May 4, 2025

New Mayako prototype LCG eBuggy at Philippine Masters

The Mayako team is out in force at the Philippine Masters in Manila and has presented an all new prototype eBuggy that will be a future MPC (Mayako Members Programme) kit release.  Designed by Joesph Quagraine, the Finn says the point of the MX8E LCG is to develop a car for the first ever IFMAR 1:8 Electric World Championships which are coming up in Portugal at the end of August.  A very high grip, technical, 1:10 style track, JQ says now is time to develop the next generation of 1:8 buggies adding they will start with eBuggy, then Truggy, and then a nitro buggy based on the new design concept.  He said the design goal is simple – low centre of gravity, low weight, and suspension geometry better suited to modern racing.  JQ also explained that while the obvious thing people will see is the suspension, this is not the only reason why the car works, team driver Pekko Iivonen proving the car with his TQ run and A1 win in the eBuggy class here at Round 2 of Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships.  Mayako has developed new shock internals and new springs plus other undisclosed components for the project.

View MX8E LCG Prototype Chassis Focus here


May 2, 2025

G-Force ‘Xtrada’ 1:10 4WD Buggy

After a number of successful collaborations with RC legend Masami Hirosaka, most notably the MX-4 Forever, Japan’s G-Force has announced the upcoming release of the ‘Xtrada’ 1:10 4WD buggy.  Masami introduced the new belt drive buggy in a video that coincided with the company’s G-Force Competition Cup event that took place at Tsukuba RC Arena, the new name for the world famous Yatabe Arena.  G-Force say their newest kit is themed around a ‘neo-classic design’, with Masami going through all the details in the Japanese language video presentation (view video here).   The planned release date for the Xtrada is between Summer and Fall this year with pricing yet to be decided.

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April 29, 2025

Team Associated RC8B4.1 Davide Ongaro Kit

He’s a driver who needs no introduction and now his chassis sponsors Team Associated is offering a Davide Ongaro kit of their RC8B4.1 1:8 Nitro Buggy.  Ongaro won a third consecutive IFMAR 1:8 Buggy World Championship in Redovan, Spain, last year and the new kit features a number of the Italian’s favourite option parts include some from his own ONG range.  These are all based on the new RC8B4.1 FWB chassis and side guards with tapered chassis design for increased stiffness.  A limited edition release, it is exclusively sold from Team Associated directly.

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April 28, 2025

Aerox 1:8 Polycarbonate Wings

Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has released this range of lightweight polycarbonate 1:8 Buggy wings. Robust and durable, these new 2 piece wings are highly tuneable with multiple cut lines and positioning options. Featuring accurate equally spaced dimples for airflow tuning there is also centre line marking for various chassis wing mounts options. Available in 1.2mm or 1.5mm thickness for ultra lightweight or more robustness, coming Pre-Cut make it super easy to mount and use. Available in clear with overspray film or Carbon Fibre look, the 1.2mm wings weighs 37grams while the 1.5mm is 44grams.

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April 28, 2025

Revolution Design XB2’25 Ultra Battery Mount Set

Another new Xray XB2’25 buggy part upgrade from Revolution Design comes this Ultra Battery Mount.  Designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic battery holder, this set combines improved durability, smart functionality, and a clean, high-end look using premium materials and precision machining.  Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium with a black anodised finish and silver chamfered edges, the mount delivers both strength and style.  Lightweight carbon fibre battery tabs keep your shorty LiPo batteries firmly in place, preventing movement under acceleration or after landings.  The set includes different washer heights and screw lengths, allowing you to easily adjust the mount to fit batteries of various sizes.

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April 24, 2025

MSE MBX8R CFRP Option Parts

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.

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April 24, 2025

Xray XB8 Carbon Steering Block Plates

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]

 


April 23, 2025

Power HD 1:8 Buggy and GT servos

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.

View Features & Specs here


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