New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Y-Type 2.0mm Carbon Topdeck for the Awesomatix A800RR Electric Touring Car. Due to it’s very different shape, it changes the flex characteristics and is highly recommended when running a steel chassis. The top deck can be fitted at both the front and rear, opening up new tuning options when it comes to the overall flex of the car.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
Having unveiled the car to the world at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany at the end of January, with the actual release of the kit nearing Tamiya has released official images and details for their latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car. While we have since photographed the TRF421X of Souta Goto at the legendary TITC race in Fenruary, where the Japanese driver showed its capabilities by putting the car in the A-Main, official photographs from Tamiya always get the iconic brand’s world wide fan base excited. While Tamiya don’t officially have a pro TRF race team like they once had, the TRF421X will sell itself with the Japanese manufacturer announcing the kits will be ‘On sale around May 30, 2026’. Unlike other manufacturer’s in touring car, Tamiya don’t do big galleries!
Following growing recognition from factory drivers and racers, Takashima D-13 continues to expand its spring steel chassis plate lineup with the introduction of a new version for the Team Associated TC8 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The chassis is available in two variants: a 1.1mm version for stock racing and a 1.2mm option for modified classes, both designed to offer increased flex characteristics combined with high overall strength. In addition, the chassis features an extra locating pin hole. When used with the Takashima D-13 servo mount, the mounting system is upgraded from the standard one pin and two screws to a more secure two pins and two screws configuration. Compared to the kit standard setup, this significantly improves the rigidity of the TC8 servo mount, reducing the risk of movement or deformation. The chassis remains fully compatible with the original servo mount, giving users greater flexibility in setup choices.
Continuing its roll out of option parts for its newly released Quantum 1:8 Onroad Nitro chassis, Italian manufacturer Capricorn has released this new central mounting block. A high-precision CNC-machined brass component, it is designed to increase the stiffness of the central chassis area and optimise mass distribution, resulting in more stable and consistent on-track performance.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Infinity has released these USP3 shock absorbers for their IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The key feature of USP3 is a distinctive double O-ring design that prevents oil leaks while delivering optimal friction. Designed to account for oil loss during assembly, it allows you to easily and reliably build the ultimate shock. The shock body continues to feature the Kashima Coat finish, a hallmark of the USP shock series. The shock piston is identical to that of the USP2 shock, utilizsing a screw-mounted design that maximises shock stroke.
German body shell producer PIP-Aero has created a new front aero package for the ‘ThreeThirty’ 1:5 Touring Car body it released last August in the form of the ‘Aero+’. While their standard Front Piece provides a solid baseline for airflow and moderate downforce, the new “AERO+” Front Piece elevates the Body dynamics to an entirely new level. The primary goal of this development was to significantly increase front-axle efficiency for higher cornering speeds. The “AERO+” design differs from the standard concept through two critical modifications – Attack Angle, and Extended Front Splitter. The front section features a much steeper inclination against the wind. This does more than just optimise drag, it directs airflow more effectively over the bodywork to minimise turbulence. The enlarged splitter creates a massive pressure differential. By stalling air on top of the lip while accelerating the flow beneath it, the component generates a powerful vacuum effect. This aerodynamic overhaul delivers significantly higher downforce, sharper steering response, and maximised front-end grip To adapt to different track characteristics, the front section is available in 1,0mm and 1,5mm thickness.
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Takashima D-13 has announced the release of its new DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coated shock shafts which are now entering full-scale production for a range of touring car and drift platforms. Developed to improve suspension efficiency and consistency, the new shafts are designed as a direct upgrade for demanding track use. The application of DLC coating delivers a significant reduction in surface friction, allowing for smoother shock action and improved response, especially over fine surface irregularities. At the same time, the coating provides increased surface hardness and wear resistance, helping to maintain consistent damping performance over extended use. Manufactured to tight tolerances, the D-13 DLC shock shafts ensure precise fitment across multiple platforms, offering racers and drivers a durable and performance-focused option.
Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]
Well known Italian onroad body shell producer Mon-Tech Racing has introduced a new 3 drawer trolley bag. Thanks to a major technical upgrade, the internal structure is now fully molded, taking the construction quality to a superior level. These changes ensure maximimum rigidity, the new high-density molded structure is much more robust, keeping the bag perfectly in shape even under heavy load. Millimetre-accurate molding also eliminates friction so now the 3 drawers slide with a smoothness and precision never experienced before.
