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April 26, 2021

JConcepts hex driver wrench set

JConcepts releases a wrench set contained in a slim unit with a 7-piece assortment of magnetic tip attachments. The blue anodised handle with grippy silver highlighting sports an injection moulded end cap inscribed with JC for authenticity. The slight ‘football’ shaped handle has some classic JConcepts ‘Fin’ machined details and teardrop milling sections combining appearance and functionality. The design of the speed tips is unique, featuring spring steel adaptors on the hex wrenches and steel machined tips with titanium nitrate coating. The hex wrenches come in the popular sizes such as 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 and feature a ball-end version of the 2.0 and 2.5 for those tough to reach locations or tricky angle applications. The nut driver tips are entirely 1 piece spring steel units in the useful 5.5 and 7.0mm sizes to fit a huge variety of applications. Each wrench tip is laser etched with tool size and JConcepts.net logo for identification. A bonus with the wrench set is the injection moulded storage base for vertical pit bench storage to keep each size handy and available when needed. A simple pull of the required tool off the holder can be performed in seconds and placed into the handle where the magnet takes a hold of the steel and snaps into place. The entire assembly fits into a translucent storage case with pre-cut hard density foam to protect handle and tool caddy.

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April 13, 2021

JConcepts Fuzz Bite & Pin Swag carpet tires

JConcepts have introduced two new carpet tires, the Fuzz Bite and the Pin Swag. The Fuzz Bite lands on a low-profile carcass carried over from tires such as the Twin Pin. The low stance provides quick transition at high-speed and minimises side-wall deflection and roll. The pin is specially built in a reverse ‘water tower’ shape planting the larger base at the bottom and narrowing at the top for precision. The pins are placed in a radius and repeated about for a healthy nest of pins to dig deep into matting in office carpet or tight knit CRC carpeting. The alternating rows of pins provides side-bite, and the tightness gives forward traction. The arrangement of the pins promotes good wear characteristics and traction longevity. The Fuzz Bite incorporates a small radial rib on the outside with angular cross to give consistent cornering but also forward mid-corner launch grip. Available in for the rear as well as in 2wd and 4wd front varieties.

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April 8, 2021

JConcepts curved pliers, side cutter & shock shaft tool

From JConcepts their new curved pliers are very handy to the organised minded racer looking to have a lot of functions in a single tool. The 5-piece design consists of the dual pinching jaws, aluminium handles and steel centre pivot screw. The curved plier ends are machined in steel, chamfered to reduce weight, and have inner grips to get ahold of just about any small part in RC. In the grip area resides an opening where round objects can be gripped and pinched where further work can be done. Near the pivot, an inner cutter is built-in so side cutting can be performed to detach small plastic from parts trees or simply cutting soft metals, solder, or other low resistance materials. Past the pivot, the JConcepts pliers have the handy 4.0 and 3.0 diameters which are for pinching shock shafts during builds or re-builds without unnecessarily marking important surfaces.

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April 5, 2021

JConcepts titanium Clod Buster, Regulator & B74.1 parts

JConcepts have produced number of new titanium parts for the Tamiya Clod Buster, JConcepts Regulator and Associated B74. The parts include large 8 x 9mm pivot balls, 5.5 x 8mm ball ends and 6 x 6mm ball studs. The 8 x 9mm pivot balls work with the ladder bars on the Clod Buster and Regulator chassis, while the 5.5 x 8mm ball-ends which seemingly attach to just about every corner of the Team Associated line of vehicles also work well on the Regulator’s behind axle steering assembly. The 6 x 6mm pivot balls replace the lower links move on the Clod Buster and Regulator chassis. With these lightweight JConcepts Titanium pieces, the application is smooth and simple with a 2.5mm or 2mm wrench while the light-weight material screws together very easily. The tough design, light-weight materials add to the simplicity of a monster truck build and can be used time and time again for consistency.

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April 2, 2021

JConcepts DR10 brass front bulkhead

Front-end protection and weight are critical on all RC vehicles and in particular drag racing. JConcepts is once again on task with the release of the brass front bulkhead for the Team Associated DR10 line of vehicles. The all-brass machined bulkhead is spot on in terms of geometry, fit, finish and position and adds extra weight to assist in keeping the front-end down during high-speed runs. Installed with existing hardware included in the kit and can easily be installed trackside, between races or test and tune sessions.

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March 20, 2021

JConcepts 2020 Ford Raptor Bigfoot body

JConcepts has teamed up with Bigfoot 4×4 to offer officially licensed decal sets to go along with branded body shells. The first offering is Summit Bigfoot 21 which includes all logos associated with the truck in one of the more famous and current trim packages. The included body shell, a 2020 Ford Raptor, is the work of the JConcepts crew always looking to offer the best performing and most accurate presentation on the market. The Raptor launches quick with its low-slung design, snoopy front-end and detailed representation. The grille area is heavily recessed so the included decals lock into place and high-end looks intimidate anyone at the starting line. Upper louvers, hard-edge hood impressions help create a strong and durable mounting area for the body and matches the 1:1 as a racer.

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March 19, 2021

JConcepts S2 & F2 body shells for Mini-B

New from JConcepts, their ultra successful S2 and F2 body shells have been scaled down and released for the Losi Mini-B. The S2 shell rocks some familiar features but rolled together with a low-profile stance and with IFMAR Championship credibility backing this design, it is an easy choice and a performer straight out of the package. The F2, designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. Both bodies come supplied with the new C|T-Type rear wing to help deliver results on any racing circuit and is also available separately.

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March 17, 2021

JConcepts Finnisher titanium license plate screw

For the true RC fan, JConcepts launches a precise new 6mm Titanium mounting screw to use on license plates which fits a variety of full-size vehicles on the market. The screw has a large diameter head which eliminates the need for a washer and where a lot of detail of the design rests with a large chamfer. The head of the screw is highly detailed titanium but with increased machining over the head of the screw exposing a 10mm hex. The design incorporates holes and notched hexes which make it incredibly light weight but strong in all the important areas.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]