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JConcepts is following up with a new trend on the Dirt Oval scene with the “decked” version of the L8 night body. Late model vehicles are among the highest class of stock car vehicles in the United States and specialize in wheel to wheel racing while bringing the crowd to its feet. The 10” wide body capable of a drop-fit on an assortment of Late Model chassis, the body styling starts up front with a heavily dropped nose pointing the vehicle in the correct direction. Super tall “power rails” line the front fenders allowing corner tracking stability. The “deck” treatment starts with a mock driver cockpit, then multiple cut-in lovers strengthen the deck while an inner transition starts giving the L8D an inner spoiler to ramp up with. The offset, and separate cab bolts into position with included hardware and once positioned, provides the high-speed through-all stability with open wind shield and rear window design. An asymmetrical designed cab for high-speed left turning has the built-in ability to trim-out the front, rear and side windows for scale appearance and performance. The rear jump window can be left in place, made clear with included window masks for added deflection and to strengthen the cab.

The flat rear deck incorporates indented channels promoting flow upward to the large rear spoiler and side-dams. The innovative side-panels of the body feature recessed sections, this accomplishes a multitude of design goals in the process. First, the side pockets increase the rigidness of the panel giving one of the highest aero elements of the body stability at speed and in risky maneuvering situations. Increased resiliency also works to minimize body tucking and helps maintain a healthy distance from wheel well to tire. Centered in the bonnet, a protection shroud for the mock air cleaner chiseled into the hood of the new body looks very “Late Model.” Included in each package, the pre-trimmed rear spoiler with hardware is one of the most trick items on the market. The slotted side-dams are ready to go and feature an adjustment section of 3 positions for the rear spoiler angle. The rear spoiler is cut, bent and ready to position on the back of the body with the included 9 pieces of light-weight hardware. The high-performance JConcepts body shell includes clear main-body and detached and separate cab with trim-able windows. High-quality window mask, instruction and decal sheet is also included.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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Coming from Hiro Seiko are several new lightweight screw sets for some of the latest 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th scale cars out there. Adding to Hiro Seiko’s already impressive range are a full titanium set for the Mugen MRX6X, mixed black alloy and natural titanium sets for the Schumacher Eclipse 3, Serpent X20 Medius, and Awesomatix A800FX, as well as a mixed orange aluminium and natural titanium set for the new Xray T4’21 and a mixed red alloy and natural titanium set for the Infinity IF14-II. Using the fasteners will lower the cars’ overall weight while adding visual impact at the same time.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

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Auto Model Racing from Japan have introduced their 24mm dish wheel for touring car rubber tyres. The zero offset wheel is moulded from white high-quality material and it features a tapered section on the inside that makes way for the camber ball cup, ensuring less interference issues. The wheel is usable will most 24mm touring car rubber tyres and it comes in sets of four.

Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]

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Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Axial RR10 Bomber 2.0 ready-to-run trail truck. For the original RR10 Bomber 4WD RTR, Axial partnered with Bomber Fabrication owner and two-time King of Hammers rock racing champion Randy Slawson to create a new level of 1/10 scale rock racing rig built on the fast, durable Axial full tube chassis. Now that rig is set to continue its dominance with new electronics from Spektrum and Dynamite brands. Also, in addition to the Randy Slawson Bomber updated livery, a second option is available with Savvy Offroad Bomber livery. The Randy Slawson version includes Trail Ready beadlock wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich Baja T/S KR3 tires, while the Savvy Offroad Bomber comes with Raceline beadlock wheels wrapped with Falken Wildpeak M/T tires. Standard features in both Bomber versions are the scale tube chassis; durable front and rear WB8 HD Wildboar driveshafts; dual slipper clutch; Hi-Lo transmission with all-metal internal gears; and realistic scale details including molded driver figures, three pairs of helmets, molded shock reservoirs and more.

True, 4-wheel drive locked differentials are included for dependable traction. The offset pumpkin of the AR60 OCP-Axle increases ground clearance and provides a better driveshaft angle. Thanks to the forward-mounted, easy access battery tray, you can access the adjustable battery compartment simply by removing two body clips to release the front hood. The compartment offers plenty of room to secure 2S or 3S LiPo batteries. The updated RR10 Bomber RTR package’s new Spektrum DX3 radio uses exclusive DSMR technology for superior range, response, and interference resistance. The DX3 transmitter’s integrated thumb steering option makes it possible to steer one-handed safely and precisely. Both the transmitter and the supplied SR315 3-channel receiver are fully compatible with Spektrum Smart technology. The 15kg Spektrum S614 servo includes metal gears and a metal servo horn for strong, reliable steering. Like the receiver, the servo is waterproof for running in any conditions, rain or shine. The included 3S LiPo capable Dynamite AE-5L ESC with IC3 connectors features adjustable drag brake and a light controller with dual LED outputs to accommodate the new LED headlights and tail lights. The RR10 Bomber rock racer now features two forward-facing white LEDs, two white LEDs on the front for rock lights, and a new rear LED light bar with two red LEDs.

