January 26, 2023

JConcepts Smoothies SCT Tyre

JConcepts has stated its committed to SCT off-road racing with the release of the Smoothies slick tyre.   In some conditions in off-road racing, a slick tire is the fastest way around the track and throughout the racing calendar year, there are several tracks where slicks in silver or green compound remain the go-to tire. In damp weather, indoor clay surfaces become so tacky that the lower the tread or to the point of zero tread is an advantage. For years drivers have sanded, ground and hand sculpted tires in search of that elusive slick carcass for racing but now JConcepts is giving racers a slick option straight out of the package.  Released as a 3.0” x 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the Smoothies mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel.  The carefully profiled tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces. like no other.  The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech SCT inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


January 25, 2023

Sworkz S14-4C 1:10 4WD Buggy

Sworkz has introduced its latest 1:10 4WD Buggy, the S14-4C.  This carpet edition race buggy is an evolution from their successful S14-3C platform. The new geometry of the car provides optimised corner speeds and easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks.  The S14-4C features the new gear box with adjustable diff. system on a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis.   The flex of the chassis can be changed by different material sideguards.  It comes with Sworkz brand new designed 1:10 Pro-Shock System (Short version).  The shocks come with new Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps, Shock Pistons with Seal Parts.  The kit comes standard with a 4mm carbon carpet version for both front rear shock towers. The Teflon coated shock shafts provides smooth shock reactions.  Black Line springs which are good designed with rotation fixed spring holders comes standard in the Sworkz S114-4C kit.

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January 25, 2023

STRC TRX-4M Machined Alu Steering Link Set

ST Racing Concepts has released this Steering Link Set for the Traxxas TRX-4M 1:18 Crawler.  The new CNC machined Aluminium link reduces the flex and improves the power of your steering.  A lot of the steering power from the servo on the TRX-4M is lost due to the flexing of the stock plastic steering link and our Aluminium Steering Link help eliminate flex completely while not adding too much extra weight like with brass link that the steering servo would have to work against.  Available in anodised Red, Silver, Orange and also available for scale enthusiasts in anodised Black and Gun Metal.

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January 24, 2023

Matrix Tires Universal Tyre Balancer

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has updated its Automatic Tyre Balancer to now be available only as a universal unit covering all your Onroad, Offroad and GT needs with the appropriate adapters.  Originally launched in two models last August, one for offroad and one for onroad, now both categories are covered by a universal unit.  The balancer is full automatic and using software indicates where the users needs to add balancing weigh to the wheel for the perfectly balanced tyre.  For 1:8 Onroad, Matrix also offers its own weights that screw directly into their own ‘Five’ rims.  The introduction of holes around the outer edge allows the insertion of tungsten headless screw with calibrated weight for perfect balancing.

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January 23, 2023

JConcepts SCX6 Landmines & Tusk Tyre

JConcepts has created two  all-new 2.9” performance scale SCX6 tyres, the Landmines and Tusk.  The Landmines, developed over a year of testing, tuning and analysis have reached the summit and now available to the crawling enthusiast.  The design is based on a robust carcass carefully shaped and sized for a multitude of conditions and capable of completing those difficult courses while being down-to-earth enough to carry a scale appearance.  After successful class 2 tires, the team focused on a new design for the Tusk with learned information by driving, crawling, and important input from a heap of development time by the JConcepts team. The team retained the 7.13” sizing making it a scale-based tire, but the tread layout went under the scope for changes.

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January 20, 2023

Kyosho Ultima SB Dirt Master

Kyosho has introduced the new Ultima SB Dirt Master 1:10 2WD Buggy.  Developed as a ‘neo-retro’ model, the “Dirtmaster” combines modern chassis design with traditional features.  The resin main chassis offers moderate flex characteristics and enhances grip for controlled stability and provides plenty of room for easy installation of electric components.  Grip and drive power is increased with the rear overhang motor mount that achieves superior traction and driving stability.  A motor guard is also fitted to protect the motor from impact after landing jumps.  The Dirt Masters features proven double-wishbone suspension system incorporating turnbuckle rods to allow adjustment for set up changes.  Resin oil-filled shocks have dial-adjustable spring tension with chassis height easily changed, and the shocks are compatible with competition-level springs.  Made in Japan, the kit includes body, wing, wheels, and tires.

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January 20, 2023

Willspeed Low Drag Rear Wing

British electric 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released its new Low Drag Rear Wing.  Vaccum formed from 1mm polycarbonate it is intended as a durable, stylish and affordable 1:10 Buggy Wing.  With a different rear profile and less rake angle than the standard version, the design features the Willspeed logo formed into back face.  Available singularly or in a discounted Multipack (3 pieces).

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]


January 20, 2023

MIBO Aluminium Adjustable Servo Horn

MIBO has added these super rigid 25T aluminium adjustable servo horns, a logical addition to its growing product offering given their already extensive range of servos.  This reliable and universal servo horn is for everyone who wants to use their servo to the max and achieve quick and precise steering on any off-road, on-road, or drift machine.  Thanks to the clamp-lock for servo spline fitting and rigid design, this servo horn transfers the servo movement to the steering mechanism without any backlash or flex. In addition, thanks to the easy wide-range length adjustment, it allows for steering response tuning.  Whether you need to shorten the lever ratio in order to get a maximum servo travel and precise control, or lengthen it for maximum possible speed, you can do it in few seconds.  Just loosen the ball end, move it in the groove and tighten it back. Thanks to the embedded self-locking nut, you don’t need to worry about it ever going loose.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]


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