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August 1, 2025

Ielasi Tuned O.S. .21 Top needle

One of the features of its recently released and ENS race winning ‘Pista’ .21 Onroad engine, Ielasi Tuned is now offering their in house produced top needle and needle-holder as an option part for all .21 O.S. engine users. After extensive testing with his team drivers, Daniele Ielasi came up with the idea to create his own top needle which makes the setting the engine tune much easier and more precise. Reduced sensitivity also allows a novice a wider margin of error without the risk of ruining their engine. Available now, the new Ielasi Tuned top needle is compatible with all .21 O.S. carburetors.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

August 1, 2025

Xbility One 1:28 Chassis Kit

With 1:28 onroad a category that is currently in the spotlight with a number of new chassis releases including the arrival of Team Associated into the category, new start up Xbility has been in contact about their ‘One’ kit. Designed by reigning 1:28 World Champion Jose Pequito from Portugal, the Xbility One was officially released last month (June) with the first kit batch selling out in just a week. With a second batch now in production, Xbility say the ‘One’ is ‘designed to challenge industry standards, this platform focuses on performance through innovation.’ The car debuted a completely new front-end system, featuring steering knuckles never before seen in this scale the benefits of which are multiple roll-center and camber-gain configurations. It also gets an adjustable battery positioning for precise balance tuning and a fully redesigned ball differential that eliminates the common issues found in the class. The rear bench system allows several leverage setups, giving racers the ability to tailor the car’s behaviour to any track condition. Across the platform, subtle but meaningful engineering choices provide real performance advantages.

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August 1, 2025

Team Exalt Carbon Fibre Handled Tool Set

Florida based Team Exalt has released this Carbon Fibre Handled Tool Set. Each tool in this Elite 5-piece set combines race-grade materials and head-turning design. The Carbon Fibre Handles are lightweight, ultra-strong, and built to reduce wrist fatigue. Polished Chrome Billet Aluminium End Caps offer perfect weight balance and high-end shine. The hex tips are made from Spring Steel ensuring wear-resistance and a perfect fit. The set includes a 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 Hex Driver, and a 5.5 and 7.0mm Nut Driver, with the Colour-Coated Identity Rings allow instant tool recognition.

Source: Team Exalt [teamexalt.com]

August 1, 2025

Excelerate RC Prodigy Pro 10 235mm Chassis Kit

A year after becoming an onroad chassis manufacturer with the announcement of their Prodigy 12 1:12 chassis, US brand Excelerate RC has just unveiled their all-new Prodigy Pro-10 kit. Excelerate RC say the Prodigy Pro 10 is the culmination of over 36 years of racing experience, 43 Roar National Championships and IFMAR World Championship Final appearances. The main chassis is comprised of an aluminium battery tray that is the foundation for the damper blade suspension. The front chassis plate is machined from 7075 T6 aluminium while the rear flex plate and pivot plate are machined from heat treated steel to keep the centre of gravity ultra low. Premium carbon fibre components complete the main chassis. The Pro Kingpin front suspension is sliding kingpin style front end but with refinements to the details to allow improved consistency and driving precision. The 5 degree front kingpins are machined heat treated steel with an ultra smooth electroplate coating. Paired with with low friction steering block bushings that feature an internal groove to carry grease that keeps the front end damping constant from start to finish. The Pro Kingpin Adjusters allow for quick and accurate preload adjustments just by turning the adjuster.

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July 31, 2025

Team Associated RC28R Team Kit

With 1:28 specialist manufacturers like Reflex Racing and RC Atomic having just released their latest competition spec kits, industry giant Team Associated has just announced its entry into the pancar category with the RC28R Team Kit. The RC28 features a fixed-arm front suspension with included optional molded upper arms for tuning caster and camber. The torsion side links (soft, medium, and hard included) replace the need for a side spring making setup easy while adding performance in areas a conventional spring does not. The battery holder design ensures quick access without disturbing the centre shock. Based on a steel chassis plate, this provides a low center of gravity while the insert adjustable roll centre enables chassis roll adjustment based on the grip level. The pitch, roll and droop can further be tuned/Adjusted with the threaded aluminium centre shock, spring collars and side damper tubes. The two-piece rear pod allows quick axle height adjustment utilising Factory Team carbon fibre shims. You can fine-tune Ackermann on the fly with the adjustable servo mount.

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July 31, 2025

Feldmann Top Qualifier at 1:5 TC European Championship

Reigning 1:5 Touring Car World Champion Markus Feldmann is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:5 TC European Championship in Luxembourg. Racing at the Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg”, the German Mectach/GRP Tyres driver set the fastest time of the four rounds of qualifying in Q1 with France’s Alain Arnaldi Bernard his closest rival – the Genius driver setting his fastest time in Q3. 2022 European Champion & winner of Round 2 of Euro Large Scale Series (ELS) held at the same track earlier this month, Italy’s Edoardo Repetti completed the Top 3 ahead of Norway’s Marius Hetland. For defending Champion Dario Veseli it was a tough qualifying with the Croatian driver finding himself P11.

Image: GRP [grpgandini.it]

July 31, 2025

1up Racing B7 CF1 -2mm Shock Towers

New from American option parts & accessories brand 1up Racing come these CF1 -2mm Shock Towers for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Engineered for high-grip tracks, they lower the shock mounting position by 2mm resulting in a lower centre of gravity that results in a noticeably quicker steering response and improved corner speed. CNC-machined in the United States from 4mm thick carbon fibre, the towers feature tri-level styling for a sleek, aggressive look. The towers are finished with a stylish engraved 1up logo and -2 marking.

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July 31, 2025

EBRC S35 Front Hub Weight System

New from EBRC, the brand of newly crowned 9-time British 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion Elliott Boots, comes this Front Hub Weight System for the Sworkz S35 1:8 Buggy platform. Engineered to optimise steering response during acceleration phases that occur while decelerating, the system includes a carbon fibre plate that securely holds the steering hubs in position, enhancing overall stability and steering precision. Anodised Brass Weights, 2 x 5gram and 2 x 10gram, allow fine-tuning of the front-end weight distribution based on driving needs. The modular weight system improves steering sensitivity during deceleration-induced acceleration, providing better control and responsiveness. Also new from EBRC for the S35 are Hard Coated 7075-T6 Aluminium Front & Rear Shock Standoffs which feature enhanced surface hardness for superior wear and corrosion resistance. They provide the structural integrity required to support the shock absorbers while maintaining a lightweight profile to optimise overall performance. The front and rear shock standoff set ensures precise alignment and coordination between the suspension systems, resulting in improved handling, stability, and overall performance of the buggy.

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