Features:
– Strong, composite plastic full tube chassis
– AR60 OCP-AXLE with offset pumpkin
– True 4WD locked differentials
– Easy-access, forward mounted, adjustable battery tray
– Strong full ball bearing transmission with all-metal internal gears
– Durable 32-pitch spur gear for high-torque applications
– Aluminum King Shocks with precision-machined pistons (Slawson Bomber version)
– Aluminum Fox Shocks with precision-machined pistons (Savvy Bomber version)
– 4-Link suspension
– BF Goodrich Baja T/A KR3 tires (Slawson Bomber version)
– Falken Wildpeak M/T tires (Savvy Bomber version)
– Officially licensed Trail Ready 2.2 bead lock wheels (Slawson Bomber version)
– Officially licensed Raceline 2.2 bead lock wheels (Savvy Bomber version)
– Metal 23T Servo Horn
– Updated AX31354 Heavy Duty C-Hubs
– Multiple shock mounting points
– Realistic scale details
– Strong WB8 HD driveshafts
– Spektrum DX3 transmitter with Thumb Steer
– Spektrum SR315 3-channel receiver and waterproof receiver box
– Spektrum S614 15kg waterproof metal gear servo
– Dynamite AE-5L waterproof, 3S LiPo capable ESC
– Axial 35T motor
– Four white LEDs on the front, two forward-facing on the light bar and two on the rock lights
– Rear racing-style light bar with two red LEDs

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

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Coming from Xtra Speed and made for the use with the Axial SCX10 III and Capra trail trucks, is an overdrive gears set. Designed for the use with the trucks’ portal axles, the set includes 12T and 23T gears that create an overdrive, meaning the respective axle will turn faster which can improve climbing performance and make for a more controlled ride at steep angles. The gears are made of strong steel material for exceptional durability.

Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]

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T-Works have introduced their new 2.2” dish wheels for 1/10th scale buggies. Available as 12mm hex 2WD front variant for kits such as the Team Associated B6 series, the Kyosho Ultima RB7/6/5, the Yokomo YZ2 or the Xray XB2, as 12mm hex 4WD wheel for the Team Associated B74/B64 or the Yokomo YZ4-SF and also as general 2WD/4WD rear wheel, the rims are made of a high-quality fluorescent yellow or plain white material that offers a balanced blend between stiffness and durability. A recessed wheel nut area ensures good hardware and wheel axle protection and a moulded-in T-Works logo makes the wheels stand out. The rims come as pair or 8-piece packs and they are usable with pretty much every 2.2” tyre.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

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Japanese news website RC-Monkey has announced the VRC Japan Tour 2020 series. With the world-wide cancellation of race events due to the current Corona virus pandemic, the RC racing simulator VRC Pro has gained lots of interest recently and RC-Monkey has jumped onto this train in order to offer racers a bit of racing action during these dull times. Venues for the RC-Monkey VRC Japan Tour 2020 will include iconic Japanese tracks such as the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit, the Kyosho Circuit, Hokusei Circuit, Boss Speed, K-tune Racing Speedway, Central Racing Park, and the SPL Speedway. Full details will be announced soon including race dates and classes. Until then interested racers can find more information here.

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Made for Xray’s popular T4’20 mid-motor touring car is Arena RC Racing’s new asymmetrical top deck. The single sided design will make for improved cornering speeds due to optimised flex characteristics and the top deck comes including 1mm carbon fibre shims that further add to the new torsional flex behaviour. The top deck is machined from high-quality 2.0mm carbon fibre and it is available from now on.

Source: Arena [facebook.com]

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Coming from SWorkz and made for their IFMAR World Championship winning S35-GT platform is a special conversion kit. The set includes optional and also prototype parts used by IFMAR World Champion, Jörn Neumann when taking the Worlds title back in January, and it comes including new front upper arms, alloy steering knuckle plates, a new steering Ackermann plate, aluminium chassis braces, carbon arm inserts, gears, a diff case, anti-roll bars and more. It is understood that this set is a limited edition release due to the included prototype parts.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

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