MSE Performance Parts in Germany have released new optional CFRP parts for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. All tested by Mugen Seiki team drivers Burak & Berkan Kilic, the range of parts includes an Upper Rear Wing Reinforcement Plate (CFRP), a Rear Wing Frame Reinforcement Plate (CFRP), a Rear Wing Mount Support (CFRP) and a Rear Upright Link Plate +5mm.
Xray has released 1-dots & 2-dots carbon extensions for the steering blocks on its XB8 1:8 Buggy. Offering different geometry alternatives, using the 1-dots means the outside wheels are turning more, making the car more aggressive and help to increase overall steering while the 2-dots the outside wheels are turning less, making the car less aggressive. Overall the carbon extensions allows for easy Ackermann position adjustment for fine-tuning on all surfaces and track conditions. CNC-machined from premium high-grade carbon fibre material made in USA, the steering block carbon extensions work on either left or right side and come as a set of 2.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Power HD has released two new HV brushless servos, the S35-V2 and T60-BHV, which are designed for competition spec 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 GT use. The S35-V2 is an extended model of S35 servo and offers ultra-responsive speed and high torque output. The bottom case features a widened heatsink design, improving heat dissipation to handle hot summer condition and ensuring the servo’s operation. The T60-BHV is an extended model of T50-BHV servo and caters to diverse user preferences in 1:8 Truggy setups, maintaining robust torque at high-intensity track. It gets upgraded hardware structure on PCB and brushless motor, which enhances its durability in high-temperature conditions.
In its latest RC10 re-release series, Team Associated has announced the Brian Kinwald Edition of the iconic 1:10 2WD Buggy. In celebration of the 41st anniversary of the original RC10, AE bring fans the RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition kit, a faithful reproduction of Brian’s 1993 World Championship-winning car that cemented his legacy in the world of RC off-road racing forever. The design and construction of the RC10 is totally unique to electric off-road cars, featuring a rigid alloy monocoque tub with fully adjustable suspension. Included are Associated’s custom coil-over aluminium racing shocks, Stealth transmission, Mirage SS body with 5.5” wing, one-piece dish wheels, and Team Associated tires. Now you can replicate Brian’s Worlds-winning paint scheme he won with in the 1993 IFMAR Worlds.
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New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team are these +4mm Wheel hexes for the RC8T4 1:8 Truggy. The new hexes let racers narrow the trackwidth 3mm per side (6mm total) from the kit RC8T4 hex adapters. The AE team found the +4 hex to be an advantage on the truggy rear for low traction with Richard Saxton using these parts in prototype form to win the 40+ Nitro Truggy Class at the 2024 Silver State Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas. In addition, the new hex pair comes with two of the new 17mm Grooved Wheel Hex Pins. These 17mm pins add extra security to the hex design and fit both buggy and truggy 17mm hex adapters.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
US racing upgrade parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released this 72T Direct Drive Pro Kit for Team Associated’s RC10B7 1:10 2WD buggy. The kit allows stock racers to remove the entire clutch assembly for conditions where the driver feels having less rotating mass and zero slip except from the differential is beneficial. This system is the lightest direct drive unit available today coming in at 6.45-grams with a 72T (2.62-grams with no spur). It includes two machined delrin 72T spurs that are lightweight at 3.32-grams and quiet due to the true teeth. The Spurs gears are also sold separately to upgrade the standard Triad Direct Drive.
JConcepts has announced the release of their popular P2 body shell for the entry level/basher Jato 1:8 Electric Buggy from Traxxas. Having originally been created for the 1:10 racing, the P2 design was carried into 1:8 last year. The channeling concept of the P2 body begins in the front with a forward based windshield which is heavily recessed with vertical railing. The continuation of the design flows over the cockpit, digs deep into the rear section where it re-appears to a double winglet placed just in front of the rear tires in the horizontal plane. The identifiable feature which debuted in 2010, the centre fin is present on the world championship winning shell design and runs most of the complete length from cab to the rear shocks.
Having presented a video showing a 3D render of its new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Hong Nor is showing a production example of the upcoming 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit release at the 23rd Hobby Expo China which opened today in Beijing. The reigning 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer sent us some photos of the new buggy on its stand where it is on display next to their X3GTS GT offering and Toni Gruber’s World Championship trophy from Sydney. The 2025 X5B release marks the 35th anniversary of the company’s first buggy offering and we expect to receive more in-dept close up images from the Tawianese manufacturer ahead of the kit’s official release to market.
