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Black is the new blue when it comes to color in the rc world. Duratrax has noticed the trend and now you can get all of their popular pit stands in black. Made from high impact polystyrene with aluminum center posts, the Duratrax pit stands will not only last for years, but also make it a lot easier to wrench [...]
MIP makes the best hex wrenches on the market, hence the reason we were stoked to see them introduce their Speed Tip Metric Hex Set. With this set you get the three most often used sizes, and their design allows you to quickly pop them in your cordless drill or screwdriver. Then you can let your cordless drill do all [...]
While we are partial to MIP wrenches around the BSRC offices, Hudy is also known for their high quality tools. Recently they have announced several new tools including .050 & 5/64 Allen wrenchs, and a new 3mm A-arm reamer. Some of their features include- * Comfortable, lightweight, plastic handle * Hubs machined from aluminum for easy tip replacement * The handmade, CAD designed, [...]
When you bash hard, you break a lot of parts, therefore tools are of great importance to the BigSquidRC Bash Crew. We recently came across a 12 in 1 tool from Savox and had to give it a spin. Inside the Savox 12 in 1 you’ll find- * 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3mm hex tips * 1/16″, 3/32″ hex tips * 1.5 and 2.5mm [...]
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You’ve got a high-zoot bash machine, maybe you want to pop for a good set of tools to wrench with. Serpent has announced a bunch of new tools to make your wrenching life easier. From hex drivers, to body reamer, to screw drivers, Serpent has you covered. The handles have been designed to be lightweight, plus they are designed not to [...]
Muchmore is known for putting out high end on-road equipment and today they’ve announced three new tools to make your life easier. First up are the high quality multi-shock pliers shown above. These are set up to grip 3, 4, and 5mm shock shafts plus 21mm shock bodies. Their part number is #MMRR2010 and have a street price of $39. To ensure [...]
Being a basher ensures one thing- lots of wrenching. And when wrenching, using quality tools can really speed up the process. Our favorite hex wrenches around the office are from MIP/Thorp, but recently Revolution Design Racing Products announced their new line of Ultra Wrenches. The RDRP Ultra Wrenches come in both metric and imperial to fit any type of screw you [...]
The crew over at PROTOform have been very busy, here are their three latest products. First up is their new Chevy Camaro ZL1 clear lexan body. The Camaro body is 190mm wide and made to bolt right up on your touring car. Great scale looks with PROTOform style give this body an edge over the competition. The part number is #1532-30 [...]
Two of the most common ways to stop a nitro engine are to place a finger over the exhaust tip (ouch!) and to stop the flywheel (ouch if you use your hand, clumsy if you use your foot). DE Racing decided to make a better way. The new Stopz-It tool from DE Racing is a small piece of rubber that [...]
Everyone has a least one Traxxas vehicle in their fleet (but most of you have more like 10). Now Duratrax has a comprehensive tool kit for working on and maintaining your Traxxas vehicles. What does the new kit include? It comes with a total of 19 pieces- hex drivers, nut drivers, screwdrivers and wrenches in multiple sizes. Part number for the [...]
Arrowmax RC has just announced a new line-up of allen wrenches that features a beehive like handle and titanium nitride wear resistant tips. The beehive like handles use lexan in the end and are ultra light as well as comfortable. Check out the official Arrowmax RC Website for more information on all their products. Looking for more information on tools? Check [...]
Need a sturdy bag to organize your rc gear? Want to show up to the local bash spot with a bit more style? Pro-Line has just announced their über new Track Bag. Some of the highlights on this hip hauler are- * Luggage quality zippers and material * Comes with a huge P-L logo on the side * Supported by an inner corrugated [...]
Working with the clutch on your nitro engine can sometimes be a pain, but the guys over at VP Pro are looking to change that. VP Pro has just announced their new compact clutch tool RS-614 made specifically to make your life easier. The tool folds down to take up less space in your pit box and it is super [...]
If you have to wrench on a 8th scale buggy or truggy you already know the need for a good wheel nut wrench. Duratrax has introduced a new 17mm wheel nut wrench with you in mind. Some of the features are- * Utilizes a hardened 17 mm socket that fits most 8th scaler buggies * Ergonomic soft grip handle * Easier to use [...]
