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April 10, 2025

RC-Project RC8B4.1 30g Rear Chassis Weight

New from Italian option parts brand RC-Project comes this 30-gram Rear Chassis Weight for the Team Associated RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy. The latest weight features a redesigned structure that centralises mass distribution compared to the previous version. This update provides improved stability in high-speed corners and better responsiveness during direction changes. Unlike the previous model with a fixed position, the new version allows for forward weight adjustment, enabling fine-tuning of the mass distribution according to the driver’s specific needs. Additionally, the lower geometry has been revised to ensure a mount that minimises contact surface with the chassis, significantly enhancing the chassis torsion.

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April 10, 2025

T-Works FlySky FS-G11P Transmitter Skins

T-Works has released a new range of 11 different coloured skins for the recently released FlySky FS-G11P transmitter. Offered in both 3D carbon fibre texture and metallic series, they are precision cut ensuring a snug fit and leaving no residual adhesive they facilitate easy replacement. The extensive range of colours allows you to customise the look of your radio and each skin also includes a dedicated high-definition screen protector.

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April 10, 2025

Sweep Racing GT8 D-SPEC Tyres

Sweep Racing has released a new tyre for the 1:8 GT market offering the category its new D-SPEC Rubber treatment. After many months of testing in the US and around the globe, the improved D-SPEC rubbers are specially formulated for heavier GT8 cars. Long lasting with easy to drive characteristics, they are just like the smaller touring car D-SPEC TC Tires used as the spec tyre at last year’s IFMAR ISTC World Championship in California. Available only Pre-glued with dual stage inserts, they will be available in 32 36 40 and 44 shores.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

April 9, 2025

Tyre compound change for EFRA 1:8 GT European C/ships

EFRA, the governing body for RC racing in Europe, has announced a change of control tyre compound for the upcoming 1:8 GT & GTE European Championships. The fourth running of the Euros for nitro and third edition for electric, MRC Leipzig host the event at their track in central Germany from June 18-21 with Italy’s PMT the official tyre supplier. Initially selecting the Q5 compound as part the new for 2025 rule that drivers must use one single compound for both axles, after testing it was discovered the the cars, especially electric, were difficult to drive due to the rear being to hard a compound. As a result, the race will now switch to the softer Q3 compound. Drivers are now also allowed to change tyres in the Main Final due to the softer compound. In Nitro it will be Natanaele Senesi who will be looking to defend his title while another Italian, Rosario Giaimo, will be looking to retain the title he won at the Naxos World track in Sicily, Italy, last year. Later this year 1:8 GT drivers will also compete for the World Championship title in Chile.

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April 9, 2025

Infinity IF15-2 redesigned F/R Hubs

Infinity has introduced a new version of the front and rear hub of their World Championship winning IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. The front hubs, which replace the conventional front knuckle, are a complete redesign to improve the strength and rigidity of the bearings and other components to significantly enhance front drive stability. The materials used have also been changed to improve crash resistance.
In addition, the ball screw opening dimensions and shape have been optimised to achieve smoother suspension stroke. The rear hub is also completely redesigned with a wheel offset of 2mm to accommodate longer arms and additional ribs to improve overall hub rigidity. The change in suspension geometry stabilises the rear behaviour, leading to improved and stable lap times. They require the optional 8.1mm titanium ball screws which has a ball diameter that is optimised for the new rear hub.

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April 9, 2025

Hudy Short 5.5mm Socket Wrench

New from Slovakian tool manufacturer Hudy comes this Short 5.5mm Socket Wrench. The lightweight, short and compact duralumin socket is versatile and ideal for hard-to-reach locations such as shock tower mount nuts. The socket wrench is for M3 nuts, such nuts that secure offroad shocks to shock towers, nuts that connect camber linkages with C-hubs and uprights, rear arm with upright, and steering linkages with Ackermann plate. It is also ideal for mounting a touring car body shell rear wing.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 8, 2025

Xray X4 CFF Front/Rear Lower Arms

Xray has released new CFF (Carbon Fibre Fusion) lower arms for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The lower suspension arms feature optimised flexing under dampening and with the shock being mounted in the middle of the arm, the load is evenly distributed onto the suspension arm, which increases the mechanical traction, and response of the car. Graphite hardness of the lower suspension arms is recommended for carpet tracks and even for some high traction asphalt conditions. These will provide the most consistent handling and will make the car more free in corners compared to when H or M arms are used.

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April 8, 2025

Nosram batteries for Baruffolo

Nosram has announced that top International 1:8 Offroad racer Marco Baruffolo is to use their batteries to power to eBuggies in 2025. The seven time Italian Champion, Silver State winner and IFMAR World Championship Finalist, will use the German brands batteries as part of his campaign with Kyosho, whom he joined at the end of the 2024 season. With IFMAR hosting the first ever 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championship this season, 2025 is a big year for eBuggy and on his new partnership Baruffolo said, ‘I’m really excited to join the Nosram team! This will give me a great boost during my season, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Jürgen and his team. Thank you Nosram for this opportunity!’

Source: Nosram [Facebook]