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For all your big Kyosho fans out there, Kyosho has just announced their new Factory Tool Set. These can be bought as one complete set or separately, and come in all the sizes you need when spinning wrenches on your favorite Kyosho vehicle. This is a 7 piece set with murdered-out black anodized handles and high quality steel tips. Hit [...]
There’s a new name in the uber tool game and it’s Revolution Design Racing Products. RDRP has tools for both surface and air, ranging from the camber gauge shown above, to ride height gauges and trick turnbuckle wrenches. The camber gauge shown above goes for $29. For more information on all their goodies HERE’S the link. Looking for more tool information [...]
The guys over at Schumacher have announced a bunch of new tools from CORE RC. One of these tools are these 4″ plastic LCD calipers that sell for about £12. Many other different types of tools are available, hit up THIS link to view them all. Schumacher also announced today they have opened up a new area on their website devoted [...]
The Duratrax Multi-Driver ReviewFrom the moment we got the official press release, several people around the office claimed this was a must have tool! We finally got ours in and have been putting them to the test. Is the Multi-Driver everything we wished for? Is it the last tool you will ever buy? Keep reading for our thoughts and experiences…
So recently we posted about the new DuraTrax 12 Tip Multi Driver Tool. Everyone was thinking this could be pretty cool. Well one showed up on my desk today, and I had to show it! We were wondering how it actually worked/functioned, would it be easy to swap bits, and I have to say yes.. yes it is! We will [...]
When a company that has already earned one Basher Approved award steps up with something new, we definately take notice. EDS Racing has a new tool up their sleeve with their new Combo Quick Drive. As the name suggests, it’s a new combination allen driver that includes seven tips that store neatly in the handle. It’s available in metric, SAE, [...]
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 shaft your vehicle may have. [...]
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 Duratrax page for more [...]
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 make all the difference! They [...]
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: EvanAnyone 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 melted wire, or one burnt finger to see that having [...]
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 as well. Head [...]
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. The Pro LVM can give [...]
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 x 420mm (or about 25″ [...]
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 in at 29″ x 19″ [...]
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 new kits. It will also [...]
