British company TMG Speed has recently released a number of Alloy Upgrade parts for the vintage Team Associated B3 1:10 2WD Buggy. A kit was was originally launched in the 90s, TMG have produced a Front bulkhead, Transmission brace, and Battery brace as upgrades for the buggy. Anodised in the Associated blue, these parts enable you to customise your buggy and add durability for the popular vintage racing.
RSRC, the brand of multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion and factory Kyosho driver Reno Savoya, has released a number of carbon fibre parts for the recently released MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy. Machined in France from carbon fibre made in Europe with large mesh that is more durable, the RSRC parts are the perfect fit for the latest Kyosho Inferno model. The range includes a Servo Saver Plate, Center Diff Plate, Front and Rear Shock Towers, Radio Tray, Center Diff Risers, Wing Spacers, and Skid Plates.
Offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has introduced new Titanium Shock standoffs with Delrin bushings for all Team Associated platforms. Available in 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm lengths, the titanium shock mounts are designed to enhance the durability and performance. Each kit includes two standoffs made from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 titanium, known for its exceptional strength and lightweight properties. The standoffs provide a robust mounting solution for your shocks, ensuring they stay securely in place and made from Titanium they are highly resistant to wear and corrosion. To maintain precise shock movement without unwanted play or slop, the kit also includes two separate Delrin shock bushings. Delrin is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic known for its low friction properties. These bushings effectively minimise friction and provide smooth shock movement, contributing to improved overall suspension performance.
Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]
Adding more parts for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy, T-Works has released front & rear carbon fibre A-arm stiffeners. The CNC machined inserts are available in two options, 1mm and 1.5mm thickness, for quick adjustment of the suspension A-arm flex. With an lower and upper insert for the front arms and one rear arm insert, each comes as a pair and include mounting screws.
Optima, the option parts line of French tyre brand 6MIK, has released this 8mm all Carbon fibre B mount for the Agama N1 1:8 Buggy platform. The B Mount raises the front lower A arms while retaining front anti squat. This is an essential adjustment when seeking to reduce front roll in fast corners.
Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]
New from Sparko come these 7 degree Steering Hubs for their F8 1:8 Buggy/Truggy platforms. The new option part compliments their previous 4 degree hubs with the 7 degree version smoothing out your initial steering response even more and giving greater mid corner steering. The included 3mm alloy shim allow you to tune it even further. You can lay the shim under the steering plate to have more initial steer or lay it over to decrease it. Sparko say with option ‘pillow ball feel has just got closer on a C-hub car’.
Following the successful return to the 1:8 Nitro Buggy market with the release of its brand new X5B platform during the Summer, Hong Nor has through their Italian distributor unveiled images of a working prototype of an electric kit release, the iX5B. The Taiwanese manufacturer states that the buggy is the first stage prototype of the electric variant and they are now awaiting the completion of final testing in both Italy and the United States before moving on to the next stage of finalising the kit release. Racing 23 ,who are the 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer’s Italian distributor, and who announced EFRA European B Championship podium finisher Dario Gabrielli as a team driver recently, said testing has gone very well and that the buggy is the result of strong demand for Hong N or to offer an eBuggy option, a category that has become very important to the industry.
In another addition to its line-up of aftermarket up grade parts for the Team Associated B84, Revolution Design has released this Adjustable Ackermann Steering Plate. Used by Marcus Kaerup to win the 2025 IFMAR World Championships in Australia, compared to the standard steering plate this version allows precise Ackermann adjustment. The rearward hole matches the stock geometry. Switching the insert to the forward hole moves the ball stud 1 mm toward the front, increasing steering response on corner entry. Machined from high grade 7075 aluminium and finished in RDRP’s signature black anodising with silver chamfered edges and a laser etched logo, it adds both performance and style to your B84.
