March 7, 2025

GRP Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy Tyre Range

Italian tyre manufacturer GRP have introduced their brand new Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy tyres which are the first range in the world designed by Ai performing tools.  The Gandini brothers’ famed tyre brand has introduced four different patterns under the Ai-TECH range with the Pixel, Block, Triky and the Flexy.  A completely new concept, all the tyre parts have been redesigned: tread design, internal profile, insert, wheel and compounds, to improve performance in every race situation and on every type of track from traditional low-grip to modern high-grip.  With each new pattern design produced by new moulds, that themselves have been made with chromed special steel using new laser technology, the tyres are perfectly balanced and do not require balancing before use.  The internal profile has a new circular texture and lateral reinforced edge, calculated with Ai performing tools, to improve the deformation in traction and lateral grip.  In terms of compounds the Ai-TECH range is offered in 5 options, 2 different polymers formulation, synthetic rubber and natural rubber, each in Soft and Supersoft, and a mix compound in Soft.  The range gets a new orange closed cell inserts worked with CNC machines for perfect shape regularity, and very long life, with possibility to reuse for many times beyond the life of the tyre.  New wheels are produced with Dupont high quality material, and improved to withstand any temperature from use.

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March 6, 2025

ONG LiPo Battery Tester

New from the ONG brand of 4 time Offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro is this LiPo Battery Tester.  The 3D printed unit houses an LED screen and using with 4/5 mm bullet connectors plugs directly into your 1:8 & 1:10 packs to display the voltage reading.

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March 6, 2025

Serpent Racing Team T-shirt

Serpent has released a new for 2025 Racing Team t-shirt.  The neat high-quality cotton black t-shirt features a new front design of the Serpent logo with the slogan ‘Serpent Racing Team’.  On the rear of the shirt an oversized traditional all white serpent logo is displayed.  The tee is offered in sizes from small through to XXXL.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


March 5, 2025

Infinity IF18-3 6mm Shaft Set and Alu Chassis Stiffener

New from Infinity for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Nitro Onroad chassis are chassis are these optional 6mm Shaft Set and Aluminium Chassis Stiffener.  Using the optional 6mm Shaft Set, the drivetrain of the IF18-3 is lightened to improve response during acceleration and deceleration.  The weight is approximately 7g lighter than the 8mm shaft.  The optional Aluminium Chassis Stiffener greatly increases rigidity in the rear section of the chassis with the car’s turning ability is noticeably reduced.  This makes it easier to manoeuvre on extremely low-grip surfaces or high-grip surfaces where traction roll could be a problem.

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March 5, 2025

Speedzone Evolution Brushless Motor

Speedzone have released their latest brushless motor under the American company’s Evolution brand.  Relying on some aspects learned from their last motor release in 2017, this latest motor delivers more power and efficiency.  The new design features a non-encased stator and universal aluminium end points that are not constrained by the wind etching.  The motor, currently available in 17.5, 13.5 and 21.5 winds, comes with a high torque rotor and the aluminium end points are notched for easy reassembly.  The light weight design makes this motor one of the lightest in the industry at 140g on the standard & select versions and 134g-137g on the tuned versions.  All motors are ROAR approved and are bench tested to ensure sensor, stator and ball bearings are all functioning to a strict quality control.

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March 4, 2025

Klinik RC NB|NT48 2.2 Carbon Center Diff Top Plate

US racing upgrade parts producer Klinik RC has released a Carbon Fibre centre diff top plate for the Tekno NB48 2.2 buggy and NT48 2.2 truggy.  The 4mm thick precision machined plate is much stronger and more ridged then the stock plastic top plate providing a more accurate brake feel and settings and is also lighter than aluminium.  The top plate also features two rubber sealed 5x8x2.5 flanged Avid ball bearings for the brake cams to easily rotate and reduce any slop.

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March 4, 2025

1up Racing Pro Pit Scale

New from American RC accessories brand 1up Racing comes this Pro Pit Scale.   The perfect pit companion for precise weight measurement of your diffs, parts, tyres, etc.,  it has a max weight of 500 grams and increments of 0.01 grams to gives you the capacity and precision you need, build after build.  It features stylish laser etched 1up logos on a durable stainless steel face, a blue backlit LED screen, 9 weighing modes, and a full-capacity tare range.  Included with the Pro Pit Scale are a protective cover, small parts weighing tray and AAA batteries for your convenience.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]


March 4, 2025

OGO Racing ‘Dana’ 1:8 Offroad Tyre

Spanish offroad tyre brand OGO Racing has presented their latest 1:8 Offroad buggy tyre, Dana.  The new pattern been created to fill the gap between their Vulcano and the Storm, making it ideal for slightly dusty surfaces, while offering enhanced durability for more abrasive terrains or polished surfaces that cause excessive wheel spin.  The pin size and spacing have been modified to allow better clearance for dust, while maintaining a high pin density across the tread for excellent wear resistance.

Source: OGO [ogo-racing.com]


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