New from accessories brand VP-Pro come these Shock Cap Protectors. Made from high-quality material with strong durability they are designed to better protect your shock cap. Easy to fit there are intended 1:8 offroad vehicles. Available in Black, they comes as a set of two pieces.
US electronic brand Reedy Power has launched its new Blackbox 880R Competition 1:8 ESC which has been engineered for the extreme demands of 1:8 Buggy, Truggy, and 1:10 Short course competition. Delivering excellent throttle and brake feel, the ESC offers a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware for racers seeking maximum performance on track. A 40-year veteran of the RC Industry, Reedy Power’s brand manager Rick Hohwart said, ‘The 880R is the culmination of months of testing, delivering the power, control, and reliability that racers demand. Whether you’re an enthusiast racing at the local level or a pro racing at national and international competitions, this ESC is capable of winning’. Default settings have been developed by Reedy’s race team but the maximum potential of the 880R can be exploited by using the optional Blackbox Programmer2 to fine tune a wide variety of settings. The 880R ESC includes two modes that can be modified and saved independently from one another. Standard mode offers a wide variety of tuning options while Expert mode takes it one step further and opens additional options for more experienced racers and/or racing classes that can take advantage of these advanced settings.
New for its recently released Inferno MP11 1:8 Nitro Buggy, Kyosho has introduced a new Sub Tank Fuel Filter. Boasting a large capacity, the new filter features a fin-finished body and a funnel shape to guarantee a steady fuel flow. An added bonus of using the filter is that it helps you achieve a safer and cleaner fuel tube routing.
JConcepts has released its popular F2 and S2 body shells for the 22X 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Losi Racing. With the release of the 22X in May, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning F2 body & the S2 body and wrapped them around the newest kit from TLR. On the F2, the exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes it a classic performer. The bodies include two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world. The S2 with it slammed overall height allows it to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. Both bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with protective film and are available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.
Spain’s Modelix Racing has introduced under its Procircuit tyre brand two new 1:8 Buggy patterns intended for high grip astro tracks, the Stinger and the Grasshopper. Featuring a completely redesigned V4 carcass, they are developed to maximise performance on astro surfaces. With a reinforced sidewall for increased lateral stability, they also have a lower profile to reduce sidewall flex and sliding. A Smaller diameter, contributes to more precise and predictable steering. Available pre-glued or unglued, they are exclusively offering in the A2 compound (Gold Dot). The Stinger pattern is designed with a high-density layout of long, spaced centre pins, and angled side blocks. This configuration provides direct forward traction, reduces lateral grip at high speeds, and improves cornering. Ideal for the front axle or for setups seeking easy, forgiving handling. The Grasshopper features a uniform distribution of long pins across the entire surface, offering maximum lateral grip and strong traction. Recommended for the rear axle or setups prioritising overall grip and sharp steering response.
New from California based R1 Wurks comes this Lightweight 30mm Rear Fan Shroud for the Team Associated RC10 B84 1:10 4WD Buggy platform. Made with premium carbon fibre material and high-resolution 3D printing, it is engineered for optimal airflow efficiency. The fan shroud significantly enhances the cooling efficiency of the motor fan by directing airflow more effectively onto the motor’s larger surface areas and ventilation openings.
With a number of manufacturers running prototype buggies at the recent EFRA 1:10 Offroad European Championships, Sworkz has published images of their prototype 2WD buggy which was raced in the title decider by Joern Neumann. The former champion would qualify the buggy P5 at the Hudy Arena but ended up 10th after some rough finals. Team-mate Micha Widmaier also ran the car but just missed the Main event ending up as the BQ! While Sworkz don’t go into any specific details about what’s new on the buggy they stated, ‘The S12-3 prototype already showed his speed and potential, even if it is still a prototype. Final adjustments will be done and production is about to start. We are looking forward to share production details with you soon and release the car for the indoor season this autumn – stay tuned.’
New from American option parts & accessories brand 1up Racing come these CF1 -2mm Shock Towers for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Engineered for high-grip tracks, they lower the shock mounting position by 2mm resulting in a lower centre of gravity that results in a noticeably quicker steering response and improved corner speed. CNC-machined in the United States from 4mm thick carbon fibre, the towers feature tri-level styling for a sleek, aggressive look. The towers are finished with a stylish engraved 1up logo and -2 marking.
