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August 15, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion SC10 over tray

When racing on a loamy or top soil track surface the inside of the SC10 chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts over-tray these worries are minimized with the simple and functional over-tray. Fitting nicely under the body, it hugs the outside dimension of the SC10 chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing conditions. The over-tray is snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached in the rear with blue anodized thumbscrews and a slide-in fit in the front for easy access. The over-tray is built with extra height and rake to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 14, 2009

Xceed Off road Air filter oil

Xceed have released their new blue off-road air filter oil. Supplied in a 50ml bottle, this high quality and very sticky oil is perfect for buggy air filters. Sticky enough to stop the dirt and dust getting into the engine, at the same time it allows enough air to flow through so there is no loss of performance. The bottle has a handy tip for applying the oil to the filter and the oil can also be used for on road, if used on very dirty and dusty tracks.

Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]

August 13, 2009

AKA SC10 1/8th Wheel adapters

For those looking for better handling from their SC10, AKA have expanded their line up of 1:8 wheel adapters to now include the Associated SC10 truck that allow you to mount regular buggy wheels to your truck. Made from 7075 aluminum and hard anodized, they are supplied with all the necessary fasteners to mount them and include AKA “SureGrip” 17mm nuts, which are also available to buy separately, to keep the wheels securely on the hubs. The wheel nuts are made from 7075 aluminium and also feature hard anodizing plus a knurled rear face to grab the plastic of the wheel and stay put. The adapters install in just minutes and require zero modifications to the truck and the stock width and steering radius are kept in tact. All popular 1:8 buggy wheels can be used including Associated SC8 wheels.

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August 13, 2009

Tourex X500 1/8th buggy tires

RMV Deutschland have announced that their lineup of 1/8th Tourex X500 buggy tires are now available in soft, medium and hard compounds. These new X500 tires are available unmounted and also glued on either white or yellow Tourex rims. At last month’s European Championships in Wölbling, Austria top German driver Daniel Reckward used these new tires to claim 8th spot in the final on their race debut.

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August 13, 2009

Brandon Melton wins Pro buggy class at the Carolina Nats

Over the weekend of August 7-9 JConcepts drivers Brandon Melton, Chris Pace, Barry Pettit, and Greg Smith attended the Carolina Nationals at Charlotte Motorsports Park, previously The Farm 2 and JConcepts sent us the following report. The track still remains as the same configuration from the Worlds track, however it’s ran in reverse with many changes to jumps and new additions. The new direction and facelift was a refreshing treat and many drivers commented on the track being very fun but challenging to drive. The stories of the week were the heat (near 100 degree temps all weekend) and a local charity on site called Hometown Heroes. A local Texas Roadhouse restaurant came on site and was grilling burgers, ribs, and steaks, and all sales from food went to the local charity that provides for local terminally ill kids.

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August 12, 2009

Hupo Honigl wins 2wd European title

Austrian driver Hupo Honigl has added another European title to his CV after winning the 2wd event today in Bilbao, Spain. Having qualified 2nd behind multiple British Champion Ellis Stafford, the pairing had an intense battle in the 2nd leg after a mistake in the leg 1 by the X-Factory driver gifted Honigl the round win. With the overall on the line, the race to the flag in leg 2 went down to the wire, but Hupo could hold on and take his 2nd leg win and take the European title, with Stafford eventually ending up in 2nd, while Lee Martin took the final podium spot after a win in the 3rd leg.

Check out oOple’s awesome report here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

August 12, 2009

Hot Bodies Ve8 Electric 1/8th scale buggy

Hot Bodies have released details on their new electric powered D8 buggy, called the Ve8. Based on the World Championship winning D8, it utilizes a molded carbon plastic chassis which provides a rigid and lightweight platform and the front and rear plates of the chassis are replaceable for quick inexpensive chassis maintenance. The Ve8’s motor is way up front, keeping the weight as close to center as possible and an optional mechanical brake function is included with all the necessary components and mounts to get you stopped in a hurry. Not only does this give you added tuning ability with brake bias (not possible with motor brake) but it also keeps your motor and speedo cooler which might come in handy when your throwin’ down some serious lap times. As with all HB kits, the weight is super low and this is further helped by the new low profile bodyshell that comes with the kit.

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August 12, 2009

Cody King does double at JBRL

Last weekend saw Kyosho team driver Cody King come out on top at the JBRL race at Hot Rod Hobbies raceway. Cody TQ’d the truggy class and qualified 3rd in the buggy class but managed to go on and win in both categories. In the buggy class Cody managed to fend off Associated racer Ryan Cavalieri who finished 2nd and Tamiya’s Ryan Lutz who took 3rd, while in the truggy class it was again the 2 Ryans following, this time with Lutz taking the runner up spot and Cavalieri 3rd. All Kyosho drivers were using the new rear short shock tower their Kyosho MP9 chassis’.

Source: Kyosho America [kyoshoamerica.com]