Aftermarket action
Get your own Cybertruck
Tesla recently revealed its first-ever electric pickup to great fanfare, and some embarrassment when CEO Elon Musk damaged the oddly shaped vehicle’s supposedly shatterproof side glass. Mattel’s Hot Wheels division hasn’t wasted any time capitalizing on the interest in this vehicle by introducing two distinct versions of the Tesla Cybertruck. One is a 1:10-scale radio-controlled version with functioning headlights and taillights and two drive modes ( just like the real thing). The kicker? A cracked-window sticker is included with your $400 purchase. Note that this item is sold out, but you can add your name to the waiting list. Also available is a 1:64-scale Cybertruck — also remote controlled — that sells for $20. Visit www.mattelcreations. com.
Learn how to rally race
Have you ever thought of being behind the wheel of a race-prepped rally car, slithering and snaking through some backwoods trail at breakneck speeds? If so, Team O’Neil Rally School located in New Hampshire can provide all the training you’ll need. The 583-acre facility contains plenty of unpaved trails and challenging whoop-de-dos to guarantee you an experience of a lifetime in one of 50-plus specially prepared rally machines. Of course you also receive the necessary instruction to help get you well past the novice stage. Prices range from $1,400 for a single-day run, up to $6,000 for a five-day experience. Group rates are also available. Get the full details, including course dates, at www.teamoneil.com/rally-school/.
Take your tools to go
A big and cumbersome tool chest impedes your ability to work away from the shop, which is where the Beta C41H Tool Trolley comes in. The steel-andplastic rolling unit weighs 54 pounds and stands 36 inches tall by 21 inches wide by 10 inches deep. The top portion detaches from the base for use as a hand-carried box while the lower cabinet’s three lockable slide-out compartments can store a variety of tool shapes and sizes. There are also bungee cords for attaching and transporting larger items. The telescoping handles fold out of the way when the trolley is not being wheeled around. Purchase for $700 from www.pegasusautoracing.com with full product details available at www. betatools.com.
Get in the (parking) zone
People who struggle with depth perception or drive larger vehicles can experience problems parking in their garages. The Park Zone PZ 1600 Precision Parking Aid can help you consistently position your car exactly where it needs to be, every time. The two-part unit uses two AA batteries and consists of a sensor and an indicator with green, orange and red lights. Both parts attach to your garage wall. Once calibrated, the indicator remains green until you’re about eight feet from your desired spot, at which point the orange light turns on. Once the vehicle is in the correct position, the red light comes on. Order one for around $35 from www.amazon.com.