Hong Nor has released a new CNC Throttle Servo Horn specifically intended for use on its new X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Machined from Made from 7075 aluminium and finished with a black anodised finish, the clamping servo horn features silver chamfer edges and laser-etched the X5B logo. It is available in both 23T and 25T options.
Following the release of their brand new X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Hong Nor has released these optional aluminium rear hubs. A direct replacement for the plastic kit hubs, these 7075 material hubs increase strength and durability. Along with the hubs the Taiwanese company has also released optional Titanium Turnbuckles for the buggy.
Following the recent release of official images of their new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Hong Nor has published images of a painted kit body. The body will come with two nose cone styles which can be switched to suit track conditions. With the launch of the new X5B coinciding with the Hong Nor’s 35th anniversary, the Taiwanese company sent an X5B kit to Chad Bradley to test build. Taking an X1-CR to fourth position at the 2006 IFMAR 1:8 World Championships in Indonesia, the American was very complimentary of the new kit and its bodyshell.
Having displayed a production example of their new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy at the 23rd Hobby Expo China in Beijing recently, Hong Nor has now released detailed images of the kit. The new buggy is being released by the 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer to mark the 35th anniversary of the Tawianese company’s first buggy offering.
Having presented a video showing a 3D render of its new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Hong Nor is showing a production example of the upcoming 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit release at the 23rd Hobby Expo China which opened today in Beijing. The reigning 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer sent us some photos of the new buggy on its stand where it is on display next to their X3GTS GT offering and Toni Gruber’s World Championship trophy from Sydney. The 2025 X5B release marks the 35th anniversary of the company’s first buggy offering and we expect to receive more in-dept close up images from the Tawianese manufacturer ahead of the kit’s official release to market.
To commemorate their World Championship title victory last October in Australia, Hong Nor has released a special T-shirt to mark the success. Germany’s Toni Gruber gave the Taiwanese manufacturer its first ever IFMAR World Champion title when he won his first World title at the 1:8 GT World Championship with an absolutely dominant and perfectly executed drive in Sydney with his X3GTS ’23 WC Edition.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]
World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions. The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.
Reigning World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new ‘Thick’ SPL Brake Pad for use in the category. As the speed of GT cars keeps getting faster, brakes are wearing out more quickly. To cope with this problem, the Hong Nor has develops a brand new thicker brake pad so that drivers can achieve better racing performance.
Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]
