August 11, 2025

T-Works X5B Rear Hub Parts

New from aftermarket parts & accessories producer T-Works comes these Rear Hub option parts for Hong Nor’s X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy.  The range includes new machined 7075-T6 Aluminium rear hubs and A, B, and C, Rear Hub Links made from carbon fibre.  A thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability, CNC Machined Delrin Rear Hub Insert are also available in A, B, and C options.  Finally Polyoxymethylene Bearing Cases are offered in 8x16x5 and 12x20x4 sizes to complete the rear hub upgrade.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 11, 2025

Volker wins 2025 German National title

Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker is the 2025 DMC German National Champion for 1:10 Electric Touring Car, this year’s event counting for driver selection for next year’s ISTC World Championships in Foshan, China.  With 5 rounds of qualifying at the EMC Marktoberdorf hosted championships, it was Volker he would be the Top Qualifier as he took his LRP powered MTC3 to the top of the times in opening two rounds.  Topping the fourth round, Yokomo’s Christoper Krapp lined up P2 ahead of Serpent’s Dominic Greiner with the Awesomatix of Simon Lauter, who was fastest in Q3, securing P4.  In the finals Volker took the opening encounter by half a second from Greiner who found his way past Krapp.  In A2, Volker again took the win, the Top 3 finishing as they started, giving the former World Champion yet another National title.  A win in A3 ahead of Mugen Seiki’s TITC open Brushless Champion Sören Sparbier would give Lauter the runner-up spot with Greiner taking the final podium step on tie break with Krapp.  In Stock, Xray’s Jan Ratheisky took the TQ and win ahead of Awesomatix’s Lukas Ellerbrock with the ARC of Enrico Jung completing the Top 3.

Image: Elena Fuchs

August 11, 2025

Powerstar L-style | V-style 1:8 Onroad Manifolds

Powerstar has released two new Conical Manifold for 1:8 Onroad offering a L-style and V-style option. Available in Ceramic Black, Silver plated and Rainbow plated, the L-style manifold is for 1:8 Pan car while the V-style manifold is for 1:8 GT use.  Both headers are designed to pair seamlessly with the PSR 2201 pipe. The manifold’s conical design is ideal for maximising power and engine responsiveness.

View Silver plated and Rainbow plated options here

August 10, 2025

Kilic 1-2 at German 1:8 Nitro Buggy Nationals

Mugen Seiki’s Kilic brothers took at 1-2 finish at the DMC German Nationals for 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Burak winning ahead of Berkan to claim his third German Championship title in the category.  Racing at Landshut in southern Germany, qualifying who see Burak’s Nova Engines powered MBX8R secure the TQ on the tie breaker with his brother, the 2023 Champion.  Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen, who now lives in Germany where he works for Ruddog Racing, secured P3 ahead of team-mate defending Champion Aaron Rönick.  With both Kilic’s retiring from last year’s final, this time round they both enjoyed a trouble free final to complete 67 laps over the 40-minutes with Burak’s advantage over Berkan at the finish just under 15-seconds.  Behind them Kyosho driver Tim Kraus would get the better of Haatanen to complete the podium line-up while Rönick finished P5.

Image: Burak Kilic [Facebook]

August 8, 2025

Ielasi Tuned ‘Gran Turismo’ 1:8 GT Engine

With the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship coming up in Chile next month, reigning World Champion engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has released details of their latest .21 GT engine, the Gran Turismo.  The new engine, compared to the 2023 World Championship winning engine used by Toni Gruber, does not change much externally but internally sees a number of developments.  The 2025 piston is derived from the Pista engine and the new crankshaft are the technical innovations of this Gran Turismo engine.  These changes result in greater reliability and more power are the characteristics of the 2025 Gran Turismo engine.

View engine internals here

August 7, 2025

Reedy Power 400mAH 60C 7.4V 1:28 LiPo

With parent company Team Associated entering the 1:28 market with the RC28R Team Kit, Reedy Power has released 400mAH 60C 7.4V LiPo designed specifically for 1:28 racing enthusiasts.  Engineered for maximum power, durability, and efficiency, it boasts an impressive 60C rating and 400mAh capacity provides explosive power and run time across all 1:28 racing classes.  Weighing just 18g, this lightweight battery ensures optimal vehicle handling.  A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded 2mm socket connectors keep power robbing resistance to a minimum.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

August 7, 2025

ProTek RC Noble NB4+ | NB4 Pro+ Transmitter Case

With the Noble NB4+ and NB4 Pro+ from radio manufacturer FlySky growing in popularity, US brand ProTek RC has added the transmitter to its Mini Universal Radio Case line-up.  Built with a rugged aluminium shell and reinforced corners to shield your FlySky radio from impacts during travel and storage, the outer shell showcases a sleek black finish with a subtle shadowed ProTek RC logo and locking latch to keep the case closed.  The inside features a laser-cut high-density foam insert that perfectly cradles the FlySky NB4+.

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