perfect mate for MIP’s legendary Speed Tips. Check out these highlights- * Machined billet 7075 Grip-Lock handles * Tactical style machined handles * 1/4″ mounting base to attach MIP Speed Tips (gen1 and gen2) * Also works with any brand of 1/4″ bits * M4 set [...]
New from the good folks at MIP is an 8mm Nut Driver Speed Tip Wrench. Compact and easy to pack along with you, the 8mm Nut Driver can be a great addition to your toolbox. Check out these highlights- * Compact size and lightweight design * Easy to use with your cordless drill * Hardened steel construction ensures durability * Easy to see laser-etched [...]
New over at HRP Distributing is the Bold RC Adventure Trail Backpack. This lightweight, versatile backpack is perfect for those long trail drives out in the woods. Check out these highlights- * Durable shell material that stands up to various conditions * Reinforced stitching with strategically placed pockets * Multiple padded and adjustable straps * Multiple external pockets * Spacious internal main compartment with full [...]
Over at MIP they are raising the bar with their new Gen 2 Series Tools. The new Gen 2 series comes with lazer etched sizing to make it easy to find the proper size while wrenching. Also new on the nut drivers is a tough, black oxide coating on the tips to increase durability. With new simplified identification, and larger [...]
Available right now from JConcepts is RM2 Ghost, Friction And Noise Reducing Gear Grease. The new RM2 Gear Grease is perfect for use on plastic transmission gears, either when new, or when doing a rebuild. Here are the highlights- * High quality grease * Thick consistency * Enough for several builds or re-builds * Clean and simple container for application and storage The JConcepts RM2 [...]
Now shipping from Team Associated is a Diff Decoder 1:8 Wheel Hex Adapter. The adapter makes it easy to use the AE Diff Decoder on your 8th scale buggy or truggy. The Diff Decoder adapter fits 17mm wheel hexes and makes it quick and easy to check and compare differential hardness. The Team Associated Diff Decoder 1:8 Wheel Hex Adapter has [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have just announced a new Hauler Bag. If you are serious about rc, you’ll most likely take a lot of tools and accessories along while bashing. The new HPI Hauler Bag has tons of space for tools, charging equipment, tires, and spare parts. Check out these highlights- * Retractable aluminum handle * Size – 60 x 37 [...]
New over at Batrazzi RC is a Car Stand Repair Workstation. The new workstation from Batrazzi is designed to work with 1/10th to 1/8th scaled vehicles and can make wrenching a whole lot easier. Check out these highlights- * Fits 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles * Five different height adjustments * 130 x 160mm base * Non-slip top * 360-degrees of rotation * Easy to assemble The [...]
New over at T-Work’s is a Hand-held Tire Balancer Tool. This hand-held tire balancer has a compact design to make it easy to transport to the track or bash spot. Included is a wheel adapter that comes with both a standard 12mm wheel hex for 10th scaled vehicles, as well as a 17mm wheel hex for 8th scalers. The T-Work’s [...]
For all you hardcore 1/8 buggy racers out there, Matrix Tires has announced Grub Screw Tire Balance Weights. While Matrix has been using grub screws on their on-road wheels for some time, this is their first set for the 1/8 buggy off-road market. The grub screw weights make it super easy to balance your tires, plus they are less likely [...]
Over at MIP, Eustace and his crew have just dropped a very trick Limited Edition Black Handle Set with Tool Bag. MIP is doing another limited edition run of black handled products and this set includes them all, plus a special tool bag. MIP Limited Edition Black Handle Set Includes #5210 – MIP 15-Inch, 40 Pocket Tool Bag Hex Drivers #9000B – MIP .050-in [...]
New from MIP is a limited edition 8.0mm “Slim Fit” Nut Driver. This beefy nut driver has a modified outer diameter to fit all Vanquish SLW wheel hubs and is shipping right now. Here are more highlights- * Steel construction optimized for durability and long wear * Nickel plated for protection against oxidation or corrosion * Heat treated to last a lifetime (70+ [...]
Hitting hobby shops later this week from Traxxas are Anodized Aluminum Car & Truck Stands. These beefy pit stands can make wrenching on your rig easy. Check out these highlights- * Available in two different sizes * X-Truck Stand – Designed specifically for X-Maxx and XRT * RC Stand – Designed to fit 1/10 to 1/8 scale vehicles * Tough aluminum construction * Brilliant blue [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a 60th Anniversary Pit Box. Kyosho has released this limited edition Pit Box to help celebrate their 60th Anniversary, as well as to help organize your pit area. Check out these highlights- * Special limited edition pit box * Has the Kyosho 60th anniversary logo on front * Helps to organize and store tools more efficiently * Durable handle * [...]
