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July 9, 2025

Team Associated RC10 Masami Edition ’89 Stealth Car Kit

At the 1989 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Australia, a certain Masami Hirosaka drove the then groundbreaking RC10 “Stealth” car to victory and now in its latest re-release series Team Associated are giving fans & collectors the chance to own one. The 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships. Designed in secrecy, it featured several innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD offroad buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealth transmission—a compact, three-gear unit with an internal slipper clutch. Unlike the bulkier six-gear design of the original RC10, the Stealth transmission offered smoother, more efficient power transfer and a lower centre of gravity.

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July 9, 2025

Czech gets new 1:10 astroturf offroad track

The Czech Republic is getting a new 1:10 astroturf offroad track which is set to open this August. The new track is part of the existing Max Land / RC Divoké Jelení racing complex in Horní Jelení which already includes a full-size 1:8 clay track and regularly hosts major national events. The new astro turf addition brings modern electric offroad racing facilities to the heart of Eastern Bohemia. Designed to accommodate 1:10 buggies, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, the track features a high-traction astro surface, a technical yet flowing layout, and jump sections that allow for configuration changes, that will also be upgraded in the future events. Supporting infrastructure includes a new drivers’ stand, covered pit area, solid fence around the track and easy access for visitors from outside. The official opening is scheduled for August 8th, during the weekend of the Czech 1:8 Offroad National Championship.

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July 9, 2025

JConcepts RC10 4WD Carbon Fibre Shock Towers

With option parts in high demand for the recently released RC10 4WD from Team Associated, JConcepts has released Carbon Fibre front and rear shock towers. The stock vehicle comes standard with a fiberglass unit which carries all the original geometry but lacks the strength that Carbon Fibre can provide. The new JC front shock tower includes only the wide-track front suspension geometry and is designed specifically for drivers upgrading to the longer front A-arm version of the RC10. The rear shock tower maintains the RC10 4WD geometry but also includes more adjustment holes including holes found on the race inspired RC10 Worlds car. Both towers include detailed reinforced areas adding strength in key areas as well as the improvement in material creates a more rigid feel, increasing the response.

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July 9, 2025

Thurston takes win No.3 at Adur

BRCA 1:8 Onroad British Champion Alex Thurston took the third win of his title defend with victory at the fourth round hosted by Cotswold Model Car Club last weekend. The second time for racers to race at Cotswold this year, Mugen Seiki UK/YMC Racing supported Thurston would qualify P2 as the Shepherd of Championship Round 1 winner Tim Wood took the TQ by just over 2-seconds. Shepherd’s Andrew Hastings, a podium finisher at the season opener, completed the Top 3 on the grid for the half hour final. Getting by Wood at the first, Thurston managed to stay out front despite running an extra fuel stop and made it three wins in a row with a margin of 4.6-seconds over Wood. Getting by Hastings, John Carr completed the Top 3 for his first podium of the season. Round 5 of the 7 round championship takes place at Wombwell later this month.

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July 9, 2025

Takashima D-13 EP Touring Spring Collection Box

New from Takashima D-13 comes this Electric Touring Car Spring Collection Box. Store up to 16 springs in this 74 x 78 x 23.5 mm which weights 52-grams. Each spring compartment measures 18 mm in height and 17.5 mm in diameter with an embedded spring stiffness label is included inside the box. Additional spring stiffness labels are also available for separate purchase.

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July 9, 2025

Power HD GTS-2 & S15 Direct Mount Servo Top Cases

Servo manufacturer Power HD has announced the availability of direct mount top-cases for their popular high end GTS-2 & S15 servos. The cases allow you to upgrade your existing servo without replacing the entire unit. The Power HD Optional Top Case allows direct mounting to a variety of chassis, enhancing performance and stability. Designed for seamless installation, the introduction of the range of top case lets you optimise your setup without the need for a brand-new servo. The range covers options for the Xray X4, Schumacher Mi9, Yokomo BD12 / BD11 / MS1.0, and the Xpress XQ11 / XQ3S / XQ11HR.

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

July 9, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Silent Speed spur gears

JConcepts has introduced the Silent Speed line of spur gears for the RC10B7 2WD Buggy from Team Associated. Silent Speed spur gears are precision machined making them uniquely concentric over standard or molded gears giving the user a consistent gear mesh allowing a more precise adjustment and more ‘silence’ on the racetrack. The detailed machining provides a pattern vented area and secured slipper pad on both sides giving more consistent slipper performance. The gears are marked for size, so they are identifiable unassembled. Silent Speed spur gears are also branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. The 48P Silent Speed spur gears are available in 70, 72, 75, 78, and 81T.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 8, 2025

Fenix Racing Mistral 3.5 Outlaw F1 Chassis

New from Italian manufacturer Fenix Racing comes this outlaw F1 chassis called the Mistral 3.5 Outlaw. With the Outlaw F1 Class becoming popular in Switzerland, the 200mm F1 class is having their own class at Pancar Master in Lostallo with more clubs following the trend and introducing it as class. The Mistral 3.5 Outlaw shares quite few parts with G56.2-200, and of course with Mistral 3.5, retaining the variable wheelbase option. Thanks to the humongous Pro10 tyres, is better suited for a 17.5 motor.

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