:PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT   by Chris Kovachevich

DUBRO
Pit Stop

Vital Stats

NAME: DSM 3-channel Pro Series Surface Module/Rx

MANUFACTURER: Spektrum

DISTRIBUTOR: Horizon Hobby

STREET PRICE: $179.99

CHANNELS: 79

CHANNEL SPACING: 1 MHz

FREQUENCY BAND: 2.4-2.4835GHz

RANGE: 3000 ft.

LATENCY: 3.0ms

TRANSMITTER OUTPUT: 10mW

RECEIVER POWER
CONSUMPTION:
40mA@4.8V

RECEIVER WEIGHT: 11g

What We Liked:

• Improved response time

• Receiver protected against moisture/grunge infiltration

• Spektrum claims shutdowns are a thing of the past

• Cool translucent-gray cases

• No crystals, no conflicts,
no hassles

What Could Be Improved:

• Still a bit pricey (but worth it)

Racer or basher, we all face the common problem of where to put/keep the tools necessary for the enjoyment of our nitro-powered cars and trucks. Over the years I’ve seen everything from canvas tool pouches to leather tool belts used for this purpose. I’ve even seen some folks use a simple cardboard box. In an effort to bring a bit of style and organization to our enjoyment of our vehicles, the folks at DuBro have introduced the Pit Stop—a very nice place to put these items so they can be conveniently carried to the pit area of the race track, or to your favorite bashing spot.

The Pit Stop is quickly assembled, and the model shown here even has a provision to hang an electric starter unit such as those from Sportwerks and Traxxas. Other features include a large 800cc fuel bottle, glow starter caddy, a glow plug driver, a Kwik Stop engine shutoff, and a nice tuning screwdriver. Pretty much everything that you would need to get your nitro vehicle tuned and serviced in the pits. The Pit Stop also has provisions for a couple of spare glow plugs to be stored in its base. The little touches are appreciated, and the folks at DuBro pretty much have all the bases covered. The nice feature is that all of these items attach and become a part of the Pit Stop—a place for everything and everything in its place!

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Products mentioned:

DuBro Pit Stop, manufactured by Dubro Products, Inc., P. O. Box 815, Wauconda, IL, 60084, www.dubro.com

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