Team GRID has sent over some info about their new Shock Shaft Tool. Their new tool is designed to make our lives easier when installing shock rods and ball ends without trashing the actual shaft. The tool uses a clamping design with 3, 3.5 and 4mm holes to snugly fit just about any size shock [...]
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Now this looks like something every RC tool box needs! DuraTrax just announced their new 12 Tip Multi Driver Tool. It stores 6 double sided tool bits in the handle, the cap rotates to the selected bit. Bit length is also adjustable. Look for it at your local shops or online in March! Hit the official [...]
There are a few essential tools that everyone needs in their pit box, and these new ones from DuraTrax are part of your must haves! I know as bashers, we will use anything handy, especially when it comes to tripping up a body. But let me assure you, a good body reamer and body scissors can [...]
The Team Checkpoint TC-950 / Trakpower TK-950 Soldering Station Review From: Trakpower Direct Link @ Tower Hobbies: Trakpower TK-950 Soldering Station Review By: Evan Photograph By: Evan Anyone who has been in the hobby for very long at all recognizes the value of a good soldering iron. It only takes one cold solder joint, one [...]
TrakPower has all sorts of new stuff today! Their new power supply, TK-950 soldering station, 2-in-1 temp gauge & stop watch, and Speed Wash nitro cleaner will all be available in late May. They also list some new tire glue, KryTech lubricant, 500cc fuel bottle, and Speed Equipment T-Shirts as being available at that time [...]
Why carry around a Fluke Multimeter when you can toss Hobbico‘s tiny Pro-Series Lithium Voltmeter into your tool bag and promptly loose it? Well, that might be a reason, but seriously folks, do you need a big multimeter just to check the voltage on your LiPos, LiFes, and Li-Ion batteries? I really don’t think so. [...]
Team Durango felt they could do the pit mat better. Whether or not that’s true is a matter for debate (or maybe a PIT MAT SHOOTOUT! Coming Soon!). But it’s a fine looking pit mat, and certainly worth a look if you’re in the market for such a thing. Measuring in at a generous 620mm [...]
Every time I go through all my hundreds of photos from IHobby I find another product that I didn’t get to during the show. These new DuraTrax Pit Mats are among them. They are a high quality, very durable rubber mat made to withstand all kinds of solvents and nitro fuels. The large one measures [...]
There’s no such thing as having too many tools. Unless you have to carry them all around. Team Associated has created a way to help you lighten your load with their new Stamped Multi Tool V2. This new version is now compatible with all the V2 shocks that Associated is putting on all of their [...]
We all spend a lot of time drooling over the latest, greatest, and most awesome gear on the market. But the reality is that we don’t always need the highest techiest stuff. The basics are usually enough for most people. Venom Group has a new charger for those that just need the basics. The Sport [...]
LRP is known for developing great new technologies. The new Pulsar Touch Competition charger is no exception, it is capable of everything you’d expect of a modern charger, plus a ton more. It’ll do 1-4 cell LiPos and LiFes plus 1-8 cell NiMHs and NiCds at up to 12 amps, along with an automatic cycling [...]
Are you one of those guys that always has more chargers on your pit table than everybody else? (*cough*) Wouldn’t life be simpler if you could just pack along one charger that would charge multiple batteries? I think so. Lucky for us sane people Kershaw Designs is now selling a charger that does just that. [...]
HUDY has a new collection of POLs for heavy duty applications. Their silicone-based Super Differential Grease is made for high-performance and heavy-duty ball differentials and thrust bearings. They say that it will stand up to high temperatures and will improve diff reliability. They are also offering standard, extra, and premium bearing greases that are synthetic [...]