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May 12, 2025

T-Works 1:10 Touring Car Droop Gauge & Wheel Set

In a new addition to its tool range, T-Works has released this Droop Gauge & Wheel Set for 1:10 Touring Car use. Combining multiple measuring tools, it provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The jointed design makes the measurement and adjustment process easier and quicker, saving time. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step, while the Droop Gauge Wheel offers precise measurement of wheel axle height. The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the arm and the axle height of the output shaft.

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May 9, 2025

Phat Bodies M.A.D. Mini MAX

British 1:12 Mini Stock bodyshell specialists Phat Bodies has released a new updated MAX version of their M.A.D. Mini. The new version of the body is now wider to cover all wheel options from Mardave and Battcave and also includes a raised wing mount position with a wider and deeper wing to help cope with the power from the new brushless systems. They have also revised the moulding process enabling them to reduce the overall weight by 10% but still being moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate means these bodies are still very durable. It comes complete with pre cut vinyl window masks and light/grill stickers sheet, external overspray film and ‘Phat Bodies’ stickers. The bodyshell and wing come clear and require cutting, trimming and painting to fit and finish.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

May 9, 2025

Xray RX8’26 1:8 Nitro Onroad car

Xray has unveiled their latest 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the RX8’26. A category in which Xray founder Juarj Hudy has deep roots, the latest car from the Slovakian manufacturer gets an all-new chassis design which features new flex characteristics & a lowered centre of gravity. This all-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance. The chassis sides and engine position have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position. In the drivetrain the rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass while the front aluminium one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability. The CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminium wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan. All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping. The RX8’26’s piston brake system features an aluminium stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house. New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material. A new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives and it uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG. A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis.

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May 8, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Differential Conversion Kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is offering a new complete Differential Conversion Kit for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Nitro Competition car. The new ratio changes from 45 to 46 for a quicker response and a more aggressive transmission. The differentials have the internal system with steel cross shoes.

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May 7, 2025

Gruber Racing ‘Maximus’ 1:8 Onroad Clutch Spring

Gruber Racing, the specialist retailer of World Champion Toni Gruber, has released their own ‘Maximus’ clutch spring for 1:8 onroad racing. Describing the spring as ‘extremely hard’, it is only suitable for 1:8 Nitro Onroad Competition engines. Providing ‘maximum punch’ and ‘a unique feeling out of every corner’, Gruber Racing recommend after racing that you release the pressure of your clutch on the spring to prolong its life.

Source: Gruber Racing [gruber-racing.de]

May 7, 2025

ONE GT5 RS 1:5 Clutch Set

ONE, the engine & accessory brand of Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this clutch set for the Capricorn GT5 RS 1:5 Touring Car. The clutch is delivered pre-assembled and calibrated, with it recommend to use the hard coated clutch bell in order to obtain reduced consumption and constant friction throughout the entire time of use. With a total weight of 66 grams, it is compatible with all model cars that use a clutch bell with an internal diameter of 54mm. The clutch is designed to use three positions relating to spring hardness – Position 1: soft, Position 2: medium, and Position 3: hard.

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May 7, 2025

MonTech CV-Series LMH 1:12 body

Continuing the expansion of its range of LMH class bodies for 1:12 Pan Cars, Mon-tech Racing has introduced the CV-Series. With an aggressive design, exceptional attention to detail, and top-level performance, the CV-Series is compatible with all 1:12 Pan Car chassis. The latest body replicates the lines and proportions of the latest generation endurance prototypes just like the Italian company’s popular 1:10 scale version. Every element, from the air intakes to the aerodynamic flow, has been carefully designed to achieve the perfect balance of style and performance. The kit includes headlight and grille decals, window masks for painting, and screws for rear wing mounting.

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May 7, 2025

1up Racing Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws

New from 1up Racing are these Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws for touring car use. The smooth ball head prevents scratching your livery and its minimal design saves as much weight as possible at the highest point in your car, critical for keeping the CG low. The Body Limiter Screws install into the upper arms of your touring car to keep the body from touching the tires. Not only saving weight over kit steel screws, but their original ball head design has minimal contact with the body, keeping it looking fresh and moving freely. The unique design features flat sides and can easily be adjusted using a turnbuckle wrench, or by sticking a 1.5mm wrench through the hole. Made from 6AL4V Titanium the Pro Duty Titanium Body Limiter Screws are available in four sizes- M2, M2.5 and M3 Short and Long variants.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]