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June 3, 2020

JConcepts Colt 1.9” chrome beadlock wheel

Following up on their all black Colt 1.9” beadlock crawler wheel, JConcepts have released a chrome alternative. The cleverly designed beadlock alternative for 1.9” tyres features 8 triangle spokes that provide a Wagon look which is perfect for vintage builds and trucks that need a raw muscle look of the 1970’s and 80’s. Dipping into the assembly, the Colt wheels assemble from the inside out and include an inner pinch ring which helps lock the two halves together. The outside of the wheel has the 12mm hex already blended into the design while supplying a sturdy wheel offset capable of taming an assortment of terrain. The final look arrives after the completed assembly is secured on the truck and the centre cap is placed into position with included screws. The centre cap covers all wheel nut and fitment territory and leaves the look of the wheel clean and stylised. The wheels are molded in a durable material and they come as pairs.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 3, 2020

JConcepts Speed Fangs speed-run tires

New from JConcepts, specifically created for speed-run RC vehicles comes the all new Speed Fangs, a belted, rubber tire option for the fastest crowd in the RC world. These tires will come pre-mounted on JConcepts dedicated speed-run Cheetah wheels, an adjustable 83mm outer diameter wheel that has interchangeable adaptors for 12mm and 17mm hex vehicles. The Speed Fangs come in platinum compound, mounted on either black or white wheels and are suitable for Slash 4×4, Stampede 4×4, Rustler 4×4 and Arrma Infraction / Limitless vehicles.

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June 3, 2020

Tekno RC aluminium centre diff support

Fresh from Tekno RC is this aluminium centre diff support for the EB410.2 or ET410. Improve durability and tune your vehicle’s flex characteristics using this CNC machined 7075 aluminium part. Finished in gun metal grey it is a direct replacement for the stock part and both the stock and carbon fibre top plate are also compatible.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

June 3, 2020

T-Works 5.0mm socket driver

Continuing to expand their tool line-up, T-Works have announced the release of their new 5.0 x 100mm socket driver. The wrench use T-Works’ standard lightweight aluminium handle and high-quality, HSS steel for the driver itself.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 3, 2020

Arrowmax tungsten steel screws

Arrowmax have introduced a special line of CNC machined screws made from pure tungsten steel. This material drastically brings the weight up helping to lower the centre of gravity of the vehicles when used beneath the chassis. It also claims to add strength to the chassis to give a stiffer flex in comparison to other materials. Available in M3x5, M3x6 & M3x8 .

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

February 24, 2020

Sobue claims a second TITC title

Akio Sobue has claimed a second TITC title, this time round the Infinity driver doing so in much more dominant fashion to his spectacular win over Alexander Hagberg in 2018. While concerns of the Coronavirus depleted the international entry for the 18th running of Asia’s most famous annual touring car event, the Infinity driver still faced stiff competition, most of which came from within his own team. With the race marking the international race debut of the Japanese company’s IF14-II, Jilles Groskamp would keep Sobue honest in the finals. A crash in A1 caused by his pinion coming undone, gave Groskamp the win in A1 meaning it would all go down to A3 after Sobue got the job done in A2. Having been the closest to matching Sobue’s pace at the Infinity Addict Circuit throughout qualifying, Groskamp wasn’t going to let the opportunity to go for the overall win pass in A3 and putting in a good fight kept the pressure on the Top Qualifier for the entire 5-minutes, the first time anyone had been able to do so all weekend. Still Sobue resisted the challenge to take back the title that he had lost last year to the absent Hagberg. Having finished runner-up last year, Naoto Matsukura again was on the podium this time in 3rd after winning a battle with Viktor Wilck for that position. Finishing off what was a tough TITC weekend for the Yokomo team, local hero Meen Vejrak would get a P3 in the third A-Main to secure 5th place as the best placed non-Infinity driver.

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February 23, 2020

Akio resumes control at TITC to take A2

After crashing out in the opening A-Main due to his pinion coming undone, Akio Sobue resumed his control over the TITC to take the A2 win by a comfortable margin. The Infinity driver once again came under some early pressure from team-mate Jilles Groskamp before the Japanese driver was able to pull clear, showing the form that saw the Top Qualifier take all four rounds of qualifying. Behind, Naoto Matsukura completed the Top 3 never really posing any treat to his team-mates up front. With Ryosuke Yamamoto completing the Top 4, the only change to the starting order came when Meen Vrejak got by Viktor Wilck for 5th position in the opening laps of the race.

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February 23, 2020

Groskamp wins A1 at TITC as Sobue crashes out

Jilles Groskamp has taken the opening A-Main at the TITC, the Infinity driver challenging his team-mate Akio Sobue before the Top Qualifier crashed out at the 3-minute mark. A much more competitive looking Groskamp, who qualified second, was able to put Sobue under pressure for the first 2-minutes of the race before things settled down and the Japanese driving managed to get himself some breathing room. Suddenly it all turned on its head as Sobue came around to complete his 12th lap, his car shooting off into the barrier as a loose pinion meant he couldn’t brake. With Groskamp well clear of the rest of the field, the Dutch driver could cruise to the finish 2.8-seconds ahead of Viktor Wilck while, taking full advantage of the many incidents in the race, Nicholas Lee came through from 8th on the grid to complete the Top 3.

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