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July 24, 2013

JConcepts introduce the medium-size roller bag

JConcepts introduce the conveniently sized and easy to handle medium roller bag. It has an extendable handle for easy toting and a large top opening, capable of storing an assortment of differently sized gear. The roller bag is stacked with front, side and rear pouches for quick access and additional storage while the plastic setting feet, roller wheels, Velcro carrying strap and handles make daily use a breeze. The durable material printed with the JConcepts Striker design makes the roller bag stand out from the crowd and also lets everyone see your passion to everything JC.

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July 23, 2013

JConcepts Metrix 8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce the Metrix 1/8th buggy tyre that deputed during the 2012 IFMAR World Championships and won the 2013 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Utilising a stacked centre tread, with aspects carried over from the Crossbow tyre the Metrix is designed to give great forward bite on dusty and loose conditions while the directional outer lugs smoothly transition over rough terrain for an easy to drive feeling. The staggered and directional Bar Code inspired sidewall treatment offers a less agressive initial steering response but a balanced feel for more driver confidence on rutted, bumpy and wavy deteriorating track sections. Available in medium yellow, medium soft red, soft blue, super soft green and mega soft black compounds and including lightweight and durable profiled closed cell inserts. Also available are pre-mounted green compound tyres.

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July 22, 2013

JConcepts B4/T4/SC10 carbon fibre steering rack

JConcepts introduce this carbon fibre steering rack for Team Associated’s 2WD line of 1/10th off-road vehicles such as the B4, T4 and SC10. In the stock trim, the B4 steering swings a moulded plastic steering rack supported by bushings. The JConcepts alternative uses the flat panel 2.5mm material as the steering rack with the standard 2 locations for Ackermann adjustment. The new rack includes bearings for the system to glide on while small 1mm aluminium washers act as the crush sleeve between the bell-cranks and bearings. The rack is a direct replacement for all current and old-spec B4’s, T4’s and SC10’s.

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July 19, 2013

JConcepts MBX7 carbon fibre option parts

JConcepts is known for their various option parts, mainly for 1/10th scale vehicles, and now make another step into the 1/8th game by releasing a couple of carbon fibre parts for Mugen’s World Championship winning MBX7 buggy. Available soon are a 5mm front and 4mm rear shock tower along 3mm front upright arms and a 3mm steering rack. All parts retain the stock geometry and shed some weight, something that is especially valuable when running the MBX7 electric-powered as you can save round 24g of weight in total. The parts are CNC-machined from high-quality carbon fibre and a direct bolt-on.

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June 26, 2013

JConcepts SC10, T4 & B4 anti-roll-bar kit

The JConcepts anti-roll-bar kit for Team Associated SC10, T4 or B4 vehicles is the result of continuous driving on indoor, technical driving circuits which require the correct vehicle balance. JConcepts, together with test drivers Brian Kinwald and Paul Wynn, sought out the proper pivot placement on the front and rear a-arms which provided the best performance point, which became the basis for the new design. The inner mounted locations place more emphasis on wire diameter and less mechanical advantage which allows the driver a more finely tuned piece.

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June 20, 2013

JConcepts SC10 body mount grommet with leash

JConcepts introduce the SC10 body mount grommet with leash. Made specifically for the height adjustable, extended .200” diameter body mounts, the silicone rubber based grommet cushions the body and retains the body clip for the most user friendly experience. The body mount grommet has the JConcepts.net logo embossed on the leash portion and the units are available in 3 different colors, blue, black and clear. The body mount grommet is designed specifically for the original SC10 body mounts but can be used on other vehicles with similar geometry.

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June 18, 2013

JConcepts Silencer body for D812

JConcepts have released the Silencer body for the Hot Bodies D812, a brand-new, ground up design which has new elements created for the highest speed circuits. A narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit allows more fuel tank access a smoother high-speed transition and increased flow around the engine heat-sink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channeling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability, while the Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tires. The extended runner features are placed on the rear-end of the body enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over the pipe, fuel tank and electrical / linkage make up the main pods. The end result has the body looking extremely low-profile with heavy JConcepts edginess and appeal. The Silencer is capped off with a cock-pit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness.

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June 4, 2013

JConcepts SC10B Hazard wheels & Rips front tire

JConcepts have introduced the Hazard 12mm hex wheel for the front of the SC10B. A powerful new look that combines the winning combination of a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and center lug nut detail with a hint of inspiration from yesteryear. The Hazard will make an immediate impact on the performance of the SC10B by widening the stance by 6mm in overall width bringing it up to the SCT ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width. By nature, Short Course vehicles have a high center of gravity and tend to feel light or tippy in high-speed sections so there is no better way to improve on-track stability than to add width, and with the Hazard wheels, sweeping through the high-speed corners gets a little easier. Also new for the SC10B the Rips front tire has optimized a 5 rib front tire design by altering the rib depth, attack angle and multiple radius corners to give 2wd SCB racers a smooth new option. Tiny ribbing has been added on the upper sidewall to provide a fresh edge during hard and high impact corners.

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