French company Donuts Racing have created this 7-in-1 multi functional tool for 1/8th offroad. First off it acts as shock length gauge, measuring distances from the top nut to a length of 50mm to 135mm. The other 6 functions are tie rod wrenches from 3.5mm to 8mm in half mm increments. The tool is made from 7075 aluminium and has been anodised in both black and orange.
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New in the lineup of 1/24 scale SCX24 vehicles from Axial, the B-17 Betty 4WD is a micro scale model that celebrates Axial Racing’s 15th year of RC adventuring by bringing back the legacy body, Rock Lizard tires and Rockster wheels of the original AX10 Scorpion. Fully ready-to-run, it will please new RC drivers and long-time Axial enthusiasts alike with classic crawling performance plus Limited Edition collectability. It arrives in a specially designed collector’s box with scale garage artwork. You’ll find a commemorative coin inside that features the Axial 15-Year Anniversary logo, in an attractive case and available only with this model. Each RTR’s finished body includes a 15-year anniversary decal and its chassis side rail is laser-etched with the anniversary logo and your model’s unique production number.
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New from Marka Racing, their new aluminium car stand is designed for 1/10th and 1/12th scale onroad. Produced in aluminium it has been black anodised with machined chamfered edging, the top surface sports multiple holes for holding shocks, diffs etc. For the top surface foam strips are included to prevent the car from sliding off while the underside has small plastic dots for more stability on your bench.
Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]
The Losi Mini’s are back featuring TLR 2wd buggy engineering and performance in a 1/16th package, the Losi Mini-B Buggy is terrain-tearing and track-ready. The larger 1/16th scale is stable on the track generating quicker speeds and improved handling. With suspension geometry updated and taken from the TLR 22 platform and the inclusion of waterproof electronics with a 2.4Ghz radio system, you get more from a Mini than ever before. It features a mid-motor configuration for better balance, oil filled shocks and a full range of option parts all in a total ready-to-run package.
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Available from French brand Rusti Design is this rear shock tower for vintage Team Losi XX buggies. The shock tower is made from 6mm carbon fibre and it features the same anchor points as the stock part for all XX generations, from the original XX to the XX-CR KE and allows the use of modern wing mounts. The benefit is you get a stiffer wing mount as well as a stronger shock tower plus you can fit the motor wires under the tower for the cleanest look.
Source: Rusti Design [rustidesign.fr]
Axon have presented the V2 version of their TCS spur gear. Tested over a long period of time in various different conditions, the new new gear is more round and the tooth shape has been optimised. The result being a better feeling under throttle and braking as well as better rolling performance in cornering. Available in 64P, all versions from 100T to 116T and 48P only even numbers from 80T to 90T.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
The new 8200mAh 1S battery from Arrowmax is a direct replacement for the previous 3.7V model. Tested and race-proven, this competition-grade battery is made for serious 12th scale racers and the ‘big’ battery provides a tremendous amount of runtime and power. Only 18.5mm high, this super LCG battery allows racers to maximise the car balance on track.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Korean brand Stradale have released their universal pit guy for 1/8th and 1/10th nitro racing. Made from aluminium plates and foam, it allows the user to conveniently carry a car on starter box together with all the relevant tools needed in the pit lane such as fuel bottle, fuel gun, glow igniter etc. The tool section is made of a special high density foam to securely hold your equipment, while not absorbing any of the fuel that will inevitably be spilled, especially in the fuel gun hole which is open on the bottom. The starter box can be securely held in place while the entire unit has two straps for carrying.
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