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June 10, 2016

JConcepts RC8B3 Strike 2 & 8ight-T 4.0 Finnisher body

During this weekend’s ROAR 1/8th Fuel Off-road Nationals at Thornhill Raceway in Hutto, Texas, JConcepts have introduced two new nitro off-road bodyshells. First up is the Strike 2 for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. The refinements done target especially towards lower grip tracks with the front pod “finger channels” and rear spoiler improving stability and traction on today’s high-speed tracks while also making for more downforce which is essential on lower grip surfaces.

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June 3, 2016

JConcepts introduce 1/10th carpet & astro turf tyres

JConcepts have introduced their new range of carpet and astro turf tyres for 1/10th scale buggy applications. First up is the Swaggers 2WD front tyre that features a multitude of heights and angular rips for cornering speed, consistency and straight-line tracking ability. Designed for narrow slim style front wheels, circular-pattern sidewall ribs further support high-grip racing. The tyre is usable without inserts and it comes in the new pink medium soft compound marked with two pink dots.

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June 1, 2016

JConcepts aluminium & carbon fibre setting board

Coming from JConcepts is the aluminium and carbon fibre setting board. A piece of art the board is made up using 2.5mm woven carbon fibre that has been machined to size with corner radius and countersunk. Four separate aluminium trim pieces are custom machined, anodized in either blue or black and etched with JConcepts.net logos for authenticity. The four trim pieces are attached together using heavy-duty 3mm hardware from the top and corners forming the frame for the setting board. The flat panel carbon material is dropped into place and secured with hefty flat head fasteners. The final product shows like an exotic race car while providing that all important flat surface for final setting and ride-height adjustments. The unit is light-weight for travel and can be disassembled for even more convenient packing procedures. The setting board is large enough for all 1/10th scale vehicles and also used for 1/8th applications. A protective film for the setting board is available separately. Once applied by the individual, the film resists more cuts and scratches for the racer who wants to take no chances with their prized possession.

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May 19, 2016

JConcepts red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts

JConcepts have introduced their new red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts. An off-shoot of the original racing stripes T, the newly designed version pops with flare while featuring the JConcepts.net logo and original tag line, World Proven Innovation and Design. The shirts are available in standard or moisture wicking material and in M to XXXL sizes.

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May 18, 2016

JConcepts 1999 Ford Lightning Scalpel bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced the 1999 Ford Lightning bodyshell for Scalpel converted Slash 4×4 trucks. The SVT F-150 Lightning body is built low and wide and excels when converted to the Scalpel speed run configuration. The high-speed shell features a short-wheelbase giving the scale look but with extra width to clear the wide-body tires for optimum handling and acceleration. Exterior elements that distinguish the Lightning from the regular F-150 include new upper and lower front grilles with a horizontal design that is unique to the Lightning in the F-Series line. The headlights, taillights, side-marker lights, and the signature round fog lights all match the full-scale counterpart found only on the Lightning, which give the exterior a clean, jewel-like appearance. The cab’s center high-mounted stop lamp also is unique to the Lightning, and is created with a simple detailed decal.

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May 11, 2016

Dirt Racing Products Dirt Bands tyre gluing bands

JConcepts have introduced the yellow-colour Dirt Racing Products Dirt Bands rubber tyre glueing bands. A uniquely moulded design, specifically developed for tyre mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tyres including 1/10th, SCT and 1/8th buggy tyres. A finely detailed array of ergonomically shaped handles allows the user to adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tyre to apply the pressure where it is needed. The Dirt Bands are coloured in Dirt’s signature yellow colour and will include four bands per package.

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April 28, 2016

JConcepts B5 Aero front scoop

JConcepts have introduced the Aero front scoop for Team Associated B5-series buggies. Usable on all buggies with flat front arm tower setup, the option part is a simple yet effective way to gain some response in the front-end in high-speed situations. The scoop provides a more neutral feel low-speed and tends to numb out the steering in 180 degree corners while providing great holding power in high-speed sweeping corners typically associated with larger track layouts and conditions. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while dimples are located on the wing itself to indicate where to mount to the front shock tower. The wing uses 2x8mm screws for mounting but the needed screw holes need to be drilled by yourself.

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April 20, 2016

JConcepts TLR 22 3.0 titanium front axle

JConcepts have introduced a titanium front axle set for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD off-road buggy. Designed especially for the 3.0 the user-friendly and lightweight axles are of a single piece design, allowing the use of a traditional 4mm lock-nut instead of the stock screw type design originally used on the 22 platform. Titanium material lowers the weight, increases strength over aluminium and increases the bling factor by 10-fold. This design can easily be installed on the 22 3.0 buggy by using the existing hardware from the TLR kit.

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