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April 26, 2021

JConcepts hex driver wrench set

JConcepts releases a wrench set contained in a slim unit with a 7-piece assortment of magnetic tip attachments. The blue anodised handle with grippy silver highlighting sports an injection moulded end cap inscribed with JC for authenticity. The slight ‘football’ shaped handle has some classic JConcepts ‘Fin’ machined details and teardrop milling sections combining appearance and functionality. The design of the speed tips is unique, featuring spring steel adaptors on the hex wrenches and steel machined tips with titanium nitrate coating. The hex wrenches come in the popular sizes such as 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 and feature a ball-end version of the 2.0 and 2.5 for those tough to reach locations or tricky angle applications. The nut driver tips are entirely 1 piece spring steel units in the useful 5.5 and 7.0mm sizes to fit a huge variety of applications. Each wrench tip is laser etched with tool size and JConcepts.net logo for identification. A bonus with the wrench set is the injection moulded storage base for vertical pit bench storage to keep each size handy and available when needed. A simple pull of the required tool off the holder can be performed in seconds and placed into the handle where the magnet takes a hold of the steel and snaps into place. The entire assembly fits into a translucent storage case with pre-cut hard density foam to protect handle and tool caddy.

View an image of the complete set here

April 23, 2021

Xray GT8’22 1/8th scale nitro GT chassis

Xray have released their GT8’22 1/8th scale nitro GT chassis. Featuring a longer wheelbase chassis with updated layout, with the front and rear suspension holders now mounted directly to the chassis with new GT specific geometry. Aluminium spacers raise the front and rear diff heights for better drivetrain alignment and the front and rear gear boxes sport cooling cut outs for the differentials. A new rear diffusor helps increase stability at high speed while the front upper bumper brace matches to the front gearbox opening for improved diff cooling with the front lower bumper providing clearance for the new suspension mounts. Front and rear suspension arms in a softer materials that on the previous GTX and the front C-hubs sport 6° caster for improved steering characteristics. A 3-slot steering Ackermann graphite plate allows for more initial steering and more overall steering angle for the GT category with hard rear uprights giving improved stability and the graphite rear upright extensions give increased corner speed. The front and rear shock towers are much lower with new shock positions and roll centre locations and aluminium lower shock mount extensions improve the corner seed and stability in corners.

View the complete detailed presentation of the GTX’22 here.

April 23, 2021

Fenix Racing Ferrari T2 body shell

Fenix Racing have introduced their newest body for the 70 F1 series, the Ferrari T2 as raced in 1976 by Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni. The T2 is the car that Lauda drove when he suffered his infamous Nurburgring crash and made utterly famous by ‘Rush’, the movie. Perfect to race together with the McLaren M23 styled body, also made by Fenix. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits the Fenix F1-70 plus, the Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other of course, and is available now.

View more images of the T2 here

April 23, 2021

Pro-Line Reaction+ HP Wide SC Belted tires

Pro-Line is proud to bring the next generation of drag racing tires to the no-prep scene with the new Reaction+ HP Wide SC Belted tires. The Reaction+ is about 20% wider than the original Reaction HP tire for massively improved grip off the line, which can mean the difference between victory or defeat. Once you reach full throttle, you can have 100% confidence in the stability of this tire because it is belted with an extra wide belt that wraps further into the corners of the tire to prevent any expansion. The Reaction+ tire is so wide that it will not fit standard width SC wheels, so Pro-Line engineers developed a new Wide SC wheel specifically for use with the Reaction+ HP, the Showtime+ wide SC wheel. Just like the original, the Reaction+ is made from Pro-Line’s soft S3 compound, which is a proven winner taking the win and the top 4 spots at the 2021 King of the Streets drag race in Las Vegas.

View the Showtime+ wheel here

April 23, 2021

Pro-Line Axis-T body for RC8T3.2 & MBX8T

Expanding their line up of Axis truck bodies, Pro-Line have released new versions for the Mugen MBX8T & MBX8T Eco and AE RC8T3.2 & RC8T3.2e. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis T features a low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the side ridges balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the motor and electronics and fits over the front shock tower of your race truck perfectly. Made in the USA, the Axis is made from durable polycarbonate material that will give you an edge over the competition. Paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals are included with the body.

View the Associated Axis-T body here

April 23, 2021

Avid titanium screw sets

Avid have released a number of new titanium screw sets machined from billet 6Al-4V Titanium with cold rolled threads. Starting with these motor screws, they are 7mm long and come with an aluminium washer to help keep your motor plate clean. Next up are M2 thread screws, used on TLR cars in their shocks and arms. designed to give a super clean look while providing a 1mm tall shoulder at the head with a 3mm OD, allowing for the screw to centre top decks or shock towers. Finally there are low profile screws with M3 thread, in 3 different lengths (6mm, 8mm & 10mm) and designed to give a super clean look while providing a 1mm tall shoulder at the head with a 3mm OD again allowing for the screw to centre top decks or shock towers.

View the other screws here

April 22, 2021

Pro-Line Tough-Color Stone Gray bodyshells

Pro-Line have introduced a number of new body shells in their Tough-Color stone gray material. Added to the line-up is the timeless 1978 Chevy Malibu body specifically designed for the growing No-Prep SC Drag Racing scene, the 1972 Chevy C10 and their Early 50’s Chevy body, both for the Stampede and Granite. The Tough-Color polycarbonate is made from gray material so you never have to worry about paint peeling or chipping off. Realistic window stickers are also included.

View the two other stone gray shells here

April 22, 2021

Pro-Line VW Drag Bug body

Introducing the officially licensed VW Drag Bug body from Pro-Line. Designed from the ground up to mimic full-size bugs competing in drag races around the world, the Drag Bug features the iconic Bug body shape, rounded fender flares, rear engine detail and a large rear spoiler to get you down the track as straight as possible. To create the most scale look possible, the body is designed with a narrower track width than a traditional SC body. It is a direct fit on the AE DR10, requires extra body trimming to fit the Losi 22S No Prep Drag Car and your 2wd Slash will require some new parts to fit correctly.

View more images of the Drag Bug here