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February 15, 2013

JConcepts Finnisher 1/8th wing

The new Finnisher wing from JConcepts features a high-attack, V-angle design with adjustable gurney and winglet options. A radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design, the new wing includes elements and features never seen before in 1/8th Off-Road. An option gurney or winglet is easily added to the wing with one simple 3x8mm screw. The wing can be run stock with a small winglet which provides some edge stability and light deflection. The included optional 2-piece gurney slides in through the bottom on both sides adding that small vertical wall at the rear providing that last bit of tuning ability on dusty and low grip conditions. The wing to vehicle attachment is made easy with included, screw-in type and body-clip type wing button choices adding security and additional detail. Top off the appearance of the Finnisher by applying the pre-cut decal wrap on each panel surface for the ultimate look and performance.

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February 14, 2013

ProTek RC TruGrip traction compounds

ProTek RC have introduced their new line of TruGrip traction compounds. TruGrip is offered in light, medium, and maximum strength formulas which are colored-coded for easy identification. Shipped in convenient four-ounce bottles that are easily stowed in your pit bag or toolbox, a pump-style sprayer produces a fine mist so you to can coat your tires evenly without wasting excess additive.

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February 14, 2013

2013 Outback Shootout – Announcement

2013 Outback Shootout - Announcement

A Main Hobbies’ Outback Raceway will be hosting it’s annual Outback Shootout March 1st through March 3rd to kick-off the indoor racing season. Outback’s indoor track is known for its consistent, high-bite clay surface and challenging layouts. The pits are heated and there are classes for all electric off-road racers. Competitors will automatically be entered to win dozens of raffled prizes from our sponsors. A Main Hobbies’ massive inventory will be available to racers who need miscellaneous parts while competing and those will conveniently delivered to their pit spaces. Restaurants, hotels and shopping are all close by for racers visiting from out of town. View complete event details here.

February 14, 2013

AKA 1/8th medium inserts

AKA have updated their medium insert with the addition of fluting on the inside, just like the world championship winning soft “Red” insert. This makes the medium insert slightly softer than the original, yet still yields the same characteristics needed in a firmer foam. Fitment for all 1:8 buggy tires and standard AKA short course tires.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 14, 2013

JConcepts 1/8th truck Black Jackets & Stackers tires

JConcepts have released their Black Jackets and Stackers threads for 1/8th scale truck. The Black Jackets, constructed from very small square pins, provide additional grip on loose conditions with a light amount of dust and debris across the surface. The tread spacing near the outside rows are slightly open allowing maximum flexibility to adhere to smooth and slick surfaces providing a reasonable flex contact patch. The Stacker reveals a heavy center lug design which are supported at the lower base with extra rib features and tiny fillets which provide a heavy forward gripping force. Directional slashes cut into the tread soften the lugs to absorb bumps and also increase the lug flexibility to accommodate loose conditions. The outer rows are a medium to hefty size lug with alternating positioning to drive forward and side-bite while the Stacked rows actively react with one another to lower the overall wear of the tire. The side-lugs are finished off with a hard angle to ease the transition from forward to side-bite while maintaining a linear feel without edginess in the turns.

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February 13, 2013

Mibosport Cup Rd6 report

Last weekend was the sixth Mibosport Cup presented by Yokomo. This race attracted about 110 drivers from Czech Republic and many other European countries. As usual the race was held for a variety of electric onroad and also offroad classes such as 2WD and 4WD buggy, Stock Zero 17.5T, Modified TC, Formula and Yokomo GT. Also Dash for Voucher Race was added to main race and it was again great show. The organizer drew one of the offroad categories – final B 4WD and the fastest driver was Marcel Dostál.

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February 13, 2013

Avid standoffs & bushings for Associated big bores

Avid have released stronger new standoffs with a replaceable Delrin pivot bushing to coincide with the release of the new 12mm Team Associated big-bore shocks. Avid aluminium shock standoffs are made of black anodized 7075 aluminium and have a wide base to prevent bent shock mount screws from de-railing your bid for TQ. The pivot bushings can be replaced to help keep a tight fit and not wear out your aluminum shock caps. Fits the latest generation B4.2, B44.2, T4.2, SC10, SC10B and past generation cars like B4.1, B44.1, T4.1, etc. and they come in 4 Lengths, short, standard, standard +0.030 and standard +0.090.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 12, 2013

JConcepts MBX7 Silencer body shell

New from JConcepts comes the Silencer body shell for the Mugen MBX7 buggy. Intended especially for high speed tracks such as the one found at the 2012 IFMAR World Championship in Buenos Aires, the body was designed from the ground up and features a narrowed, Finisher stance cockpit for better fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed transition and increased flow around the engine heat-sink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channeling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability. The Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tires. The extended runner features are placed on the rear-end of the body enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over the pipe, fuel tank and electrical/linkage make up the main pods. The body comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet.

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