October 30, 2010

JConcepts pre-mounted Short Course tires

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJCVBsxSLHY[/youtube]

JConcepts has hit the easy button once again with an entire line of pre-mounted Short Course Tires. JConcepts set a new standard in Short Course tire design and performance with the original Goose Bumps, and now, they are even easier to use than ever before with the introduction of pre-mounts. The line-up includes the versatile Subcultures and ROAR National Champion Goose Bumps, Double Dees and Bar Codes all in sticky green compound. Stay on-track in SCT and hit the easy button with JConcepts.

View the full line up of SC pre mounts here


October 14, 2010

Video – Serpent Cobra-T truggy

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxv08VlQ7oo&hd=1[/youtube]

Serpent have released this video showing their offroad designer and team driver Billy Easton testing the new Cobra-T truggy. This was the first run for the new car and we can assume it is based on the S811 buggy, but we will bring you more information as we get it.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 10, 2010

Video – IFMAR Worlds Pattaya testing

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDUWomyV3Go&hd=1[/youtube]

Having brought you some updates earlier in the week, testing has continued at the trick Pattaya track in Thailand, host of next months IFMAR 1/8th scale buggy World Championships. The videos, by RC Blood, show Renaud Savoya, Adam Drake, Jared Tebo and Mark Pavidis in action.

View the other videos here


October 6, 2010

Video – How to Tune Pro-Line SC Foam

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMKOWiu2D2U&hd=1[/youtube]

Pro-Line have made this quick video explaining how to tune your SC foam inserts. A simple and free way to soften up your inserts, it can be done by getting a scissors and trimming strips from the top running surface or the centre ridge.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


September 16, 2010

Video – Losi 1/16 Mini SCT

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBifVdUlZ2w&hd=1[/youtube]

Embedded above is a video from Horizon Hobby in which Gary Katzer sits down with the 1/16 Mini ReadyLift SCT‘s lead designer Keith Whisler, who provides some cool info regarding the development and design that went onto the Mini SCT.


September 13, 2010

Video – JQ Products History

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/14671858[/vimeo]

Joseph Quagraine from JQ Products runs us through the history of the company to this point and what led to the production of THE Car. It gives a great insight into the thoughts and work behind making a car from the original idea, trying to find a partner to prototyping the different parts and making the bodyshell.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]


September 9, 2010

Video – How to glue the Pro-Line Caliber SC tire

The video above from Pro-Line Racing shows a neat trick on how to glue your SC tires to the wheels that ensures it wont bulge on the 2.2″ side. It adds a little extra work but the result is a secure tire that gives consistent performance and wont let you down when out on the track.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


August 27, 2010

JConcepts reports on ROAR SC Nationals

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmtiiVdtc8&hd=1[/youtube]

Ryan Maifield and JConcepts take 1st ever ROAR Short Course Open National Championship.  JConcepts picks up 4 ROAR National titles, 3 via control tire and 1 via open performance.  The scene was fresh and exciting at the 2010 ROAR Off-Road Nationals.  With many of the major teams putting in a push that hasn’t been seen in many years, competition and stakes were at an all-time high.  With the introduction of Short Course and the steady popularity of 1/10th buggies and trucks, 305 entries assembled into Joliet, Illinois for the largest 1/10th Off-Road race of the year.   With an agreed upon or control tire used in 6 of 8 classes, a level playing field was present for all participating drivers.

Continue reading the report here