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New for TLR 8IGHT 4.0 buggy owners is the S2 Body from JConcepts. The S2 was designed for the worlds in Vegas this year and features various aero enhancements to help improve handling. * Designed for balanced handling characteristics * Low profile cab and side pods * Functional “force bars” to help channel air and to make body more rigid * Clear polycarbonate with [...]
New from Jason Ruona and the rest of the crew at JConcepts is the Strike 2 Body for the Associated RC8B3e. The Strike 2 was designed to deliver balanced aero characteristics along with increased mid-corner steering, thus helping you cut lap times down at your local track. Here are some of its highlights- * Drop-fit design * Clear polycarbonate w/ protective film, [...]
New from JConcepts for all you 1/10th scale 2wd buggy racers are a series of Front Wings. The front wings are mounted low and in front of the shock tower to help keep your buggy glued to the track. Front wings will be available for the Associated B5 and B6/B6D, for the TLR 22 3.0, the Yokomo YZ2, the XRay [...]
Here is some big news from JConcepts, their new Torch 1.9″ Aluminum Wheels. Yes indeed, JConcepts is now stepping into the scale aluminum wheel arena. In true JConcepts fashion, their Torch wheels bring some innovation with them. First off, the wheels have a shim option to adjust width. More impressively, they also feature C-shaped brass weights that make it incredibly [...]
I’ve mentioned a time or two that one of my favorite things about this hobby is that moment when you get a brand new builder’s kit up on your workbench and crack open the box for the first time. The knowledge that you are about to turn a bucket of parts into something that can be driven (along with that [...]
New for all you Associated RC8B3/B3E owners are a handful of Carbon Fiber Upgrades from JConcepts. The carbon fiber goodies are light, strong, and very trick looking. First up is a Front Shock Tower. The tower is made from 5mm thick carbon fiber and features the stock geometry. Pricing is $30 and it has a part number of #2501. A Rear Shock [...]
A big part of the fun when racing is to totally trick out your buggy. JConcepts now makes that easy for Associated B6/B6D owners with a slew of Carbon Fiber Upgrade Parts. Here are the new goodies- * Carbon Fiber Gullwing Arm Front Shock Tower – 4mm thick, three standard shock positions, countersunk holes, $19, #2559 * Carbon Fiber Flat Arm Front [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon are Fin 0mm Offsest Spring Cups from JConcepts. The JConcepts cups are made out of aluminum and offer the proper offset for the rear shocks on an Associated B6 or B6D. Available in either black or blue, the spring cups also help lock in the lower portion of the spring, keeping them [...]
Just in time for indoor racing season is the Swagger 4WD Front Tire from JConcepts. The Swagger is an ultra low profile tire that can fit on 4WD or 2WD 1/10th buggy front wheels. It is so low-pro that it can be run with, or without, an insert. Angular ribs are used to enhance corner speed while making the tire easy [...]
Based off of JConcepts’ Dirt Web tires, Space Bars are designed for today’s high traction indoor clay tracks. The latest tires from JConcepts have uniformly spaced bars (hence the name) to create a stable tire with loads of forward bite. Vertical and horizontal bars are used for increased side-bite, while a round carcass helps for quicker transitions. The Space Bars are [...]
The latest tire to be released by JConcepts is called the Dirt Maze. These are sized to fit on the rear of 1/10th scale buggies and were designed for treated outdoor tracks. The Dirt Maze tires come with Dirt Tech closed cell inserts and will be available in three compounds- R2, O2, and Y2. Street pricing for a pair of the [...]
If you are a hardcore hobbyist, a hobby knife is something you use every day. The problem is, most hobby knives aren’t built well, they are made from cheap plastic that simply doesn’t hold up over time. To fix that problem JConcepts has announced a new Precision Hobby Knife Handle. The JConcepts’ unit is precisely made from aluminum, thus allowing [...]
JConcepts is getting into the monster truck scene big time, now they have officially announced the Firestorm and Renegade monster truck tires, along with Tribute Monster Truck Wheels. All three are ready to take the performance of your big monster truck to a new level. The tires both use a 2.6″ bead but the Firestorm is a bit taller at 6.2″ [...]
The JConcepts crew has announced a trick looking Honeycomb Motor Plate for 3-gear lay down transmission equipped Associated B6 buggies. The motor plate is milled out to save weight and designed to be more rigid than the stock unit in multiple directions. This should help keep it from bending during big crashes while adding a cool look to your B6. [...]
After having recently announced bodies for larger monster trucks, JConcepts has now released details on a body designed to fit trucks like the Traxxas Stampede and HPI Wheely King. The JConcepts 2011 Ford F-250 Super-Duty SuperCab Mini MT Body is officially licensed by Ford and is very nicely styled. Fender flares and a 1:1 headlight & grill treatment help give [...]
