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July 28, 2026

Sparko F8 Adjustable C-Hub System | Suspension Arm Upgrade

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.

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July 23, 2026

Team Associated RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit

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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July 23, 2026

T-Works MP11 2-Piece Engine Mount Plate

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.

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July 22, 2026

Xray XB2 | XB4 77mm Universal Drive Shaft

Xray has introduced this Universal Drive Shaft set for the rear suspension of its 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy platforms. The 77mm optional shaft for the XB2 & XB4 platforms is manufactured from premium Hudy Spring Steel for maximum strength, reliability & long-term durability. The universal design provides a freer drivetrain feel with smoother suspension movement, making the buggy easier to drive on bumpy tracks and rough surfaces. The dust-free design performs especially well on astro tracks, where maintenance is minimsed while ensuring more consistent handling and reliable performance in dirty conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 22, 2026

AKA Reverb 1:8 Buggy Tyre

New from US tyre manufacturer AKA comes the all new Reverb 1:8 Buggy race tyre. Developed for the hard packed and dusty surfaces shaping modern 1:8 buggy racing, its directional tread pattern is built to generate strong forward bite under acceleration while maintaining predictable steering and balanced cornering grip. An updated carcass with optimised inner reinforcements helps keep the contact patch consistent, giving the buggy a stable, controlled feel under braking, through technical sections, and deep into long mains. Available in Super Soft, Soft Long Wear, and Super Soft Long Wear compounds, AKA say the Reverb gives racers more options to tune grip, feel, and durability for changing track conditions.

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July 21, 2026

R1 Wurks R1B Lightweight 30mm Fan Shroud

R1 Wurks has released a Lightweight 30mm Fan Shroud designed specifically for its R1B 1:10 2WD Buggy. High-resolution 3D printed using premium lightweight carbon fibre material, this fan shroud significantly improves motor cooling efficiency. Weighing 2.9 grams, it directs airflow across the motor’s larger surface areas and ventilation openings more effectively.

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July 20, 2026

Mardave exploring Meteor re-release

Just over 40-years after it was launched, niche British manufacturer Mardave has announced that the Meteor buggy that it produced up until 1992 could now be a possible re-release option for the company. Best known for its 1:12 Mini kits, the small produced also previously produced entry level 1:10 buggies. Having sold the rights and molds for its Cobra 1:10 2WD Buggy to Stack RC last year, re-releasing the Meteor was a little more challenging. The previous Mardave owner had destroyed the tooling for this low cost alternative to the RC10, which meant new owner Chris Wilkinson always said no to bringing back to the Meteor but now he has hinted that a re-release was being explored. This has come about due to new production processes evolving so fast and Mardave partnering up with suitable partner. With retro a big think in RC, fan are sure to be excited by today’s update on social media of a potential return of the kit.

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July 17, 2026

Factory Team RC10B7.1 HT1 Steering Block Arms

Team Associated option parts & accessories line Factory Team has introduced these new HT1 line of steering block arms for the RC10B7.1 1:10 2WD Buggy. The HT1 name indicates that they have moved the ballstud position rearward by one step. These plates can also add extra steering throw to certain configurations that experience interference with the steering plate and caster block assembly.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]