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August 2, 2022

Maifield with the main win at The Wicked Weekend

The big offroad race action in the US over the weekend saw all the top drivers travel to Gainesville, Georgia, for Racetime Entertainment’s ‘The Wicked Weekend’, where Mugen’s Ryan Maifield was very much the man on form. In qualifying the JConcepts driver would produce a TQ triple securing the top spot on the grid in Pro Nitro Truggy, E-Buggy and the big one Pro Nitro Buggy. While the Truggy win would escape him, a great battle with Dakotah Phend seeing the TLR driver get ahead of him to come out on top, Maifield took both Buggy finals. While TLR’s Ryan Cavalieri started P2 in the E-Buggy ahead of Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz, it was to be 5th place qualifier Phend who came through for second behind Maifield with 3rd going to Lutz. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class, Maifield’s win came after a great battle that went the distance with second place qualifier Lutz. HB Racing’s Mason Fuller completed the Top 3 ahead of team-mate Cole Ogden and Sworkz Joe Bornhorst.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 2, 2022

SRT T1 high-torque high-voltage programmable servos

SRT announces the launch of the new T1 high-torque series servos, namely T65 and T75, which can provide more than 55 – 70.0 kg-cm of torque and 0.12 – 0.065sec response speed. They are ideal for 1/8 nitro off-road, 1/5 scale car, truggy and crawler. It uses a high-power brushless motor as the core power for impressive torque output and American imported ST32-bit MCU control chip which combine for excellent performance.

The program supports a variety of high-frequency modes, such as SR SFR SXR SUR SSR, etc. The product enjoys a 1-year warranty of SRT. The servos can use SRT program box SP-MX082 to adjust the parameters, so as to precise control your favourite parameter according to different tracks. The products include anodized oxidized heat dissipation metal case, Japanese imported potentiometer, 303+416 imported high-strength steel gear, upgraded gear shaft 2.0, double bearings, 300mm tail wire and 25T output gear.

Source: SRT [srt-rc.com]

August 1, 2022

New FT Shock Shaft Multi-Tool Pliers

Team Associated have released this new FT Shock Shaft Multi-Tool Pliers to ensure building and maintaining your Race Kit or RTR has never been easier. Black anodized aluminium with a silver edge finish and FT laser-etching to match. This versatile tool will have you building like a pro in no time! From holding your shock shaft for an easy shock build to soldering your bullet plugs, this tool helps you every step of the way.

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July 27, 2022

Tekno RC NB48 2.1 4wd competition nitro buggy

The Tekno RC NB48 2.0 has remained a customer favourite all over the world over the passed 3 years due to its incredible rough track handling, extreme durability, ease of maintenance, and innovative design features. Tekno RC wanted to take the NB48 platform to the next level, and knew it was time for a major upgrade. In typical Tekno RC fashion, the NB48 2.1 had to offer exceptional value while also including never-before-seen features. Of course, they had to include several already released hop-up items, but we also needed to push 1/8th buggy design to its limits. The team has been testing individual components of the new buggy for quite some time, but on his first outing with the full production NB48 2.1, Jared Tebo was able to place it on the podium at the 2022 Southern Nationals and on its second outing, Jared Wiggins took the win at the 2022 MidAmerica Outdoor Visions race.

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July 27, 2022

JConcepts S2 B6.4 bodyshell

Dubbed the S2, the new JConcepts shell rocks some familiar features but rolled together with a low-profile stance. With 2015 IFMAR Championship credibility backing this design, it’s an easy choice. The S2 is a performer straight out of the package, with the Carpet, Turf rear wings to help deliver results on any racing circuit. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the centre of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents which can be used to relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut lines are included on the shell to neatly finish around the chassis, steering, and transmission area of the B6.4 vehicles.

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July 26, 2022

Xray XB8 low suspension mounting LSM arms

New from Xray for the XB8 are these low suspension mounting LSM arms. Suitable for very rough & bumpy tracks, they help gain traction & stability and offer consistent handling in rough terrain. Available in a hard composite version for low traction conditions, there is also a graphite alternative for high traction conditions. Fits the XB8’17 onwards, XB8E’17 onwards, GTX.2 onwards and GTXE.2 onwards.

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July 26, 2022

Ultimate MTS Ceramic competition engine

Ultimate Racing have released their new 3 port .21 Off-Road Ultimate MTS Ceramic competition engine. Made by O.S. Engines and based on their long stroke Spec II configuration, the MTS features a DLC coated crankshaft with two balanced tungsten, modified backplate and 21J3 carburettor to improve performance. The MTS is a great choice for use in nitro buggy and truck applications. This engine provides amazing power and great fuel consumption. It has exceptional low to mid-range torque and a great idling. Also available as a MTS ‘Team Edition’ version. The ‘Team Edition’ concept uses the same Ultimate engines that are for sale, but the engines are assembled directly in our factory, completely broken-in and then thoroughly checked by our competition team to extract 100% of the performance of Ultimate engines. Available as stand alone engine or in a combo set with either a #2141 or a #2142 exhaust system.

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July 26, 2022

JConcepts pre-mounted Nessi tires

JConcepts have announced that their Nessi tire is now available as a premounted option. The pre mount includes open cell, medium inserts for plush control, mounted on Mono wheels available in bright white and florescent yellow. The Nessi tyre shares styling cues from its successful brother, the Lockness. Racing on artificial surfaces require a lot of stability and forward-bite and the JC design team went to work to substantially improve performance. The new tyre brings a new 3D blended pin-size, pin-separation and a light-weight and low-profile carcass. Designed in the industry standard 2.2” bead mounting size, the Nessi is very versatile and has shown to work in many natural and artificial conditions. The semi-circle protrusions, unique to the Lockness and now the Nessi are included in the centre section of the tyre and on the sidewall area. These details are important and the low semi-circles improves side-bite but also minimise grip-rolling instances associated with normal pins.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]