May 31, 2013

JConcepts Nissan Titan SC body

JConcepts Nissan Titan SC body

JConcepts have introduced the Nissan Titan to their lineup of championship winning Short Course bodies. The exterior of the Titan is built to cater to racer demands with aggressive, high-impact headlight and grille treatment has an unmistakable straight-on look. Included in the front hood design are reverse louvers which are built-in to allow 2 air-escape passages and the famous Nissan front fender treatment has an additional raised section which allows plenty of front tire clearance under load and also functions as an additional air escape feature. The high-performance body has a 1:1 inspired extra-cab with black-out decal to give that elusive side view. A low-profile roof line helps maintain a low center of gravity allowing the truck to transition the turns like a JConcepts heritage design while the bed of the truck is packed with all the Hi-Flow features that have become synonymous in the industry. 2 upper easy to trim Hi-Flow cut-outs chiseled between the built-in and extremely durable number plates combine with the dual channeled air-out spoiler at the base, to finish off a polished air release package.

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May 31, 2013

Exotek DEX410 rear hubs & gearbox holders

Exotek DEX410 rear hubs & gearbox holders

Exotek have produced a number of new option parts for the Durango DEX410 buggy. First up are heavy duty 7075 alloy rear hubs with vertical ball stud mounting. Durable but machined to be lightweight, the vertical ball stud mounting allows for easy roll center adjustments by adding shims. The included 2mm spacers are designed to match the stock geometry of the plastic hubs for easy set up reference. These hubs have the stock 0 degree geometry. Next up is a heavy duty rear gearbox holder with a new design which has slotted screw openings for easier installation or removal compared to the difficult stock unit. Simply leave the 2 holding screws half way screwed into the bulkheads and then slide the holder on or off and then tighten the screws. Finally there is a heavy duty front gearbox holder with both gearbox holders are made from 7075 alloy for greater durability.

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May 31, 2013

Team Associated Top Gun Shootout – Announcement

Team Associated Top Gun Shootout - Announcement

Team Associated have announced the 2nd Annual Team Associated Top Gun Shootout hosted by SD/RC Raceway in San Diego, California. The two-day event takes place July 6-7th 2013 with qualifying on Saturday and triple A-main events on Sunday. With a large 128′ x 74′ footprint, SD/RC is one of the largest indoor tracks in the nation and is suitable for both 1:10 and 1:8 racing. Scheduled to attend for Team Associated is 4x World Champion Ryan Cavalieri, 2012 Off-Road Shootout Champion Steven Hartson, Team Manager Brent Thielke, Jason Ruona of JConcepts, and many others from across the West coast. For more information and event details, contact Scott Bergen at info@sdrcraceway.com, or visit SDRC Raceway on Facebook.


May 30, 2013

Avid RC TLR22 Triad aluminium topshaft

Avid RC TLR22 Triad aluminium topshaft

Avid RC’s new Triad aluminium topshaft is an upgrade for the TLR 22, 22T and 22 SCT to eliminate the special ‘mini’ kit slipper nut and use a standard 5.5 mm hex driver to set the slipper clutch. Born partly for necessity, partly for convenience, racers will appreciate this upgrade as they can go back to using a standard slipper nut. Many Triad customers had issues with TLR topshafts which fluctuated in length and did not allow for proper spring tension on the slipper clutch, this shaft aims to solve that.

Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]


May 30, 2013

JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals report

JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals report

JConcepts headed to Nebraska for the 4th annual JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals at the HobbyPlex in Omaha. The fabulous indoor track was once again filled with the Alex Sturgeon creation to challenge all drivers. The flowing fun layout was definitely busy to keep everyone on their toes, and going consistently fast with no mistakes would be a challenge. The format was Friday practice. With heavy rain on Thursday night and Friday morning, being inside was awesome. More rain on Saturday followed by 3 rounds of qualifying, racing never missed a beat thanks to the HobbyPlex racing circuit. Sunday would be main day to cap off the event.

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May 30, 2013

JConcepts RB6 Monroe battery brace & FR shock tower

JConcepts RB6 Monroe battery brace & FR shock tower

New for the RB6, the Monroe battery brace by JConcepts is highly functional and aesthetic eye-candy, designed from genuine 2.5mm carbon fiber. With so much variety in today’s batteries and with most vehicles having a flexible mounting position forward and aft, functionality is always a top priority. With the Monroe battery brace, running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything intact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash. Also new for the RB6 is this 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower. A lightweight, durable and high-grade option for the popular vehicle, JConcepts has located and plotted the exact geometry locations while trimming the outer border of the tower in a low-profile and slim configuration. Additional reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for extra strength. The front tower includes front 4 – 3x10mm mounting screws for a secure hassle free attachment.

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May 30, 2013

RB Blast V.13 Limited Edition engine

RB Blast V.13 Limited Edition engine

RB have released a another Limited Edition version of the Blast buggy engine called the V.13, an high quality engine at a great price. Made in Europe, the Blast is a long stroke engine that has got high level competition features such as turbo 14mm balanced and lightened crankshaft, competition lightweight and strong conrod and high speed main and front ball bearings. The liner features 5 ports with 2 by pass and MES (Multi Exhaust System), there is a turbo combustion chamber, a 9mm special buggy carburetor with 7mm restrictor and a big cooling head. The motor comes with orange dust protectors and is delivered with chrome stickers, instruction manual leaflet and exploded view sheet. Also available as part of a combo with the EFRA 2045 In-Line pipe/manifold set.

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May 30, 2013

Maifield, Hinz & Miller win 2013 Dirt Invert

Maifield, Hinz & Miller win 2013 Dirt Invert

The 1st Annual Dirt Invert event was held at One Hobbies in Peoria, AZ, with a great turnout of local drivers and seasoned Arizona pros. The One Hobbies facility was the perfect setting for the debut of a new format of racing which involves triple A-mains, an interesting twist of inverted 2nd and 3rd main starts and scoring which utilizes all 3 main event scores. The format which is endorsed by Brian “Dirt” Kinwald drew the attention of many spectators and curious locals who wanted to see the favorite drivers come from the back of the pack.

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