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May 14, 2025

Edmunds joins Hotrace Tyres

Mayako Youth Mentoring Program driver and Asian Buggy Championships race winner Jayden Edmunds has joined Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 19-year-old Australian opened the 2025 season with the biggest win of his career to-date when he took victory at opening round of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships in New Zealand in March. Also a finalist at the second round, the Philippine Masters, on the announcement Edmunds posted, ‘Super excited to announce I’ll be joining the Hotrace Tyres for the rest of 2025! This is an amazing opportunity and I have to say a big thank you to Nicola for taking me on board mid way through the year. Safe to say I’m very keen to get on track and deliver some results I’m feeling very confident in my whole package at every track we go to! We have a busy rest of the year planned, the next big race being round 3 of the Asian Buggy Championships in Brisbane.

Source: Jayden Edmunds [Facebook]

May 14, 2025

JConcepts JCI M117 Lloyd 2 crawler body

In the latest crawler body release from Florida company JConcepts comes the JCI M117 Lloyd 2. A body that fits a huge variety of scale and trail trucks, version 2 is significantly more athletic and low-profile, featuring shortened overhangs on the front and rear. The polycarbonate shell embodies the classic square body design, providing ample space underneath its footprint for a variety of accessories, electrical, transmission, and suspension layouts. The M117 exudes a military vibe, and once detailed with included distressed stars, JConcepts logos, headlight, and grille, it transforms a rig into a battle-tested utility truck. The new class 1 or 2 body shell boasts a 7.25” width across the wheel well flares and centre section, offering ample room to accommodate custom rock sliders. Given the popularity of 12.3” wheelbase trucks on the market, the JConcepts team prioritised the Lloyd 2’s versatility to surpass even the best rigs in the market.

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May 14, 2025

Avid B7 Adjustable Front Titanium Axle System

New from Avid come these Adjustable Front Axles for the RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Associated. The system allow you to finally adjust your track width without needing different axles, hexes, or carbon shims. You you can adjust your track width from 4mm up to 7.5mm with the included shims. The axles are made from 6AL-4V titanium and the hexes/shims are 6061-T6. With wheels getting so thin at the hex depth, using a carbon track width spacer is now maxed out at 1mm which isn’t a lot of adjustment and this solves that. You can now narrow the car down to 4mm which can be helpful on very tight dirt tracks with quick transitions. With the system including (2) 0.5, (2) 1.0, and (2) 2.0mm shims, you can adjust easily down to the 0.5mm without having to have several hexes and track width spacers. To adjust the width, just take the hex off and change the shims!

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

May 13, 2025

SkyRC D750 MIX Multi Function Smart Charger

SkyRC has released their latest multi function smart charger, the D750 MIX. Designed for serious RC enthusiasts, this dual-channel charger supports both AC and DC input, delivering up to 1600W on DC and 500W on AC, making it a beast on any bench. With dual inputs, dual outputs and dual displays, the D750 MIX takes functionality and experience to the max. With up to 32A per port, the D750 MIX charges harder and when it’s time to go all out, enable 50A parallel mode and bring both channels together for blazing-fast turnaround. Built with smart load balancing and a clean, responsive UI, it never flinches under pressure. Compatible with LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, and Pb batteries (1–8S), D750 MIX also supports Reverse Discharge, which enables you transfer unused energy from one battery to another — only between Channel A and B — and waste nothing. The D750 MIX doubles as a powerful, versatile DC power supply, giving you precise control over both voltage and current. Adjust output from 5V to 36V and 0.3A to 32A—perfect for tweaking ESCs, powering servos, testing motors, firing up field gear, or dialing in your DIY builds. SkyRC’s revamped SkyCharger app brings smart control, Scan-to-Go charging, and log tracking right to your fingertips via Bluetooth. Whether you’re tuning your setup in the pits or charging up in the workshop, the D750 MIX delivers flexibility, speed, and power all in one solid machine.

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May 13, 2025

Vision Racing B74.2 2.5mm thick, -3mm alu chassis

Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released two new items for the Team Associated B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy. A 2.5mm thick, -3mm length aluminium chassis adds a little torsion stiffness for higher traction conditions with the 3mm in length removed from the front. No extra parts needed as chassis uses all kit parts. Also new is a B74.2 narrow steering rack which corrects steering geometry and turnbuckle length resulting in more consistent bump steer and steering feel on all surfaces.

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May 13, 2025

RC Discharger ‘Bruno Coelho’ Regenerative Discharger

US discharger specialist RC Discharger has released a Full Black Bruno Coelho US Edition of its Regenerative Discharger 2S. Used and tested by the Electric Touring Car World Champion, key benefits of the discharger are its seamless compatibility with Junsi iCharger models (X6, X8, X12, S6, DX6, DX8). With dual charging power, allowing two 1S batteries at 32A or one 2S battery, the synchronous mode enables 2S battery discharge at up to 50A for maximum efficiency. It also features All-in-one battery testing for capacity and resistance without extra devices. The Eco-friendly energy recovery extends battery lifespan while reducing waste and the space-saving design means no resistor banks or excess heat. Included in the Full Black Bruno Coelho US Edition is a 12V Option for flexible power management, 2S 50A Charge Cable with Temperature Sensor for precision monitoring, 1 Car Stand for added convenience, a small Lipo Bag for safe battery storage and Adapter iCharger (included only with DX6/DX8 models).

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May 13, 2025

Associated RC8B4 18mm | 19mm HTC Diff Gear Sets

Team Associated has added 2 new HTC Differential Gear Sets for their 1:8 Buggy. In development during 2024, and used by several team drivers at the IFMAR Worlds, the 2 smaller size HTC gears provide tuning advantages to dial more grip and corner speed into the buggy for tighter tracks and looser conditions. The lower the grip, the smaller diameter gearsets help distribute power without locking and spinning the tires. The sets are offered in 18mm or 19mm options.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

May 13, 2025

T-Works Engine Cylinder | Conrod Remove Tools

T-Works has added to its tool range with these nitro engine specific cylinder and conrod removal tools. Available for both .12 and .21 engines, the Cylinder Remove Tool features a special cylinder adapter remove tool for a perfect fit to safely, quickly and efficiently remove the cylinder. Made of high-strength materials this ensures even with frequent use it still maintains durability and reliability. The changeable precision engine cylinder removal adapter is offered in 16.3mm (for O.S., Alpha engines) and 15.8mm (for Reds, Nova, Picco engines). For .12 Engines there is a 13.5mm adapter 13.5mm. Made of high quality pom material, this reducing the chance of scratching the cylinder liner. The Connecting Rod Remove Tool is made from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and treated with a black hard anodising process to ensures that the tool maintains durability and is lightweight.

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