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JConcepts RC8.2 Silencer Clear Buggy Body

Tim Mohr — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:46:41 +0000

The new Silencer body for the Associated RC8.2 was designed for optimal performance on high speed tracks. A narrow cockpit area gives better access to the fuel tank and helps airflow back to the engine head. Dual channeling rear air escape and overall low profile also aid in handling.

Part number on the JConcepts Silencer for the Associated RC8.2 is #0256 and it has a street price of $31.

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JConcepts Escape Body for Associated SC10B

Tim Mohr — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:21:44 +0000

JConcepts now gives all you Associated SC10B drivers a choice with the release of their new Escape body. The Escape body has lots of high performance features- narrow design, a reversed hood scoop, raised numbers plates, and rear fender skirts help it perform as good as it looks.

The part number on the new JConcepts body is #0257 and they have a street price of $30. Hit up THIS link for more information over on the JConcepts blog.

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JConcepts Radio Bags For Futaba, Airtronics and Spektrum

Tim Mohr — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:41:02 +0000

It’s always a good idea to use a padded bag when transporting your high-buck transmitter. JConcepts has just announced several new radio bags. These bags are specifically cut out for popular radios from companies like Futaba, Spektrum, and Airtronics. Each radio bag uses a zipper for quick access and has a pocket inside for extra storage. Expect a street price of right around $40 for one of the JConcepts radio bags.

Have you read our last transmitter shootout? If not, you can check it out HERE.

JConcepts Fin Titanium Turnbuckles and Wrench

Tim Mohr — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:13:05 +0000

JConcepts has introduced new Titanium Turnbuckles for the Associated line-up of 10th scaled racers. The new Fin turnbuckles are lightweight, ultra-strong, and look very trick.

* Original JConcepts design and “Fin” styling
* High-grade, machined titanium material
* Standardized 3mm thread base
* Left and right hand threads with conveniently marked left
* Aesthetic jewelry
* Part #2225- 6 piece B4 set, retail $40
* Part #2226- 6 piece T4/SC10 set, retail $44
* Part #2227- 6 piece B44 set, retail $40
* Part #2234- JConcepts Turnbuckle Wrench, retail $7

Hit up the official JConcepts Website for more information on these and all their other products.

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JConcepts Pressure Point Tires for 10th Scale Buggy

Tim Mohr — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:08:45 +0000

JConcepts has a new set of rear tires for damp indoor tracks and blue groove conditions called Pressure Points. The Pressure Points are a small pin tire designed to give your 10th scale buggy the extra grip you need when going for the win. Some of the other features of the Pressure Points include-

* Available in Soft (Blue), Super Soft (Green) and Indoor Soft (Gold)
* Low-height tread, specifically designed to tame high-speed courses
* Inner carcass and side-wall ribbing, limits carcass collapse and increases support
* Includes And-1 inserts

Retail price is $17 and you can get more information on the official JConcepts Website.

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ASK Cub Reporter, 02.28.1013, Version- Your Honest Questions, My Dubious Answers

Cubby — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:15:07 +0000

“Scale” short course comments

As a long time – 30 years – RC enthusiast and racer, I feel that you guys are way off the mark with your “scale” comments lately regarding short course. The class will never grow if we don’t move it more and more towards performance. We cannot go back to Slashes and hard “realistic” tires. Do that, and the best selling RC kits in a long time will wither and die.
Also – dish wheels are not only scale and realistic – they look cool.
Tony F.

Cubby- Yo hey Tony, thanks for the email and congrats, I’ve just proclaimed yours as “letter of the month”, thereby entitling you to a free (and quite uber) BigSquidRC t-shirt. Be sure and shoot Brian your snail mail and shirt size so he can hook ya up.

Don’t ya just love America? The land where everyone can have their very own opinion, one that can never be swayed.

There is a reason why DE Racing and JConcepts are selling “dish” short course rims, people like you Tony. You dig that look and that is totally your right, it’s part of the beauty of America.

However… my view is different than yours. I regularly “quiz” muggles on things like “How does this truck look to you?”, and I’ve found they immediately warm-up to a scale looking SCT, and come up with some pretty baffling answers when shown an 8th scale buggy or 10th scale “stadium truck”. It only goes to reason that if most “outsiders” find SCT’s attractive and inviting then that’s what we should be racing.

And… going to scale looking tires has absolutely nothing to do with going to a rock hard compound tire. On the full scale side of things, I don’t know if you’ve held a full scale SCT race tire in your hands lately, I have, and I can assure you
it was not composed of a rock hard compound. On the small scale side of things, a tire in M4 compound doesn’t “look” any less scale than one molded in the rock hard stock Traxxas compound.

On that subject, do you think it’s impossible to have a great performing rc tire in a “scale” tread? I can tell you from first hand experience that the stock tires on the Axial EXO Terra Buggy are phenomenal. They provide great mechanical grip on blue groove and drive like champs out in the fluff. Nobody talks about the EXO tires because they are rarely raced, but I’ve driven them on well over a dozen tracks from coast to coast, and while they do not give quite the traction of the preferred tire at each track, they are Amazing on a wide variety of surfaces. Given some development time I have no doubt that a company like Pro-Line could put out scale looking tires that would amaze you. Based on this I see absolutely no reason why scale looking tires are not mandatory in the SCT and SCB classes.

