Sweep Racing have released their latest closed cell foam inserts for 1/10th scale buggy, with perfect foam density for today’s surfaces and vertical cuts to absorb impacts. This closed cell inserts have several advantages over the standard foam inserts including increased durability, water resistance, reduced tire roll deformation whilst cornering and low weight. Available in rear as well as 2wd and 4wd front versions.
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JConcepts have unveiled a new compound specifically for cold or very loose racing conditions. Black, Mega Soft compound has been in development for over 1 year with testing at tracks, facilities and events around the world. This is not a replacement compound but simply a tuning option for drivers looking for extra grip in very cold climates or extremely loose conditions. It’s important to remember, compounds are crucial and to take advantage of a compound it must be utilized on the correct surface. JConcepts Hybrids for buggy and truggy (above) are now available in black compound.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Tyre Additive have announced their new carpet additive called SpeedTech. Developed with the help of front running 1/12th scale racer Markus Mobers this new product completes their line of additives. Formulated for foam and rubber tires on carpet it increases the tyre grip without making cars difficult to drive and helps you push from the first laps until the end.
Source: Tyre Additve [tyreadditive.com]
JConcepts have released two new profiled inserts for 1/10th truck and 1/10th buggy. The insert for 1/10th racing trucks was debuted during the 2012 Cactus Classic and has been used in a testing phase throughout 2012. The material and design is very similar to the popular 1/10th buggy rear insert giving it a medium to firm feel. The new 3206-3 1/10th buggy rear insert comes on the heels of the success of the 3206-2 insert. The -3 insert as it is called, utilizes the same inner and outer cuts as the -2 but with a slightly rounder profile, the insert rounds the shape of the tire slightly which is advantageous in loose conditions with treaded tires or when using slick type tires.
The latest addition to AKA’s proprietary compounds is the indoor or “clay” compound. After thorough research and development, the compound has been finely tuned to create maximum traction and performance on clay tracks. The clay compound will be available in 1:8 Buggy, 1:10 Short Course and 1:10 Buggy in many of the tread patterns they currently offer.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Pro-Line have announced their new Big Blox 1/8th buggy tire. Customers and Racers continue to demand higher and higher performance out of 1:8 Buggy Race tires while also requiring tires that last longer and longer. Large center lugs formed into a grid pattern provide the base for the long wear characteristics and unmatched mechanical grip found by all test drivers. The Big Blox tire also features Bow-Tie shaped lugs that scoop the Earth and propel your buggy to the top step of the podium. Great care was taken in detailing the side tread to achieve the same smooth side bite and steering feel found in Pro-Line’s highly successful Blockade Race Tire. The Large Lugs on the Big Blox allow racers to choose softer compounds than previously possible while still lasting through long A-Mains.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Much More introduce the Absolute closed cell tyre inserts for 1/10th touring car tyres. The inserts weight 0.4g per piece and are designed for the use in both high and low traction conditions such as carpet tracks and on slightly dusty asphalt tracks. They come in sets of four and are available now.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Sweep Racing are proud to introduce their new GT class competition wheels. They are based around the ROK rims that are of greater rigidity and stiffness to provide higher corner speeds and more stability. The tire itself is moulded in Sweep’s EXP rubber compound that needs zero run-in time and sports a very high grip level. Sandwiched between rim and tire is the LS full face insert that makes for better traction and consistency as it covers the entire contact area of the tire while keeping the overall weight low at the same time. The wheels are designed to fit most of today’s GT chassis.
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