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February 13, 2019

Redcat Gen7 portal axle kit

German Redcat distributor Absima has introduced a new Gen7 portal axle kit. The set is designed for the Everest Gen7 and features the same portal axles that are installed in the Redcat Gen8 Scout II scale crawler, but includes all the parts needed to easily install portal axles on the Gen7 Sport or Pro vehicles. This kit includes the front and rear portal axle, along with a moulded plastic plate so owners can mount the servo to the Gen7 chassis. The axles utilise Mod 1 steel gears, metal hex hubs and metal gear covers for durability as well as a CNC machined aluminium spool. The kit also includes a slipper clutch upgrade, with gearing change, intended for the Everest Gen7. Because of the additional gear reduction present in the portal axles, without a gearing change, the Everest Gen7’s top speed will be reduced by about 50 percent. This slipper clutch system features a lockout system, for those who decide they don’t want the possibility of their drivetrain slipping, but still want the gearing change.

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February 13, 2019

Kyle Layton doubles at JBRL Winter Series Rd4

Round 4 of the 2018/19 JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Series was held at OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California last weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Kyle Layton who set the overall TQ and also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, taking the day’s win from Jimmy Wright on the 2 spot and Ryan Brignani in 3rd.

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February 13, 2019

JConcepts Winter INS9 – Report

Last weekend kicked off the Winter edition of the JConcepts Indoor National Series in St. Charles, Missouri at the facility formerly known as SmacTrac. Under the same management, but a new name, Team Velocity R/C Raceway still embodies its rich racing heritage along with the fun and friendly atmosphere from before, making the highly anticipated Winter Indoor Nationals a sold out event with 353 total entries. With minor tweaks to the event classes for 2019, the JConcepts INS formula has been improved to better accommodate new racers looking for the awesome big race experiences. The Independent class is still dedicated to the Zero Sponsor racer, but the organisers backed down the power to a fixed timing 21.5 handout motor to be used during the event. Also, the inclusion of the hot new 4×4 Mini Truggies that have recently hit the scene, a brand new class was added to highlight the event with the fastest trucks out there.

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February 13, 2019

Klinik RC M3 thread repair kit

Coming from Klinik RC is a M3 thread repair kit for stripped out M3 threads. The kit includes inserts machined out of brass that are inserted in the drilled-out thread and that expand when the screw is installed. The knurls grab tight onto plastic and increases strength two to three times over plain screw threaded directly into the plastic. A dab of CA upon installation secures them even further. The set includes ten inserts and a 5/32 drill bit.

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February 13, 2019

Exotek EB410 3.4mm HD hinge pin set

Exotek have introduced a set of heavy duty 3.4mm hardened steel inner hinge pins for the Tekno EB410 and ET410 vehicles. The larger centre section helps prevent bent or busted pins while keeping the stock 3mm diameter at the ends in order to fit the stock inserts and while also only slightly enlarging the arm holes to maintain arm strength. The set, that is recommended for experienced hobbyists only, includes four hinge pins and a high speed drill bit to ream the arms to accept the larger hardened hinge pins.

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February 13, 2019

Shepherd introduce 2019 1/8th & 1/10th foam tyres

Shepherd have introduced their updated range of foam tyres for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars, featuring new rim designs. Starting with the 1/8th tyres, the pre-trued foam tyres come mounted on redesigned multi-spoke rims for increased strength and durability with the tyres offering overall improved trueness, handling and wear. As for the new 1/10th wheels, the rims used offer very moderate flex for increased traction while the inner portion allows for greater clearance with suspension components. Both rims will be used for the mandatory race tyres at the EFRA GP Türkheim as well as at the 1/10th scale European Championships at the same place.

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February 12, 2019

JP Richards doubles at JC Indoor National Series Rd1

The first stop of the 2019 JConcepts Indoor National series was held this past weekend at Team Velocity R/C, just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The event brought in over 350 entries and after all three rounds of qualifying were complete on Saturday, it was Yokomo’s JP Richards taking the overall TQ honors in both the highly competitive 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy classes. In 2WD Modified Buggy, JP would keep his momentum going after qualifying by taking the convincing wins in A-mains 1 and 2, while leading every lap of both races to score his first title of the weekend.

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February 12, 2019

JConcepts Finish Line hooded sweater

Fresh for the new season of racing, JConcepts drops the latest shield racing logo on the fastest looking sweatshirt yet. The angled and distressed checkerboard design in the background represents the finish line and for any racer, getting across first is what matters. The new JConcepts logo pops with authority and with a racers lightning bolt separating the artwork, speed and quickness are always at the forefront of this design. The stealth black sweater is available in adult M to 3XL sizes.

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