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September 3, 2026

Associated RC10 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition

With the whose who of 1:10 Offroad Racing racing at the Team Associated Vintage Championships in Las Vegas this weekend, Team Associated has just announced its latest RC10 kit offering, the 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition. The kit celebrates one of the most memorable cars in Team Associated history, inspired by the prototype chain-driven buggy raced by Jay Halsey at the inaugural 1985 IFMAR Off-Road World Championships in Del Mar, California. After winning the 2WD World Championship, Halsey drove the experimental 4WD buggy to an impressive second-place overall finish, showcasing the potential of Team Associated’s innovative four-wheel-drive design. Though not an exact replica of Halsey’s original race car, this special edition combines the proven vintage RC10 4WD platform with the classic short-arm suspension and a nostalgic chain drivetrain. A heavy-duty stainless-steel chain, hardened sprocket gears, carbon fiber chain separator, and adjustable chain tension system deliver reliable drivetrain performance, while front CVA axles, hardened driveshafts, and high-torque ball differentials enhance durability. Short front arm geometry, Worlds-style steering bell cranks, and long-travel fluid-filled alu shocks provide precise handling over rough terrain. Completing the package are a classic gold chassis, natural shock towers, RC10 Classic Protech body, Jay Halsey-style wing, full ball bearings, and compatibility with both 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs.

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September 2, 2026

Reckward-Tuning MBX8R Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit

Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is this Flat Lying Shock Conversion Kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. The kit was developed in close cooperation with the team at RMV Deutschland and Paul Eckmann, and has been extensively tested in close cooperation with Burak, Berkan and Abdullah Kilic. They are currently using the conversion kit on their buggies in both Nitro and Electric configurations. What makes it particularly interesting is that they did not simply focus on changing the shock position, but on solving the mechanical details around the conversion properly. A major focus during development was durability and material protection. The suspension-arm mounting uses high-strength screws combined with a special nylon locking system to prevent vibration-related loosening. At the same time, the inserts feature a precisely designed groove on the front side to reduce clamping pressure on the sensitive seam of the plastic suspension arm and minimise the risk of cracking. Another detail is the lower shock mounting. Instead of using conventional through-bolts with lock nuts, RMV Deutschland developed an asymmetric wing-style mounting solution. One side features a precise through-hole, while the opposite side is reinforced and threaded. This creates a very rigid and play-free connection while allowing the steel ball to work correctly and reducing wear and thread damage during repeated maintenance. The kit supplied as a complete F/R solution, rather than requiring racers to source individual components or purchase separate conversion parts for each axle. The idea was to provide a properly matched system that can be installed directly and gives the MBX8R a consistent front-to-rear setup.

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August 31, 2026

Racing Bull Mini28 1:28 Racing Kit

As the world of 1:28 racing continues to grow and attract more drivers around the world, a new contender has recently entered the market in the form of Slovenian manufacturer Racing Bull who have just introduced their Mini28. The 2WD racing platform is developed and manufactured in Slovenia as a compact and lightweight racing chassis, with the focus on precise handling, direct driver feedback, simple construction, easy maintenance and an engaging driving experience. Rather than following a conventional small-scale suspension layout, Racing Bull, which was set-up by Tadej & Kramelina Štrok, developed its own concept combining a rigid front-end, direct rear-wheel drive and the Racing Bull 3D Flex System. One of the key features of the Mini28 is their own rear 3D Flex Pod System. The Mini28 does not use conventional front suspension, instead the rigid front-end provides a direct and precise feel, while controlled chassis movement and compliance are managed through the rear 3D Flex System. The system can be tuned using interchangeable softer or stiffer springs, allowing drivers to adjust the flex characteristics according to track conditions, grip level, tire choice and driving style. The concept allows the front of the chassis to remain simple, lightweight and rigid, while controlled movement is introduced through the rear flex system. The 3D Flex System is one of the key innovations behind the Mini28 platform and continues to be developed and refined through testing. Another important characteristic of the Mini28 is its direct rear-wheel-drive (RWD) system. The direct-drive concept provides an immediate connection between throttle input and the rear wheels, giving the Mini28 a lively and responsive driving character. The aim was not only to create a car capable of fast lap times, but also to make it genuinely interesting and rewarding to drive. A fully equipped Mini28 weighs approximately 133 grams including electronics while overall chassis length is approximately 130 mm without the front bumper and 141 mm with the bumper installed. Overall width is approximately 78 mm, depending on the selected wheel and tire combination.

