March 3, 2026

Hotrace ‘Hawaii’ 1:8 Buggy tyre

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace Tyres has announced its newest 1:8 Buggy racing tyre release, the Hawaii.  Based off their successful Sahara carcass, it’s pattern features a smaller tread package making it ideal for smoother track conditions, consistent racing and high-end performance.  The design revolves around the centre structure which has medium sized,  The lugs have strategically placed cuts and grooves to allow flex in dusty conditions.  The outer portion of the tread fits together like blocks, but also work together to flex laterally to provide a great side-bite.  The Hawaii is available pre-glued and in all of Hotrace’s compound options.

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March 3, 2026

Hong Nor X5B One Piece Carbon Rear Wing Stay Set

Taiwanese manufacturer Hong Nor has released this optional One Piece Carbon Rear Wing Stay Set for their X5B 1:8 Buggy platform.  With the X5B now available as both a Nitro or Electric kit, it is also possible to just upgrade individual parts of the kit standard rear wing mount the kit with just the universal 1:8 Carbon Fibre Wing Button or the One Piece Carbon Rear Wing Stay.

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March 1, 2026

Moto-Obscura Reproduction Foam Ballstud Dust Seals

New from vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura come these reproduction foam ballstud dust seals for Team Associated and Team Losi 1:10 scale vehicles.  If you want your 90’s RC to be truly factory fresh, you need ballstud dust seals that haven’t, ironically, turned to dust.  A direct replacement for Team Associated and Team Losi dust seals, they are available as packs of 24 pieces.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]


February 27, 2026

RDRP B84 Vented Decoupled Slipper Plate Set

Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) has added this Vented Decoupler Slipper Plate Set to its range of upgrade parts for the Team Associated RC10B84 1:10 4WD Buggy.  It is designed to keep your decoupled slipper working more consistently from start to finish, the vented design improves cooling, helping reduce performance drop off over a complete run and delivering a smoother, more repeatable slipper action.  At only 6.5 grams, the set is also 2.1 grams lighter than the original parts, supporting a more responsive feel without sacrificing reliability.

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February 26, 2026

Revolution Design B84 Lightweight Center Driveline Set

Revolution Design Racing Products has designed this Lightweight Center Driveline Set for the Team Associated B84 to reduce rotating mass and overall drivetrain weight for faster acceleration and a more responsive feel.  With 55mm & 102mm shafts, the Forward Motor Position version also unlocks a new layout by letting you run the motor in the forward position together with the centre differential, a combination that was not possible before.  Ideal for both Stock and Modified classes, with durable 7075 aluminium components finished in hard anodising for long wear.  With 61mm & 94mm shafts, the Rear Motor Position option is intended for running the motor in the rear position while using the centre differential.  Like the FMP set, it is race ready for both Stock and Modified classes.  The completes sets weigh 15.25 grams.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]


February 26, 2026

Schelle RC8B4.1 2-Row Mid Set Carbon Hub Towers

New from Kurt Wenger’s Schelle Racing Innovations brand comes these 2-Row Mid Set Carbon Hub Towers for the Team Associated RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy platform.  Made from 3mm carbon fibre, the width of hole locations is a split with 2 holes on either side of centre   location.  Run the shorter location with softer springs, and then the mid height as standard, then add the tall setting to limit side to side roll in rear, and get more steering feel to the front.  For many cases the longest link on these is the best grip/stability but with softer springs you may want to go even shorter.

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February 26, 2026

Team Associated Vintage RC10 White Chassis Set

Team Associated is offering a limited run of this White Chassis Set for its line of vintage RC10 kits.  If you’re looking to infuse your Vintage build with some quintessential 80’s and 90’s flair, the set includes the chassis, nose and motor plates, all expertly powder coated in white, in sunny So Cal with each chassis sporting an “AE Genuine Part” decal to set it apart.  It is compatible with the RC10CC, Classic 40th Anniversary, Jay Halsey Edition, 40th Anniversary Green Edition, Team Car Gold Edition, Graphite Kit, Metallic Edition, and the Brian Kinwald Edition.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


February 25, 2026

TLR 22X & 22X-T Option Parts

Team Losi Racing has released two new option parts for it 22X 1:10 Electric Buggy Platform in the form of HRC Rear Hubs and a ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Block Set.  Also compatible with the 22X-T option parts the new tuning options are intended for high traction conditions.  The HRC Rear Hubs allow for increased roll centre and 3 raised height options over the stock hubs.  The Alu ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Blocks allow for longer camber link over ‘C’ option.

View ‘D’ Camber Mount, Caster Blocks here


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