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.
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]
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.
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]
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+.
New from accessories brand VP-Pro come these Shock Cap Protectors. Made from high-quality material with strong durability they are designed to better protect your shock cap. Easy to fit there are intended 1:8 offroad vehicles. Available in Black, they comes as a set of two pieces.
US electronic brand Reedy Power has launched its new Blackbox 880R Competition 1:8 ESC which has been engineered for the extreme demands of 1:8 Buggy, Truggy, and 1:10 Short course competition. Delivering excellent throttle and brake feel, the ESC offers a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware for racers seeking maximum performance on track. A 40-year veteran of the RC Industry, Reedy Power’s brand manager Rick Hohwart said, ‘The 880R is the culmination of months of testing, delivering the power, control, and reliability that racers demand. Whether you’re an enthusiast racing at the local level or a pro racing at national and international competitions, this ESC is capable of winning’. Default settings have been developed by Reedy’s race team but the maximum potential of the 880R can be exploited by using the optional Blackbox Programmer2 to fine tune a wide variety of settings. The 880R ESC includes two modes that can be modified and saved independently from one another. Standard mode offers a wide variety of tuning options while Expert mode takes it one step further and opens additional options for more experienced racers and/or racing classes that can take advantage of these advanced settings.
New for its recently released Inferno MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Kyosho has introduced a new Sub Tank Fuel Filter. Boasting a large capacity, the new filter features a fin-finished body and a funnel shape to guarantee a steady fuel flow. An added bonus of using the filter is that it helps you achieve a safer and cleaner fuel tube routing.
