Italian body shell producer Len Bodies has introduced its new Ghibli 3 for 190mm 1:10 Electric Touring Car racing. The latest version of body is a development of the 2 previous versions of the Ghibli with Lens Bodies claiming the 3 gives the right rear grip with a lot of traction and corner speed. Available in UltraLight, Light and Standard versions, the body is already homologated with EFRA 4101 listing.
Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]
Based on the success of the first generation, Takashima D-13 has released the V2 Aluminium Electronic Caster Gauge. Compared with V1, updates to the V2 version include it being made from aluminium alloy for improved appearance, lighter weight, better durability, and improved flatness. It also gets a unique hub-insert design. The gauge is installed directly into the hub, ensuring the measuring surface is perfectly aligned with the hub, greatly improving measurement accuracy. Combined with carbon fibre plates of different slot widths, it allows zero-play fit for different popular chassis on the market. The electronic caster gauge can be fixed with double-sided tape or simply placed directly, providing much greater flexibility during measurement.
Source: Target RC [targetrc.com]
Indiana based dirt oval specialist manufacturer Team GFRP has released its latest Sprint Car kit, the 2026 High Bite Sprint Car. The HBS kit features a newly designed chassis plate for optional stiffness with the new three post molded cage. A laid in front shock tower paired with small bore bladder shocks now comes stock in the kit to compliment the new cage and wing mount. The 2026 HBS has kept the dual bell crank steering platform, but has updated to 70mm molded arms and a new style caster block to allow a better steering response. A droop bulkhead comes stock in the kit to allow for optional droop plate. The rear shock tower has doubled its options for mounting the rear shocks to allow for more tuning. The 2025 Laydown transmission with its 39T idler gear appropriates less wear and more smooth power delivery and new transmission diff height adjusters allow changes the geometry of the dog bones. The transmission changes are integrated with new 0/3 toe blocks, and a lighter rear camber link mount to adjust for more track conditions. The kit also features the GFRP springs and lowered spring cups to enable a better baseline for the car.
T-Works has released an updated version of its Droop Gauge & Wheel Set intended for 1:10 Touring Car use. With the V2 set, the measuring wheel and lock nut adopt an integrated design featuring brass inserts and a ball bearing. The brass insert provide a built-in gravity self-suspension function that keeps the weight downward during rolling, making measurement is easier and the height reading clearer and more intuitive. The wheel diameter has also been increased from 18.5mm to 20mm. While giving a slight difference in reference data it does not affect normal measurement. Combining multiple measuring tools, the set provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step.
Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has introduced a brand new line-up of foam tyres for 1:8 Onroad racing called ‘Xtreme’. The latest tyres from Christian Boni’s brand come after more than one year of intensive testing with all our Matrix Tires Official Team drivers, across different 1:8 Onroad circuits worldwide. Developed through continuous track testing, the Xtreme range features a special high-performance compound, extremely technical and engineered to deliver exceptional grip, consistency and control in the most demanding racing conditions. While using their most popular wheels and maintaining the same external look as the rest of the Matrix range, Xtreme Tires hide a completely different core: a compound designed for drivers who push for maximum performance. To clearly identify this new range they are released in a dedicated packaging.
Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]
Italian body shell producer Bittydesign has joined the Hypercar class with the release of its 499 body, the 1:10 190mm shell available in an R and T variant depending on intended chassis use. The 499R is specifically developed for the latest ultra-low profile touring chassis, this Hypercar body was born for maximum performance. It only fits on the latest generation of 1:10 touring cars with an ultra-low profile chassis. For older chassis, the limit is 53mm height from the ground for the front and rear shock towers. The 499T (red paint scheme) is the only Hypercar body in the world specifically developed for the Tamiya TT-02 and similar high-profile chassis, a perfect fit with no contact with the shock towers.
With it 10-years since the IF18 1:8 Onroad chassis made its debut and continuously evolving from the original model, Infinity is releasing the option of an aluminium top deck for the latest IF18-3. Machined from lightweight aluminium, this 2.0 mm top deck for the IF18-3 combines high rigidity with just the right amount of flex for high-speed performance. It features a sharp, aggressive appearance and delivers a uniquely responsive driving feel compared to a carbon top deck.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
With their Spring Steel Touring Car Chassis in high demand, Takashima D-13 has released a 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis for Schumacher Icon2 1:10 Formula car. Benefiting from success of their touring car program, Takashima D-13 has applied the same development philosophy to 1:10 F1 category. The spring steel construction provides more progressive flex characteristics over traditional aluminium, acting as a secondary suspension to soak up track imperfections. This yields superior mechanical rear grip and a more forgiving driving feel, particularly on low-traction surfaces. Taking advantage of the material’s high density, the chassis achieves a thinner profile while maintaining essential weight. By concentrating the mass at the lowest possible point, it significantly lowers the CG, enhancing high-speed cornering stability and effectively minimising traction rolls.
