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February 3, 2026

Tekno RC Polished Shock Caps

US offroad kit manufacturer Tekno RC has released a new Polished Shock Cap for its 1:8 shocks. Building on their proven shock cap design, this polished shock cap set delivers the same versatility and strength but now with a race-inspired polished finish. CNC machined from 7075 aluminium, these shock caps support standard, vented, and emulsion shock configurations in one solution. The polished surface is inspired by team driver Jimmy Fishback, who began polishing his own shock caps in pursuit of better looks and easier maintenance. The polished surface helps reduce oil and dirt buildup, making cleanup faster and easier after long runs. It also does a better job of hiding small scratches and wear, keeping the shocks looking cleaner and newer for longer. Left, and, right specific caps position the cap screw toward the inside of the vehicle, while the bleeder hole faces the rear, helping keep dirt and dust away during use.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

February 3, 2026

SkyRC Omni XT90 Power Distribution Hub

To compliment their extensive range of chargers and power supplies, SkyRC has introduced the Omni XT90 Power Distribution Hub, a compact high-power expansion solution designed for RC workbench and portable setups. Built around an XT90 input, the hub supports up to 2000W of stable power distribution when paired with the SkyRC eFUEL PSU2000, allowing multiple RC devices and digital accessories to be powered at the same time. Outputs include one XT90 and two XT60 ports rated up to 55A, dual 4mm banana outputs up to 20A, and 65W USB-C and USB-A fast-charging ports for everyday devices. Featuring a power-strip–style design, the Omni XT90 offers a clean and efficient way to expand a single high-power input into multiple outputs for both bench and field use.

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February 3, 2026

Donathen RC Heated Lipo Sleeve

US based RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC has released a new Version 4 of their Heated Lipo Sleeve. Heating battery reduces the internal resistance giving more punch, and flattens the discharge curve for less fade. The latest Sleeve features several updates over the previous version. Powered off of any USB Type C port, but also available for Type A USB, it has a built in temperature probe, is button pressed on, and has 3 new optimised temperatures with 1 heating element on each side of the battery. Supplied with a 36″ USB C power wire, it measures 120mm (L) x 45mm (W) x 25mm (H) but is expandable to a height of 55mm meaning it can fit two 2S batteries.

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February 3, 2026

T-Works 1:10 Touring Car Droop Gauge & Wheel Set V2

T-Works has released an updated version of its Droop Gauge & Wheel Set intended for 1:10 Touring Car use. With the V2 set, the measuring wheel and lock nut adopt an integrated design featuring brass inserts and a ball bearing. The brass insert provide a built-in gravity self-suspension function that keeps the weight downward during rolling, making measurement is easier and the height reading clearer and more intuitive. The wheel diameter has also been increased from 18.5mm to 20mm. While giving a slight difference in reference data it does not affect normal measurement. Combining multiple measuring tools, the set provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step.

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February 2, 2026

VP-Pro Poison Needle Evo 1:8 Buggy Tyre

Following the recent release of it Hyperdrive Evo tyres, VP-Pro expands its 1:8 Offroad tyre range further with the introduction of the new Poison Needle Evo. The tread pattern provides the great stability, long wear, and excellent performance on Loamy/Hard packed no dust/Blue groove/Wet/Indoor clay tracks/Carpet. The Poison Needle Evo is made from high quality rubber and durable closed cell insert. Available in M1,M2,M3,M4, and MC compounds, it is available pre-mounted on options of Yellow/White/Pink/Green/Orange wheels.

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February 2, 2026

Matrix ‘Xtreme’ 1:8 Onroad Foam Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has introduced a brand new line-up of foam tyres for 1:8 Onroad racing called ‘Xtreme’. The latest tyres from Christian Boni’s brand come after more than one year of intensive testing with all our Matrix Tires Official Team drivers, across different 1:8 Onroad circuits worldwide. Developed through continuous track testing, the Xtreme range features a special high-performance compound, extremely technical and engineered to deliver exceptional grip, consistency and control in the most demanding racing conditions. While using their most popular wheels and maintaining the same external look as the rest of the Matrix range, Xtreme Tires hide a completely different core: a compound designed for drivers who push for maximum performance. To clearly identify this new range they are released in a dedicated packaging.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

February 2, 2026

T-Works MBX8R Alu Shock Towers

New from T-Works come these front and rear aluminium Shock Towers for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. CNC precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and black hard anodised finish, the Front Shock Tower features a Removable Spacer Insert Stand and screws. Simply tighten the set screws and loosen the corresponding screws to easily remove/replace the adjustment nuts. The front towers also feature additional shock mounting holes for greater tuning set-up options. The rear tower features an additional row of caster angle holes, enabling flexible shock absorber height adjustment and precise alignment with caster angle adjustment positions.

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February 1, 2026

Volker wins ETS Daun

Ronald Volker has ended a four year victory drought in the ETS, the Mugen Seiki driver securing both the TQ and win in Daun, Germany, over the weekend. With his last ETS victory achieved back in 20222, Volker made the weekend his own starting out by topping seeding for the indoor race before going onto to secure the TQ honours ahead of Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard and the Schumacher of defending ETS Champion Michal Orlwski. Volker was fastest in the opening and closing qualifiers with Rheinard taking the second of the four rounds while Orlowski set the pace in Q3. Behind them Serpent’s Dominic Greiner completed the Top 4 for the grid. While pushed hard in the finals by Rheinard, Volker would seal the deal in A2 with back to back wins ahead of his compatriot. With Rheinard winning A3 from Orlowski, this would be how they would complete the podium with Greiner, who had a coming together with Orlowski in A2, finishing fourth. Alexander Hagberg would be the top Xray contender finishing 5th with Sören Sparbier competing the Top 6 for Mugen Seiki. In Pro Stock it would also be a win for the Top Qualifier, the Awesomatix of Louis Kretschmer claiming the top step on the podium but only after recovering from a bad A1 in which he finished P7. The winner of A1, Xray’s Adam Iszay would finish second overall with the Awesomatix of Olivier Bultynck, the Belgian the top seed after practice, completing the Top 3. Fresh from signing for Schumacher, Denmark’s Jesper Rasmussen was fourth ahead of Sparbier and Xray’s Jan Ratheisky.

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