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July 14, 2022

JConcepts RM2 1/8th insert bands & tire bands

Two new items from the JConcepts RM2 brand with the release of new 1/8th buggy & truck tire bands and new red hot tire bands. The new RM2 buggy and truck insert bands are designed to fit in to the slots on inserts and resist insert expansion and shifting which leads to tire expansion. The band’s material construction is undersized and dimensioned to hold inserts firmly to the wheel and can be placed in any location on the insert that falls or locks into an existing groove. Next up, JConcepts together with Ryan Maifield have adapted a new style tire band to the arsenal for simplicity, purpose, and a tidy pit area. The moulded rubber bands feature some of the design details and construction and made the Satellite rubber bands so successful. For the RM2 version, the diameter has been tightened and handles removed to reduce storage space and increase snap for a variety of tires. The RM2 logo is embossed on the design, rotated about the centre and appear in Red Hot colouring.

View more of the new items here

July 13, 2022

S-Power B7TT Factory tuned .21 racing engine

SWorkz have introduced their new S-Power B7TT Factory tuned .21 racing engine. It is a long stroke engine that offers quick response at low speeds with more torque in the mid range, with consistent idling. It comes in a conventional 3-port configuration which provides smoother torque throughout the power range. The engine’s crankshaft is DLC coated and has 2 tungsten counterweights contributing to a consistent idle and quick RPM response and it also has the latest back plate with surface treatment embedded in the cover plate. This is to reduce friction against the connecting rod and to extend its life. The crankcase of the B7TT has also been redesigned with a new boost port and a new exhaust port for optimum air flow. To accompany the engine there is the latest EFRA #2155 exhaust that has been tested and carefully selected to give your B7TT engine maximum performance and run time. It comes standard with a 80mm exhaust manifold. There are also optional 75mm and 85mm manifolds also available.

View the exhaust system here

July 13, 2022

JConcepts Landmines pre-mounted for Arrma Mojave

JConcepts designers have opened the imagination to create an all-new performance scale tire for the Arrma Mojave. The Landmines, available pre-mounted, developed after tuning and analysis have reached the summit and now available to the Mojave enthusiast. The design starts with a robust carcass carefully shaped and sized for a multitude of conditions and capable of bashing those difficult courses while being down-to-earth enough to carry a scale appearance. The team spent considerable time with the split-block centre design which has been sliced, stepped, and recessed for flexibility and contortion over sharp, loose, and polished surfaces. The Landmines have alternating solid and cavity pads which is ideal for transitioning from smooth dirt or pavement into dirt, mud, and rocky terrain. Moving toward the edges of the carcass, the tire has horizontal grippy pads with edge and channels to provide additional forward bite.

View the set of premounted Landmines here

July 13, 2022

JConcepts truck tire inner sidewall support adaptor

Continuing development is critical to performance and the team at JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support. During high traction or loaded conditions, tire sidewall deflection causes oversteer and inconsistency with driving performance. By adding the inner sidewall support adaptor and gluing it into place, the sidewall effectively becomes much harder and allows a driver to enter smoother arcs and radius turns on the race track. Already used in competition, the sidewall support pieces have shown to work on glued, sealed, or naturally grippy surfaces where traction rolling or oversteer is an issue. In addition, when conditions are rough, bumpy or dusty, the additional support drives smoother and with more consistency. At this year’s ROAR Nationals, Dakotah Phend, in conjunction with the JConcepts race team, installed the adaptors into the Smoothie 2 tires and Phend TQ’ed and won the 2wd and 4wd modified classes in convincing fashion.

View the adaptor set here

July 12, 2022

Xtreme Racing Optima Mid carbon options

Xtreme Racing have announced some new items for the Kyosho Optima Mid 2022 re release. These include a 2.5mm quasi carbon fibre chassis, a 2mm radio tray along with 3mm front shock tower, rear shock tower and rear camber mount. All parts are designed to replace the stock parts without any modification and add strength along with great looks. All parts are made from high quality US made carbon fibre and machined in USA also.

View the full decked out Optima Mid here

July 11, 2022

Team Associated 7″ pre-cut wing

Team Associated have introduced a new 7″ pre-cut wing for 1:10 scale off-road buggies. The new, higher downforce 7″ wing adds additional high-speed stability over the currently available 6.5″ wing for when track layouts and conditions call for it. In general, more downforce will be desired on tracks that have high grip or a lot of high-speed and sweeping corners. Sold as one clear, pre-cut wing per package. Wing mount dimples are not drilled.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

July 8, 2022

JConcepts 2020 Ford Raptor BF Power logo MT body

JConcepts lowers the boom on the latest body for Losi LMT and Axial SMT10 vehicles. The BF Power logo is a collaboration between JConcepts and the gracious Bigfoot 4X4 team on a fantasy style and fan inspired scheme. The identity is produced to lay out on the JC 2020 Ford Raptor body which is popular in the RC and full-size monster truck community. As one of the best performing and most accurate body shells on the market, the Raptor fits well and allows the trucks to reach their maximum potential. The decal scheme itself pops. Large racing bolts make their way on to the sides of the body giving a nod to racer stripe schemes from the past. The bolts continue through the A-pillar area and over the nose in dual fashion to bring excitement from the side to the front-end. The BF logo treatment is developed to stand-out and fill door space featuring an updated digital desert landscape as inside artwork. A large selection of official sponsors, Bigfoot terminology and miscellaneous JConcepts decal finish off one of the nicest logo packages around.

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July 8, 2022

T-Works low profile titanium clutch screw

T-Works have introduced this Ti64 grade titanium low profile clutch screw. This lightweight but very strong clutch screw features an inner hexagonal hole of 2.5mm and an outer hexagon of 7mm allowing it to be used with either a hex wrench or hex socket driver.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]