JConcepts has studied the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners, and has incorporated many new features in to the Finnisher Agama A8 Evo, which provide several benefits in the most critical situations. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. A slightly channeled roof-line helps stabilize the vehicle at high-speed. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling.
Products News
New VP Pro Impulse Tyres
VP Pro is proud to officially announce the release of their new tread pattern – Impulse to their competitive 1/8th scale buggy line up. The Impulse tyre has been manufactured for use on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust grove has formed. The tyre itself utilizes a square symmetrical tread pattern that offers plenty of contact patches for consistent traction and when equipped with the VP insert foams and wheels the Impulse provides excellent performance. Available now in two compounds SF and UF for various conditions.

New Proton 2.2″ MC from Pro-Line
Based off of the incredibly successful V1 Suburbs design, the Proton achieves improved performance and durability on a wider range of track surfaces. Indoor 1/10 scale Off-Road racing has taken off around the world but the traction conditions can vary wildly from loose and dusty to super wheelie traction. The V1 Suburbs performs exceptionally well at tracks with pure clay and medium to high traction and the Proton eclipses its predecessor by providing more forward grip and being easier to drive. The Proton features the same low tread found in the V1 Suburbs but the tread is thicker front to back and is more spaced out for improved performance on loose and low traction indoor surfaces.
See: www.ProlineRacing.com

New MP9 Shock Tower from PSM
PSM is proud to announce the release of their new front carbon shock tower for the Kyosho MP9. As you would expect from PSM the tower has been manufactured from high quality glossy 5mm carbon fibre. Weighing in at only 16.0g it also features an additional inner shock position!
See: www.psm-rc.com

FX Engines Exclusive with Juraj Hudy

Juraj, first off thank you for taking time to take part in this exclusive Q&A with NeoBuggy, tell us a little a bit about ‘FX’ ?
FX Engines is a private company located in Europe in Trencin, Slovakia. Owned and operated by the Hudy family, the FX Engine company was established in 2006 to develop, design and manufacture RC car engines. FX engines are pure high competition racing engines for model racing cars. Designed with the purpose of bringing you to the winners circle and engineered with a focus on absolute perfection.
Why the name ‘FX’, what does it mean, where does it come from ?
The name and the idea is linked to the level of specialisation on this project – custom machines, unique processes, specially trained staff and selected materials, and tooling just for this project – all made ‘specially‘ for the engines. The name comes out of this philosophy – at times as if by magic the Special Effects would appear, and in the movies shortened to ‘FX‘, we thought this name suited this new venture perfectly – making special effects – FX.
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New Yokomo Hybrid Chassis Set
Yokomo has announced the release of their new hybrid material chassis set in which team driver Naoto Matsukura used at the 2013 cactus classic in Scottsdale AZ on his mid motor B-Max2. The hybrid chassis combines the aluminium chassis plate with the composite plastic side rails and has been designed to improve both chassis stiffness and handling performance of both the MR and RS kits.

New XB4 Alu Shock Cap-Nut
Xray is proud to announce the release of their new machined aluminium upper shock caps for the XB4 shock absorbers providing increased durability and extended life time. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and additionally black coated, a set of shims are also included for fast and comfortable up travel & down travel adjustment.
See: www.TeamXray.com

New Xray XB4 Machined 2+2 Pistons
XRAY racers can now run the signature AVID machined piston setup on the XB4 buggy. The AV1033 pistons are custom machined for XB4 shocks to tune high speed and low speed damping separately with 2 large 1.5mm (or 1.6mm) holes and 2 small 1.1mm holes (we call it the 2+2 piston). AVID’s test drivers found that these pistons help provide the traction and bump handling of running lighter shock oil or larger piston holes, while still maintaining the control of running heavier oil or smaller hole piston when taking on jumps.
See: www.AvidRC.com

New B44.2 Centre Bulkhead Cap
JConcepts is pleased to offer a replacement bulkhead centre cap for the famous B44.2 buggy kit. The machined aluminium component, anodized in blue, is a handy replacement for the stock plastic unit and is a drop-on to the centre slipper assembly. With the motor mount and bulkhead as one assembly in the B44 vehicle, temperatures peak out and transfer through the entire centre assembly allowing the new cap to act with heat-sink capability. The stout design with external ribbing has increased strength over the plastic unit, is symmetrical in design and adds a higher level of detail and aesthetic appeal to an already championship vehicle. This part has been already used in competition by Ryan Maifield, winning events such as the Cactus Classic and JConcepts Indoor National Series events.

Impulse Indoor tyres from VP PRO
VP PRO is proud to officially announce the addition of their new tread pattern to their competitive 1/8th scale line-up. The ‘Impulse Indoor’ buggy line… The VP801 impulse utilizes a square symmetrical tread pattern that offers plenty of contact patches for consistent traction on a wide range of racing surfaces. The impulse will be available soon in three compounds for various conditions.



