You say “The class will never grow if we don’t move it more and more towards performance.”. Here I think you sound like some sort of hard-core long time rc racer. Racing isn’t about knocking tenths off the track record, it’s about beating the guys you lined up against. Rc racing is horrible about it all being about knocking out faster lap times at any cost, not about actual competition, and really that’s one of the many reasons rc racing has become the joke that it has. And you say you’ve been in the hobby for “30 years”, but if you actually knew anything about rc racing you’d know that faster does not mean more fun or higher turnouts, far from it.

Lastly… you mention that dish wheels look realistic? Realistic to what, cars running on the Bonneville Salt Flats? In case you’ve never seen a full scale SCT wheel/tire combo in real life, HERE are three pictures. The pics are representative of what every truck in the TORC and LOORRS series are running. The photos were taking by me at a TORC race last season and I can absolutely assure you I didn’t PS them to remove a dish (LOL). If you still think I’m full of it simply Google Image search “TORC Racing” and see how long it takes before the first “dish” wheel pops up.

And finally… have you ever thought about what you can do for your hobby? Just because you can run UFO looking dish wheels on your SCT does that mean you should? How many muggles see you driving/racing each year? Do you want to leave them with the impression “OMG what the hell are those things?” or would you rather leave them with “OMG those trucks looked awesome!”?

Hey Cubby, I have a question to you I have an hpi blitz with all stock.. im looking
to upgrade it with a brushless system Im thinking about buying the castle creations
sv2 4600 So here is my question: Can I use this brushless system with the stock hpi
radio and receiver??
Thanks! (no name given)

Cubby- Hello Mr No Name. I’m about all written out after Tony’s email so I’ll keep it brief. Yes, a Castle system will work with your stock HPI radio gear, but I’d recommend the 3800kv SCT system for your Blitz. Why? Because it has a bit more torque and it’s a lower kv, meaning it’ll be easier to gear properly, it will run cooler, and it’ll have more low end snap.

That’s it for this week folks, shoot me your questions, answers, comments and various rants to Cubby at BigSquidRC dot com. Get free stuff (read stickers) when your email hits the big time, and maybe even win a free t-shirt if your email is extra kick-a$$.

YOUR Cub Reporter

JConcepts Hazard Wheel Dish

Tim Mohr — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:11:02 +0000

If you are a racer and like the dish wheel look, the new Hazard Wheel Dishes from JConcepts just might be up your alley. While getting away from scale appearance is a bad thing for the hobby, some racers prefer the dish look. The new wheel dishes from JConcepts pop right on their Hazard series rims. Retail price is $6 for a set of four and you can get more information on the JConcepts Website.

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JConcepts Finnisher Clear Body for the Associated T4.2

Tim Mohr — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:23:49 +0000

The latest body from JConcepts is one of their Finnisher cab forward bodies for the Associated T4.2 stadium truck. The Finnisher is designed for performance and has various air escape passages to help eliminate the dreaded “parachute effect” when driving on windy days. Some of its other features include-

* Original JConcepts Finnisher design
* Blended wing and body design
* Includes additional separate gurney spoiler with mounting hardware
* Clear polycarbonate with protective film
* Window masks and Finnisher decal sheet
* Part #0252

The JConcepts T4.2 Finnisher has a retail price of $30 and you can get more information on their official Website.

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JConcepts Finnisher 8th Scale Buggy Wing

Tim Mohr — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:24:33 +0000

JConcepts has a new rear wing for 8th scale buggy’s called the Finnisher. This wing has an adjustable gurney and comes with radical new styling to make your buggy stand out in a crowd. Some of its other features include-

* JConcepts high-attack, V-angle Finnisher design
* Radical, edgy design which compliments, Finnisher and Silencer body designs
* Screw-in type and body-clip type wing button choices
* Blue anodized aluminum washer for screw-in wing button
* Gurney and winglet options with hardware
* Die-cut decal sheet for ultimate looks, performance and ease of use
* Light-weight design and materials
* Pre-dimpled markings for 6 popular vehicles with instruction sheet
* Part number #0128 (plus W for white, B for Black, or Y for Yellow)

Expect a street price of right around $18 and you can get more information on the official JConcepts Blog.

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JConcepts Over-Tray for Traxxas LCG Rally/Slash 4×4

Tim Mohr — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:55:56 +0000

How many of us have gone out bashing and come back with a car full of dirt? Pretty much all of us. JConcepts has just announced a new Over-Tray that helps keep dirt, mud, and various other nasty stuff out of the chassis of the Traxxas Rally and LCG Slash 4×4. The over tray is made out of polycarbonate and is a tight fit around the chassis to keep all the ugly stuff out. Some of the other features and specs include-

* Illuzion – Traxxas Rally, Slash 4×4 Platinum – over-tray
* Fits Traxxas Rally, Slash 4×4 Platinum low CG chassis
* Original JConcepts simple design and function
* Durable clear polycarbonate material can be painted or wrapped
* Plenty of clearance for various electrical and battery configurations
* JConcepts – World Proven Innovation and Design
* Protects chassis from excessive debris
* Part number- #2238

Look for a retail price of $25 on this one and you can check out the official JConcepts Website for more information on this and all their other products.

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