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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 * [...]
New over at McAllister Racing is a Pit-Side Tool Organizer. The new McAllister pit-side organizer is made from durable 1/8″ Kydex and comes fully assembled. With 12 different colors to choose from, this organizer can go a long ways towards cleaning up the wrenching area of yours. The McAllister Racing Pit-Side Tool Organizer has a part number of #714 and is [...]
New from the crew at Exotek is a pair of Turnbuckle Wrenches. These heavy duty polished steel turnbuckle wrenches look trick and can make your wrenching life easier. One wrench is 5.5mm on one end and 7mm on the other, while the second wrench is 4mm on one end and has a 4.75mm ball cup popper on the other. The Exotek [...]
Over at MIP, Eustace and his crew have released a 5.0mm and 5.5mm Turnbuckle Wrench Video. MIP has long been known to have the best hex drivers on the market and their 5.0 and 5.5mm turnbuckle wrenches (street priced at $15 each) are built to the same high standard. Watch the video below to learn more on how the MIP [...]
New from Dynamite is a US Nut Driver Set. The set makes life easier when it’s time to do some wrenching and comes with 4 different nut drivers. Here are the highlights- * Ergonomically designed handle * Molded plastic handle with rotating end cap * 3/16″ Nut Driver * 1/4″ Nut Driver * 5/16″ Nut Driver * 3/8″ Nut Driver The Dynamite Nut Driver Set has a [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 1/10th Scale Spring Box. The new JC Spring Box is perfect for organizing that massive pile of springs that you have floating around inside your pit box. Check out these highlights- * Double decker design * Stores up to 18 pairs of springs * Has 2 added compartments on each layer for miscellaneous items * Sturdy injection molded [...]
New from Team Associated is the Factory Team Diff Decoder. The Diff Decoder can be used to check how hard your differential has been set, thus helping you to be more consistant with your lap times. Here are the highlights- * Displays a consistent, measured value for differential hardness * Indispensable tool for the hardcore racer * Can be used to fine tune [...]
New over at T-Works is a 17mm Aluminum Magnetic Nut Driver. This handy dandy nut driver is sized to fit 17mm axle nuts that are common on 8th scaled vehicles. The nut driver is made from lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum and has a magnet in the middle to help hold steel wheel nuts. With more and more people wrenching with cordless [...]
New from Traxxas is an RC Backpack, as well as a new Duffel Bag. Both bags are made to withstand the rigors of daily rc use and can make it easy to help transport and store your rc gear. Stay tuned for our usage review coming soon! Here are the highlights- Traxxas RC Backpack – #9916 * Thick, weather-resistant nylon fabric * Heavy [...]
