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February 3, 2025

O.S. MAX-R21 VER.2 1:8 Onroad engine

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .21 1:8 Onroad engine, the MAX-R21 VER.2. The blue head Max series, with new laser design, is developed for 1:8 onroad racing to offer excellent cost performance that can be easily used in races for entry level to sports users. The crankshaft and carburettor have been revised from the previous model for more ease of use. Coming complete with an RP7 plug, exhaust seal ring, dust cap set (3mm/16mm/18mm), flywheel collet and 8.5mm reducer (purple), the engine is also offered as a combo with an EFRA2165 pipe set.

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January 31, 2025

TRC 1:8 Offroad Valve Pistons

Belgian custom made RC parts brand Throttlefinger Racing Concepts (TRC) has released these new 1:8 Offroad Valve Pistons which have been in the works for over a year. On a mission to redefine 1:8 scale shock pistons, breaking free from the basic, unchanged design of current shock pistons and decades of motocross suspension knowledge and expertise, TRC set out to create pistons that allow for independent adjustment of compression and rebound—just like the systems used in all other forms of offroad racing. Through extensive research and development, they designed these pistons from the ground up, incorporating a spring steel shim and matching adapter made to exceptional tolerances. This innovation results in a set of pistons that address today’s track conditions with precision and consistency.

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January 30, 2025

Exotek Pzero R 1:10 USGT Body

New from Exotek Racing is their Pzero R 1:10 USGT approved body. The Italian super car modelled GT body has now been optimised for todays ultra low profile touring car suspensions. It’s 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups which is excellent for high grip tracks to reduce rolling. Like the real car its is based on, the Pzero R has deeply sculpted body lines that sits super low around the suspension for reduced drag, increased air flow to the rear wing and super low centre of gravity. The Pzero R is also molded with an aggressive splitter, flared fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts and extra rear spoiler elements for the most aggressive aero package with minimal drag. Exotek Racing’s new wing design also has raised wing pedestals placing the wing higher up into clean air and also is more adjustable- allowing you to mount the wing forward or back or add spacers to raise the wing higher.

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January 28, 2025

Tekno RC NT48 2.2 Nitro Truggy

Following on from the release of its ET48 2.2 electric truggy back in November, US offroad kit manufacturer Tekno RC has announced the release of its nitro sibling the NT48 2.2. The latest evolution of their successful 1:8 competition nitro truggy, the NT48 2.2 has proven its capabilities by securing back-to-back ROAR National Championships in the hands of Ryan Maifield. This fourth iteration of the NT48 platform, first launched in 2014, the truggy now features full 2.2 chassis specifications, including updated hubs, front spindles, carriers, and Ackermann plates, which provide near-full compatibility with Tekno RC’s EB48 2.2 and NB48 2.2 buggies, as well as their electric truggy. The NT48 2.2 comes equipped with numerous high-quality components with previously optional lightened 7075 CNC machined shock towers are now standard, reducing weight while maintaining strength.

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January 28, 2025

Tamiya TRF104 – First images

Better known as the Nürnberg Toy Fair, Spielwarenmesse officially opened today with RC fan favourites Tamiya using it to unveil their new TRF104 1:10 F1 kit. Well known racer German racer Dai Sakaguchi, who also operates Sakaguchinetshop, was one of the first to publish images of the first new TRF F1 offering since the Japanese manufacturer released the previous TRF103 back in 2018. German online shop Tamico then added more images for fans to dissect. The key feature of the TRF104 is the is the updated suspension from it predecessor, the move being made to a front set-up that use plastic arms and lets you adjust camber and caster with minimal fuss. At the rear the design employs all connections on the motor mount with the drivetrain’s rear diff unit using carbon fibre shafts and included ball bearings for efficiency.

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January 26, 2025

Orlowski retains ETS title with win No.4 in Daun

Michal Orlowski has retained his ETS title, the Schumacher driver claiming the championship with one round to go after notching up his 4th win of the season at Round 4 in Daun, Germany. Securing the TQ after topping the times in the opening 3 of the four qualifiers, the Pole held off the new Mugen Seiki MTC3 of Ronald Volker to win the first of the A-Mains on Saturday evening. In A2 on Sunday morning again Volker showed great pace setting the fastest lap but Orlowski stayed out front to take the win and with it his second ETS title. Winning A3, former ETS Champion Volker finished 2nd overall to return to the podium for the first time this season. Qualifying P3, recent GP3F winner Marc Rheinard completed the podium ahead of Awesomatix team-mate Simon Lauter and the leading Xray of Adam Iszay. In Pro Stock Mugen Seiki would get the win thanks to Sören Sparbier who claimed his first ETS success securing the TQ and victory ahead of Iszay and Round 1 & 3 winner Lukas Ellebrock. In FWD, Schumacher driver Márk Valent took the TQ and win to give the Hungarian a 5-point championship lead over Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard with one round remaining.

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January 26, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 – Announcement

It has become a bucket list race in the 1:8 Offroad racing scene and the organisers have today announced that registration for the 2025 edition of Philippine Masters is open with just 200 entries up for grabs. Scheduled for April 30-May 4th, the 13th running of the Philippine Masters will see racing for 1:8 Nitro Buggy, 1:8 eBuggy and 1:8 Nitro Truggy (click here to register). A race that was started by local Philippine racers with no ambitions for it to become a major event on the international racing calendar, the Philippine Masters has grown into becoming Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting. The success of the race, which takes place in the capital city of Manila, has lead to the continent getting its own high profile championship with Race Director Scotty Ernst creating the Asian Buggy Championships of which PM25 is the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season. The Philippine Masters is one of Red RC’s favourite annual events to attend and report on as it combines both top level racing and a social atmosphere around the racing that lives up to the host country’s tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

January 24, 2025

Exotek Racing B7 Carbon Fibre Battery Brace Set

California based Exotek Racing has added these Factory race looking heavy duty machined carbon fibre battery braces for the B7 series of 1:10 2WD Buggies from Team Associated. Feature machined out sections on the underside of the brace, they match the stock geometry for a perfect fit of 4800-6400 shorty packs and install using the stock hardware and instructions.

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