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July 10, 2026

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Electric – First Images

Having announced with CAD images the development of an electric version of its flagship 1:8 Onroad Nitro chassis, the Quantum, Capricorn has released the first images of the product electric variant. Set to be available from next week, the Italian manufacturer say while born from the revolutionary Quantum nitro platform which was presented at the end of 2025, ‘the electric version has been designed completely from the ground up to offer ultimate in performance, driving precision and ease of tune-up.’ It added that, ‘After the great success of Quantum Nitro, the time has come to bring the same winning philosophy in the electrical category.’

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July 10, 2026

Reds Racing 321 ESTREMO 5.7 mm Venturi XFlow

Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has announced that the complete 1:8 Offroad 321 Estremo Venturi Range featuring the introduction of the new 5.7 mm Venturi XFlow is now available. The Venturi XFlow System has been designed to maximise airflow and improve carburation stability. Thanks to its Ultra Short design, it optimises the air intake path, allowing the engine to breathe more efficiently resulting in faster throttle response, easier carburettor tuning, stronger overall engine performance, and consistency throughout races. The complete venturi lineup now includes the new 5.7 mm for maximum fuel efficiency and extended runtime, the 6.0 mm for maximum torque and improved fuel efficiency, the 7.0 mm for the perfect balance between power and drivability, and the 8.0 mm for maximum airflow and top-end performance. The newly introduced 5.7 mm Venturi XFlox has been specifically developed for drivers looking to further reduce fuel consumption while maintaining the exceptional drivability and performance that have made the 321 Estremo one of the most competitive engines on the market.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

July 10, 2026

Takashima D-13 CAT PB Concept Spring Steel Chassis

Following extensive track testing and continuous refinement, Takashima D-13 has released its new 1.2mm Concept Spring Steel Chassis for the Schumacher CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. Developed specifically for modern high-grip racing conditions, compared to a conventional aluminium chassis of the same design, the spring steel version features a significantly thinner profile while maintaining exceptional strength, resulting in a lower centre of gravity and improved overall chassis balance. Thanks to the unique material properties of spring steel, the chassis also delivers a more controlled flex characteristic, allowing the suspension to work more efficiently under load. Unlike aluminium, spring steel has a much higher elastic modulus, enabling the chassis to return to its original shape more consistently after repeated loading. This provides more repeatable handling, improved chassis consistency and a more predictable driving feel throughout a race. On the track, the 1.2mm spring steel chassis offers increased cornering stability, improved rear traction and more precise steering response, while maintaining excellent support through high-speed sections. These characteristics make it particularly well suited to high-grip carpet and clay tracks, where excessive chassis flex can reduce consistency and overall performance. Designed to combine a low centre of gravity with an ideal balance of rigidity and controlled flex, the Takashima D-13 Concept Spring Steel Chassis provides Schumacher CAT PB racers with a stable, confidence-inspiring platform capable of delivering consistent lap times under demanding race conditions.

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July 10, 2026

Kyosho MP11 Option Parts

Kyosho has released details of a range of new option parts for its MP11 1:8 Buggy platform, which was launched 1-year ago, that includes a one-piece engine mount plate, front knuckle plates, carbon shock towers, and other carbon plate components. The one-piece engine mount plate improves the chassis rigidity resulting in the buggy performing jumps easier. Offered in 0 and -3 options, the Kyosho red coloured front knuckle plates offer move set-up tuning options with the -3 plate allowing shorter steering turnbuckles to be used to gives a smoother response. The carbon fibre parts offer both a weight saving and greater rigidity over the standard parts which results in further fine tuning options of the buggy set-up. In addition to the shock towers, the carbon options include a Carbon Upper Plate, Center Differential Plate, Throttle Servo Plate, and Steering Servo Plate.

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July 9, 2026

Exotek RC10 HD Small Bore Shock Towers

Exotek Racing has released these heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre shock towers for the classic RC10 series 2WD buggies from Team Associated intended for using small bore shocks. The front tower camber mount holes are recessed for greater ball stud clearance, including optional 5.5mm ball studs and we have added 2 additional camber hole locations to increase steering and to create extra clearance to prevent the ball ends from hitting each other. The rear tower is stiffer for more consistency and with extra mounting holes for a variety of optional wing mounts or you can simply still use the stock wire wing mounts. The hole cuts accepts optional Exotek 2400 (4 hole) wing mounts or 1958 (3 hole) wing mounts or similar style 4 hole wing mounts.

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July 9, 2026

Nuclear ASM Special Coating EFRA2698 .12 muffler set

Nuclear, the brand of multiple Worlds Finalist Masao Tanaka, has added to its ASM engine line this special coating version of its EFRA2698 .12 muffler set. Designed specifically for 1:10 GP touring car, both the pipe and manifold feature a premium coating applied in Japan. This coating significantly reduces exhaust resistance, resulting in improved throttle response and higher top speeds. The pipe surface is also designed to be easy to clean. The manifolds have also been newly designed: the Manifold 230 focuses on low-to-mid-range performance, while the Manifold 220 focuses on mid-to-high-range performance.

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July 8, 2026

IFMAR issues clarification on ISTC World C/ships Approved Bodies

RC racing’s world governing body IFMAR has issued clarification on body shells for the upcoming 2026 ISTC World Championships which will take place at Huge RC in Bangkok, Thailand. Having last week issued a statement regarding the ineligibility of the Xtreme Aerodynamics CZ1 Nitro Touring Body for the Nitro Touring Car World Championship which take place Italy in September, IFMAR made the clarification on the 190mm Electric bodies after they had ‘received some queries regarding use of recently approved bodies’. Body shells in 1:10 Electric Touring Car has been a huge talking point since the arrival of the Avalon Vortex. For the 13th running of the 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Championships, IFMAR said, ‘We wish to clarify that there are no proposed changes to the rules for bodies for the event. This means that all bodies currently approved by EFRA, ROAR, FAMAR and FEMCA that comply with the GBS rules are allowed to be used.’ They did add that, ‘the wing must be fitted directly to the body without spacers *and* no part of the wing may extend above the roofline of the body.’

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July 8, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Worlds S2 Steering Arms

2WD Buggy World Champion manufacturer Schumacher has released these optional ‘Worlds S2 Steering Arms’ for its Cougar LD3 buggy. The new parts, which were used by American Broc Champlin to win the IFMAR World title in Australia last October, are used with the plastic kit castor blocks and restrict the steering lock to allow limited steering throw while having no wheel rock. There use can create an easier car to drive and they also fit the Cougar LD2.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]