July 1, 2024

JConcepts Falcon and Dirt Bite 1:8 Truck tyres

Having introduced the new Falcon and Dirt Bite tyre patterns to its range of 1:8 Buggy tyres at the start of this year, JConcepts is now offering the tyres for Truggy.  After successful tyre designs such as the Reflex, Detox, and Kosmos, the JConcepts team went back to work developing a fresh design, the result being the Falcon.  A triple row, double spaced concept is unique, and incorporates a new tapered and square shaped pin.  The tight nest of pins works together forming a rubber surface patch that handles the harder surfaces and resists wear due to their proximity.  The Dirt Bite concept involves the pins of the tire being positioned in a radius giving new alignment to racing surfaces. No matter how you view the new tire, the arrangement flows at a curvature making the Dirt Bite unique to all other tires on the market.  The Square pin, with tapered sizing has a crisp feel, malleable to the racing terrain and contorts to meet the demands of surfaces ranging from wet and loamy, to blue and black groove conditions.

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July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options.  This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting.  Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments.  The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use.  The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached.  The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems.  Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds.  The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad.  Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track.  Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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June 27, 2024

JConcepts MSB1 F2 body

JConcepts has released its F2 body for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy..   As the release drops of the MSB1, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest dynamo from Mugen Seiki Racing.  The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer. T he body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world.  The body arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.

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June 27, 2024

Willspeed B7 Machined PEEK Idler Gears

New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy.  Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied).  Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability.  PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.

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June 26, 2024

Hong Nor Pinion Gear Tool Set

World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions.  The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.

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June 26, 2024

Roche P12V updated Chassis Plate

1:12 Specialist manufacturer Roche has introduced an updated main chassis for their P12V pancar.  The new 7075 aluminium main chassis has a reduced material front section meaning less front weight and a reduce area that can touch the track surface.  This changes gives improvement with the car’s steering response especially on high grip conditions.

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June 26, 2024

Aerox 150HS Adjustable Soldering Station

New from Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, is this fully adjustable soldering station.  The 150HS Soldering Station feature 150W of power and is fully adjustable temperature from 100 to 500 Degrees C.  With super fast heat up it has a fantastic tip cleaning solutions and an internal solder roll holder means  you never lose your solder.  Allows solder to be dispensed through the front of the unit so always ready to use.  Available with 3 different plugs for UK and Europe (220-240V) and USA (110-120V).  Supplied with a large bevel tip optional fine point and chisel tips are available as is an optional ‘Helping Hands’ to assist when soldering.

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June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation.   The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards.  This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system.  It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel.  You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands.  Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue.  The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes.  Once fitted it  will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers.  The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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