June 30, 2025

Runner Time release new fuel blend after Euros win

Italian fuel brand Runner Time has officially released its latest competition blends.  Developed through extensive and prolonged testing on track, the new formula made its winning debut with Filippo Beretta dominating the recent EFRA 1:8 GT European Championship in Leipzig, Germany.  Securing the TQ, the Genius team driver secured his first European title in the 45-minute final.  Alongside news if the new fuel formula, Runner Time has also announced that Serpent factory driver Andrea Catanzani has joined it race team and will represent the brand in his 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT program in this World Championship year for both categories.

Source: Runner Time [runnertime.com]

June 30, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 -2mm Front Shock Absorber Mount

Continuing their release of option parts for the Yokomo MS1.0 Electric Touring Car, Mikimodel has released this Front Shock Absorber Mount that lowers the front tower by 2 mm.  They can be used safely with the standard shock absorbers if low droop values ​​are used or with the shorter optional shocks from Yokomo.  In addition, the kit includes two small carbon fibre pieces to also lower the rear shock tower and absorbers by 2 mm.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

June 30, 2025

Genius GTC8.25 1:8 GT Car

Italian Large Scale and 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Genius has announced it is taking pre-orders for its latest nitro and electric 1:8 GT Chassis, the GTC8.25.  The new car from the 1:8 GT European Championship winners and World Championship Top Qualifier manufacturer is based on a completely redesigned new chassis which features strategically place cut out for improved cooling efficiency.  It also has cut outs for direct mounting of brass weights.  The car has new front geometry thanks to a redesigned front shock tower while the rear tower is also new offering completely redefined shock and upper link mounting positions.   The front and rear bulkheads now feature an angle that make maintenance easier and faster.  A new quick release gearbox support also improves efficiency when working on the GTC8.25.  The servo saver has also been given a redesign to be centrally mounted and offer more refined Ackermann geometry.

View more chassis images here

June 27, 2025

Xray X10 | XP10’26 1:10 Pancar

In the latest kit release from Xray, the Slovakian manufacturer has presented their 2026 version of their X10 1:10 Pancar.  Also available in a 235mm XP10 variant, the key feature of the new car is the switch to a one-piece chassis design for consistent handling in all conditions and improved tweak resistance.  The new chassis is also a narrow shape for minimum chassis drag during cornering.  The chassis concept integrates with the front Tweak-Free Suspension and the rear Tweak-Free POD System to maximise performance.  With special cut-outs for optimal flex characteristics, the standard chassis made from a 2.5mm high-grade US carbon fibre.  Xray have gone with rear pod concept on top of chassis for minimum drag and tweak superior resistance.   The adjustable pod angle is controlled by set screw at the rear of chassis for fine tuning while the rear droop adjustment is made through rear bump spring tension with the spring sitting in a special composite adjuster.  A low pivot holder and small diameter pivot ball offer low roll centre positions and great adjustment range.  The 2-piece lower pod plate mounts to the bulkheads, offering droop and pod angle adjustments with support for the side springs.  Ultra-light, low CG bulkheads are the foundation of the pod system.

View the full X10’26 presentation here

June 27, 2025

MonTech CZ-06 1:12 body

In its latest 1:12 body shell creation, Mon-tech Racing presents the new CZ-06 which has been developed and optimised specifically for the GT12 category.  Just like its bigger sister, the CZ-06 stands out with its sharp and edgy lines, perfectly reflecting the style of today’s high-performance sports cars.  The body delivers excellent performance with the ideal balance of aerodynamics and stability.  The CNC-milled mold has been crafted using the latest available technologies, ensuring incredible detailing in every aspect of the body shell.  The 1:12 CZ-06, which will starting shipping in early July, will be available in two versions – Standard and “La Leggera”for those who demand even more performance.

View more images here

June 26, 2025

Takashima D-13 Rear Body Supports

Following the introducing of their rear body post support for the Schumacher Mi9, Takashima D-13 has expanded the range to cover a range cars from other leading touring car manufacturers.  Made from an ultra-lightweight yet durable material and designed to increase body shell stability and enhance rear-end traction, the new rear body supports are now available for the Mugen Seiki MTC3, the Awesomatix A800 series, the Xray X4’25, and Axon’s TC10/3.

View A800, X4’25, andTC10/3 versions here

June 26, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Stock Spec’ Chassis

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this brand new ‘Stock Spec Chassis’ for the Yokomo MS1.0 Electric Touring Car.  Specifically developed for the Stock category, in creating the new chassis they have stiffened the chassis a lot, working a lot on the openings of the rear differential.  They have also reduced the motor cutout.  Mikimodel say they have worked a lot on the research of a bidirectional carbon that increases traction as much as possible while maintaining stability and ease of driving.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

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