Having previously released the option of a +4mm chassis for its latest Nitro Buggy, Mugen Seiki is now offering the option for their electric MBX8R ECO buggy. The longer chassis enhances stability and makes handling easier compared to the standard chassis. It also provides smoother steering response off-power. Switching to the +4mm chassis requires the Mugen Seiki’s 119mm Center Drive Shaft.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
New from Awesomatix for its A800FXR FWD Touring Car is this 1.5mm Top Deck Long. Machined from high-quality 1.5mm carbon fibre, the reduced thickness adds overall chassis flex, which translates into significantly more mid-corner rotation, especially in slow, tight corners. This makes it the go-to choice for technical tracks where the car tends to understeer and where extra rotation comes in handy. For larger, faster tracks, it pairs well with stiffer chassis options such as the kit aluminium chassis. Awesomatix say the new 1.5mm Top Deck is not suitable for A800FX and A800FX Evo.
Takashima D-13 has introduced this carbon fibre front bulkhead reinforcement plate for the Schumacher Mi10 Touring Car. Available in three thickness options, 0.5mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm, it is designed to significantly increase front-end chassis rigidity, reducing bulkhead flex under cornering and braking loads, and helping to maintain more consistent left-right suspension geometry. The chassis benefits from a more direct steering response, improved steering precision, and enhanced high-speed stability, with a more consistent front-end behaviour during braking into corners. On the other hand, the increase in front-end stiffness reduces overall chassis flex, which may slightly decrease mechanical front grip. On high-grip surfaces, this typically results in a more stable and easier-to-drive platform, while on low-grip conditions, suspension setup adjustments may be required to recover optimal front-end bite. Overall, the bulkhead reinforcement plate is primarily aimed at improving front-end structural stability, delivering more precise steering, greater consistency, and a more predictable overall handling balance.
Team Saxo has released its newest 1:10 Formula Car kit with the V5 version of its F1-180. Coming three years after the release of the F1-180-V4, compared to its predecessor the V5 features comprehensive upgrades to the car. With its new narrow one-piece chassis design, the car offers better stability with chassis deformation performance also improved. The ultra-lightweight and low centre of gravity design lays the foundation for the new POD suspension system. The POD mounts above the rear of the chassis and the rear-end positioning screws of the chassis can be used to adjust the tilt angle of the POD for precise set-ups. Through the spring tension of the rear-mounted POD you can adjust the lower stroke of the rear wheels. A new front suspension design has better performance in calibration and offers greater ease of operation, with enhanced stability. The rear axle is designed as a gear differential, with the original ball differential also compatible.
Factory Team, the Team Associated option parts & accessories line, has released a range of new option parts for the RC28R 1:28 car. The new releases include a Steel Lower Pod Plate, a Carbon Fibre Upper Arm Brace, Titanium Adjustable Axles,, Front Bulkhead Shims, and a 1:28 specific Ride Height Gauge. The steel lower pod plate adds 3g to the pod assembly to improve rear-end stability. The upper arm brace adds rigidity to the fixed upper arms on the RC28R limiting the amount of flex in cornering, sharpening steering feel. The Titanium Adjustable Front Axles enables track width tuning between 0mm, 0.5mm, and 1mm offsets further dialing in front end feel to the driver’s preference. The Front bulkhead shims add further adjustment to the front end of the RC28R. Adding shims under the front bulkhead adds roll stiffness improving steering feel in most conditions. 0.25mm and 0.5mm shims included. Finally, the Ride Height Gauge is an easy-to-use tool to quickly and clearly check the ride height and droop of your 28th scale car. This gauge has a range of 1.5-2.5mm with 0.25mm increments.
New from veteran US onroad racer Josh Cyrul’s brand Cyrul 3DFX comes this Tire Spinner for getting that CA just right on your front tires for today’s high bite race tracks. Made from premium 3D printing resin with the latest in printing technology, the Tire Spinner features a compact and ergonomic design along with a rechargeable USB-C port. The arbor is unique featuring an oversized bearing to support it for minimal play and maximum precision. The motor axis is tipped on an angle to give an easier view for glue application as well as less fear of that runaway glue drip ruining the contact patch of your tire. The Tire Spinner comes complete with adapters for 1:12, 1:10, WGT-R, F1 Tires, as well as adapters for TC, 1:10 Off-Road Buggy & Truck Tires.
Awesomatix has introduced a 1.5mm titanium chassis for its A800R and RR 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Made from the strongest-grade titanium, this chassis version weighs 108 grams offering a great alternative to their heavier 140 grams Steel chassis (~140 grams) in Blinky classes. This option allows racers to get closer to the minimum weight where big battery packs, over 290 grams, can provide a power advantage. Moreover this chassis showed remarkable attributes in modified class on US and EU indoor tracks with improved corner speed and forwarded traction being reported during testing. Six pockets for optional installation of optional tungsten weights allows you to raise the overall chassis weight to 140 grams. This chassis requires specifically machined screws which are not included and ST237 Damper Spacers or SH0.5mm Shims should be used under D3 / D4 Dampers. Awesomatix also recommend use of its Lower Bumper with chassis. Awesomatix wish to highlight that some titanium chassis may show machine marks while others don’t.
View bottom side of chassis here
With the 11th running of the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships coming up this September in Gubbio, Italy, World governing body IFMAR have issued a statement in relation to compliance of the Xtreme Aerodynamics CZ1. It was found that the EFRA Homologation No. 2064 body produced in 0.75 mm thickness did not comply with the applicable regulations concerning measurement point “M”. As a result the current current CZ1 body carrying EFRA Homologation No. 2064 will not be eligible for use at the World Championship, regardless of material thickness. Italian manufacturer Xtreme Aerodynamics has accepted this decision and committed to manufacturing a revised version of the EFRA 2064 body fully complying with Measurement “M” (118 mm). These bodies will carry a specific IFMAR engraving identifying them as approved for use at the 2026 IFMAR World Championship. The Italian manufacturer has also committed to supplying these revised bodies free of charge to all competitors who intended to participate in the IMAR World Championship using the current EFRA 2064 body.
View full IFMAR statement here
