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We like combo tools, or should I say that we like saving room in our tool box. That’s why when we saw the new HPI Temp-Driver we were pretty stoked. While out tuning a nitro engine the two tools you need the most are a small straight slot screwdriver and a temp gauge, luckily the new Temp-Driver has both. * Measures [...]
Get a grip on your wrenching life with the new T-Handle Ratchet Driver from Team Associated. The ratchet driver is super easy to use, simply insert a 1/4″ hex head tip (not included), flick a switch for the direction you want to rotate, then get to work. The ratchet has a street price of $12, its part number is #1679, and [...]
A proper wheel wrench comes in mighty handy when bashing, especially when working on 8th scale buggies/truggies/monster trucks. The latest to hit the market comes from Tekno RC. Their new 17mm Wheel Wrench & Shock Cap Tool is made from CNC machined aluminum and is as strong as it is versatile. Not only can it give you the extra leverage [...]
To do the job right, you must have the right tools, hence the reason many hobbyists choose to cut the check for “the good stuff” instead of “el’ cheapos”. Known best for their elite nitro engines, O.S. Speed also has a line of uber tools. Recently we got a chance to test (read- beat-on, use as pry bars, try to destroy) [...]
Get dialed in with the new Aluminum Ride Height Gauge from JConcepts. Why do you need one? Well, you could “eyeball” your ride height like our Bash Crew member Iron Mike does, but when accurately set you can count on improved handling, thus making it easier to go fast and pass your buddies. * Made from lightweight aluminum * Anodized in either [...]
Looking for some high-end tools to make wrenching easier? If so, Tekno RC has just launched a new line of Hex Wrenches and Nut Drivers. Ranging in price from $23 to $27, they feature CNC machined high carbon steel 4mm shank tips and weighted aluminum handles. Gun metal anodizing aids in wear resistance while giving them a trick look. Each [...]
Team Associated has announced a high-end set of Shock Shaft Pliers. Sure, you could just use paper towels on a set of normal pliers, but an uber set looks much more trick in your tool box. Some of the highlights of the AE Factory Team set includes- * Large clamping surface and long handle for more leverage * Anodized blue with laser-etched [...]
The folks at AKA have announced three new products to make your life in the pits easier. First up is a 2 N 1 Handheld Wheel Balancer. Their new balancer fits both 12 and 17mm wheel hexes which covers the majority of short course trucks, 10th scale buggies, and 8th scalers on the market. Its small size takes up very [...]
The longer you are into rc, the more stuff you end up hauling around, at some point a hauler bag becomes a must have item. Schumacher has announced a big new hauler bag to help get all your gear to the track or local bash spot. Sized at 54 x 37 x 60cm, it comes with 5 tough corrugated boxes, [...]
We are all about saving space and having the right tool for the job. Enter from stage left, the new AKA Double Play Nut Driver. The Double Play has a machined aluminum handle to shave weight, while it saves space by putting both a 5.5 & 7mm socket into one wrench. A hard anodized finished gives it a cool factory [...]
Are you a tool snob? If you raise your hand yes, the folks over at Revolution Design Racing Products have some new high-end wrenches for you. Available in 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0mm, they have a large butterfly handle to bust loose even the most stubborn of bolts. The part number for the 2.0 is #RDRP0227, the 2.5 is #RDRP0228, and [...]
If you are an avid hobbyist, chances are you do a lot of solding on your cars and trucks. There is nothing like having the proper tool to get a job done right so the crew over at Novak have announced a Wire Stripper and Cutter Tool. Some of its features include- * Built in cutter * Comfortable handles * Blades automatically [...]
To make your life of wrenching a little easier, the crew over at AKA are teasing a nifty 2-n-1 Nut Driver. It fits the common 7 and 5.5mm nuts you are always wrenching on and was designed to save some space in your tool box. Hit up This Link to check out AKA’s official website. Get more AKA news Right Here [...]
MIP Wrenches are the best you can buy and we use them every day around the BigSquidRC offices. However, they do have one downside, when you have a half dozen of them laying on your pit table, it isn’t easy to tell from a glance which size is which. The folks over at MIP have now solved that problem with their [...]
There is nothing like using the right tool for the job. Hudy has announced two new turnbuckle wrenches to make it easier to work on your rig. In both 5.5 and 6mm, the Hudy turnbuckle wrenches are hardened for long life and hand ground for a perfect fit. The part number for the 5.5mm is #181055, the 6mm is [...]
