1:12 World Champion chassis manufacturer CRC based out of New York State, has released this split tweak brace found on it MetriCKs 2026 car. Made from CRC’s proprietary carbon fibre, the new 2.5mm thick brace design allows separate height adjustment of the centre spring and when using the new 3108 aluminium rotary dampers, the split tweak brace allows the use of the 3122 O-ring battery retainer.
Day 2 of qualifying at the SIGP in China has opened with Infinity’s Kouki Kato laying down another TQ run, the Japanese driver carrying the form that saw him top seeding and Q1 yesterday into another very hot day in Xiamen. Managing to better his Q1 time by 3.5 seconds, Kato would lead an Infinity 1-2 as Bruno Coelho set the second fastest time 2.5-seconds adrift of his team-mate. Having opened qualifying with a P2 yesterday evening, David Ronnefalk looked to be close to challenging Kato this morning but on his fuel stop in lap his edgy looking Xray crashed and needing to be marshalled he lost over 7-seconds to drop back to record the third fastest time. After his P4 in Q1, round 2 would end up being a throw away for Pekko Iivonen, the Mayako driver entering the pits with caution after yesterday’s timing issues but finding a new bump that caused him to crash which he then followed up with a far more spectacular crash exiting the pits. This allowed Indonesian Infinity driver Jason Nugroho to record the fourth fastest time ahead of Team Associated’s young Korean talent Jung Hyunkyu with Mr. Mayako Joseph Quagraine completing the Top 6.
Team Associated’s option parts & accessories brand Factory Team has introduced a number of new tools intended for onroad use. The new line includes an onroad wheel arch cutout tool for racing out the wheel cutouts on your body and ensure it is centred with the tyre. A new chassis balancing tool makes balancing your car easy, simply rest your vehicle on the balancing tool using the two holes in the chassis (one on the front, one on the rear). A stepped ride height gauge allows for easy ride height adjustment readings in 0.2mm increments starting from 3mm and ending at 7mm. Finally there is the 10mm droop gauge support blocks are machined to tight tolerances to allow for very precise and repeatable droop measurements. View more images here
Infinity’s Kouki Kato has opened qualifying at the Sundapow International Grand Prix with a TQ run, the top seed fastest over the 8-minute heat ahead of Xray’s David Ronnefalk and Infinity’s Bruno Coelho. While Kato TQ run was never in doubt there would be some issues with timing in the top heat as a result of the qualifiers being extended from the traditional 5-minutes to 8-minutes. With drivers forced to stop for fuel in the qualifier, a number of drivers would not have their laps counted as the came in to pit lane, Coelho, David Ronnefalk, and Jason Nugroho all effected by a problem with the loop under the paved pit lane entry. While there was some deliberations following the completion of qualifying with buggies being push back & forth over the loop on the main straight and in pit lane, it was finally decided to credit drivers with the missed laps meaning Ronnefalk got his second 3.162 seconds off Kato’s pace with Coelho joining them on 15-lap runs a further 1-second back. Showing P2 on the timing screen’s at the end of the run, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen would end up 4th after the corrections with Adrian Wicaksono from Indonesia completing the Top 5.
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.
