December 18, 2007

JConcepts Rulux racing wheels

 JConcepts Rulux racing wheels

Off-road racing wheels are subjected to the most severe abuse and JConcepts Rulux wheels are designed with racing and bashing in mind, while allowing your vehicle to look its best while doing it. The Rulux wheels spoke design combined with the inner rib detail is the result of rigorous testing by qualified drivers in a variety of conditions.  Incorporating an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process, all wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. The JConcepts Rulux wheels are available in the 2 most popular color combinations, bright white and fluorescent yellow.

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December 17, 2007

GRP Engine Line-up

GRP Engine Line-up

GRP were in touch to let us know about their new GRP engine line, born from an innovative and well-advanced industrial project with the direct technical direction of Mario Rossi. GRP have established a technological and futuristic research centre, which has allowed the production of their very first projects such as the Ninja, Falcon and Boss motors, and that in the future will allow constant product development. All engines designs in the range have been studied with the most up-date and advanced mechanical simulation software to reproduce the normal working conditions of the engines and to check all components and materials for deformations at high temperature.

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December 17, 2007

LRP VTEC 8000mAh LiPo pack

 LRP VTEC 8000mAh LiPo pack

LRP have announced the release of a number of new additions to their VTEC LiPo range, including this massive 8000mAh 7.4V pack. Also releasing a 5300mAh 7.2V pack and a 1300mAh 11.1V pack, these new packs offer extremely high capacity, an unbelievable 25C discharge rate and less weight than standard NiMH or NiCd batteries. Featuring a soft casing, each pack comes complete with power plug and a balancer port.

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December 16, 2007

Mirage Climax pre made 7.2V Packs

Mirage Japan pre made 7.2V Packs

Mirage Japan have released a number of new pre made electric packs under the name Climax. Available in 4200mAh, 3300mAh and 2400mAh, these 7.2V stick packs come pre wired with Tamiya style plugs and are great for a range of applications from drifting to club level racing.

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December 16, 2007

JConcepts extends Tool range

JConcepts extends Tool range

JConcepts have extended and improved their line up of tools with the introduction of some new nut drivers and other tools. Following on from the initial release of their hex drivers, JConcepts have now added a new selection of imperial and metric sized nut drivers to their range. Featuring multi coloured lightweight machined aluminium handles, they come in 3/16″, 1/4″, 11/32″ & 3/8″ as well as 5.5mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm. Also new in the range is a phillips head screw driver, a flat head screw driver and an exhaust spring tool, all sporting a blue anodised handle. The company’s original standard wrench set, featuring .050″, 1/16″, 5/64″, 3/32″, 2.5mm tips as well as the metric set, with 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm tips, has also been updated and improved.

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December 15, 2007

JConcepts Racing Bag small

JConcepts Racing Bag small

JConcepts have introduced their new small racing bag, a compact multi-purpose equipment bag that can be used for about any of your R/C needs. Its design and proportions allow you to store and transfer just about any combination of compact R/C equipment you desire. There is enough room for a 1/10 scale buggy or touring car as well as room for radio gear, tools, tires, or various other R/C gear. This racing bag has the JConcepts logo printed, on each end as well as the sides and top. The front-load Velcro design combined with composite inner liner allow for easy access to all drawers individually. Additionally, two composite drawers with divider make the inner workings of the JConcepts racing bag nothing short of spectacular for the organize minded racer. When assembled, the bag is 18”L x 14″H x 12″W.

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December 15, 2007

Pro Line HoBao Hyper 8.5 Crowd Pleazer

Pro Line HoBao Hyper 8.5 Crowd Pleazer

Pro Line have introduced some new items this month starting with the release of the Crowd Pleazer 2 for the HoBao Hyper 8 / 8.5. The Crowd Pleazer 2.0 is certain to provide racers with the groundb reaking design cues they demand in a body and incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in high performance race technology. Also new from Pro Line is the announcement that the Bow Tie pattern is now available in their range of Low Profile Race (LPR) truggy tire range.

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December 14, 2007

Serpent 960 08 1/8th scale

 Serpent 960 08 1/8th scale

Following on from the recent release of the 720-08, Serpent have now announced the release of the car that was top qualifier at this years 1/8th scale World Championships and EFRA European Championships, the 960-08. Having finished a close 2nd at the Worlds, as well as having won the ultra competitive Japanese Nationals, the 2008 version has already proven its pace and is now ready to be released. Updates to the 08 car includes a newly designed rear end geometry that provides more rear end grip and which makes the car better under both braking and exiting of a corner.

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