August 19, 2026

MIP Gen 2 1/4″ Turnbuckle Wrench

Renowned US tool manufacturer MIP has added this 1/4″ Turnbuckle Wrench to its Gen 2 tools range.  Featuring a slim-profile design, it is specifically engineered to provide better access in tight spaces while giving you a precision fit.  Its precision-machined steel construction, with ±.001″ manufacturing tolerances, is Laser-engraved with size marking as well as having a colour-coded identification ring.  This new addition to the Gen 2 lline-up  is especially useful for working on the MIP Legend 4-10 Kit and vintage Team Associated RC10 platforms, providing the precision and access needed for the 1/4″ hardware and turnbuckles found on these iconic vehicles.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

August 18, 2026

Avid RC B7 MachLite Idler Gear

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes the MachLite Idler Gear for the Team Associated RC10B7 Buggy.  It has been produced for stock and spec racers for whom every gram counts when it comes to the drivetrain.  They have lightened the design and narrowed the gear face from 10mm to just 6mm.  The result is a 3.34 gram gear that is 24% lighter than the kit gear with less rotating mass and inertia for quicker drivetrain response. They also machined it perfectly true to give you smooth and consistent rotation and the larger 54T design means there is still plenty of strength for Modified racing.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 18, 2026

Factory Team RC10B7 Caged Thrust Bearing Slipper Conversion | 3-pad Slipper Hubs

Under its Factory Team option parts & accessories line, the Team Associated has released this caged thrust bearing slipper conversion and 3-pad slipper hubs for the RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The caged thrust slipper greatly reduces the chances of your slipper nut loosening over the course of your run.  The 3-pad slipper is more consistent as well due to its better heat dissipation over the traditional 2-pad system.  Using the bigger diameter spring adapters allows everything to fit properly due to the spring having a shorter length and the three slipper hubs taking up more space than the typical two slipper hubs

View 3-pad Slipper Hubs here

August 17, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Optional -4 mm Chassis

As now is pretty standard in the buggy market, R1 Wurks has released this optional -4 mm chassis for their R1B 1:10 2WD Buggy.  Made from high strength 7075 T6 aluminium and finished with a durable black hard anodised coating, it moves the rearward portion of the chassis and weight distribution forward by 4 mm, shortening the wheelbase and resulting in a more nimble, quicker-rotating handling feel.  It is best suited for track conditions where quicker rotation and faster direction changes are needed and drivers looking for a more responsive and aggressive handling feel.  When using the -4 mm chassis, some of the rearmost battery mounting options may no longer be available.  Availability is also dependent on the electronics form factor being used.

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August 17, 2026

T-Works MO3.0 CVA Drive Shafts

Aftermarket parts producer T-Works has added a range of various material CVA Drive Shaft options for the Yokomo MO3.0 1:10 4WD Buggy.  Offering 47mm, 50mm, 65mm, 100mm, and 103mm shafts, each length is available in either 64 Titanium, Spring Steel, or 7075-T6 Aluminium.    In terms of these material each advantages and in terms of weight as an example the 65mm shaft comes in at 63.7 grams in steel, 38 grams in titanium with Aluminium the lightest at 30.2 grams.

View weight comparison here

August 14, 2026

JConcepts Striker Pink/Blue T-shirt

Always good with their apparel designs, JConcepts latest fashion piece is the new Striker Pink/Blue T-shirt.  Featuring a bold design that celebrates the cars, racers, and racing culture that helped shape the sport, with a modern identity anchored by their latest Striker body design.  The striking pink and blue graphics pop against the classic black tee, highlighted by a detailed race buggy illustration and the iconic Team JConcepts Racing branding.  The front graphic combines the attitude of vintage and modern RC racing with a nod to JConcepts racing heritage, while the back keeps it clean with the JConcepts logo and World Proven Innovation & Design tagline.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 14, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Optional Steel Chassis

Schumacher has announced the upcoming release of an optional Steel Chassis for their 2WD Buggy World Championship winning Cougar LD3.  This steel chassis conversion provides a lower centre-of-gravity build with increased chassis flex, making it particularly well suited to medium-grip, bumpy Astro through to high-bite Astro and carpet conditions.  The conversion features a 1.2mm steel chassis, carbon fibre side pod stiffeners and front alloy 3D-printed stiffeners.  These stiffeners increase steering response and can be removed to provide an additional tuning option, allowing the handling characteristics of the chassis to be adjusted to suit track conditions.  Schumacher say that in testing, the team has found the Steel chassis to excel in bumpy Astro conditions with medium to high grip, as well as on carpet tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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