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JConcepts have introduced two new carpet tires, the Fuzz Bite and the Pin Swag. The Fuzz Bite lands on a low-profile carcass carried over from tires such as the Twin Pin. The low stance provides quick transition at high-speed and minimises side-wall deflection and roll. The pin is specially built in a reverse ‘water tower’ shape planting the larger base at the bottom and narrowing at the top for precision. The pins are placed in a radius and repeated about for a healthy nest of pins to dig deep into matting in office carpet or tight knit CRC carpeting. The alternating rows of pins provides side-bite, and the tightness gives forward traction. The arrangement of the pins promotes good wear characteristics and traction longevity. The Fuzz Bite incorporates a small radial rib on the outside with angular cross to give consistent cornering but also forward mid-corner launch grip. Available in for the rear as well as in 2wd and 4wd front varieties.

Like the name suggests, the Pin Swag tire combines the outer lugs of a JConcepts front tire with the dense arrangement of Pin Down type pins. The pins themselves are round and crisp to the top where they peak out to a point. Near the sidewall, the Swag enters with a smooth transition and drops off to a ledge. The Swag is split down the centre to give a little individual control to contort to surfaces. In between, a stagger section with angular front is placed just behind a vertical rib to complete the design. The tight spacing of the Pin and Swag bite together and minimise wear across the carcass. An already low-profile carcass rolls through the turns and transitions well at high and low speeds. A unique feature on the Pin Swag is the scalloped tire bead which removes a lot of weight from a normally beefy area. The tips of the bead touch off on the inner beads on the wheel which lead a great alignment but now with reduced rotating weight.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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Reedy have introduced their all-new Radon 2 Crawler 550 brushed motors. The Crawler 550 can easily be recognised by its extended length can which houses a longer armature and magnets, resulting in more torque than a typical shorter 540 can. An increase in torque makes the Crawler 550 ideal for heavier rigs or when encountering higher grip or steeper terrain. Thanks to the Crawler 550’s 5-slot design, it still is capable of delivering precision throttle control, which is ideal for traversing the varying and changing terrain encountered on the trail. Dual ball bearings improve performance and reliability while adjustable timing allows for adjustments to compensate for different drivetrain configurations that require reverse motor rotation, and for fine-tuning power output. The Radon 2 Crawler 550 motor is available in 10, 12, 14, 16, and 20-turn versions to suit a variety of applications and speed requirements.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

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After several months of testing in different conditions Reds Racing are pleased to release their high density air filters. These filters have been developed for many popular 1/8 offroad buggies and truggies and offer improved engine life and performance compared to standard filters. The filters are made from a special foam and are precision cut to ensure a perfect fit. They feature increased mass for improved airflow and better dust protection and come in a set of 10 air filters.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

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A system seen on many pro offroad setups, this T-Works connector style switch gives you a turnkey version of this resilient and safe switch to power the electronics on your nitro car. Also available with a mounting plate specific to the S-Workz S35-4/3, the keyed connector completes the circuit by plugging it into the supplied socket, giving you a switch that will not be knocked off in a hard impact.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

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Rêve D have introduced their new aluminium rear hub carrier for RWD drift which can be set according to the rear weight of your machine. The new optional part enables you to adjust the roll centre by offering two outer suspension pin positions, making it now possible to find the best set-up according to the rear weight of the machine. The hub carrier body has an innovative grooved design that gives it both rigidity and suppleness in the right places, dramatically improving traction and performance. By making the upper arm mounting plate a two-piece structure with optimised link positions, it is possible to fine-tune the roll centre even further and it enables the use of future optional development parts.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

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Available now from Arrowmax is this signature golden-black quick tweak station which is suitable for 1/12 pan car, 1/10 touring cars and 1/8 on road cars. The quick-tweak station allows you to quickly check and correct tweak on your race car to help ensure proper, consistent handling. Made using 7075 aluminium base plates for durability and stylish looks, the measurement markings are presented in a gold colour for easy reference.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

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