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June 12, 2025

Xray X12 4mm Pin Front Coil Springs

New from Xray for its X12 1:12 chassis and other brands of cars with 4mm king pin axles are these soft and ultra soft front coil springs. Adding 0.9 Soft ‘Silver’ and 0.7 Ultra Soft ‘Gold’ spring options, the new additions are used for more forgiving handling and improve mid cornering. Developed through extensive testing and racing experience. Stiffness is controlled by the thickness of the wire and by the number of coils; softer springs have a lower “C” value, while stiffer springs have a higher “C” value.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 12, 2025

IFMAR confirm Thornhill as ’26 1:8 Offroad Worlds track

IFMAR, the World governing body of RC racing, has officially confirmed that the hosting of the 2026 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship will be hosted by the Thornhill Racing Circuit in Texas. Posting details of the 2026 calendar, IFMAR confirmed the widely expected news that the home of the annual ‘The Dirt’ Lonestar Challenge and this year’s ROAR Nationals will welcome the best drivers in the World to battle it our for the biggest prize in the sport from September 26th to October 3rd 2026. The Thornhill Racing Circuit complex is situated on 13.9 acres with the dirt track having the unique feature of being fully covered. Las Vegas was the venue on the World Championships last visit to the US when David Ronnefalk took the 2016 title.

View 2026 IFMAR World Championship Calendar here

June 12, 2025

Takashima D-13 Mi9 Rear Body Support

Following the recent release of their front body support for the Schumacher Mi9 touring car, Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has now produced a rear body support. Weighing only 1.5 grams, the 3D printed piece is engineered to prevent deformation of lightweight body shells at high speed and reduce the chances of wheel arch cracking. Additionally Takashima D-13 has added a 3D Printed Lightweight Bumper for the Awesomatix A12 1:12 chassis. Produced using durable material, it comes in at a weight of 4.2 grams.

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June 12, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Rear Body Support Kit

Another new item from Capricorn for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis is this rear body support kit. Installing the kit, which contains a carbon fibre extensions which mount to the rear hubs and have a bearing as the contact point with the body. allows better aerodynamic load by supporting the body in a uniform and constant manner.

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June 11, 2025

Yeah Racing ‘Momentum’ Alu Set Up System V2

Having released their first Atsushi Hara collaboration set-up system for 1:10 Touring Car 4-years ago, Yeah Racing has updated the ‘Momentum’ set. Made from 7075 Aluminium, the limited edition V2 set has a reduced footprint front camber plate to reduce the chance of hitting shock absorbers on modern day touring cars. The camber plate reads in half degree markings. Ball raced components ensure smooth operation and more accurate readings and the set comes in it own carry case.

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June 11, 2025

PN Racing V4 Enclosed Mod0.5 Ceramic Ball Diff Set

Mini-Z option parts manufacturer PN Racing has introduced this V4 Enclosed Mod0.5 Ceramic Ball Diff Set. Dropping directly in the Stock Mini-Z Gearbox of the MR03/04, the new enclosed case reduces dust and particles from entering the diff internals resulting in less maintenance. The latest set now includes Machine Cut Delrin Limited Slip Mod0.5 Spur Gear which allow normal and limited slip diff action.

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June 11, 2025

LRP WorksTeam Aluminium 40x15mm Motor Fan

New from LRP comes this WorksTeam SuperHighRev. Aluminium 40x15mm Motor Fan. Developed in Europe, this latest addition features an advanced circuitry combined with a unique fan blade design for extremely high RPM and outstanding airflow. The CNC-machined aluminium frame delivers maximum thrust, superior durability, and the signature WorksTeam look – complete with two-colour anodising and multiple laser-engraved LRP logos. Due to its 15mm thickness, the fan blades have an increased contact surface with the housing that make this fan much more robust than conventional 10mm models.

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June 11, 2025

Team Associated RC10 B84 1:10 4WD Buggy

Six years on from bringing the B74 platform to the 1:10 4WD Offroad competition market, Team Associated has announced the reigning World Champion chassis’ successor, the B84. The latest kit from the iconic American manufacturer features Molded Height-Adjustable Gearboxes Front and Rear with Additional +2 Rear Gearbox for High-Grip Conditions. The all new buggy also has Long-Arm Suspension Geometry for improved grip and predictability in all conditions. An optimized Steering Bellcranks and Rack improves bumpsteer control at all ride heights. Chassis Bracing allows fine tune chassis flex characteristics with upper and lower chassis bracing front and rear. The kit comes with Standard and HRC (High Roll Center) Rear Hubs with insert adjustable caster block with 0, +/-1, and +/-2 degree inserts. Forward and Back Motor Positions are used for further weight bias adjustment with a Highly Adjustable Battery Holder with Thumb Tabs giving more fine tuning of weight bias. A 2.5mm Thick Tapered 7075-T6 Aluminium Chassis has 10 Degrees of Kickup and Improved Departure Angle. Other elements of the new kit include a Decoupled Slipper Clutch, Aluminium Center-Mounted Servo Mount, Low-Profile Body, Shock Tower Covers Front and Rear, 3.5mm Turnbuckles and Ballcups and 13mm Big-Bore Shocks. The kit is also available as a RC10 B84D kit intended specifically for Dirt track racing.

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