GB Modelsport has issued details of the full range of option sway bars for THE Car, by JQ Products. Complementing the standard 2.3mm front and 2.5mm rear sway bars, the range now includes 2.4mm and 2.5mm fronts, and 2.3mm, 2.4mm and 2.8mm rears.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
AKA are set to debut their new ‘Rebar’ Electric offroad tires at next weekend’s Cactus Classic. The new Rebar rear as well as 2wd and 4wd front tires, which were just finished yesterday, are seen here on the Kyosho buggies of Factory driver Jared Tebo and will hit the track for the first time this week for their shakedown ahead of the big event.
As revealed at this year’s toy fair Hot Bodies have released their new 21XZ-B Hara Edition engine. Based on the O.S. Speed motor that Hara used to take a close 2nd place at last year’s World Championships in Pattaya this limited edition engine features a new lighter crankshaft, modified to improve response and improve torque. It has then been DLC coated for better fuel flow and increased durability. The low center of gravity cooling head is also new, featuring limited edition graphics and finally the latest version black anodised carburetor is included, with a 6mm venturi it gives an excellent balance of power and fuel economy.
JConcepts have announced their new Bar Codes V2 tires for Electric offroad. Like the name suggests the alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars provide uncompromising support for blue and black groove conditions as well as wet track indoor conditions. Available in Soft (Blue), Super Soft (Green) and Indoor Soft (Gold) compounds the Bar Codes are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results. JConcepts new Rips front tire features a 3 rib front tire design by altering the rib depth, attack angle and multiple radius corners to give 2wd racers a smooth new option. Tiny ribbing has been added on the upper sidewall to provide a fresh edge during hard and high impact corners. Already a high-performance tire the Rips in prototype form have been used to TQ at the Arizona State Championships and JConcepts Clash. Also available in Soft (Blue), Super Soft (Green) and Indoor Soft (Gold) compounds.
View the Rips front tires here
Xceed have released this strong and lightweight stand for all kinds of offroad cars. Made from black anodized lightweight aluminium with Xceed logo laser-engraved, the large holes in the top-deck help with shock-absorber assembly. Foam padding on the top surface prevent the car from slipping, while strengthening ribs on the inside double up as a quick tool-holder too.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Team Bianchi have released their new adjustable off road clutch. Weighing in at only 22 grams, it features a 34.75mm diameter clutch and 4 carbon flyweights the company has already achieved lots of success with this clutch, including winning the UISP Italian Championships for the last 2 years.
Source: Bianchi [bybianchi.com]
JConcepts have officially released their two new race winning tire designs debuted at the IFMAR Worlds last November. Hybrids are already a successful tire dominating at events such as the CRCRC Midwest Championships and the popular Motorama event. A mid-lug design with unique inner Crowbar center lug DNA, the Hybrid is built for speed and ultimate high-speed control and handling. Supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug detail is designed to go the distance in long qualifiers, final main events and beyond. The 3Ds were the hottest tire on the slick groove surface at the recent JConcepts Clash where Ryan Maifield TQ’ed in convincing fashion. Developed to be the ultimate Slick-groove tire, the 3Ds are a first to combine the high-stability design of a black groove bar tire into an individually flexible pattern of finely spaced Double Dee lugs in one package. 3Ds include the Profiled (closed cell) insert design featuring the unique, highly durable material, bright blue color and revolved cuts which provide extra full support, stability and cushion.
GB Modelsport has announced the introduction of the EZP Competition 1/8 buggy wheels to its range of EZ Power products. Available in white or yellow, the EZP wheel is precision moulded from top quality Zytech nylon resulting in a very light but super-strong wheel. Measuring 83 mm x 41 mm the wheels include 2 x air vent pilot holes and a 17 mm central hex hub to suit all popular 1/8 buggy hubs.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
