Schumacher has released this Pro Slipper and FAB Conversion for its CAT 2000 Classic 1:10 4WD buggy. The Pro Slipper and FAB conversion allows you to have adjustable front wheel braking over the kit one way clicker (FAB) whilst retaining the modern Pro Slipper for smoothing power application. The British manufacturer claim this is a must have tuning option for vintage racing
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
British 1:10 offroad specialist parts & conversion kit manufacturer Willspeed has released this machined 39T PEEK Idler Gear for the R1 Wurks R1B 1:10 2WD Buggy. An exciting buggy to enter the market this year, Willspeed has added what is one of their signature products for the US made buggy. PEEK, or Poly Etherether Ketone to give it is full name, is a premium high performance engineering plastic, and Willspeed’s gear range has gained a strong reputation for ultimate reliability and efficiency. The material boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics, and having offer idler gears for Associated, Schumacher, and Xray buggies they now have R1 Wurks covered.
Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]
Adding to its option parts for their R1B 2WD Buggy, R1 Wurks has released this Ultra Lightweight Titanium Rear CVA Axles. Designed to reduce rotational mass and unsprung weight, these axles minimise inertial forces, allowing for quicker throttle response, improved acceleration, and enhanced handling. Machined in-house from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 Titanium using Swiss machining, they weigh just 4.85 grams for the pair which makes them these CVA shafts 47.4% lighter than the standard steel axles.
Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]
Xray has added the option of this Wider Carbon Front Shock Tower for its XB2 ’25 and ’26 1:10 2WD Buggy. Precision machined from high-quality USA made carbon fibre for maximum rigidity, durability & consistent suspension geometry, it features additional outer shock mounting positions for increased setup possibilities. The wider shock positions improve suspension performance on bumpy tracks, increase steering response & generate improved front-end traction and stability in rough conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Newly crowned European 1:8 eBuggy Champion manufacturer Tekno has released a number of new option parts for its NB48 1:8 Buggy platform including a CNC, hardened, Vented rake Disc, Centre Rear & Front Dog Bones, and a Team Spec Differential Gear Set. The new Vented Brake Discs delivers improved braking consistency, reduced rotating mass, and factory-quality performance. Manufactured from hardened steel and precision ground for a perfectly flat braking surface, these discs provide a smooth, consistent feel right out of the package. Featuring 24 cross-drilled vent holes, the discs help improve cooling while reducing weight. Rotating mass is reduced by 3.5 grams per pair, quickening drivetrain response, and possibly resulting in a slight fuel mileage improvement during longer mains.
Taiwanese Buggy manufacturer Sparko has released new options for its successful F8 1:8 Buggy platform in the form of a new Adjustable C-Hub System and Suspension Arm Upgrade. The Aluminium Adjustable C-Hub System offers three caster options in one system giving racers greater tuning flexibility with interchangeable inserts that allow you to quickly change caster angles between 18°, 20°, and 22° to suit different track conditions and driving styles. The new upper and lower link mounting positions are engineered to complement Sparko’s 0°, 4°, and 7° KPI steering knuckle system. As caster and KPI settings are changed, the adjustable link positions help maintain the intended geometry, while expanding front-end tuning options.
Describing it as the ‘Ultimate Edition’, previous releases including the RC10 4WD Team Car Kit and the RC10 4WD Kit, Team Associated has just dropped the RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit. Another version of the iconic RC10 platform, the latest edition features a bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminium monocoque chassis paired with Kashima coated 13mm Big Bore shocks and low centre of gravity carbon fibre shock towers. The kit also includes the American brands race-proven Stealth transmission and V2 slipper clutch. Completing the Factory Team Kit, the buggy gets all-black plastics, a Mirage Pro body, and a B7 rear wing.
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Having previously released a One Piece Engine Mount Plate for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy, T-Works is now offering the option of a 2-piece mounting plate. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and finished with a gold-black surface finish with rolled edges, compared with the one-piece mount, this split-style design optimises chassis torsional flexibility to boost tyre grip. Over the kit mounts, the extended left section of the T-Works offering lowers the risk of mid-plate bending, while the widened right section reinforces overall baseplate strength. The plates come complete with mounting screws.
