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March 9, 2026

Infinity IFB8 EV 1:8 Electric Buggy

Infinity has released their electric evolution of the IFB8 1:8 Buggy platform, the IFB8 EV. Built on their proven IFB8 drivetrain and suspension, the eBuggy has been developed through extensive prototype testing and real-world race competition. Data-driven refinement has led to a precisely optimised layout and weight balance, delivering explosive acceleration and razor-sharp cornering performance unique to the electric platform. With compatibility across a wide range of IFB8 option parts, the platform also offers limitless customisation — allowing drivers to tailor performance, handling, and character to their exact preferences. Key features of the IFB8 EV Kit include a newly designed main chassis and newly designed centre differential mount and motor mount. The mount allow easy adjustment of the backlash between the pinion gear and spur gear. The centre differential can also be replaced and maintained with ease. Other new parts are a newly designed servo saver arm, new front steering brace, new designed servo tray, and new designed battery tray. This CFRP construction has adjustable front-to-rear positioning for short and mid-size batteries, enabling weight balance adjustment according to the driver’s preference.

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March 9, 2026

Desert Classic wins for Phend & Champlin

Xray’s Dakotah Phend and Schumacher’s Broc Champlin where the main winners at the annual Desert Classic presented By Stick It One. One of 2023 1:10 Offroad Worlds host track Hobby Action’s blue ribbon events, the 10th edition of the Arizona race attracted 325 entries and it Modified 2WD Buggy it was Phend who took the TQ from the Team Associated pairing of 2025 4WD winner Aydin Horne and Finnish visitor Joona Haatanen. In 4WD, taking two of the 4 qualifiers it was Champlin who locked in the TQ ahead of Phend, who topped Q4, and last year’s 2WD winner Chase Lemieux. In the Mains, 2WD would got to the third leg. While Phend won A1, he would finish 3rd in A2 with Haatanen taking the win from Horne who had a DNF in A1. Horne would win A3 from Phend but with his A1 winning time faster it was Phend who took the overall, his first 1:10 win with Matrix tyres, with Haatanen completing the podium ahead of Ryan Cavalieri. In 4WD, Champlin executed an early win taking A1 & 2 with Phend taking A3 to claim second as Haatanen again claimed third. In 40+, Team Associated team manager Brent Thielke completed the double taking both 2WD and 4WD as the Top Qualifier.

Image: Dakotah Phend / JConcepts [Facebook]

March 9, 2026

T-Works MBX8 Steel A and D Mounts

Leading aftermarket parts producer T-Works has released these Steel A and D suspension mounts for the Mugen Seiki MBX8 1:8 Buggy. Machined from high-quality steel, it boasts deformation resistance and wear durability, with each mounts weight helping enhance vehicle handling stability as it can be used as a counterweight to flexibly adjust the front-rear weight distribution ratio. Each mount weighs almost 3 times that of T-Works T7075 aluminium version with the Steel A Mount weighing in at 16.1 grams and the D Mount 32.4 grans.

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March 9, 2026

Noble becomes back to back Australian Champion

New 2026 Sworkz signing Caleb Noble has become back to back RCRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Australia National Champion, the 19-year-old successfully defending his 2025 title at the Canberra Off Road Model Car Club hosted title race over the weekend. Having kicked off his new program with Sworkz with a dominant performance at the opening round of the Asian Buggy Championships in New Zealand a week earlier, Noble would secure the TQ in Canberra ahead of Team Associated’s Alex Bernadzik, both drivers recording two TQ runs each over the 4 rounds of qualifying. A race that attracted 331 entries over the various classes, Aaron Dexter, Christian Wolhunter and Logan Toia completed the Top 5. With Dexter and Wolhunter winners of their resoective Semi finals this would be the Top 3 order for the grid behind Noble. After a number of lead changes in the early stages of the 1-hour final, Dexter, Jarod Mont, Bernadzik and Wolhunter all taking stints at the front, as the race approached mid distance Noble would get to the front and stay there to eventually win by a 2-lap margin over Team Associated pairing Lachlan Donnelly and Bernadzik with last year’s runner up Wolhunter missing out on the podium in P4. In eBuggy Bernadzik took the title from the TQ spot ahead of Noble and Ment while in Truggy Noble added another National title with the win ahead of Felix Koegler and Dexter.

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March 7, 2026

Factory Team RC8 70-135mm Droop Gauge

New from Factory Team comes this 70-135mm droop gauge for the Team Associated RC8 buggy. Conveniently slip the top of this item over the top shock nut and line up the bottom with the shock pin to give yourself an easy measurement. No need to fiddle with calipers that are often cumbersome to use for this application. This product features laser etched text to make reading each measurement clear and simple. Laser etched measurements range from 70 to 135mm.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

March 6, 2026

Xray XB2 Extra Low Position Adjustable Alu Rear Upright

Xray has added a new optional Aluminium Rear Upright for their XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy which features an extra-low suspension arm mounting position. The additional lowered position allows further reduction of rear roll centre, improving stability and corner speed on high-traction or smooth track conditions. CNC-machined for maximum durability, consistent geometry, and precise suspension tuning. Laser-engraved with two arrows symbol for easy identification.

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March 5, 2026

Hong Nor IX5B Fan Mount

Continuing its release of option parts, Hong Nor has added to its line-up with this optional fan mount for its IX5B 21:8 Electric Buggy which the Taiwanese manufacturer officially released at the beginning of this year. The aluminium mount is finished with Team HN branding and comes complete with mounting screws.

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March 5, 2026

Schumacher ‘Classic’ Buggy Option Parts

Schumacher has some new option parts for its ‘Classic’ offroad buggies releasing a Longitudinal Carbon Fibre LiPo Strap, Purple Alloy Steering Radius Arms, and High Performance Slipper Pad. The longitudinal lipo strap can be used with and without the chassis stiffening system and allows the lipo to mount down the centre line of the chassis, especially helpful when running softer suspension setups as the car will settle quicker out of a corner. The weight bias will also be slightly more rearward for more traction but will transfer weight faster to the rear on larger jumps. The purple anodised Alloy Steering Radius Arms add some extra Schumacher violet gorgeousness to your Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ as well as increasing rigidity and strength for a better steering response. The optional slipper pad is made from an ultra low friction material which reduces temperatures, improving consistency and confidence with slipper clutch settings. Aimed as an improvement on all surfaces from soft to tight settings, it keeps consistent performance over multiple runs. It fits all Schumacher slipper clutches for the Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ and CAT 2000 ‘Classic’

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