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May 13, 2025

RC Discharger ‘Bruno Coelho’ Regenerative Discharger

US discharger specialist RC Discharger has released a Full Black Bruno Coelho US Edition of its Regenerative Discharger 2S. Used and tested by the Electric Touring Car World Champion, key benefits of the discharger are its seamless compatibility with Junsi iCharger models (X6, X8, X12, S6, DX6, DX8). With dual charging power, allowing two 1S batteries at 32A or one 2S battery, the synchronous mode enables 2S battery discharge at up to 50A for maximum efficiency. It also features All-in-one battery testing for capacity and resistance without extra devices. The Eco-friendly energy recovery extends battery lifespan while reducing waste and the space-saving design means no resistor banks or excess heat. Included in the Full Black Bruno Coelho US Edition is a 12V Option for flexible power management, 2S 50A Charge Cable with Temperature Sensor for precision monitoring, 1 Car Stand for added convenience, a small Lipo Bag for safe battery storage and Adapter iCharger (included only with DX6/DX8 models).

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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

Fenix Racing G56.2 ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device

Continue the development of its G56.2 Pro10 chassis, Italy’s Fenix Racing has released a new optional ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device. Bottoming out and porpoising are familiar terms to those who follow F1, but bottoming out is not only a problem for F1, it happens also in Pro10, especially when you drive in the typical high speed 1:8 European circuits. Nowadays Pro10 are easily reaching over 110kph and contending the fastest lap with 1:8 bodies that developing heaps of downforce, giving the chassis a hard job. Fenix “wing to wheels” aka WTW device has been developed at the MyCandy Arena, the band new track in Lentiai, Italy. WTW allow the body to be “connected” straight to the rear motor pod, thus to the rear wheels, moving the body downforce, from the main chassis to the rear motor pod. WTW is not replacing the standard body retention system but is designed to work together with it and give the best results on big open and fast circuit. A special acknowledgement goes to Max De Nadal, for the constructive support. Fenix WTW has been developed to suit Fenix G56 and G56.2 and the concept is patent pending.

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May 12, 2025

Catanzani makes it 2 from 2 in Italian GT Championship

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani made it two from two at the second round of the highly competitive AMSCI 1:8 GT National Italian Championships which took place at Autodromo Di Vallelunga. Having TQ’d & won the season opener at the Kronio Speed Park track in Sicily in March, Catanzani was again the pace setter topping 3 of the four rounds of qualifying. Fresh from his debut at the Philippine Masters in Manila, offroad star Burak Kilic was back for another go at the Italian GT Championship. The Nova Engines factory driver, who podiumed at Round 1, would TQ the fourth round of qualifying to secure P2 ahead of the Raptor of Alessio Mazzeo and Capricorn of 2023 Champion Alex D’angelo with Genius Racing’s Leonardo Valente rounding out the Top 5. In the 45-minute main, Catanzani took his Gimar powered SRX8 GT.23 to the win over Gabriele Paloschi who would impressively turn around a difficult weekend. The 1:8 GT World Championship finalist struggled in qualifying ending up P8. In his Semi Final he would retire but in the Last Chance Qualifier race, the Capricorn driver to the win to secure P11 on the grid from where he came through for P2 ahead of 2024 Champion & Schepis Model team driver Rosario Giaimo. Unfortunately a wrong tyre choice meant Kilic missed the podium finishing in P4. For reigning European Champion Natanaele Senesi it was another tough weekend as he failed to qualify for the final having DNF’d at Round 1. In the eGT category Giaimo took the win from Mazzeo and D’angelo. Round 3 of the Championship travels to Circuito Stradivari on 19/20 July.

Image: Gabriele Paloschi [Facebook]

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 12, 2025

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

In a new addition to its tool range, T-Works has released this Droop Gauge & Wheel Set for 1:10 Touring Car use. Combining multiple measuring tools, it provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The jointed design makes the measurement and adjustment process easier and quicker, saving time. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step, while the Droop Gauge Wheel offers precise measurement of wheel axle height. The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the arm and the axle height of the output shaft.

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