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February 10, 2025

Serpent Viper 990e EVO 1:8 EP

Serpent has updated its 1:8 Electric Onroad platform with the release of the Viper 990E Evo. As with the 990 Evo Nitro car, they have updated the front and rear arms and added their flex shock mounts which have proven to work extremely well in the nitro car. These new shock mounts offer the possibility to add more flex by removing the connecting carbon brackets. It is also now possible to change the shock angle on the inner mounting position in small 1mm steps. The new front arms feature a carbon downstop lever which gives a much more accurate and consistent downstop setting. Another addition is a new bumper which is an aerodynamic improvement while also giving more support to the bodyshell. It also is a lot more resistant to bending and reduces weight by almost 10-grams.

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February 8, 2025

LRP 1S Competition Battery range

LRP has announced a new range of 1S Competition Batteries, the German brand now offering three specialised designs tailored for specific applications. The Modified 8600mAh Graphene-4.2 offers maximum capacity for Open Modified (IFMAR / ROAR) with extended runtime for ultimate performance. Modified 8200mAh Graphene-4.2 is the perfect balance of low IR and high capacity and is ideal for Non-Boost (Blinky) and Modified (EFRA). The Stock Spec 7400mAh Graphene-4.2 features ultra-low internal resistance for maximum power output for Stock class racing.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 8, 2025

ARC R8.4LCG-25 1:8 Onroad Kit

Taiwanese onroad kit manufacturer ARC has announced the release of its latest 1:8 Onroad Nitro kit, the R8.4LCG-25. Based on their proven R8.4LCG kit, the new 2025 version now includes many race-proven performance option parts including an Aero Bumper, LCG V2 Upper Deck, LCG V2 Rear Shock Tower Set and a number of drivetrain upgrades.

View option parts image and list here

February 6, 2025

Xray ‘Black’ C=0.5 Side Spring

Another new spring release from Xray as they added to the range of Side Springs for their pan & formula cars with this ‘Black’ C=0.5 spring. Suitable for use with the X12, X1 and X10, the ‘Black’ is now the softest of the range which now totals 6 different options. The side springs and spring caps feature a straight design to improve side traction and handling. The straight springs have more consistent and smoother compression which results in smoother out-of-corner exit as well as helping to prevent traction rolling.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 5, 2025

Awesomatix A800R Steel Chassis Conversion Set

Awesomatix has released a Steel Chassis Conversion Set for their popular A800R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The release follows months of testing & development with the SCC set to be only offered as an option part rather than a forming a future full car kit option. Made of 1.2mm hardened spring steel, the chassis combines previously unmatched lower centre of gravity and excellent flex characteristics. Extensive refinement of the production process enabled the required chassis flatness and hardness to be achieved. The result is an incredibly long-lasting chassis that will outlast its carbon and aluminium counterparts due to being more wear resistant and able to retain adequate flatness for longer. The thinner chassis design requires specifically machined screws, redesigned bulkheads allowing the dampers to be spaced up to recover some lost up-travel and updated lower bumper support moulding. These items are all included in the Steel Chassis Conversion Set.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]

February 5, 2025

Associated TC7.2 Factory Team Kit is back

While we excitedly wait for the release of the all new TC8 Electric Touring Car, Team Associated has decided in the meantime to give racers the opportunity to travel back almost 8-years in time with a new production run of its TC7.2 Factory Team Kit. Surprising everyone with the release of the TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit in October last year, the iconic American brand then almost broke the internet when they turned up to the IFMAR ISTC World Championships in November and allowed Red RC to photograph a prototype of the TC8 with which they will return to the competition touring car market. Originally launched in August 2018, the TC7.2 was the final touring car AE produced before exiting the Touring Car market and so their return to the category was hugely welcomed especially in it home US market. One key update to the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit is the box art!

For a quick look back at 2018 TC design click here

February 4, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 EP 2025 1:8 GT kit

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has released images of the latest update of its European Championship winning GT2 EP 1:8 Electric GT chassis, the LAB GT2 EP 2025. The main improvement is the use of the rear axle from the nitro version through replacing the entire lower arm and upper link system. This system, already used on the nitro version, simplifies the convergence and camber adjustment, increasing traction in any track situation. As an option, 5mm thick arms are also available that can be mounted on both the GT2 Nitro version and the new GT2 EP.

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February 4, 2025

Xpress ‘Execute Series’ 3D printed TPU bumper

Hong Kong based 1:10 Electric Touring Car chassis manufacturer Xpress has released this 3D printed TPU bumper for its range of Execute Series car kits such as the XQ3S and their highest end XQ11R. Made of thermoplastic polyurethane and weighing 13.2 grams (Approx.), the bumper offers enough support to keep body from deforming during cornering whilst also absorbing any impacts. Featuring a curved base this reduces the chance of the bumper scraping on the floor as well as giving better cornering efficiency.

View bumper mounted here