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March 31, 2026

Hotrace Astro V1 1:10 Buggy tyre

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace Tyres has added to its 1:10 Offroad tyre range with the introduction of the new Astro V1. As the name highlights, racing on artificial surfaces require a lot of stability and forward-bite and the design team went to work to substantially improve performance. The new Astro V1 is light-weight , very versatile, and has shown it works in many natural and artificial conditions in low or high grip conditions. It is offered in 2 compounds, Soft (Pink dot) and Medium (Blue dot).

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

March 31, 2026

Hong Nor X5B Alu Servo Saver Set

Continuing to roll out option parts for their X5B 1:8 Buggy platform, Hong Nor has released this Aluminium Servo Saver Set. Intended as an upgrade for both the nitro X5B and electric iX5B’s kit standard plastic parts, the use of high grade aluminium ensures this set produces more accurate steering and is more resistant to any impacts. The set is finished with a black anodised finish and silver chamfered edges.

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March 30, 2026

Xray 41mm Carbon Rear Wing Shim

Xray has added this new Carbon Rear Wing Shim with 41mm Hole Spacing. The 1-piece carbon shim connects to both wing holders, and helps to reduce the flexing and bending of the wing. The shims prolong the life of the rear wing because of improved durability with the shim compatible with the Slovakian manufacturer’s XB4, XT4, XB8, XB8E, XT8, and XT8E kits.

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March 26, 2026

Team Associated RB10 Retro Kit

Another week, another new 1:10 2WD Buggy kit from Team Associated with the US manufacturer’s latest addition the RB10 Retro Kit. The RB10 Retro Kit blends classic offroad buggy styling with proven B5 engineering for a true old-school look backed by modern durability and adjustability. Featuring a rear-motor layout, the RB10 delivers familiar handling characteristics with updated materials and race-ready components. At its core is a Retro Blue anodised aluminium B5 tub chassis, paired with a matching Retro Blue aluminium front nose plate and exclusive grey molded plastics throughout for an unmistakable vintage appearance. An authentic retro Viper body and high-downforce 5.5” retro wing complete the classic silhouette, while 12mm hex dish wheels and high-grip off-road tires ensure confident performance on today’s tracks. Under the body, the RB10 is all business. Blue anodised 12mm big bore coil-over shocks, a B5 rear-motor Stealth transmission, rear CVA driveshafts, and a 2.6:1 sealed gear differential provide smooth, reliable power delivery. With an adjustable V2 slipper system drivers have the full the tuning range they expect from a modern Team Associated platform.

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March 26, 2026

RC-Project MBX8-R Steering Hub Weight Kit

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released this new Steering Hub Weight Kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8-R 1:8 Buggy. Their latest kit is designed to give you maximum flexibility in weight distribution, helping you fine-tune your buggy based on track conditions and driving style. With two mounting positions available, front, rear, or both, the kit comes with 5 gram weights with 7.5 gram options also available. The kit includes 2 x aluminium bases (L/R), 2 x aluminium mounting brackets (L/R), 2 x 5gram weights and 12 x hex screws. Since the bases are M3 threaded, proper installation requires drilling the hub with a Ø3/Ø3.2 mm drill bit to allow the M3x16 screws to pass through.

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March 26, 2026

T-Works RC10 Model 24 Classic Carbon Shock Towers

Leading aftermarket parts producer T-Works has released these Carbon Front & Rear Shock Towers for the 1:24 Team Associated RC10 Model 24 Classic. The scaled down kit of the re-released 1:10 2WD Buggy was announced last month, with the 1.5mm Carbon Fibre towers from T-Works direct replacements for the kit standard white coloured fibreglass shock towers.

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March 25, 2026

Ming Yang MY3 1:8 Nitro Buggy

Taiwanese manufacturer Ming Yang has announced the upcoming release of its newest 1:8 Nitro Buggy Kit, the MY3. The 2023 FEMCA Championship winning manufacturer with team driver Jeff Wang, has released two CAD images of their latest buggy which is due for release in April. While giving no details of the new kit or improvements over the previous MY2, they did confirm an electric version of the MY3 is set to follow later. Wang used an example of the MY3 to claim a podium at the SIGP in Xiamen, China, over the weekend, the race won by Japan’s Kouki Kato.

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March 25, 2026

Associated 13mm Green Front & Black Rear Springs

Team Associated has introduced two new soft spring options to its 13mm shock spring line-up. Intended for the RC10 platform, the front lineup now includes a Green spring option, while the rear lineup now has a Black spring option. Giving racers a greater range of adjustability for various conditions the 13mm Front Green Spring is rated 3.1 lb/in, L44, 7.5T, 1.2D, while the Black Rear is rated 1.7 lb/in, L61, 12.5T, 1.2D.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]