New from Arrowmax comes the Increased Torque line of Honeycomb series tools. They combine the appearance of a standard hex driver with the torque of a T-handle tool by allowing to swing the tool tip by a total of 180 degrees. This helps to apply more torque to loosen even the most stubborn screws. The wrenches are available with 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tip.
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New from Serpent and made for the F110 SF2 formula car is a tube front damper system. Designed to bolt right onto the front suspension of the SF2 kit, the set will add another tuning option to the car for even greater versatility. Included with the set come all needed parts including machined and anodised aluminium tubes, composite ball cups and mounting hardware with all parts also being available as spares.
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Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Vaterra Ford F-100 Pickup RTR kit. Based on the proved V100-S 4WD chassis with shaft drivetrain, sealed gear differentials and fixed suspension components the scale and fully licensed Volk low-profile wheels and the 1968 Ford F-100 body is what makes this kit stand out. Included are also waterproof electronics and a 15T brushed motor as well as a 7.2V 1800mAh NiMH battery, a wall charger and a 2.4GHz radio system.
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Serpent have introduced a new set of adjustable battery holders for the Eryx 411 touring car. Including aluminium mounting brackets and carbon fibre battery stops the LiPo battery mounts allow to move the pack by a total of 3mm forth and back in order to fine-tune the weight distribution of the chassis. Milled slots allow the use of most of today’s fibre glass tapes. The set includes all needed hardware and it may also fit other brand’s cars.
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Recently Yeah Racing have introduced the graphite and efficiency upgrade kit for the Tamiya M05, including a range of performance and durability enhancing option parts and now the items are also available separately for those who wish to upgrade step by step. Available are several heatsink sets such as the motor mount and upper heatsink, an aluminium side heatsink and an aluminium motor fan mount set. All help to reduce the operation temperature of both brushed and brushless motors. Also new is the aluminium and graphite battery mount set that makes for easier and more convenient battery swaps. As for the suspension department Yeah Racing have front and rear 3mm carbon fibre shock towers available that help to fine-tune the shock angle while the final option part, an aluminium servo mount, helps to make for a rock solid placement of the steering servo.
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Exotek have a new super trick alloy performance bulkhead for the HPI Sprint 2 4WD touring car available. It is of a heavy duty design that gives the car the precision and strength needed for high power brushless motor speeds. Machined to keep weight at a minimum and then polished and anodised in factory orange the bulkhead not only help to raise the cars performance but also its looks. On top of that the alloy construction adds heat dissipation for the motor plate for cooler running. The set includes quality machined hex M3 hardware and the bulkhead utilises a set screw to hold the hinge pins instead of the stock e-clips. Usable on the front or rear of the car and designed to work with the stock or Exotek chassis as well as the stock shock or Exotek shock towers.
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Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant for their TG10 Mk.2 FZ 1/10th 4WD nitro on-road chassis available in the form of the Raikiri GT. The body was designed by a former Toyota Motor Cooperation designer although it also shares some design ideas with Honda’s iconic NSX 2-door coupe. As for the chassis underneath the TG10 is a shaft-driven 4WD platform with 3mm aluminium chassis, composite upper deck, a 2-speed gearbox, widely adjustable pivot-ball suspension and a 2.1cc FS-12FZ recoil starter engine. The kit will hit the stores by end of June.
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Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the glossy carbon fibre battery plate for the Team Associated B5M. Being a direct replacement for the standard composite part the plate is cut from high-quality 3mm glossy finish carbon fibre material, it is light of weight yet very rigid and it allows for a safe and secure battery mounting, even when the going gets tough. The plate is usable with standard as well as most aftermarket battery thumb screws and it fits the T5M stadium and SC5M short course truck as well.
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