Infinity has introduced a number of new Chrome Plated Gears for their IF18-3 1:8 Onroad car. The precision-machined pinion gears are made from high-strength 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and have undergone a new special hard chrome plating significantly enhances wear resistance. They are offered in a 18 or 19T first gear pinion and 23 or 24T second gear pinion.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
The four round 2026 1:8 Buggy AMSCI Italian National Championship kicked off over the weekend with 10-time consecutive Champion Davide Ongaro doing the double with wins in Nitro & eBuggy. Racing at the Nitro Plaza Off Road Marigllanella track near Naples, qualifying would see Ongaro’s Team Associated top the ranking with 3 TQ runs ahead of the Sworkz of Mattia Polito, who took the opening round, and Xray’s Alex Zanchettin. After Semi finals however it was Polito who would start on pole for the 45-minute main from Ongaro and Serpent’s Giuseppe Tescione. Despite laying down the fastest lap of the race, Polito wouldn’t be able to deny Ongaro the win. They would be joined on the podium by Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic, the Turkish racer winning the Last Chance Fnal to come from 13th in the grid to deny the WIRC of Andrea Trevisan a Top 3 finish. In eBuggy Onagro also took the TQ and win ahead of Polito with Trevisan completing the podium.
Image: Mauro Ongaro [Facebook]
Takashima D-13 has released 120 Degree 12.9 Grade Carbon Steel M3 TORX screws designed to address screw loosening caused by the high flex characteristics of a 1.2mm spring steel chassis. The M3 Torx screws deliver a more secure and durable fastening solution with the multi-contact interface ensuring superior engagement under continuous chassis flex and vibration, effectively reducing preload loss. Compared to traditional hex hardware, the Torx design allows for higher applied torque, enabling stronger tightening force while significantly minimising the risk of stripping. With more even load distribution, it also enhances durability of both screws and tools, maintaining consistent performance even under frequent assembly and disassembly.
Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]
MXLR, the brand of reigning 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Machler, has introduced a new range of damping grease called Slow-Mo. The grease’s super smooth and ultra stable viscosity is formulated to give no fade or separation when used on KingPin front ends of 1:12 PanCars, Pro10 or F1. Offered in 10K, 15K, 20K, 25K and 30K colour code options, Slow-Mo grease went through a lot of testing and development to reach a formula with the best consistency, correct stickiness and range between the different available hardness levels. MXLR focused a lot to find the best micro-adhesion that the grease stays in place to provide consistent damping over the full travel range. Thicker grease is used to slow down steering response and overall easier handling while thinner grease gives a more aggressive handling with more response. Slow-Mo Damping Grease comes in a clear 15 gram container which keeps the grease clean and in perfect condition during storage in your RC bags.
Source: MXLR [maexler.com]
Having presented their latest Electric Buggy last week, Xray has now released details their 2026 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit, the XB8’26. Among the features are a new chassis plate with revised rear C-holder position & increased clearance for the clutch bell. New C-suspension holder with lower positions & updated geometry help increase traction while a new rear wing mount with larger contact surface for the new included Hudy rear wing delivers increased downforce & stability. The first car from the Slovakian manufacturer with having had a year of feedback from top US racer Dakotah Phend, the kit gets a new 4-shoe clutch system and 4-shoe 14T clutch bell. Other revisions include new graphite ball joints for suspension links reduce friction & maintain free movement in all conditions with new graphite anti-roll bar ball joints also guving the same benefits. New side guard screws with integrated washer for easier installation.
View the full XB8’26 presentation here
New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is this Mini-Z 2WD Solid Axle. The brand-new Titanium Solid Axle is engineered for racers who demand maximum forward bite and lightning-fast acceleration, this spool is the ultimate tuning part for high-traction tracks. Precision-machined titanium significantly cuts down rotating mass meaning your motor reaches top RPMs faster with improved overall efficiency. An innovative “No C-Clip” Design allows you to say goodbye to losing tiny clips with the hardware-free retention system making maintenance a breeze and keeps your pit space stress-free. It is designed to use the exact same spur gear mounting system as our popular Ball Diffs so you swap PNWC gears back and forth with zero hassle.
Fresh from racing at the famous TITC last weekend in Thailand, Adam Izsay and Xray’s chief touring car designer Martin Hudy are confirmed to lead the manufacturer’s onroad efforts at this year’s upcoming MBO International race in the Czech Republic. Having already confirmed defending MIBO International 2WD Buggy Champion Bartek Zalewski and reigning EFRA 2WD European Champion Martin Bayer will lead their offroad team at the fourth edition of the race on February 27-March 1st, Izsay, as the defending Pro-Stock Champion, will also try to defend his title as well as race in the Modified class. The man responsible for creating the cars they will race, the X4’26, Hudy will focus his attentions on the Pro Stock class, Xray drivers winning the category in all three previous editions of the Hrotovice based indoor event.
View MIBO International Roll of Honour here
Xray has added the option of these CFF2 Short – Medium Lower Arms for its X4’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car. More aggressive than the long arms, they allow more chassis roll and increase initial steering. Best used in combination with Xray’s 1.2mm Chassis Hudy Spring Steel the arms will improve steering in low traction and tight technical tracks, but will be more difficult to drive. CFF2 carbon fibre lower arms with composite plastic detailing for maximum suspension rigidity and optimal suspension function.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
