Reigning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion manufacturer Infinity has released an extended gear ration option for its IF15-2. The new 60 Toith 1st gear and 55 Tooth 2nd gear are have been optimised to allow the OS 12TG engine to operate within its most efficient RPM range. With the wider range of gear ratio options available, it is now possible to achieve an even better matched setup.
A body shell that is a hot topic at the moment in the world of 1:10 Electric Touring Car, Australian aftermarket parts manufacturer INOV8 has released this 3DX Body Mount Spacers specially developed for the new Avalon Vortex. They are 3D Printed from tough and lightweight ASA Material to keep maximum durability and minimum weight as such a crucial part of your body shell. With the Avalon Vortex Wing Struts being so high, they had to find a solution to allow enough length on the body mounts to position the body at the correct heights. Rather than making all new carbon extensions for one body, they chose to develop these spacers which can be used with the original extensions everyone already owns. Two versions are available, with 10mm is more common for those running less rake and 15mm for more rake. Designed for use solely with the INOV8 X-Lite Body Mount, as it locates perfectly to the top of the mount to ensure everything stays in line. They can be re-used from body to body!
Infinity is now offering Titanium Steering Rods for their IF18-3 !:8 Onroad car. The high-precision steering rods are precision-machined from lightweight 64-grade titanium and by increasing the diameter compared to the standard kit part to enhance rigidity. This delivers superior steering response and effectively withstands extreme cornering forces. Thanks to the redesign of the dimensions, it can now be adjusted using Infinity’s A0118 4mm–5mm Turnbuckle Wrench.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Infinity has released this optional 1.2mm Steel Flex Chassis for their IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Made of spring steel that balances chassis weight with flex characteristics, its ultra-low centre of gravity delivers outstanding stability on medium to high traction surfaces. A dedicated flat-head screw set is required separately. Infinity advise that some modification of the lower bulkhead, servo mount, and motor mount will be necessary to install.
After computer, internal bench test, and track testing, Italian engine tuner Gimar has brought its new conical super short manifold to market and is calling it the “Benur’. Born from 1:8 Onroad manifold with little modification, the presented it and used it at last week’s EFRA European Championship with Top Qualifier Alesssio Mazzeo and Alex D’Angelo running it in the Main final. Technically the ‘Benur’ manifold generates higher torque and rpm.
Source: Gimar [rcgimar.com]
With the 11th running of the IFMAR Nitro Touring Car World Championship just 3-months away in Gubbio, Italy, Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 20mm contender the NT1 ’27. The latest kit from the World Champion manufacturer comes 4-years after the latest kit release, the NT1’23, the Slovakian manufacturer last releasing a 2026 Conversion Set at the end of 2025. New features of the ’27 kit include a solid carbon front shock tower and lowered rear carbon shock tower which allows wider shock mounting positions for improved stability. New front & rear shortened shocks with aluminium shock bodies & shortened shock shafts are standard. Front c4.o springs give increased mid-corner steering while c3.5 rear springs increase traction. A new radio plate offers multi-flex adjustment via adjustable bushings. Up front there is also a new carbon reinforcement brace for body post support allowing front chassis flex adjustment. The car also gets rear CVD driveshaft set for easier driveshaft setup adjustment.
View the full NT1’27 presentation here
US based Krazed Builds has opened pre-orders for its A12F Veyron Kit, a competition Formula 1 conversation kit for the Awesomatix A12 platform. Designed for original A12 donor cars, it features a new 7075 2mm alloy chassis and customisable suspension with the kit including necessary components for assembly and tuning, while maintaining compatibility with certain existing parts. Battery requirements are specified, emphasising the use of a 2S lipo that fits without modification. Drivers will need to provide their own axle and F1 hubs and body work to complete the build.
View Kit details & more images here
New from Takashima D-13 comes this high-strength 3D composite printed front bumper designed specifically for Schumacher’s new Mi10 and previous Mi9 touring car platforms. The bumper features an innovative dual-durometer composite structure engineered for maximum protection and performance. The outer perimeter is printed using a high-strength premium material to provide superior overall rigidity and resistance to deformation. This ensures the bumper maintains its structural integrity during high-speed impacts while evenly distributing forces across the chassis. In contrast, the inner energy-absorbing core utilises a flexible TPU honeycomb matrix. This design delivers a progressive compression effect upon impact, effectively absorbing and dampening crash energy to protect critical components such as the main chassis, front shock tower, and bulkheads. Compared to traditional solid composite bumpers, this dual-material design offers vastly superior crash protection while weighing in at a lightweight 10.2 grams. Additionally, its rapid rebound characteristics minimise car bounce and disruption immediately following a deflection, significantly improving on-track stability and long-term durability.
