More Cool Stuff from the Editors of RC Drive Magazine
by Chris Kovachevich
This article was originally published in RC Driver’s January 2016 issue.
DURATRAX RCduratrax.com
PIT TECH MINI CAR STAND
New from the folks at Duratrax is this mini car pit stand. Designed with smaller vehicles in mind, this stand is sized to work best with 1/12 through 1/20-scale vehicles. This stand may be a bit smaller, but it’s full featured with a rotating plate and the base molded to hold small parts and tools. Part no. DTXC23511- $9.99
CASTLE CREATIONS/CASTLE CONNECTORScastlecreations.com
CASTLE CONNECTORS 4MM POLARIZED CONNECTORS
New from the folks at Castle Creations, these Castle Connectors are designed for the higher current demands of today’s high performance cars, boats and planes. Available in both 4.0mm and 6.5mm sizes, they are available in various kits to work with your application. Part no. 011-0065-00 (1 male set and 1 female set)
$5.99
RPM RACING PRODUCTSrpmrcproducts.com
ROCK SLIDERS FOR THE AXIAL SCX10
Rock sliders are designed to replicate the 2-inch tubing side sliders used by full scale rock crawlers. These sliders include support ribs to support the truck and keep the bars from deflecting under stress. Reduce your rock crawling ‘hang ups’ with this new part from RPM! Part no. 73452 – $17.95
PRO-LINE RACINGprolineracing.com
PROSPEC SHOCKS FOR 1/10-SCALE BUGGY
Pro Line shocks have developed a really good reputation among SC and Stadium truck enthusiasts. Now 1/10-scale buggy drivers can enjoy the smooth action and tuneability. These shocks area a 12mm big bore design and use a single, low friction ‘X-ring’ design. The shock kit includes three different shock pistons. Designed to work with currently available 12mm shock springs, these shocks are sure to add tuning options to your buggy. Part no. 6267-01 – $55.21
RC SCREWZrcscrewz.com
LOSI 8IGHT-T 3.0 NITRO STAINLESS SCREW KIT
New from the folks at RC Screwz, this complete kit contains all necessary screws for the Losi 8ight 3.0 plus extras of each! Also included in the kit are Bondhus Short Arm hex wrenches for all sizes in the kit. Packaged in a reusable plastic case, these screws are good looking and strong. Part no. 079- $39.99
PROTOFORMracepf.com
WING MOUNTS FOR 1/10 SCALE
On road carpet racers are a finicky bunch; the products they use need to be both strong and light. These new wing mounts from PROTOform fit the bill on both parts. The aluminum mounts are anodized in gunmetal grey and arrive complete with all mounting hardware. Part no. 6054-02 – $11.00
