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May 13, 2025

Associated RC8B4 18mm | 19mm HTC Diff Gear Sets

Team Associated has added 2 new HTC Differential Gear Sets for their 1:8 Buggy. In development during 2024, and used by several team drivers at the IFMAR Worlds, the 2 smaller size HTC gears provide tuning advantages to dial more grip and corner speed into the buggy for tighter tracks and looser conditions. The lower the grip, the smaller diameter gearsets help distribute power without locking and spinning the tires. The sets are offered in 18mm or 19mm options.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

May 13, 2025

T-Works Engine Cylinder | Conrod Remove Tools

T-Works has added to its tool range with these nitro engine specific cylinder and conrod removal tools. Available for both .12 and .21 engines, the Cylinder Remove Tool features a special cylinder adapter remove tool for a perfect fit to safely, quickly and efficiently remove the cylinder. Made of high-strength materials this ensures even with frequent use it still maintains durability and reliability. The changeable precision engine cylinder removal adapter is offered in 16.3mm (for O.S., Alpha engines) and 15.8mm (for Reds, Nova, Picco engines). For .12 Engines there is a 13.5mm adapter 13.5mm. Made of high quality pom material, this reducing the chance of scratching the cylinder liner. The Connecting Rod Remove Tool is made from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and treated with a black hard anodising process to ensures that the tool maintains durability and is lightweight.

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May 12, 2025

Xray XB2 2.0mm Short – Rear Wide Alu Chassis

Xray has released this Short – Rear Wide Alu chassis for their XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy. The chassis features a short-length configuration suitable for low traction dirt tracks and for use with the 3G gearbox only. CNC-machined from high-quality 2.0mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the lightweight chassis retains the necessary strength and rigidity, and is coated at Xray’s own in-house fully robotic coating line.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 12, 2025

EXO Design Optima Conversion Kit

In the latest release from buggy conversation specialist EXO Design comes this Kyosho Optima 1:10 4WD buggy conversion kit. For all Optima series buggies, the kit includes 15 carbon fibre parts plus aluminium posts/washers/screws. All parts are made with 100% carbon fibre plate. The conversation places the battery forward as much as possible to move the overall centre of gravity forward to improve handling performance with it adjustable according to the size of the battery being used. The kit also includes a T7075 2.5 x 142 mm Turnbuckle for the steering.

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May 9, 2025

2025 Philippine Masters – Chassis Focus Index

Last weekend we attended the world class 1:8 Offroad race that is the Philippine Masters. Asia’s premier annual offroad event akin to what the TITC is to the world of Electric Touring Car, 2025 marked the biggest edition of the Manila based race yet in terms of total entries, the number of countries represented, and the dept of top level team drivers. The second round of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships, it was Philippine Masters regular Davide Ongaro who took the TQ from first time visitors Burak Kilic and Kouki Kato. In the 1-hour main however Ongaro suffered a rare mechanical (receiver failure) while fuel tank issues also ended Kilic’s race early. Putting in a super consistent drive Infinity’s Kato took the win, the Japanese talent making it 2 from 2 in the Asian Buggy Championships adding to his win at the season finale in Indonesia last year. In eBuggy, A1 proved the entertainment highlight of the weekend as Ongaro, having being passed for the lead by Pekko Iivonen, tried to retake the lead on a thrilling final lap. With Iivonen holding on for a hugely popular win, Ongaro took A2 before Ryan Lutz took the third however overall it was Ongaro’s victory. During our time at the Circulo Verde Track we got the chance to photograph 9 buggies from 6 different manufacturers including Mayako’s all new prototype eBuggy. In case you missed any of the Chassis Focus’ during our coverage of the race, we have compiled them all in our latest Chassis Focus index.

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May 9, 2025

Core RC JC 6-spoke Vintage Racing Wheels

Under its Core RC brand, Schumacher has released these JC 6-Spokes wheels intended for vintage racing fans who own a CAT or Cougar 2000. Available as a 2.2 rear, 2.2 4WD front, and 2.2 2WD Slim front, they are offered in a choice of yellow, white or black colours. Fitting the CAT 2000/3000 and Cougar 2000, the 2.2″ diameter wheel works for all modern tyres and has a 14mm HEX drive. The rears are 36mm wide, the 4WD fronts are 26mm while the 2WD front is 21mm in width.

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May 9, 2025

Hara confirmed for Asian Buggy C/ships visit to Brisbane

With two hugely successful rounds of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships already in the books, Round 3 hosts Pine Hill Dirt Racing in Brisbane have received the exciting news that they will get to welcome legend of the sport Atsushi Hara to their track for the July 16-20 event. The former 1:8 Buggy and Electric Touring Car World Champion, who has for the last 2-years attended the Philippine Masters round of the championship, will make his first ever trip to Brisbane thanks to his sponsor Cayote. Having not raced 1:8 Buggy regularly in recent years, his racing programme more focused on electric touring car outings, the Japanese driver is relishing the opportunity of back to back ABC outings after his double Top 10 finish in Manila last weekend. With the last two visits to Australia sell out races, entries for Round 3 at Pine Hills Dirt Racing (PHDR) track open May 10th. Just like Hara, Red RC are excited to be making our first visit to Brisbane in July to cover the latest action from the Asian Buggy Championships.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

May 8, 2025

TLR 22X 1:10 2WD Race Buggy

Team Losi Racing has released their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy in the form of the 22X, with the kit offered in a DC (Dirt/Clay) and AC (Astro/Carpet) option. The reigning 2WD World Champion manufacturer started with lessons learned from the title winning 22, and from years of further 22 platform development plus valuable racer feedback. The result is a brand new buggy design that’s easier to maintain and comes optimised for dirt and clay or astro and carpet tracks, with a ton of adjustability that makes it easier to drive faster on today’s high-grip surfaces. Key improvements include a hard-anodised 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that’s lengthened and optimised for today’s higher grip tracks, plus larger 13mm big-bore shocks with 13mm springs for plush landings and quick cornering. Two front caster block and spindle options let you tune the steering feel to what you want and need on different surfaces; options for wide or narrow king pin locations are available. The wide location provides a more linear feel and keeps the buggy flatter through the corners. For a more aggressive steering feel, you can choose the narrow king pin location. The TLR 22X has a new laydown gearbox design with an easy-access differential and idler gear. You can maintain the differential and idler gear quickly without disassembling the entire gear box which is a big advantage given that the suspension uses the gearbox for all of its mounting points.

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