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To help promote their new Traxxas 4×4 Slash/Stampede Monster Truck Suspension Conversion Set, the folks at JConcepts have released a new video. The video we have posted below gives a great inside look at JConcepts and all the work they’ve put into their conversion set. It not only shows off some super trick rc monster trucks, but also has plenty [...]
Can you believe an rc drag racing body from JConcepts? Yes indeed, Jason and his crew are showing all you drag racers some love by announcing the 1966 Chevy II Nova Clear Body. The ’66 Nova gives you a trick new option to put on your drag car, or it even fits a wide variety of other vehicles like narrowed [...]
I think most would agree that owning a 1.9 rig is what gives you the true scaling experience. The “training wheel” guys may disagree (aka 2.2), but 1.9’s are definitely the most popular, if nothing else. Given that most of us don’t have access to truly mountainous and/or wild environments to play in right around our houses, it’s usually the best combination [...]
Are you ready for the indoor carpet/astro racing season? To help keep your short course truck glued to the track, JConcepts has announced new sets of Swaggers & Pin Downs. These were made to fit standard SCT wheels and were designed to give your truck more traction on those high bite surfaces. The front Swaggers SCT tires use a multitude of [...]
JConcepts has long been known for their off-road bodies. Now days, they are covering all the bases, even with on-road cars. That brings us to JConcepts’ first touring car body, the A-One. Designed by the JConcepts team along with Paul Wynn and Jason Ruona, the A-One is ready to help you win more races. * Lightweight design * Extended chin spoiler * Rolled [...]
Do you plan on racing the Le Mans Prototype class at your local on-road track this winter? If so, have a look at the new L1 “Layla” LMP Clear Body from Jason and the crew at JConcepts. The L1 was designed to fit popular cars like the Associated RC10F6, as well as those like it from XRay and Yokomo. * Original [...]
Just announced is the “Snoop Nose” Chevy Race Truck Body from JConcepts. The video below features Fred Reep and Dan Wyatt at the 4-link nationals in Lancaster, Ohio where they talk about how cool the new body is and some of the factors that went into its design. If you are looking for a new monster truck body for your [...]
New from JConcepts is a Tire Balancer. This unit is designed for use with 1/10th and 1/8th scale wheels and is made from sturdy aluminum and steel. The balancer is collapsible to save space and its center hub rides on high quality bearings. * Sturdy base * Comes pre-assembled * Includes storage box w/ foam padding The tire balancer has a part number [...]
Low and muscular are the words used to describe the latest body from JConcepts, a S2 series body for the TLR 8IGHT-E 4.0 buggy. The S2 is a race body with a cab forward design and a low profile stance. It uses a large rear fin for stability and a wicker section to improve rear grip. * Comes with window masks [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is the J21 Javelin body. The J21 was designed to fit the Associated F6 F1 car and features a low profile design. And while the J21 sports a normal F1 style of look, it was engineered in such a way as to keep weight located as low as possible, all the while being formed for enhanced [...]
For all you 1/10th scale buggy racers, JConcepts has announced that their Dirt Maze tires are now available in blue rubber compound. These are designed for dry, high-bite outdoor tracks, but can also be used on various other surfaces. Here are some highlights for the Dirt Maze- * 2.2″, designed to fit on the rear of 1/10 buggies * Vertical & horizontal [...]
In Monster Truck Madness #6, which I wrote in February, I went into detail on how best to get started modifying your Axial SMT10. The time has come to talk about juicing one up even further than that. Back in April I made substantial changes to one of my two SMT10’s to bring it up to snuff with the “Pro Modified” category of [...]
Newly announced by the folks at JConcepts are Torch 1.9″ Aluminum Wheels for the Traxxas TRX-4. The Torch wheels sport a sweet scale inspired look, while also being fully capable out on the trail. Optional brass weights can be added for improved performance and they feature a real beadlock design. * 6 spoke design * Bolt-in 12mm wheel hex adapter * Black with [...]
Come soon from JConcepts are ReHab Tires for 1/8th scale buggy. The ReHab is much like the JConcepts’ Detox tires but with smaller tread for smoother tracks. Dense lugs are used in a stacked configuration to help give your buggy more grip while lasting longer than other tires. The ReHabs will be available in different rubber compounds and are priced at [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the JConcepts 1988 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab MT Clear Body. This fleetside, extended cab design comes with a slight flare to the wheel openings to help accommodate tires of different sizes. It is fully licensed by Chevrolet and features a 13″ wheelbase with a width of 7″. * Designed to fit trucks [...]
