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March 14, 2023

JConcepts 13mm shock accessories

JConcepts has released its latest aluminium shock accessories for the Team Associated 13mm shocks. The aluminium cap is precision machined with angular bleed hole for correct building procedure and maintenance. The cap features weight reducing holes positioned about the centre to reduce weight and add to the popular styling. The shock collar has a knurled exterior for extra grip and making quick adjustments. A notch has been added for location and identifying a track-side ride height change. The spring cup is a finishing touch when it comes to a complete 13mm shock build for spring concentricity. They are a 5mm off-set which is the most popular setting on the front of the B6 and B6.4 vehicle. The aluminium material in either blue or black anodising provides a healthy footing for the hot new spring of choice or the trusty stock AE 13mm spring set. The cups feature a unique shock shaft path which helps lock the spring cup in position during hard crashes or collisions. All three items are available in blue or black anodising and include the etched JC logo.

View individual accessories here

March 14, 2023

RC-Project D819RS Ergal Front Shock Tower

Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has released this Ergal front shock tower for HB Racings D819RS EVO 1:8 Buggy. Made from Ergal 7075 T6 with a thickness of 5mm and subsequently anodised and laser marked, the new design makes it possible to have the same weight as the original but with a stiffness increased by 30% thanks to the new lateral and upper ribs. All lightening pockets have a radius of 0.5 on the bottom to increase rigidity and eliminate the risk of breakage, all edges have been chamfered. The new geometry eliminates the problem of reduced stroke of the front shock absorbers after the D8 EVO update, moreover the upper/external hole has been eliminated and a new internal hole has been inserted to be able to tilt the shock absorbers more and give another setup option.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

March 13, 2023

JConcepts 2023 Racing Team hat

During 2023, JConcepts lands on the 20th Anniversary in company history and they want to keep things fresh with a Racing Team hat in heather grey colour. The trendy fabric and colours match with just about anything whether the racer is at the track or on the road. The holding shape of the embroidered logo design has bright blue colour with black background and trim. On top, the JConcepts.net logo stands strong with those words every racer likes to hear, World Champion. The snap-back and flat bill remains a popular style in the community and represents well with bold bill and inner support structure. The hat is topped off with button on top, vent holes throughout the surface, heavy stitching, and traditional rear plastic snap.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 10, 2023

Xray XB8E ’23 Buggy

Having announced the details of his XB8 ’23 1:8 Nitro Buggy a few days ago, today Xray has released the presentation of the electric version of their popular buggy platform. Like its noisier sibling the XB8E ’23 features all-new front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension and new front & rear diff height adjustment through eccentric bushings. A redesigned chassis layout offers the ability to place the motor and central assembly in a front or rear position to alter the weight balance depending on the track conditions. The new chassis layout was tested on all kind of surfaces to increase performance in any track situation. The shock towers are redesigned with the front & rear lower suspension holders having new mounting position with the front upper suspension holder matching the new servo saver. A redesigned wing holder fits the new semi-split rear bulkhead and the Wickerbill rear wing allows quick downforce adjustments and pre-marked airflow holes to reduce downforce.

View the full XB8E ’23 presentation here

March 8, 2023

Reds Racing 1:8 Motor 40mm Fan Holder

Reds Racing has produced this new aluminium 40mm fan holder for use on 1:8 electric motors. Clamping around the motor this help with heat dissipation which is fundamental to keeping your motor working perfectly. The two piece mounts are black anodise and finished with machined silver edges.

View holder parts here

March 8, 2023

1up Racing UltraLite 30mm Fan Shrouds

Randy Caster’s 1Up Racing has introduced new UltraLite 30mm Fan Shrouds to maximise the effectiveness of your motor’s cooling fan. Made in the USA by Vargr Industries with high quality materials and the latest 3D printing technology, the fan shrouds are strong while keeping the overall weight incredibly light. A perfect match for the 1up Racing UltraLite 30mm Aluminium Cooling Fan but are fully compatible and look great with any 4-hole 30mm fans. Traditional Ducted is the most common and directs all air forward. This is flat on the bottom for those who want to chassis mount their 1up UltraLite Cooling Fan without the Optional Brass Chassis Mount, but still fits perfectly along with our Brass Chassis Mount. Weighs only 2.7 grams! Bypass for EP TC directs all of the fan air forward while also pulling in air from two vents on the top and right side, perfect for nearly every 1/10 electric touring car with belts and weighs only 3.5 grams! Like the Traditional Ducted Shroud, this is flat on the bottom for chassis mounting and fully compatible with our Brass Chassis Mount. 2wd Buggy Rear Fit funnels air between the endbell and transmission case towards the rear side of the motor. Tested and fit on the Team Associated B6.4, the shroud may require minor trimming for proper clearance on other buggies and it weighs only 1.2 grams!

View Shroud fitted to Touring Car here

March 8, 2023

WRC Racing 1:8 Truggy coming soon

Italian RC car brand WRC Racing, who made one of the biggest surprise signings of 2023 when they announced Ryan Cavalieri would lead their Offroad Nitro racing program, has announced that it has a new Truggy coming to market. Racing at the recent Dirt Nitro Challenge, Cavalieri contested the Truggy class with a Team Associated chassis but WRC are set to be able to offer their star American driver a complete race weekend package with the up coming release of the RTX Truggy to race alongside his SBX-2 1:8 Buggy.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

March 8, 2023

MIBO Shock & Diff Oils

Fresh from hosting their hugely successful inaugural MIBO International Race over the weekend, Czech brand MIBO has added a range of shock and diff oils to its product line. MIBO Shock Oil is a high-performance suspension fluid that is specially formulated for use in RC car racing. Suitable for both on-road and off-road use, it is designed to provide smooth and consistent damping action for your RC car shocks. With the new MIBO shock oils, ranging from 10wt/100cSt all the way to 80wt/1000cSt, you can fine-tune your car’s suspension system to suit your driving style and racing conditions. The new high-performance MIBO Diff Oils range runs from 2,000cSt all the way to 1,000,000cSt so you can fine-tune your car’s differential stiffness for optimal performance and improved handling.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]