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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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May 9, 2025

Phat Bodies M.A.D. Mini MAX

British 1:12 Mini Stock bodyshell specialists Phat Bodies has released a new updated MAX version of their M.A.D. Mini. The new version of the body is now wider to cover all wheel options from Mardave and Battcave and also includes a raised wing mount position with a wider and deeper wing to help cope with the power from the new brushless systems. They have also revised the moulding process enabling them to reduce the overall weight by 10% but still being moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate means these bodies are still very durable. It comes complete with pre cut vinyl window masks and light/grill stickers sheet, external overspray film and ‘Phat Bodies’ stickers. The bodyshell and wing come clear and require cutting, trimming and painting to fit and finish.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

May 9, 2025

Xray RX8’26 1:8 Nitro Onroad car

Xray has unveiled their latest 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the RX8’26. A category in which Xray founder Juarj Hudy has deep roots, the latest car from the Slovakian manufacturer gets an all-new chassis design which features new flex characteristics & a lowered centre of gravity. This all-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance. The chassis sides and engine position have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position. In the drivetrain the rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass while the front aluminium one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability. The CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminium wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan. All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping. The RX8’26’s piston brake system features an aluminium stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house. New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material. A new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives and it uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG. A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis.

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May 8, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Differential Conversion Kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is offering a new complete Differential Conversion Kit for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Nitro Competition car. The new ratio changes from 45 to 46 for a quicker response and a more aggressive transmission. The differentials have the internal system with steel cross shoes.

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May 7, 2025

Gruber Racing ‘Maximus’ 1:8 Onroad Clutch Spring

Gruber Racing, the specialist retailer of World Champion Toni Gruber, has released their own ‘Maximus’ clutch spring for 1:8 onroad racing. Describing the spring as ‘extremely hard’, it is only suitable for 1:8 Nitro Onroad Competition engines. Providing ‘maximum punch’ and ‘a unique feeling out of every corner’, Gruber Racing recommend after racing that you release the pressure of your clutch on the spring to prolong its life.

Source: Gruber Racing [gruber-racing.de]

May 7, 2025

Hobbywing adds Wahl to team line-up

Hobbywing has announced that 2023 TITC Open Brushless Champion Tim Wahl has joined its team line-up and will their ESC and motors to power his touring car campaign. One of Europe’s top electric touring car drivers, the German driver is a multiple ETS podium finisher and is also a highly respected mechanic, having supported his Awesomatix teammate Simon Lauter in securing the IFMAR Spec Touring Car World Championship title in 2024. On the announcement Hobbywing said, ‘His professional expertise, extensive knowledge, and outstanding character make him the ideal member Team Hobbywing seeks, and we take immense pride in his decision to join us. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones together with Tim in the future.’

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

May 7, 2025

ONE GT5 RS 1:5 Clutch Set

ONE, the engine & accessory brand of Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this clutch set for the Capricorn GT5 RS 1:5 Touring Car. The clutch is delivered pre-assembled and calibrated, with it recommend to use the hard coated clutch bell in order to obtain reduced consumption and constant friction throughout the entire time of use. With a total weight of 66 grams, it is compatible with all model cars that use a clutch bell with an internal diameter of 54mm. The clutch is designed to use three positions relating to spring hardness – Position 1: soft, Position 2: medium, and Position 3: hard.

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May 7, 2025

Morganti wins KO Propo Grand Prix

Diego Morganti took the big win at the 15th annual KO Propo Grand Prix which took place at Homestead RC Raceway in Miami over the weekend. One of the majors on the US onroad nitro racing calendar, this year’s race attracted 111 entries and in 1:8 Onroad it was the Serpent of reigning US National Champion Bryce Butterfield who took the overall TQ on tie break. With two of the 5 qualifying rounds to count, the Shepherd of Lazaro Alonza Jr also TQ’d two rounds but ended up P2 while topping Q2 Morganti’s Capricorn completed the Top 3. In the final rain would see the race red flagged and on resuming action it was Morganti who chased leader Butterfield. Unfortunately Butterfield would encounter transmission issues that ended his quest for another KO Propo Grand Prix win with Morganti able to cruise to victory ahead of Joachim Bruneau, who qualified 4th, and Alonza Jr. In 1:10 Touring Car it was Infinity’s DJ Apolaro who took the TQ and win while in 1:8 GT Serpent’s Jose Almonte came from P8 to win the final from top qualifier Carlie Lopez.

Image: Diego Morganti [Facebook]