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October 16, 2025

Team Cayote Crest 8 Evo ESC

New from Team Cayote comes their latest speed controller, the Crest 8 Evo ESC. Optimised for 1:8 Electric Buggy & Truggy use, delivers up to 10% more peak power than the previous generation, the Crest 8 Evo boasts 200A continuous and 1080A peak current. Featuring next-generation tech it has 37 adjustable settings, giving the user total control from fine-tuning throttle response to optimising performance for any track. Capacitor Overheat Protection automatically protects against heat damage to ensure long-term reliability while Reverse Polarity Protection safeguard prevents damage from incorrect battery connection. The ESC also has IP5X Dust Protection helping to keep performance consistent in all track conditions.

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October 15, 2025

Team Associated RC10 4WD Team Car Kit

Having only released the first RC10 4WD Buggy earlier this year, Team Associated has announced the release of the updated RC10 4WD Team Car Kit. The latest RC10 release features a distinct chassis colour change from gold to black anodised 6061-T6 aluminium monocoque tub as well as a number of component updates. The Team Car Kit gets a new updated belt guide, a new updated chassis stiffener system, new thumb ball nuts allow for easy battery access, a new taller pulley guides. To match the chassis there is a black anodised nose plate and motor plate. There is also updated bleeder shock caps. The updated kit includes a clear polycarbonate Viper body, 5.5” high-downforce wing, full ball bearings, CVA driveshafts, and vintage front and rear 4WD spike tyres.

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October 14, 2025

Leadfinger MBX8T V2 Beretta Body

Leadfinger Racing has released their popular V2 Beretta body shell for the MBX8T 1:8 Nitro and Electric Truggy from Mugen Seiki. Created with attention to fit, aerodynamics, and material strength, the V2 Beretta body offers improved airflow, increased downforce, and exceptional durability—making it the ideal upgrade for serious racers. Produced by Leadfinger Racing in the USA, the body is sold clear with window masks for painting and official LFR logo stickers with the Front grille sold separately.

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October 14, 2025

JConcepts Retro 3 colour Tee & Hoodie

Just in time for the Team Associated Vintage Offroad Championships which takes place in Las Vegas this weekend, JConcepts will arrive in style at their new retro t-shirt & hoodie design. On the 100% cotton t-shirt Yellow / Pink, and Purple make a splash with the JConcepts retro imagery, powerful machine style font and sideview of one of the most iconic RC vehicles of all time. Another item featured on the shirt, the Silent Speed motor line-up, popular for brushed motor applications completes the dual branding look from yesteryear. The stealth black sweatshirt, produced in 50/50 fabric, features the same retro imagery in a 3-Blue colour combination.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 13, 2025

RC-Project S35 Steering Hub Weight Kit

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released this new Steering Hub Weight Kit for the Sworkz S35 1:8 Buggy platform. Developed and tested in collaboration with Juan Carlos Canas. it is designed to provide greater flexibility in chassis setup, allowing drivers to fine-tune weight distribution based on track conditions and personal driving style. With three mounting positions available on both the front and rear, this new configuration offers a major improvement over the previous version, which only allowed a fixed position. Key features include it can be installed front only, rear only, or on both ends. The 7.5 gram weight is for front use only while the 5 gram weight is compatible with both front and rear. The kit contain 2 aluminium mounting brackets, 2 x 5g weights, 2 x 7.5g weights and 8 hex screws.

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October 13, 2025

VP Pro IFB8 Brass Front Chassis Weights

VP-Pro have introduced new Brass Front Chassis Weights intended for use on the Infinity IFB8 1:8 Buggy platform. Machined from high quality brass, they are designed to perfectly fit to the chassis while leaving the necessary space in order not to affect the chassis flex. No modification is required and laser-etched VP-Pro logo they also include weight of each piece. Available in 50 gram and 100 gram options, each pack contains one of each packed individually.

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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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