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The good folks over at JConcepts have announced Striker Series Clear Bodies for the Team Associated B7.1 & B84 race buggies. The Striker body has unique Le Mans Prototype styling that features a wrap-around cab with sunglass style window treatment. Here’s the highlights- * Available in regular and lightweight versions * Original JConcepts Striker styling * Wrap-around cab with sunglass style window design * [...]
New from JConcepts are Aluminum Steering Bellcranks for the Team Associated RC10 1989 Stealth buggy kit. These high-end bellcranks look trick and are much beefier than the stock parts. Here’s some highlights- * Available in blue or black * CNC machined aluminum bellcranks with anodized finishing * CNC machined standoffs and retaining washers * Improves steering responsiveness and rigidity * Includes 8/32 x 1/4” titanium [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a P2 Series Clear Body for the Typhon Grom. The P2 body not only has hot styling, but was also designed for serious performance while racing or bashing. Here’s some highlights- * Pre-cut for your convenience * Original JConcepts P2 styling * Designed to fit clipless body assembly * Punisher cab, window treatment, and dual side windows * Bold and [...]
Over at JConcepts they have posted a Mysterious New Teaser. The teaser image clearly shows a nitro powered 1/8th scale buggy, but what we don’t know is the context. Are they teasing a new race body? A new off-road buggy? A new race series? For now we’ll all have to speculate and await Jason and his crew releasing more information. You [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a 2010 Ford Raptor Vertex-6 Body. The new Ford Rapter body is sure to make all you Redcat Vertex-6 owners quite happy by giving you a stylish new body option for your rig. Here’s the highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford * Direct fit for the Redcat Vertex-6 * Body measures 21.5” L x 8” wide x 5” [...]
Hey everyone! It’s time to resurrect Monster Truck Madness for a few weeks, as I’ve officially started building a JConcepts Reactor Retro Truck—and let me tell you, I have a lot to say about this truck. A few weeks back, I wrote about my plans for the Reactor build—think of that as a “Part 0” prequel. You can find a link [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is the APC-X Clear Rock Crawler Body. Featuring military styling, the new Armored Personnel Carrier X clear body is a bold choice for your next rock crawler build. Here’s the highlights- * APC-X 12.3” wheelbase chiseled 3D design * Scale inspired body, cab, and window design * Sculptured grille and headlights with bold body lines * Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a F2 Series Clear Clipless Body for the Mojave Grom. The F2 for the Mojave Grom comes pre-cut for your convenience and is designed to work flawlessly with the stock clipless body mounting system. Here’s the highlights- * Original JConcepts F2 styling * Low-profile cab, Finnisher 2 performance * High impact front-end for large format headlight & grille [...]
New from Jason and his crew at JConcepts is a P2 Series Clear Body for the Traxxas Rustler with Clipless body. This Clipless P2 body has hot racer styling and was designed for serious bashing performance. Here’s the highlights- * Pre-cut with protective overspray film * Original JConcepts P2 styling * Designed to fit clipless body assembly * Punisher cab and dual side windows * [...]
Happy Friday and welcome to The Backyard! Well, it finally happened—I’ve got a 13” wheelbase JConcepts Reactor on the way. After a couple weeks of going back and forth (and missing the first batch thanks to a bit too much indecision), I was able to get in on the next round. So now the real fun begins. As you might expect, once it [...]
Over at JConcepts they have announced new Dragonator Clear Bodies for the Team Associated B7.1 & B84 race buggy kits. The Dragonator bodies were inspired by the early 2000’s dynamo and were designed for serious on-track performance. Here’s the highlights- * Dragonator “D2” design, performance inspired by JConcepts * All-cab concept, maximum arrowed side windows * Power pods with inner hard edge * Decreasing [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Magma Pre-Mounts for the Maxx & Kagama 4S. The JC Magmas are perfect for bashing, giving tons of forward bite, while also having plenty of grip in the corners. Here’s the highlights- * Pre-mounted on #3477 Shuttle wheels * Horizontal, bridge shaped tread * Grippy, all-purpose, medium compound * Diagonal relief cuts and side-wall receptors * Versatile open cell foam [...]
The good folks over at JConcepts have announced Cheese Racer Monster Truck Tires. The Cheese Racer monster truck tires are named after Tom Hitchcock, a well-known track owner in central Florida, and are intended for Pro Mod racing, outlaw competition, or performance-oriented bashing. Here’s the highlights- * Race inspired, new concept tread design * Carcass detail replicates hand-cut performance * Overlapping, Waffle style [...]
New from JConcepts are Aluminum Steering Bellcranks for the Associated RC10 & RC10T 4wd. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your 4wd RC10 or RC10T, these trick looking aluminum bellcranks are a good way to do it. Here’s the highlights- * Available in blue or black anodized aluminum * CNC machined aluminum bellcranks with anodized finish * CNC machined aluminum steering posts and [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! With the announcement and release of the JConcepts Reactor, I’ve found myself going back and forth… and then back again… on what exactly I want to do with mine. When I first learned about the Reactor, I had a pretty straightforward plan. I was going to build it as a standard Retro monster truck racer—Clod Buster-sized, 10.75” [...]
