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March 14, 2023

JConcepts 13mm shock accessories

JConcepts has released its latest aluminium shock accessories for the Team Associated 13mm shocks. The aluminium cap is precision machined with angular bleed hole for correct building procedure and maintenance. The cap features weight reducing holes positioned about the centre to reduce weight and add to the popular styling. The shock collar has a knurled exterior for extra grip and making quick adjustments. A notch has been added for location and identifying a track-side ride height change. The spring cup is a finishing touch when it comes to a complete 13mm shock build for spring concentricity. They are a 5mm off-set which is the most popular setting on the front of the B6 and B6.4 vehicle. The aluminium material in either blue or black anodising provides a healthy footing for the hot new spring of choice or the trusty stock AE 13mm spring set. The cups feature a unique shock shaft path which helps lock the spring cup in position during hard crashes or collisions. All three items are available in blue or black anodising and include the etched JC logo.

View individual accessories here

March 14, 2023

RC-Project D819RS Ergal Front Shock Tower

Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has released this Ergal front shock tower for HB Racings D819RS EVO 1:8 Buggy. Made from Ergal 7075 T6 with a thickness of 5mm and subsequently anodised and laser marked, the new design makes it possible to have the same weight as the original but with a stiffness increased by 30% thanks to the new lateral and upper ribs. All lightening pockets have a radius of 0.5 on the bottom to increase rigidity and eliminate the risk of breakage, all edges have been chamfered. The new geometry eliminates the problem of reduced stroke of the front shock absorbers after the D8 EVO update, moreover the upper/external hole has been eliminated and a new internal hole has been inserted to be able to tilt the shock absorbers more and give another setup option.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

March 14, 2023

AKA announced as World Championship spec tyre

The organisers of the the 2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship has announced AKA as the spec tyre for the 19th running of racing’s biggest prize. The indoor event is being hosted by Hobby Action RC Raceway in Arizona from September 9-16th and will see drivers use AKA’s Clay range of slick tyres. For both 2WD and 4WD the controlled rear tyre is the 2.2″ AKA13131CR while for 4WD the controlled front is the AKA13331CR. For the open 2WD front tyre AKA will provide the AKA13231CR.

View Spec Tyre list here

March 13, 2023

JConcepts 2023 Racing Team hat

During 2023, JConcepts lands on the 20th Anniversary in company history and they want to keep things fresh with a Racing Team hat in heather grey colour. The trendy fabric and colours match with just about anything whether the racer is at the track or on the road. The holding shape of the embroidered logo design has bright blue colour with black background and trim. On top, the JConcepts.net logo stands strong with those words every racer likes to hear, World Champion. The snap-back and flat bill remains a popular style in the community and represents well with bold bill and inner support structure. The hat is topped off with button on top, vent holes throughout the surface, heavy stitching, and traditional rear plastic snap.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 13, 2023

Lens Bodies ‘BORA’ 1:8 Onroad bodyshell

Market newcomers Lens Bodies has released a preview of its soon to be released ‘Bora’ 1:8 Onroad bodyshell. Lens Bodies is the latest business venture of experienced international nitro onroad racer Nicole Marrone, the same person who is behind successful Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace Tyres. Releasing CAD images of the bodyshell, they state, ‘the project was developed in the wind tunnel with the help of the fluid dynamics/aerodynamics department of the SUN University of Aversa. We have thus managed to achieve a balance between downforce and smoothness of the car when cornering to achieve faster lap times.’ Marrone himself also stated on his own personal social media, ‘We are trying to do something different. Many thanks to all the peoples that are working with me on this project. Bodies are not yet on the market, missing some few details, but we will be very soon’.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]

March 13, 2023

Eldridge claims EssexCarpetClash title with Rd6 win

Harley Eldridge is the overall EssexCarpetClash 2WD Champion, the Xray driver securing the title with victory at the sixth & final round. The 2022/23 championship concluded with an interesting track layout, having a straight that was diagonal with a couple of dogs legs, and a kicker jump that saw cars enjoy some ‘air time’. Kyle Moon with his Willspeed car dominated the 4 rounds of qualifying by TQ’ing all rounds to line up on pole for the final. Ellis Stafford would line his Associated ride up in 2nd, ahead of Harley Eldridge (both joint on points). Ed Kerry, Chris Delves would round off the top 5 of the 11 car final. The final would see Eldridge make some set up changes which suited her and she managed to take the win in leg 1 and 2, heaping up the places and winning the meeting. Moon, would take the 2nd step with Stafford rounding off the podium.

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March 13, 2023

Nosram power for Holdsworth brothers

Nosram has announced the signing of British offroad racing brothers Josh and Luke Holdsworth. Racing for Schumacher, the 2022 European Championship A-finalists pairing will use Nosram batteries to power their buggies. They made their race debut as official Nosram drivers at the British Off Road Grand Prix over the weekend where 20-year-old Josh made the 2WD A-Main in the heavily stacked international field.

Source: Nosram [Facebook]

March 13, 2023

Ielasi Tuned EFRA 2185 Onroad Pipe

Ielasi Tuned has just released its new EFRA 2185 muffler for 1:8 Onroad. Compared to the previous model, like their Offroad equivalent, this is a completely new muffler made using molds designed by former World Champion Daniele Ielasi making the pipe exclusive to his Ielasi Tuned engine brand. Featuring an ‘Exclusive sound’, Ielasi claims the pipe which was tested by former World Champion Robert Pietsch has more power (+2/3kmh) while also providing excellent fuel consumption.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]