Revolution Design have released their initial product offering, with a focus on tools as expected. The first products include the Ultra ride height gauge for both buggy (6-30mm) and onroad (3-15mm), the ultra camber gauge (+/-6°) for 1/12th onroad to 1/8th offroad, the ultra turnbuckle that combines a 4mm tie rod wrench with a 5.5mm nut driver and the ultra gripper, that is designed to hold 3.0mm, 3.5mm and 4.0mm shock shafts. Also new is the ultra cap catcher, a simple but genius mount that holds separated speed controller capacitors up to 15mm. Finally for adding weight to your EP buggy, or any other chassis, there is 2 different Ultra motor weights in 80g and 30g that mount between the motor and the motor mount for extra weight in the optimum position. All parts are machined from high quality aluminum.

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EDS has released a new graphite set-up board for 1/10 and 1/12 on-road cars. The board is 290 x 425 x 10mm and claims to be the lightest on the market weighing less than 330 grams. The board features a protective coating on the edges and comes supplied with a protective carrying case.

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Yeah Racing introduce this rebound adjusting tool made from machined aluminium. It allows for easy adjustment of the rebound on on-road oil-filled shock absorbers. Eight different settings from 1mm to 8mm are possible by inserting the fully build and filled shock in the dedicated slot, followed by screwing down the shocks upper cap. This way a reproducible rebound can be adjusted for all shocks on the car and after shock rebuilds.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

As shown for the first time at the toy fair in February, Xceed have no released their new set of set-up tools. Comprising of setup blocks together with a ride height & droop gauge, the have been CNC machined from aluminium and anodised green. The set-up blocks are suitable for 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars, they are triangular in shape with a narrow top which secures a more even surface. The ride height/droop gauge features the measurements clearly engraved on both sides of the tool for extra convenience. Available separately or as a complete set.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

Hudy have released this premium-quality exclusive set-up system for 1/10 and 1/12 pan cars. To be used for super-precise measurement and setting of front camber, front toe, steering throw, and caster. Backlash-free, wobble-free mounting of the fully ball-bearing equipped set-up stands (6 high-precision ball-bearings) ultimately gives ultra-smooth, ultra-precise movement and operation. Set-up stands are CNC-machined, hard coated high-grade aluminium and all components feature precision engraving for instant, reliable readings. Includes handy set-up nuts for quick assembly/dis-assembly. Delivered in handy foam packing for comfortable and safe storage and transport.

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Hudy have released their Quick-Tweak Station that allows you to quickly and easily check and correct tweak on your race car to help ensure proper, consistent handling. Suitable for 1/10th and 1/12th on-road cars thanks to its unique adjustable base plate system, its adjustable threaded support feet allow for quick & easy leveling. Rugged and lightweight base plates are CNC-machined from strong yet lightweight aluminum and black-coated for durability and stylish looks. Strategically milled-out cavities in the base plates make this tweak station much lighter than other similar products on the market and both left and right sides are identically weighted for perfect balance. Areas around the precision spirit level in the pivoting base plate are milled out to allow easy viewing from any position and laser-engraved track-width markings (160-220mm) are precisely & accurately engraved on the base plates. The center axle is specially ground to be perfectly straight & level with ends additionally hand ground for precision fitment into the manually-selected precision ball-bearings that are pressed into the base plates. The ball-bearings are degreased and lightly oiled with AeroShell 12T fluid for ultra-free and smooth operation. The Hudy Quick Tweak Station comes in an exclusive aluminum carrying case with pre cut foam inserts to allow easy & safe storage.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]