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December 22, 2021

JConcepts Mono RC10 Truck front & rear wheels

JConcepts supports the vintage RC enthusiast with the release of new Mono wheels. The original offset wheels for the RC10T have been highly sought-after for years by drivers looking to outfit a restoration project or racers actively racing their vehicles. The 2.2” Mono wheels are inspired by the originals, feature the iconic dish shape with the front utilising the non-flanged 3/16 x 3/8” bearing and the rear the pin drive setup for 3/16” axles. The wheels include a vent hole on the outer diameter and an outer lip to reduce the ability for glue to run down the face of the wheel during application and curing. JConcepts wheels are moulded in a durable material with precise techniques to ensure dependability and performance. Mono wheels are available in bright white and fluorescent racing yellow, packaged 4 pieces per package and backed with JConcepts racing heritage and customer support.

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December 21, 2021

Xpress Execute XQ10R mid-motor touring car

Xpress have released the latest iteration of their popular Execute XQ10 touring car, the XQ10R. Using the same basis, with mod motor configuration, split bulkheads and an economical price, the new ‘R’ now comes with a ton of options now as standard. The car now comes with a king pin set, composite spool titanium 3.5mm outdrive adaptor, 2.0mm graphite upper deck and upper deck collar, a composite anti tweak battery holder and 0.5mm lower suspension mount spacer. There is also the adjustable ackermann steering plate, hard strong composite C-Hub 4 Degree Ver.2, graphite 2.25mm high flex main chassis plate, body support brace, hard strong composite rear upright Ver.2, graphite 3.0mm front and rear high flex shock tower, hard strong front & rear composite suspension arms Ver.2 (2 packs) and finally the long travel short shock set (2 sets).

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December 21, 2021

Surpass Hobby 390 Rocket RC Supersonic BL motor

Surpass Hobby has launched a new 390 Rocket RC Supersonic sensored BL motor for 1/12 and 1/14 offroad, monster trucks & crawlers. Available in four different turns, 8.5T, 10.5T, 13.5T and 17.5T they feature a sealed, dustproof and waterproof design. The case is made from high-strength 7075 aluminium for efficient heat dissipation while internally they have used US made copper wire winding to create extremely low internal resistance. The 390 motor of rocket RC can be disassembled and reassembled to facilitate cleaning and maintenance and effectively prolong its service life.

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December 20, 2021

JConcepts RM2 thread lock adhesive

Securing metal to metal components during build and assembly is something every racer experiences on a routine basis. The RM2 thread locking compound is an easy addition to the arsenal of pit accessories for building and maintenance of an RC vehicle. For screws, it’s simple to add a liberal amount of RM2 adhesive to threaded area and roll against a mechanical towel or JC microfiber towel to even out the application. The easy to use and re-useable bottle with secure lid helps maintain a tidy work area while at home or while on the road.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 20, 2021

Pro-Line extended body mount kit

This Pro-Line body mount kit includes adjustable body mounts so you can fit more body options onto your Arrma Granite 4×4, Big Rock 4×4, Senton 4×4 & Vorteks 4×4. Just screw down the included setscrew into the body mount, place the O-Ring over the setscrew and mount your body as you normally would, but with the added safety, security, and styling of Pro-Line’s innovative screw on body mounting system. This body mount system opens new body options, like tall SUV-style bodies, that you didn’t have before due to the tall posts included with this system.

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December 20, 2021

Infinity IF14-2 flex shock towers

For the Infinity IF14-2, Creation Model have released a new line of flex shock towers. By reducing the rigidity of the shock tower connecting point to the upper bulkhead, the stiffness around the bulkhead section is reduced and the overall chassis flex is increased. When used up front it can result in a calmer initial steering response with the reduction in initial stiffness helps smooth out cornering and can help reduce tyre wear. In the rear it allows for smoother rear rotation. The rear tower comes in regular and horizontal body post versions.

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December 20, 2021

T-Works 1/10th truck wheels

From T-Works comes these wheels suitable for the TLR22T 4.0 as well as the Associated T4.3, T5M and T6.1, Tekno ET410 and Yokomo YZ-2T F&R. Featuring a 12mm hex, they are available in both yellow and white and come in either a pack of 4 or 8 pieces.

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December 18, 2021

2021 Midland Indoor Carpet Championship Rd3 – Report

The team returned to Telford Tennis centre for the third round of the 2021/2022 MICC championship this past weekend. A nice mix of flowing corners and technical corners on the track created some great racing all through the field. The track is unchanged in size at a whopping 38 meter by 24 meter on the popular ETS Black carpet. There is lots of grip and plenty of space around the lap which makes it much easier to pass cars and let cars pass you during qualifying. The touring car classes all use the very popular Volante 28 MICC spec tyre (1 set per day) and the F1 class uses the Pit Shimizu (Schumacher versions) 571 and 575 tyres. Control additive is supplied for all racers free of charge and is the CS high grip variant.

Continue reading the report here