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December 28, 2021

JConcepts pre-mounted Pin Swag & Fuzz Bites

JConcepts now offer their latest carpet tires, the Fuzz Bite front and rear as well as the Pin Swag rear as pre mounts on either white or yellow Mono rims. 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 Swag is split down the centre to give a little individual control to contort to surfaces. In between, a stagger section with angular front is placed just behind a vertical rib to complete the design. The tight spacing of the Pin and Swag bite together and minimise wear across the carcass. An already low-profile carcass rolls through the turns and transitions well at high and low speeds.

View the other new pre mounts here

December 23, 2021

JConcepts pre trimmed high-clearance wings

Two new High-Clearance wings available pre-trimmed has been developed and manufactured by JConcepts Inc. The 6.5” and 7” wide HCW incorporates a short-chord design for quick rotation and a flat-base which provides more tire clearance. As the carpet, Astroturf, and high-traction dirt conditions become more prevalent, racers have asked for specific 6.5” & 7”rear wings. The durable and pre-trimmed design has chopped rear corners for rigidity plus a traditional lower-level gurney that is achievable for even less drag over large jumps. The side-dams of the wing feature hard radius cut-outs which allow even more tire rear expansion and flex space. JConcepts designers Paul Wynn and Fred Reep added dual stability fangs which also help boost the front to rear structure. The rear of the wing still maintains a high-angle to vertical rear dam to give drivers a straight-forward layout suited to high-speed circuits. The HCW is a direct bolt-on piece for most 1/10th buggies and includes one pre-trimmed wing per package.

View the 7” wide HCW here

December 22, 2021

JConcepts Mono RC10 Truck front & rear wheels

JConcepts supports the vintage RC enthusiast with the release of new Mono wheels. The original offset wheels for the RC10T have been highly sought-after for years by drivers looking to outfit a restoration project or racers actively racing their vehicles. The 2.2” Mono wheels are inspired by the originals, feature the iconic dish shape with the front utilising the non-flanged 3/16 x 3/8” bearing and the rear the pin drive setup for 3/16” axles. The wheels include a vent hole on the outer diameter and an outer lip to reduce the ability for glue to run down the face of the wheel during application and curing. JConcepts wheels are moulded in a durable material with precise techniques to ensure dependability and performance. Mono wheels are available in bright white and fluorescent racing yellow, packaged 4 pieces per package and backed with JConcepts racing heritage and customer support.

View the other Mono wheel options here

December 20, 2021

JConcepts RM2 thread lock adhesive

Securing metal to metal components during build and assembly is something every racer experiences on a routine basis. The RM2 thread locking compound is an easy addition to the arsenal of pit accessories for building and maintenance of an RC vehicle. For screws, it’s simple to add a liberal amount of RM2 adhesive to threaded area and roll against a mechanical towel or JC microfiber towel to even out the application. The easy to use and re-useable bottle with secure lid helps maintain a tidy work area while at home or while on the road.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 2, 2021

JConcepts Regulator brass option parts

JConcepts have introduced a bunch of new brass options for their Regulator MT chassis conversion. First up is a stackable chassis weight, the machined brass unit can be easily added to the bottom of the chassis to increase weight to one of the lowest locations on the vehicle. The design allows the ability to stack additional weights if necessary to the same footprint with (not included) hardware. Weight added to the chassis area on a retro monster truck can improve suspension performance by increasing the sprung weight. This allows for better jump handling and landing and the ability to plant the tires into the racing surface via front to rear weight transfer.

View the other new options here

November 29, 2021

JConcepts tire inner sidewall support adaptors

The team at JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support. During high traction or loaded conditions, tire sidewall deflection causes oversteer and inconsistency with driving performance. By adding the inner sidewall support adaptor and gluing it into place, the sidewall effectively becomes much harder and allows a driver to enter smoother arcs and radius turns on the race track. Already used in competition, the sidewall support pieces have shown to work on glued, sealed, or naturally grippy surfaces where traction rolling or oversteer is an issue. In addition, when conditions are rough, bumpy or dusty, the additional support drives smoother and with more consistency. Available for 1/10th buggy (above) and 1/8th buggy tires, they come in a pack of 4 pieces.

View the 1/8th version here

November 18, 2021

JConcepts Warrior Arrma Typhon body

The Warrior body by JConcepts features a design that has, frankly, gone a little mad. The design process was simple, throw out the conventional principals and centre the design around a battle tested look, fit and finish. The Warrior is protected from the competition with a heavily wrapped roll-cage to provide strength in every direction. The racers eye is drawn to the unique split front window, protecting the cockpit from the occasional aerial assault of lap traffic. The rear upper pods blend into the rear section of the body to start a ramping feature which tops-off at the rear body mounts. The side-pods are tall and with an additional scoop built on top to accommodate an assortment of different type of battery packs. The sides of the body shell fit the chassis like a glove and allows plenty of electrical clearance inside the shell. The body is an experienced racer too, featuring a vent that may be trimmed by the user and opened on the front of the scoops and off the back of the cab providing air-intake or escape packages for the skilled and crafty driver. Fully committed, the Warrior body features cut lines for the Arrma Typhon or the TLR Tuned version.

View more angles of the Warrior body here

November 18, 2021

JConcepts titanium 5.5 x 6mm ball studs

A sought-after piece in the RC world is the 5.5 x 6mm ball-ends which seemingly attach to just about every corner of the Team Associated line of vehicles and JConcepts Regulator behind axle steering assembly. Previously, the kit versions were very heavy steel items which is a lot of unnecessary weight. With the JConcepts Titanium pieces, the application is smooth and simple with a 2mm wrench while the lightweight material screws together very easily.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]