April 13, 2026

Kaerup wins Savox Grand Prix in Taiwan

World Champion Marcus Kaerup took the wins at the annual Savox 1:8 Offroad Grand Prix which was staged at the RC66 track in Taoyuan, Taiwan.  The servo manufacturer invited a number of their international team drivers to the event with Kaerup also joined by Korean Team Associated team-mate Jung Hyunkyu, Infinity’s Kouki Kato, and Xray’s Max Gotzl.  With a total of 121 entries, racing on the unique track which is located under a highway bridge and was host of the 2023 FEMCA Championships, it was Kaerup who took the TQ in both Nitro and Electric ahead of recent Sunpadow Grand Prix winner Kato and the Chinese race’s runner up Hyunkyu.  In the 50-minute final, Kaerup would hand the lead to Kato after a big error early on.  The Asian Buggy Championships Champion would stay out front until lap 70 with the Japanese driver eventually having to settle for second 8-seconds back on the Dane.  With Hyunkyu having a tough final suffering a broken rear shock after early contact he ran last of the 14 starters for a time before eventually finishing P9, it was the Wang Hao who completed the podium.  In eBuggy, while Kato won A1, Kaerup took A2 & 3 for the overall ahead of Kato with Gotzl on the final step of the podium.

Image: Marcus Kaerup [Facebook]

April 13, 2026

INOV8 3DX Carbon Tweak Plate

Ryan Maker’s Inov8 brand has released new 3DX Carbon set-up items for 1:10 Onroad in the form of a new Carbon Tweak Plates and new Carbon Aligned 10mm Droop Block Set.  The tweak plate is a perfectly flat surface for de-tweaking your car that also features a centre cut-out to be able to access motor-mount screws from underneath, to aid in detecting chassis tweaks, and to be able to hold your car flat whilst you tighten motor-mount screws.  The plate is made from 5mm thick 6K twill matte carbon with engraved INOV8 “N” Logo and is available with both bronze or silver feet and features anti scratch/slip padding underneath.  The aligned droop block set presents a great solution to checking your droop with the set including a 4mm Rod, which is inserted into the 10mm Carbon droop blocks, keeping them aligned while you do your droop. This keeps the readings more accurate when checking tweak and droop.  A nice 3D Printed case keeps everything together, with the rod snapping on the side and the blocks sliding inside the case. Inov8 also have an additional block sold separately which can be used as a 3rd block which would sit in the centre of the rod.  This can be great to use the aligned droop blocks as a chassis tweak plate. This 3rd block in the centre prevents the chassis drooping in the middle.  The set comes in at a lightweight 18 grams making it perfect for travel to races.

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April 10, 2026

KO Propo Digital Ride Height Gauge

Having originally unveiled it at the 2025 Tokyo Hobby Show, Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has finally announced the release of its Digital Ride Height Gauge specifically designed for RC cars and enabling precise measurements in 0.1mm increments.  Shipping from April 24th, to use simply insert the probe under the vehicle to instantly measure the vehicle height with a large numerical display on the LCD screen providing significantly improved visibility compared to conventional scale-type gauges.  Covering a wide measurement range
from 2mm to 38mm, this single device can handle everything from on-road cars to off-road buggies.  A battery level notification LCD is easy to see at a glance,
changing the colour of the frame displayed from “green (normal)” to “red (low),” notifying you in advance that it’s time to replace the battery.  This prevents sudden battery depletion during use.  The auto-sleep function automatically turns off the LCD after 1 minute of inactivity, saving battery power.  Furthermore, it features a power switch that completely disconnects the battery when stored.  Equipped with a function to correct slight errors caused by attaching and detaching the probe, calibration (zero point adjustment) can be easily completed using the included calibration gauge and the button on the main unit.  The exterior parts of this gauge are produced using a 3D printer and due to this manufacturing process, layer lines and unevenness may be visible on the surface, but this does not affect the quality or function.

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April 10, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Worlds Option Parts

Schumacher has released two new optional parts for its Cougar LD3 which last October team driver Broc Champlin used to take the buggy to the IFMAR 1:10 2WD World Championship title in Australia.  First of the new options is the Worlds Alloy Lower Plate that offers the ability to lower the centre of gravity of the front end by moving the servo down into a flat (horizontal) position, as well as further back.  This results in more stability through the corners and calms down the steering aggression.  Also offering increased stiffness, it can only be used with the flat (horizontal) servo position, and the new Worlds centre track rod.  The Worlds centre track rod features optional steering geometry to adjust the aggression of the steering through the corner.  This new inner hole position will help more with mid to exit steering.

View New Alloy Suspension Straps here

April 10, 2026

Hudy Strike 1:8 Offroad Coloured Wings

A wing that they originally released last October in a black version, Hudy is now offering their Strike 1:8 offroad wing in a range colours.  Adding white, orange, yellow, and green colours, this competition-level wing is engineered for maximum stability, durability, and performance. Made from an ultra-lightweight plastic, it keeps the weight as low as possible to deliver handling characteristics close to a lexan wing, while offering increased durability. Its modern, ultra-low profile design with large side dams improves cornering control and overall stability. Reinforced with distinctive fang-shaped brackets, the wing combines strength with minimum weight. Pre-marked cutting holes allow quick and easy downforce adjustments for any track condition. Fully IFMAR-legal and compatible with all popular 1:8 buggies and truggies.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 10, 2026

Infinity IF18-3 Super Light Weight Clutch Bell Guide

Infinity has introduced this Super Light Weight Clutch Bell Guide intended for its IF18-3 1:8 Nitro Onroad kit.  This optional clutch bell guide is made from lightweight, high-rigidity A7075-T6 aluminium alloy and finished with a special hard coating.  Use of this guide enhances engine pickup.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

April 10, 2026

T-Works XB8’26 Steel Chassis Skid Protectors

T-Works have added these stainless steel chassis skid protector plates for the XB8’26 1:8 Buggy from Xray.  Offered in both a front and rear plate, with each option supplied as 2 pieces, they are made from high-quality stainless steel material for durability and corrosion resistance.  The skid plates provide additional chassis protection in the front and rear of the car, something that comes in handy especially when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps.

View rear plate here

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