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April 16, 2026

Team Associated RC10T84 Team Kit 4WD Truck

Another new 1:10 offroad kit from Team Associated but with a slight twist as they have announced the RC10T84 Team Kit 4WD truck. Key features of the mini truggy esque T84 include truck specific gull wing long-arm suspension geometry to enhance grip and predictability, while the optimised steering bellcranks and rack provide exceptional bump steer control. Enhanced aerodynamics come standard with an all new truck specific low-profile body paired with adjustable rear wing mount heights. The RC10T84 Team Kit is finished with shock tower covers, 3.5mm turnbuckles and ballcups, and 13mm big-bore shocks with TiN gold 3x24mm and 3x29mm Shock Shafts.

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April 16, 2026

Thurston opens BRCA title defence with Halifax win

While unpredictable weather greeted racers for the opening round of the BRCA British National 1:8 Onroad Championship at Halifax, it was business as usual for the Mugen Seiki of reigning Champion Alex Thurston who took the win. Qualifying for the opening race of the 8 round championship would see Thurston secure the TQ by some margin ahead of Michael Lee and Richard Boult as 2025 season opening race winner Tim Wood found himself down in P18. With a damp track for the start of the half final, it would dry out allowing Thurston to take a convincing win over the Shepherd pairing of 5th place qualifier David Spashett and Andrew Hastings. Next up in the championship is the Brooklands track which hosts a double header on May 3-4.

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April 15, 2026

Hong Nor X5B Short Lightweight Chassis Set

Hong Nor has released this new Short Lightweight Chassis Set for their X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Launching the all new X5B in 2025 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Taiwanese company’s first buggy offering, the standard kit comes with a 401mm chassis. Made from 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium the new optional Short Chassis is 396mm with this reduced length providing better cornering speed on smaller tracks or tight turns. The chassis set comes with a shorter 116mm centre shaft.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

April 15, 2026

JConcepts RC10B7.1 | B84 Dragonator body

JConcepts are bringing a little of the 2000 back to 1:10 offroad buggy racing with the Dragonator body shell for the Team Associated’s latest 2WD and 4WD buggies. Offered for both the RC10B7.1 and the RC10B84, the new body is heavily inspired by the early 2000’s dynamo. The 1:10^th buggy class is ruled primary by JConcepts performance bodies such as the S2, F2, P2, and S15 and for the new season of offroad racing Jason Ruona and his Florida company has got a bit more creative and sculpted and notched up to another level with this angular beauty stating the ‘Cab forward, cab rearward, the debate lives on, but the Dragonator is something different’. Starting from another clean slate, the designers threw all existing JConcepts models out the window. A good portion of the new shell is all cab, the narrow front develops width as it reaches the rear, up to a specialty fin where it picks up stability. The long swooping side windows provide an aggressive stance that all converges to the front like an arrow. Plenty of room for window borders, painters, and hobbyists can have a blast detailing, painting, and adding their signature scheme to this new bullet. The power pods are raised in advanced territory directing and channeling flow over the centre of the chassis and through to the rear. The heavy inner edge of the power pods is a hard stop but ultimately the defining concept of the new item. The decreasing radius portion of the back of the cab is unique, created to ride low-profile on the track surface and equalize the front to rear bias of the all-cab concept. Stepped rear “doghouse” serves as the termination point of the windows and positions it just before the rear tower.

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April 14, 2026

PN Racing CXR 1:28 Lexan Body

New from 1:28 racing specialists and World Cup organisers PN Racing comes the all-new CXR Lexan Body. The company which was found in 2002 by Philip Ng say the CXR is specifically engineered for the most demanding tracks and is designed to push the limits of speed and agility. Focusing on the core physics that matter on the track it features an Ultra-Low CG and is designed to sit low on the chassis, minimising body roll and keeping your car planted. Reduced Drag is achieved by its streamlined profile that slices through the air for higher top speeds on the straights. It also has increased downforce thanks to optimised front and rear aero to maximise tyre grip when it matters most. Responsive handling lets you dive into the apex with confidence and exit with speed. The CXR is available in two specialised thicknesses to suit your racing style and track conditions. The 0.7mm Standard Weight version is the perfect balance of durability and performance for daily racing and high-impact sessions. The 0.5mm Light Weight version is the ultimate choice for serious competitors shaving off every possible gram to achieve lightning-fast acceleration and the sharpest transitions.

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April 14, 2026

SMJ Fuel Tube Camps

Well known for its niche and convenience products and accessories, Japan’s SMJ has released this pack of Black Fuel Tube Camps. The sleek black version of their long-running bestseller is now available as a pack of 3 pieces. Offering securely fastened hose connections, this helps prevent unexpected issues during refuelling or in the event of a crash.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

April 14, 2026

JConcepts RC10 4WD Alu Steering Bellcrank

New from Florida’s JConcepts comes this Aluminium Steering Bellcrank for the Team Associated RC10 4WD Buggy and Truck. One of the best hop-ups that can be made to the RC10 and RC10T 4WD is to update the steering bellcranks with a more durable design. JConcepts has evaluated the options and built an all-aluminium design bringing the driving bell-crank into a one-piece design eliminating the servo saver, increasing steering response and feel. The idler bell-crank sports a beefy and similar design giving the vehicle a symmetrical feel. The parts are available in blue or black anodising and feature silver chamfered edged highlighting and laser-etched JC logo for brand authenticity. Available in JConcepts signature blue or black finishes, the bellcranks are bearing supported with heavy-duty flanged bearings and include threaded aluminium steering posts with etched JC logo for an ultra-snug fit and finish. JConcepts has also went the extra mile and included 8/32 x 5/16” FHCS screws in titanium which thread into the bottom of the chassis and ultimately the steering posts for a complete design. Keep in mind the RC10 and RC10T 4WD uses 3mm x 5.5 ball-studs in each area of the steering assembly except for the high post to connect the steering servo tie-rod which uses a 4-40 ball-end.

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April 14, 2026

T-Works X4 Tribzero Coated Shock Body

T-Works has released new coated Shock Bodies for Xray X4 XLP2 Shocks using its own proprietary ‘Tribzero’ coating. Precision-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy they are then coated with Tribzero for superior lubricity over conventional coatings. This ensure extra smooth operation, greater wear resistance and high strength.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]