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April 8, 2015

JConcepts Smoothies 4WD front slick tyres

JConcepts’ Smoothies 1/10th off-road slick tyres are now also available in a 4WD front variant. Released as a 60mm bead mounting diameter, the tyres mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled tyre carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips perfectly on surfaces such as prepped “indoor” clay. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech 60mm inserts and they are available in gold and green compounds.

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April 1, 2015

JConcepts Whippits & Rippits 1/10th buggy tyres

JConcepts introduce two new tyre treads in the form of the Whippits and Rippits tyres for 1/10th scale buggies. Starting with the Rippits 2WD front tyre, featuring vertical bars that were used on the Whippits rear tyre but designed and positioned more favourable for a front tyre. By moving the bars vertical the front tracking and stability is very noticeable. The Rippits allow the driver to clear a corner, release the turn and power forward with confidence on grippy conditions. The positioning of the bars in close proximity provides a smooth transition side to side and grips high-speed corners with force. The tread spacing still cuts through the dust on the outside line of the track giving plenty of “catch” allowing the driver to search out the quicker laps. The highly blended outside bar makes the transition from 180 degree corners to high-speed sweepers that much more forgiving. The overall surface area of the tyre grips harder in areas of the track where the most traction exist translating into quick lap-times. Rippits will excel on tracks that have taken on rubber or have been pre-treated with fluids or chemicals to induce extra grip or consistency.

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March 27, 2015

JConcepts green compound Smoothies slick tyres

JConcept’s Smoothies 1/10th buggy slick tyres are now also available in green compound in addition to the already released gold compound tyres. Released as a 60mm bead mounting diameter, the tyres mount straight to the latest generation wheels. The carefully profiled tyre carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the speciality surfaces. The tyres include Dirt-Tech 60mm inserts and they are available as 2WD buggy front and 2WD/4WD rear tyre.

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March 26, 2015

JConcepts Finnisher 1/10th Car Stand

JConcepts unveils the latest car stand specifically for the prestigious Reedy Race of Champions. The design team focused on several aspects to debut a new treat during the large event. First, size was a focus and a lower stance was built into the design to accommodate 1/10th vehicles more specifically. The hex shaped design was inspired from the popular locking wheel nuts and Finnisher style wing buttons used within the JConcepts accessory line-up. Side pockets were incorporated as catch-all compartments for body clips, wheel nuts or any small item that is routinely changed during a race event. Cushion pads are positioned at the hex tips to provide support all the way to the edges on any platform vehicle while the large centre pads prevent normal slippage. As a bonus, JConcepts has included a rubber plug option with the company’s logo branded into the surface. To install, simply cut, moto-sand or ream on the pre-defined line in the centre area and remove to expose a large hole. Plug in the rubber piece as a grommet type installation and the look of the stand becomes even more custom. JConcepts has included a decal wrap for maximum exposure and presence that resembles the popular chassis tape Striker theme.

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March 25, 2015

JConcepts Mono & Bullet disc wheels

JConcepts introduce the new Mono wheels for the front of the TLR 22-4 buggy as well as the Bullet 4.0″ 1/8th truck wheels. Starting with the 1/10th wheels, they are designed in the popular dish style and available in bright white and fluorescent yellow. They offer the maximum size allowed under ROAR rules and make a statement with their large appearance, flat dish shape and inner rib design. The wheels incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. The wheels are manufactured using advanced techniques to ensure trueness and durability and are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity.

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March 24, 2015

JConcepts T5M chassis decals & titanium turnbuckles

JConcepts have new accessories for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck available in the form of chassis protective sheets and a 6-piece titanium turnbuckle set. Starting with the chassis decals, the pre-cut stickers come in sets of two and they not only protect the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched but they also decrease friction between the chassis and the dirt surface.

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March 23, 2015

JConcepts B44.3 carbon fibre option parts

During the 2015 Reedy Race of Champions, JConcepts debuted the B44.3 carbon fiber front and rear top deck, servo and battery brace. This carbon fiber parts set is unique in looks, tough in durability and contributes to tuned flexibility which leads to a better handling vehicle. The top decks feature slotted locations which were added to free up the rigidness of the vehicle. More flex will contribute to a more confident driver who wants a more flowing drive out of the vehicle. In addition, the antenna mount was removed from the front top deck and placed on a new and included servo deck piece. The new position of the antenna mount is perfect for the popular servo mount location as well as convenient for the receiver and antenna wire. For racers choosing the new Silencer B44.3 body it also pulls the antenna mount out of the cab area and places it down on the side pod area similar to a 2WD buggy, cleaning up the entire look of the vehicle. To finish, JConcepts has included a matching battery brace along with hardware to directly fasten the battery in place for complete security. All carbon fiber parts are designed by JConcepts, produced with genuine 2.5mm material and machined to perfection.

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March 20, 2015

JConcepts Dirt Racing Products B5 Ti turnbuckles

New from JConcepts’ Dirt Racing Products brand comes a “Cool Grey” titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The JConcepts Fin turnbuckle is the base design which is centered around a .143″ titanium hex size that gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts standard AE ball-cup configurations. Custom anodized by Brian Kinwald himself, the Dirt Trick “Cool Gray” turnbuckles are individually colored a unique Gray color which adds an undeniable personalized touch to any vehicle. The Dirt Racing Products turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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