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October 9, 2025

Koswork XS Lipo Charging/Storage Case

Koswork has added an XS size option to their range of Lipo Charging/Storage Cases. A safe solution for charging and storing LiPo batteries, it is designed to allow dual LiPo charging at the same time (maximum 80mm thick). Two wire through ports with covers are made for charging wires with the case designed to contain fire and heat inside the case in the event of a LiPo fire. Smart looking with filtered ventilation holes its compact size makes for easy transportation. The lightweight case has a tough shell & a solid latch and has fire retardant foams used to protect the lipo packs. The case measure approximately 180 × 80 × H100 mm (outside, not including handle) with the internal lower & upper cases each measuring 170 × 70 × H55 mm.

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October 9, 2025

Hong Nor X5B Alu 4-Degree Steering Blocks

Following the release of their brand new X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Taiwanese manufacturer Hong Nor has released these optional aluminium 4-degree Steering Blocks. Offering increased king pin inclination on the X5B, they help improve overall buggy stability. Machined from 7075 material and with a black anodising they include clear 4-degree markings.

Images: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

October 9, 2025

Koswork Optima Mid Option Parts

Taiwanese brand Koswork has released two new option parts for the Kyosho Optima Mid 1:10 4WD Buggy. For the Turbo Optima Mid Special, they have created a carbon upper deck which is specially designed to lower the weight and keep the rigidity. With gold colour nuts installed & steel screws included to hold the belt dust cover in place firmly (the original Kyosho upper deck cannot hold the dust cover screws firmly) it is made from 2mm carbon fibre and is a direct replacement for the original deck. The second new option is a Carbon Fibre Shorty Lipo Battery Mount Set. Also designed for the Turbo Optima Mid Special but also working for the Optima Mid series, it is designed to hold the shorty battery pack in place. The moveable battery holder is also cut from 2mm carbon fibre and is a direct fit upgrade over the original battery holder.

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October 8, 2025

Reflex Racing PN2.5 Low Profile Damper System

With the PNWC, the World Cup of 1:28 racing, coming up in November in the United States, Reflex Racing has release this PN2.5 Low Profile Damper System. By use of some clever engineering and repositioning of the dampers on the ever popular PN 2.5 chassis, Reflex Rcang have been able to achieve an extremely low CG suspension set up for their AAA car. Simple and high performance, this suspension kit is compatible with traditional T Bars, ensuring easy installation and reliable performance. The kit comes with everything necessary to install in your PN2.5, with the exception of a top shock. Here, you can chose to use our Reflex Racing RX28A-32 or any other “traditional” 1:28 scale centre shock. Also new from the Texas based brand is their True Spec 460mah battery. This battery has the same footprint as their 400mah 8.7V LiHv battery, but it is slightly taller at 13.0mm vs 12.3mm. The result is increased capacity and much lower Internal Resistance (approximately 30% lower than the current 400s). These batteries are ideal for stock and super stock racing where discharge curve is essential to keeping the fade down to a minimum.

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October 8, 2025

Hong Nor 1:8 GT/Buggy Kashima Coating Shock Bodies

Car manufacturer Hong Nor has released a range of 1:8 Shocks bodies featuring Kashima Coating. The 1:8 GT and 1:8 Buggy manufacturer is offering the 16mm Shock Body in a rear and two front options. Kashima coating is a treatment (Hard Anodising) available for Outer Tubes & Shock bodies for suspension applications and it reduces corrosion/nicks and scratches, increases lubrication, and reduces friction extending the overall life of your suspension.

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October 8, 2025

HiroFactory F103/104 Brushless Motor Mount

New from Japan’s HiroFactory comes this new brushless motor mount for the Tamiya F103/104 F1 chassis. Made of 7075 aluminium and a carbon plate, a black anodized finish and machined edges create a bold design. The rear carbon brace allows for 5-step adjustment of the rear wing height and high-durability flange bearings (2 included, F1060, made in Japan) are used for shaft support. The vehicle height can be adjusted in 15 steps of 0.5mm increments using the dedicated height adapter. An optional height adapter for 1/4 inch shafts is also available. The damper plate mount is designed for easy customisation and expansion. While only one mounting point is provided, a threaded hole for attaching a cooling fan is included.

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October 8, 2025

Anderson confirmed to defend MonTech NYGP title

Having finally added his name to the MonTech New York Grand Prix‘s list of Champions last year, Kemp Anderson has been confirmed as heading the entry at the seventh running of the event at 360v2 RC from October 16-19th. The 2023 1:12 World Championship podium finisher took his Awesomatix to the both the NYGP TQ and win in 1:12 Modified beating Donny Lia and Max Machler. With the New Rochelle located track just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of the City That Never Sleeps, this year’s entry also includes Awesomatix’s French Touring Car ace Lucas Urbain, reigning 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler from Germany, CRC’s reigning European 1:12 Spec Champion & British National Champion Ollie Payne, Xray’s Jan Ratheisky, and 2025 ROAR 1:12 and Touring Car National Champion Sam Isaacs.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

October 7, 2025

CRC MetriCKs, F-Won, and M-200R Aluminium Dampers

New from 1:12 World Champion manufacturer CRC comes their new aluminium dampers. Intended for the MetriCKs, F-Won, and M-200R kits from the US company they are precision CNC-machined for lightweight performance and tight tolerances. The unit’s tight tolerances mean damper fluid changes are very noticeable. Smooth and fluid with no bind for the ultimate in damping action, they feature an O-ring seal to prevent leaks and come complete with rotor, O-rings small M2 screws (1.3mm drive) and rocker arms. Also, M3 x 5 flat head screws are used for the rear mount hole.

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