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February 3, 2015

JConcepts Diamond Bar 2.2″ 2WD front buggy tyres

JConcepts Diamond Bar 2.2" 2WD front buggy tyres

JConcepts introduce the Diamond Bar 2.2″ 2WD front buggy tyres. In slightly warm conditions, if a track has developed a groove, the Diamond Bars steer more in low and high-speed sections but do not react “on edge” or “dig” themselves into a corner. The close arrangement and low pin height react on the grippy surface providing speed and agility while the overall tyre size and blended pin/carcass smooth out the ride and initial turn-in attitude. The tyres are meant to excel outdoor or indoor where the track has taken on rubber and a groove has formed. Available in blue, green and red compounds including Dirt Tech closed cell inserts, the Diamond Bar carcass has been designed to work on either 2.2″ or 61mm/2.4″ wheels. The tyre comes ready to mount as 2.2″ or by trimming the bead; it’s an exact fit onto 61mm/2.4″ wheels.

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February 2, 2015

JConcepts Remix 1/8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce their latest 1/8th buggy tyre, the Remix. Tested during the busy racing season at races such as the ROAR Off-Road Nationals, the tyre is a crossover tread bringing two tyre lines together. With directional side-bars and straight forward block detail, the Remix will serve as a high-speed blue groove tyre on larger style and flowing track layouts and the sidebars react calmly to bumpy sections while still giving stability as borrowed from the Metrix tyre. The blocks are beefy and medium in width and height, the overlapping centre arrangement gives forward tracking stability and the sidebars handle the all important cornering support. Included with the tyre, that will be available in blue, green and red compound, come grey Dirt Tech inserts.

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January 29, 2015

JConcepts B5 series aluminium steering bellcranks

JConcepts has the steering system on the B5, B5M and T5M covered with an all new light-weight, aluminium steering bellcrank assembly. The servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic bellcranks to provide a more rigid assembly for increased steering feel and response. Furthermore the fit of the new bell-cranks has been improved by the positioning of the bearings to help eliminate binding when assembled. The parts come in a blue or black anodised finish and sport machined chamfered silver edges and engraved JC logos. The steering bell-cranks also include two thin crush tubes which should be placed in between the bearings on the stock plastic or aftermarket aluminium steering rack.

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January 29, 2015

JConcepts Chasers 1/8th off-road tyre

JConcepts’ new Chasers 1/8th buggy tyres rely on hefty, medium lugs which are angular in multiple directions. The horizontal type tread has a striking similarity to the trusty Crossbow tyre but the Chasers have a lower, closer lug arrangement which gives improved responsiveness and bites in medium, high and low grip conditions. The wet and dry condition tyre has small recessed cuts in the top of the tread for extra edges and increased formability over terrain. The centre overlapping bar treatment increases durability in the highest wear region of the tyre. Included come JConcepts’ latest Dirt-Tech inserts and the tyre will become available in blue, green and red compound.

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January 26, 2015

Cole Ogden wins at the 2015 January Jam

The 2015 January Jam hosted by Flowood RC Indoor Park located in Flowood, Mississippi took place this past weekend. In the Pro Buggy class Cole Ogden managed to take the TQ position and in the final he had some great battles with Ryan Lutz and Josh Glancy. Closing in on the last laps, Cole had a comfortable lead up until he got caught up in some lap traffic only to let Josh pass him in the last turn. Josh pushed out wide and Cole pinned it to take home the overall win by .002 of a second.

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January 20, 2015

JConcepts Advanced Formulated Tire Glue

New from JConcepts comes the Advanced Formulated Tire Glue, a low viscosity cement specially formulated to allow for maximum bonding. The CA glue is deal for virtually every tyre glueing job and it comes in a sealed package that contains glue, gluing tip applicator and plugging needle.

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January 15, 2015

JConcepts moisture wicking shirt

New from JConcepts comes the Racing Stripes moisture wicking T-shirt. Made from gray fabric and coming with a vertical muscle car racing stripes design as well as JConcepts’ distinctive logos on the front and back the shirt is available in adult M to XXXL sizes and it keeps you dry and comfortable even in warm and humid weather conditions.

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January 6, 2015

Multi-year deal with JConcepts for Cole Ogden

Cole Ogden

US racer Cole Ogden has agreed to a new multi-year deal with JConcepts for 2015. One of the best 1/8th drivers on the east coast of the United States, Cole established a reputation for winning during the 2014 season. Placing in the quarters at the Worlds in Italy last year the young driver from McDonough, Georgia will now team up with the Florida based crew to further sharpen his racing abilities while he looks to work alongside teammate Ryan Maifield at all major 1/8th events in 2015. JConcepts president Jason Ruona states, “This is a great opportunity for us to establish this relationship with a terrific and still upcoming 1/8th driver. We want to provide a steady base of communication, support and experience while utilizing great speed to further develop our products. We take great pride in developing drivers and in this case, we want to help Cole get over the top and race among the greats for years to come.” Look for Cole to begin his racing with JConcepts in early 2015 at the Colonels Classic in Savannah, GA, before the team turns their attention to the worldwide opener, The Dirt Nitro Challenge in February.

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