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March 1, 2017

JConcepts MBX7R/RC8B3 front scoop

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Mugen MBX7R and Team Associated RC8B3 is the front scoop. Introduced at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas, the front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish and the set includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and E-buggy with the same package.

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March 1, 2017

JConcepts YZ-2 3-gear laydown gear shield

JConcepts have added a new 3-D-printed option part to their Shapeways store in the form of the 3-gear laydown transmission gear shield. The part slides directly on the Yokomo 3-gear transmission case and aligns with the stock geometry. The motor plate installs just over the gear shield and is positioned as normal. The gear shield is protection for the spur gear itself but also protects the low-profile body designs such as the JConcepts S2 and F2 bodies. The part is now available exclusively through Shapeways.

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February 28, 2017

JConcepts Skull T-shirts & sweatshirts

Coming from JConcepts are the new Skull design T-shirts and sweatshirts. The fresh shield logo with lightning bolts made its way into the R/C scene in early 2017 with new driver signings. The T-shirt sports a large logo in the front with a smaller on the back while the zipped hooded sweatshirt is the other way around with a small logo in the front and a large one on the back. The merchandise is available in all poplar adult sizes.

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February 28, 2017

JConcepts B64 Fin titanium turnbuckle set

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B64 1/10th 4WD buggy is the Fin titanium turnbuckle set. Offering the name-giving “finned” hex section the turnbuckles are usable with the standard AE ballcups and they not only save weight but also add visual impact. The set includes seven turnbuckles with a suitable wrench being available separately.

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February 21, 2017

JConcepts Strike 3 RC8B3 buggy bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced the Strike 3 bodyshell for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. Sampling elements from the Finnisher, Silencer and Striker bodies it packs a slightly refined image. The base enhancements to the design come from the parallel to chassis side-pods, that look traditional with 1/8th buggies of the past. A large rear-end winglet has been added to aid in the rear traction stability as well as stopping force. The offset of the race-proven shell provides a compact fit for the fuel tank, linkage and air filter assembly and the heavy channelling on the front windshield keeps the Strike 3 aligned at high speeds while the sidepods have multiple hard-edge angles that spill off neatly into 90 degree side panels. Just behind the engine head, a sleek up-rising flows from the body like running water and a sharp rise in the rear wicker blocks flow to the rear tower and redirects to the rear wing area. The clear body set includes window templates and a decal sheet.

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February 20, 2017

JConcepts release new B6 & B64-series option parts

Coming from JConcepts are several new option parts for the B6 and B64 series of off-road buggies. First up are short and long Fin-series titanium shock stand-offs. Designed to replace the standard parts and featuring a lightweight design with built-in threads for easier shock angle adjustments, the 7mm hex based design allows adjustment with the most popular wrench in the R/C arsenal but also tapers down featuring the Fin treatment found on the JConcepts turnbuckles. The stand-offs are available in short and long variants for the front and rear of the B6 and B64 buggies and each 2-piece set includes two 3x8mm BHCS to secure the stand-offs to the shock tower. The standard 3mm locknut is used to finalise the assembly and secure the shock into position. The Delrin shock stand-off bushings are also available separately as a 4-piece set.

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February 15, 2017

JConcepts Swaggers & Pin Downs stadium truck tyres

Coming from JConcepts are the new Swaggers and Pin Downs carpet and astro turf stadium truck tyres. Starting with the Swaggers, the 2.2″ front tyre has a multitude of heights and angular ribs for cornering speed, consistency and straight-line tracking ability. The ultra low-profile carcass keeps a truck very predictable and consistent in high-grip conditions while pointing the vehicle in the correct direction. Side-wall ribs in a circular pattern to the exterior of the tyre support high-grip racing and the tyre, made from medium soft material, includes open cell inserts for the best performance in a variety of conditions.

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February 7, 2017

JConcepts introduce updated XB2 S2 buggy bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced an updated version of the S2 body the Xray XB2 2WD buggy. Since the 2017 version of the buggy has a 3-gear lay down transmission, JConcepts opted to update the body mould so it is compatible with the vehicle update and so the XB2 S2 body is now compatible with the 3-gear stand-up and both the 3 and 4-gear laydown transmission configurations.

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