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August 31, 2026

TestLogger Collector Mini v1.1 and new Midi

Finnish RC data company TestLogger, who are behind the Manager v3 software, has launched two data logging main units for RC cars. The Collector Mini v1.1 adds a second analog input while keeping the same dimensions and the same price as the original Mini while the Collector Midi is a new unit with six analog inputs. Both come with an improved lap receiver that can be mounted behind a painted bodyshell. The two units also carry more measurement capacity than the ones they follow, and that is the first step in expanding the Collector portfolio’s measurement capabilities, including damper position sensors in the coming weeks. The Collector Mini v1.1 has two analog inputs, one more than the original Mini. Analog inputs take TestLogger’s temperature and voltage sensors, so a second sensor goes on the car without giving anything up to make room for it. The main unit dimensions are unchanged, so existing installations, mounts and wiring carry over, and the price is unchanged as well. Collector Midi has six analog inputs, four more than the Mini v1.1. Despite the increased amount of inputs, the footprint is only 5 mm longer. Everything else in the system, from the software to the sensors, is shared with the Mini.

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August 28, 2026

Arena RC Racing IF14 Speciale Option Parts

Arena RC Racing has released a number of new option parts the IF14 Speciale electric touring car from Infinity. First up are -0.75mm Narrow Lower arms which reduce the overall track width by 1.5mm so that the front of the car enters corners more actively. Offered cut from both tradition carbon fibre and Forged Carbon, the latter is more robust and more resistant to impact. The Arena RC Racing’s Chassis T-Brace provides rigidity from the motor month to the rear of the car preventing deformation of the chassis during acceleration, especially in steel chassis. The T-Brace is available in 2.0mm carbon fibre and 1.5 mm forged carbon. Finally a new Bulkhead Reinforce Brace provides more flexibility.

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August 27, 2026

JConcepts Cat PB Dragonator body

Having brought back a little of the 2000’s look to 1:10 offroad buggy racing with the release of the Dragonator body shell, JConcepts has added a variant for the latest Schumacher Cat PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. The new body is heavily inspired by the early 2000’s dynamo. With the 1:10 buggy class is ruled primary by JConcepts performance bodies such as the S2, F2, P2, and S15, for the new season of offroad racing Jason Ruona and his Florida company got a bit more creative and sculpted this angular shell stating the ‘Cab forward, cab rearward, the debate lives on, but the Dragonator is something different’. A good portion of the new shell is all cab, the narrow front develops width as it reaches the rear, up to a specialty fin where it picks up stability. The long swooping side windows provide an aggressive stance that all converges to the front like an arrow. The power pods are raised in advanced territory directing and channeling flow over the centre of the chassis and through to the rear. The heavy inner edge of the power pods is a hard stop but ultimately the defining concept of the new item. The decreasing radius portion of the back of the cab is unique, created to ride low-profile on the track surface and equalise the front to rear bias of the all-cab concept. Stepped rear “doghouse” serves as the termination point of the windows and positions it just before the rear tower. The body arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard formed thickness.

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August 27, 2026

RC Discharger Introduces Battery Benchmark Software

US based battery discharger specialist RC Discharger has introduced a new battery-testing platform called Battery Benchmark developed for Windows and Android and designed exclusively for RC Discharger regenerative dischargers. Instead of relying on labels, advertised specifications or guesswork, racers can now test two LiPo batteries side by side under identical conditions and see the real differences in their performance. Key features include dual-channel, side-by-side battery testing with Live voltage and temperature curves. It also provides capacity and internal-resistance analysis with detailed, directly comparable result sheets. Other elements of the platform include automatic test archiving, unique identification for every battery, multi-battery comparisons, battery cycling programs, and ready-to-use break-in routines. RC Discharger Battery Benchmark is currently entering beta for Windows and Android. iPhone and iPad support is planned, and many additional features are already in development. Beta access is available exclusively for customers using RC Discharger regenerative dischargers. A compatible temperature sensor is mandatory, and Android systems require the RC Discharger USB Benchmark Adapter.

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August 27, 2026

Team GFRP 2027 Mistress Dirt Oval Kit

Dirt oval specialists Team GFRP has released the 2027 Mistress Car Kit which can be run as a late model or midwest mod. The kit from Indiana based manufacturer features a new front shock tower and camber link mounting design for better adjustability. New for this release is the stock forward servo mounting for better weight bias in the car. This kit features the 70mm molded front arms and narrow casters for more stability and a better steering response. The new molded front bumper riser allows better clearance for a late model or Midwest mod front bumper. The shocks have been shortened to allow a faster response. New molded high roll centre hubs paired with a wider outer arm allow for improved adjustability on the rear end. The 2027 Mistress comes with a gear differential and new machined laydown delrin 39t case for better weight bias in the car.

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