March 25, 2008

JConcepts Goose Bumps 1/10th Tires

JConcepts Goose Bumps 1/10th Tires

JConcepts have released the Goose Bumps tire for use on a variety of 1/10th scale chassis’. The totally unique step pin and bar lug design combined with sticky compounds like green allow even greater control on slightly loamy and wet conditions. A special breed, they have been designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. Incorporating a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition, in new condition they excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions, while worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Supplied with firm And-1 foam inserts they are available for 2.2” buggy rear wheel, 2.2” 4wd front wheel and 2.2” truck wheel

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March 24, 2008

JP Racing FirstLine Stock & Black

JP Racing FirstLine Stock & Black

French engine manufacturer JP Racing have released 2 new lines of engines, the FirstLine Stock and FirstLine Black, aimed at the drivers who want to own JP Racing branded engine without having to invest huge amounts of money. Both ranges feature a .12 circuit motor, a .21 circuit engine, a .21 buggy motor and a .21 Rally game engine and come with many of the same features found in the more expensive versions of the same motors. Both lines includes a lightened and hard coated crankshaft while the Black line also have balanced crankshafts and the liner has had additional porting work done.

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March 19, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion RC10T4 Hi-Flow body

JConcepts Illuzion RC10T4 Hi-Flow body

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make this body stand out. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


March 17, 2008

Team Azarashi Cracker Prototype

Team Azarashi Cracker Prototype

Japanese company Team Azarashi have shown the first pictures of the Cracker prototype, which is a new 2WD body shell that the company is developing. The release date is not yet decided, but their Team is working hard to get it to production following some positive testing and when released it should fit to Team Associated RC10B4 and the Kyosho Ultima RB5.

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March 11, 2008

Trinity Extech Nitro engine line

Trinity Extech Nitro engine line

RCCA have the word that Trinity is later this month launching a new high end nitro engine line for serious 1/8th off-road racing and for the monster truck racer that demands the best. The new “Extech Nitro” Sirio based engine line is built in Italy to the highest tolerances using all the latest nitro motor technology and high tech materials. The company’s first 3 releases will be a racing .21 for 1/8th off road and a tuned pipe as well as a roto-start .32 designed especially for monster trucks. Also due in the range are pipes for monster trucks, plugs and a hand blueprinted line of engines.

Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]


March 7, 2008

Medial Pro announce their Return

Medial Pro announce their Return

Following the announcement last October that French tyre maker Medial Pro was putting itself up for sale comes today’s release that they have been sold to Belgium based company Medial Pro BVBA. All inventory, rubber injection machinery and tyre moulds will be moved this month to the brand new production facility in Belgium where the production will be restarted at the end of April. This new company will be doing all it possibly can to supply the market, and their worldwide distributor network, with a new stock of tyres as soon as possible. Nothing will be changing on the rubber compounds but Medial Pro have said that the existing range of competition tyres will be extended before the end of this year with 5 new types of 1/8 off-road and Truggy tyres, designed by Claude Lachat.


March 5, 2008

HB Cyclone Hub Carriers & Spur gears

HB Cyclone Hub Carriers & Spur gears

Hot Bodies have released 2 new items, for both their Cyclone D4 4wd electric buggy and for general touring car use. Beef up your D4 with these tough purple anodised aluminium front hub carriers, included with the Worlds Edition they are now available for the standard D4. Sold in a pair of 2 and supplied with purple anodised roll centre adjustment washers, they are available in both 0 and 13 degree versions. Also new from HB is a range of 64 pitch spur gears, available in one-tooth steps from 88 to 94 teeth and 101 to 110 teeth, so now you can select the ultimate gear ratio for your touring car, pan car or other racing vehicle.

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March 4, 2008

JConcepts Illuzion T-shirt & Jato body

JConcepts Illuzion T-shirt & Jato body

JConcepts have released a number of new items beginning with this black t-shirt, which sports a large 2 colour Illuzion logo screen print on the front and is available in the usual range of sizes. JConcepts have also announced that the the Traxxas Jato truck will be getting the “Hi-Speed” styling treatment which presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical outlets and coves for additional air flow for electrical cooling. The body is also the first to include a separate rear wing with side dams that attaches to the rear of the truck bed for superior fit and finish. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate, it comes supplied with protective film, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

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