387LikesJConcepts Thread
10-07-2013, 12:35 PM
#6556
Since JR Mitch has a 22-4 are you guys gonna have a finisher for it by the tlr release date? It'll pain me and I'm sure everyone else to see the stock waffle body driving around a track... Hopefully something a bit more xx4 ish?
10-07-2013, 12:52 PM
#6558
Yes; we will make a body for it. Not really sure of the design or ETA at the moment.
10-07-2013, 01:03 PM
#6559
Tech Adept
The closed-cell foam inserts in my SC Barcodes (gold) seem to wear out really fast. In two of the tires, the foams are dead but there's still a ton of tread left; the other two seem okay, but not exactly peppy. I rotate the tires every time I go racing, so they should be wearing evenly, and I've been using them every Saturday for about a month and a half.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
10-07-2013, 01:50 PM
#6562
The closed-cell foam inserts in my SC Barcodes (gold) seem to wear out really fast. In two of the tires, the foams are dead but there's still a ton of tread left; the other two seem okay, but not exactly peppy. I rotate the tires every time I go racing, so they should be wearing evenly, and I've been using them every Saturday for about a month and a half.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
Mike
10-07-2013, 01:57 PM
#6563
I frequently re-use the closed cell foams in my cars. Are you washing them carefully? Be sure to just wet the brush a bit and spread the soap around. I never submerge the tire or "rinse" them off. Be sure to vent the tires too (except 2wd buggy front). This will help get rid of excess moisture. Hope this helps.
Mike
Mike
10-07-2013, 02:04 PM
#6564
what's the deal with 2wd buggy front gold barcodes? coming soon?
10-07-2013, 02:13 PM
#6565
The closed-cell foam inserts in my SC Barcodes (gold) seem to wear out really fast. In two of the tires, the foams are dead but there's still a ton of tread left; the other two seem okay, but not exactly peppy. I rotate the tires every time I go racing, so they should be wearing evenly, and I've been using them every Saturday for about a month and a half.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
I roll the tread of my tire in water then scrub with a brush and dry with a shirt/rag and its all good, no need to submerge a tire
10-07-2013, 02:14 PM
#6566
The closed-cell foam inserts in my SC Barcodes (gold) seem to wear out really fast. In two of the tires, the foams are dead but there's still a ton of tread left; the other two seem okay, but not exactly peppy. I rotate the tires every time I go racing, so they should be wearing evenly, and I've been using them every Saturday for about a month and a half.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
The local shop owner says that it might just be a bad batch of foam that got shipped out. Is that possible? If so, are there S/Ns we should avoid? Other racers say they've experienced similar issues with JConcepts inserts, but not from other brands.
I've been using Barcodes for a long time now, but I might switch to Pro-line or AKA if this is how long the foams last.
Hey Paul- any current info when the cf steering rack(#2264) will be back on shelves or lhs? Thanks man
what's the deal with 2wd buggy front gold barcodes? coming soon
10-07-2013, 02:19 PM
#6567
I have a tupperware bowl with a brush glued to the bottom with the brissles facing up. I pour some simple green into the bowl and fill it with water so just the ends of the brissles are sticking out. Before using the tub, I get the big stuff off with a brush and then rotate the tires in the tub against the brissles.
After the tires are clean, I just use a heavy towel to dry them off.
Hope this helps.
mike
10-07-2013, 02:21 PM
#6568
My inserts are used up about half though the life of the thread .(Sc bar code gold)
Not intending to be negative, just a problem been experiencing.
10-09-2013, 08:54 AM
#6570
