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July 29, 2026

Willspeed R1B PEEK Idler Gear

British 1:10 offroad specialist parts & conversion kit manufacturer Willspeed has released this machined 39T PEEK Idler Gear for the R1 Wurks R1B 1:10 2WD Buggy. An exciting buggy to enter the market this year, Willspeed has added what is one of their signature products for the US made buggy. PEEK, or Poly Etherether Ketone to give it is full name, is a premium high performance engineering plastic, and Willspeed’s gear range has gained a strong reputation for ultimate reliability and efficiency. The material boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics, and having offer idler gears for Associated, Schumacher, and Xray buggies they now have R1 Wurks covered.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

July 29, 2026

Capricorn Quantum Option Parts

Capricorn has released two new option parts intended for the Italian manufacturer’s Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad kit. Machined from carbon fibre, the Gear Bridge kit provides additional structural rigidity in the gearbox and rear axle area for an additional range of set-up tuning options. Also fitting the recently released Quantum 1:8 Electric, they have introduced a new single-piece version of the front lower arm mount that is integrated with the steering bellcrank mount.

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July 29, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Ultra Lightweight Titanium Rear CVA Axles

Adding to its option parts for their R1B 2WD Buggy, R1 Wurks has released this Ultra Lightweight Titanium Rear CVA Axles. Designed to reduce rotational mass and unsprung weight, these axles minimise inertial forces, allowing for quicker throttle response, improved acceleration, and enhanced handling. Machined in-house from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 Titanium using Swiss machining, they weigh just 4.85 grams for the pair which makes them these CVA shafts 47.4% lighter than the standard steel axles.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

July 28, 2026

Xray XB2 Wider Front Carbon Shock Tower

Xray has added the option of this Wider Carbon Front Shock Tower for its XB2 ’25 and ’26 1:10 2WD Buggy. Precision machined from high-quality USA made carbon fibre for maximum rigidity, durability & consistent suspension geometry, it features additional outer shock mounting positions for increased setup possibilities. The wider shock positions improve suspension performance on bumpy tracks, increase steering response & generate improved front-end traction and stability in rough conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 28, 2026

Tekno NB48 Option Parts

Newly crowned European 1:8 eBuggy Champion manufacturer Tekno has released a number of new option parts for its NB48 1:8 Buggy platform including a CNC, hardened, Vented rake Disc, Centre Rear & Front Dog Bones, and a Team Spec Differential Gear Set. The new Vented Brake Discs delivers improved braking consistency, reduced rotating mass, and factory-quality performance. Manufactured from hardened steel and precision ground for a perfectly flat braking surface, these discs provide a smooth, consistent feel right out of the package. Featuring 24 cross-drilled vent holes, the discs help improve cooling while reducing weight. Rotating mass is reduced by 3.5 grams per pair, quickening drivetrain response, and possibly resulting in a slight fuel mileage improvement during longer mains.

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July 28, 2026

T-Works Polarity Large Heatsink 5mm Connectors

T-Works has added these large-diameter positive/negative heatsink 5mm power connector plugs. Easy to install and quick to wire, the enlarged-diameter aluminium shell delivers comprehensive upgrades in heat dissipation, current capacity, safety, grip feel and durability. Beyond stable power transmission, its oversized heat-dissipating structure plus multi-layer safety features guarantee consistent power output under full-throttle high-load conditions. Red-black two-tone differentiated design prevents reverse plugging and short circuits for safer operation.

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July 28, 2026

Gens ace power for Ishikawa

Battery manufacturer Gens ace has announced factory support of young up & coming Japanese touring car talent Mahiro Ishikawa. The 17-year-old factory Yokomo driver has already made his mark on the RC racing scene as the Japanese National Champion in the Touring Car Stock Class and is now taking on a new challenge by competing in the highly competitive Modified Class. One to watch, Ishikawa only made his international race debut earlier this year when he travelled to Thailand for the legendary TITC but unfortunately fell ill after practice and was unable race.

Source: Gens Ace [gensace.de]

July 28, 2026

Sparko F8 Adjustable C-Hub System | Suspension Arm Upgrade

Taiwanese Buggy manufacturer Sparko has released new options for its successful F8 1:8 Buggy platform in the form of a new Adjustable C-Hub System and Suspension Arm Upgrade. The Aluminium Adjustable C-Hub System offers three caster options in one system giving racers greater tuning flexibility with interchangeable inserts that allow you to quickly change caster angles between 18°, 20°, and 22° to suit different track conditions and driving styles. The new upper and lower link mounting positions are engineered to complement Sparko’s 0°, 4°, and 7° KPI steering knuckle system. As caster and KPI settings are changed, the adjustable link positions help maintain the intended geometry, while expanding front-end tuning options.

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