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January 27, 2017

JConcepts B6 rear ball stud mount & F2 body mount

JConcepts have introduced two new option parts for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies in the form of an aluminium rear ball stud mount and a 3-D-printed F2 body mount flange. Starting with the ball stud mount, the part is extra beefy to withstand the tremendous amount of stress in today’s racing atmosphere. The durability in this mounting area has been put to the test with difficult race circuits and especially with the introduction of the 6th generation of Team Associated buggies. JConcepts has added thickness around the screw mounting holes, thickened the main connection U-brace and for twisting and bending resistance and added a thick rib from the main body to the screw location boss. The mount comes in blue or black anodising and it is decorated with laser-etched JC logos.

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January 27, 2017

JConcepts F2 bodyshell for B6 & B6D

Coming from JConcepts is the F2 buggy bodyshell for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Based off of the original Finnisher body, the F2 is a drop fit for the popular B6-series buggy with cut-lines being included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up 3 or 4 gear and lay-down transmission layouts, giving all out versatility. With the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners, JConcepts incorporated many features which provide several benefits in the most critical situations. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance/visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC-chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The front of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included two of the latest Aero rear wings used by Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin to a 1st, 2nd and 4th place finish at the recent 2017 Reedy Race of Champions.

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January 25, 2017

JConcepts driver commemorative racing stripe shirts

Coming from JConcepts are the driver commemorative racing stripe T-shirts. An off-shoot of the original racing stripes T, the newly designed version pops with flare in the new factory team driver colours. The shirt hosts the JConcepts.net logo and original tag line, World Proven Innovation and Design and features Ryan Maifield’s pink, white and blue colours, Ryan Cavalieri’s red, blue and yellow stripes or David Ronnefalk’s green, yellow and orange tones. All shirts are made of 100 percent cotton material and they come in M to XXXL adult sizes.

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January 24, 2017

JConcepts Reflex, Detox & Triple Dees double dot tyres

JConcepts release three popular 1/8th off-road tyre tread patterns in the long-wear, warm weather double dot compounds. The “2” compounds made popular during events such as the Silver State Nitro Challenge and ROAR Fuel Nationals give racers an option that provides better wear characteristics, less rolling resistance and performance during warm weather or long main events. The R2 compound labelled as medium soft is the first long-wear option a racer will turn to as the track conditions groove out and heat up. Next in the compound line-up, the O2, labelled as the medium compound is the next selection as weather continues to get warmer and the track gets more abrasive. Finally, the Y2, the medium hard compound is the favourite for the most outrageous track temperature range and more importantly, the most abrasive. All double dot compounds are intended for more demanding conditions and work well when paired to the appropriate track.

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January 12, 2017

JConcepts B6 Reedy low profile battery mount

Following yesterday’s release of JConcepts’s Reedy Zappers compact battery brace for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies, the proactive company has now added a second brace to their Shapeways store. Purpose-designed for Reedy’s 3900mAh 70C low-profile shorty LiPo pack the battery brace is of a very reduced design that allows for more clearance between the body, brace and fastening system while being an adjustable and light-weight alternative to the stock unit. The 3-D-printed part is available in JConcepts’s Shapeways store now and designed to fit the #319 Reedy LiPo 3900mAh 70C 7.4 LP Shorty pack and all batteries of the exact same dimensions.

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January 11, 2017

JConcepts B6 Reedy Zappers compact battery brace

Coming from JConcepts and specially designed for the use of the 5400mAh Reedy Zappers shorty LiPo battery pack is a 3-D-printed compact battery brace for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. The compact battery brace was made for the racer that want the precise fit for a specific battery and the low-profile and neat installation using screw-down type fasteners. The low-profile aspect of this brace allows for more clearance between the body, brace and fastening system while being an adjustable and light-weight alternative to the stock unit. The brace is designed to fit the #27308 Reedy Zapper LiPo 5400mAh 70C 7.4V shorty and it is available through JConcepts’s Shapeways store.

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January 11, 2017

JConcepts introduce 2017 race team

Following last week’s announcement of Ryan Cavalieri and David Ronnefalk as part of JConcepts’s 2017 race team line-up, the US company has welcomed more drivers to their team for this year. The latest additions include seasoned racers such as Jake Thayer, Tommy Hinz and Chris Jarosz but also a lot of up and coming talents that for sure will soon make an impact on the scene.

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January 3, 2017

David Ronnefalk joins JConcepts

JConcepts have announce the signing of current IFMAR 1/8th Off-Road World Champion and a 2x European 1/8th Off-Road Champion David Ronnefalk to the world wide race team joining other new signing Ryan Cavalieri. His accomplishments in 1/10th Off-Road are nearly as impressive, taking a podium finish at the 2015 World Championships in 4wd, finishing 3rd overall at the Yatabe Arena. Starting at a young age, David climbed the ladder to success very quickly with support from family and friends. However, his racing career really blossomed after uniting with Team Orion’s Adrien Bertin, who together with his father, have helped provide a steady force on and off the track. David, who won his World title using JConcepts Silencer body, had this to say:

I’m very glad and honoured to have the opportunity to be a part of such a dedicated company as JConcepts. Very excited to see what 2017 holds for us, and with the support from Jason and everybody at JConcepts I feel like my race program is complete.

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