Yet more news from JConcepts, this time its to announced that their car stand has been updated. The new features include detailed foam pads provide a non slip surface, thickened edge on the stand for extra support and it now includes car stand specific decal sheet. These changes are considered a running change and should start appearing in all car stand packages at no additional cost.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Just as the title says – On July 10, TTR/Associated announced the upcoming release of the new B44. This new vehicle is based on the BJ4 Worlds Edition and was a collaborative effort between TTR/Associated and JConcepts. The B44 was a collaborative project only. JConcepts remains an independent company, and our business will not change as a result of this collaboration. Both Jason and Brad have ties with Associated going back 15+ years. This has led to a close working relationship between Associated and JConcepts on the B44. JConcepts will continue to sell the BJ4 kits, parts and accessories to support new and existing customers. Look for more new and exciting products from JConcepts to fit the B44 and all Team Associated vehicles.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Xray have a report on their site, from team driver Paul Lemiuex, on the 3rd round of the Midwest series that was run recently in Canton Mi, a suburb of Detroit. Qualifying saw a complete lock out of the top 5 places by Xray, with Paul Lemiuex taking the pole position followed closely by Bobby Flack in 2nd while the 3rd spot went to Tom Espisito.
The mains were set and from the tone it was myself and Bobby Flack battling it out for the first few laps, with Chris in third and Tom in toe. Very soon into the 30min final I had a glow plug go bad and after missing 4 laps got back on the track. The race was now being lead by Bobby Flack who also had an issue which caused him to miss some amount to time in the pits, as I begun to work my way back threw the field from last it was Chris Doseck in the lead with Bobby Flack beginning to close and Goop all the way from 8th on the grid running third as Tom Espisito also had problems. I was able to run very fast for the rest of the final and make up a couple of laps to get past Goop in the last 5 minutes or so as Chris had a 1 lap lead over me and Bobby had a nice lead over Chris at the end.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Novarossi have developed 5 new engines under the Nova engine brand which have been specially developed for drivers on a budget who require a durable engine that produces a good amount of power. The sleeves of all these engines feature 3 transfer ports and are made from brass with a hard-chromed layer that reduces wear, while the crankshaft is very strong and delivers provides good power delivery. On offer are a 3.5cc circuit engine (N21-3T), two 2.1cc circuit engines with slide (N12TS1) and rotary (N12TSR1) carburettor, a .12 engine (N12ST) for 1/10th stadium trucks and finally a budget 3.5cc buggy motor (N21B-2001BF).
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Tekin have announced that they will start shipping their new B1 Series speed controllers tomorrow, the 12th of July. Tekin’s B1 and B1-R bring exceptional brushed technology to 1/18th scale cars and trucks and are powerful enough to run any micro brushed motor available (up to 380 size). The B1 Series ESC’s can be used with NiCd, NiMH and Lipo batteries and feature an on-board temperature indicator while Lipo cutoffs bring extra safety and highly reliable operation. These mini controllers have a small footprint of less than 1″ square and come available in both Forward only (B1), as well as Forward and Reverse (B1-R).
Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]
Much More have released some new products for setting, and helping you set, the brushes in your electric motor with the release of this new ‘brush holder re-setter’ (shown above) and brush setter. The brush holder is made from blue anodised aluminium and is used to reset your stand up or lay down brushes easily and accurately, while the new brush setter has been designed to set brushes used in Checkpoint motors, and comes supplied with the brush butter. Much More have also released new silicone o-rings for use on 3mm shock shafts, which unlike other o-rings don’t expand after use, and come in number of grades.
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Team Associated have just announced their expected entry into the ever expanding 4wd electric buggy market with the upcoming release of the B44. Available in September, the new B44 is based on the JConcepts BJ4WE platform but features some small changes to make it easier to mass produce as well as some small performance improvements throughout, such as to the cars slipper clutch and of course as its from the Factory Team, it will feature lashings of blue anodising.
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JConcepts have announced that the BJ4 Worlds Edition preorder list has been finished and that they are now offering the BJ4 WE directly through the shopping cart on their website. US orders can be placed directly through the website while for international orders you will need to email them directly to place an order.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
