New from Infinity for their IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car come these optional Aluminium Hub Carriers. Made in Japan for superior accuracy, rigidity, and performance, they deliver peak performance on high-grip surfaces. Infinity advise that when using spacers under the upper ball pivot (TS075), to use spacers 1mm thinner than those for the kit standard plastic hub carriers.
New from Horizon Hobby radio brand Spektrum comes the new DX Pro+ 12-Channel DSMR+ Transmitter. Offering a list of advanced features that includes the virtually unlimited possibilities 12-channel control offers, it is built around frequency agile, DSMR+ 2.4GHz technology. You can use the DX Pro+ in any type of surface application, including boats. Spektrum claim that its range and response, particularly in noisy 2.4GHz environments, are superb. The DX Pro+ is designed and engineered to perform in every single surface segment and it includes a host of ergonomic options to make the transmitter custom fit you. Additionally, the DX Pro+ includes the latest advancements in Spektrum technologies such as Dual Protocol compatibility, DSMR+ and 12-channel control for the enthusiast driver.
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In another new addition to its tool line-up, T-Works has released this Multi-purpose Pliers. Made from high-quality aluminium alloy, featuring a black finish complemented by chamfered edges. Weighing in at approximately 71 grams and with an overall length of around 151mm, the pliers is portable and easy to operate, integrating multiple functions in one. It allows you to carry out Shock Absorber Core operations, it is equipped with 2-3mm/3.5-4mm shock absorber core clamping positions for stable holding. Additionally, it has 4mm/5mm shock absorber core detection positions—simply insert the core to check if it is bent. Moreover, it can fix plugs to assist in soldering operations. The pliers is equipped for Ball Installation/Removal, coming with a built-in ball installer/remover for convenient handling of ball components.
New from Max Machler’s MXLR brand is this M-FlexBumper intended for the Tamiya TT01 and TT02. The M-FlexBumper is a weight optimised version of their popular FlexBumper and which remains stable and strong enough for best performance. With a weight of ~13,5 grams the new M-FlexBumper version is more than 7 grams lighter than the standard FlexBumper version. The MXLR M-FlexBumper for the Tamiya TT01 & TT02 matches the original footprint of the #51226 “L” bumper, but with a lower overall profile. It is a direct replacement for the kit foam. The MX logo on the front side of the bumper gives proof the originality.
Japan’s Kouki Kato is the top seed at the SIGP Offroad Race in Xiamen, the Infinity team having the early advantage in China on the challenging 3-Circles track as team-mate Bruno Coelho managed to set the second fastest 3-consecutive laps. Over the two rounds of controlled practice Kato would set his best time in CP1 while Coelho would top the second round improving on his earlier time but unable to better that of Kato. Fresh from his double win last weekend at the new Hongyu GDC track in Guangzhou, Xray’s David Ronnefalk completed the Top 3 with his opening effort. Building his confidence on the bumpy track, Korean youngster Jung Hyunkyu took his Team Associated to the fourth fastest time ahead of Mayako pairing Pekko Iivonen and Joesph Quagraine.
Seen for the first time at the recent IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Sydney, Australia, JConcepts has official released its new P2X body for the Schumacher LD3, Xray XB2’25, and Team Associated RC10B7 2Wd Buggies. A staple in the JConcepts product line, the Punisher body shell design, started its time in the off-road division during the 2010 racing season with the ultra-competitive body undergoing new changes to arrive ready to tackle the Worlds track in Castle Hills. P2X is designed for additional rear downforce and developed with our professional racing team to have better rear grip, more balance, and a new ace for outdoor track conditions. P2X dominated the competition in Castle Hills, and provided a stamp of authority by taking TQ, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in 2WD class, Broc Champlin securing the victory for the JConcepts race team. The P2X arrives with the class leading #0197 wing which has shown incredible performance on Carpet | Turf | Dirt since its development. For racers wanting to add additional rear stability, the 7″ Illuzion monster rear wing is available separately, as used at the world championships.
Having had the opportunity to inspect in person the very impressive new Hongyu GDC earlier this week on our way to cover this weekend’s SIGP Offroad race in Xiamen, the World Class facility has announced plans to add a permanent indoor carpet carpet track. Originally consisting of an outdoor asphalt track, a covered dirt offroad track (which hosted its opening race last weekend), and a covered asphalt track, it is the latter that will be redeveloped as the new indoor carpet track. The host venue for next year’s 2026 IFMAR 1:12 & ISTC World Championships, with 1:12 requiring to be run on carpet in a climate controlled area, Hongyu GDC has decided to create a more permanent track that meets these requirements and which can host future electric onroad race offering a replacement for the old GDC indoor track. With new transparent material sides (not glass) enclosing the original structure, based on the attention to detail in the rest of the facility, they will then lay and finish the carpet track to cover all the needs electric onroad racers would have. With the track work beginning imminently, the new track will open with the hosting of the 1:12 Asian Championships on December 4-7th, these followed the next weekend by the Asia Touring Car Championships. With no official Worlds Warm-up Race, the Asian Championships will be an opportunity for racers to test at the new carpet facility before the Worlds at the the end of March. As part of the new carpet track build Hongyu GDC has a number of billboards available to manufacturers. Registration for the 1:12 Asia Championships can be made here for Stock & here for Modified.
With Team Associated fans living in hope that the American brand would re-enter the 1:12 competition market after its return to touring car last year with the TC8, it looks like they will have to be content with a re-release for now with the announcement of that the 1986 RC12L is back in production. The RC12L is one of the most legendary 1:12 electric on-road pan cars ever produced was originally released in 1983 and was designed by Roger Curtis (RC) and Gene Husting as an evolution of the RC12E. It introduced a lighter, stiffer chassis and refined suspension geometry that gave racers unprecedented corner speed and precision. The “L,” attributed to both “LOSI”, after Gil Losi Jr., who designed the all-new ball joint Tbar/rear pod, and “Linear” reflecting its smooth, predictable handling that quickly became the new benchmark in competitive 1:12-scale racing. The re-release is true reproduction of the original RC12 released in 1986.
