July 12, 2025

JConcepts S15 XB8’25 Body

JConcepts has updated its S15 body shell line-up with the addition of an option for the XB8’25 1:8 Buggy from Xray.  The S15 blends performance features from the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up.  The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability.  The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the XB8’25.  The S15 concept uses heavily chamfered side-pods blended into winglets made popular by JConcepts heritage designs. Each body comes with an exterior protective film, window mask and decal sheet.

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July 11, 2025

Drivers settle-in in Singapore ahead of biggest eSIC

With the biggest Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) taking place this weekend, drivers have been settling themselves in with open practice at the country’s only permanent track RCMC over the past few days. Just 10-minutes from the country’s famous Jewel Changi Airport, the third edition of eSIC is living up to its international title with drivers from 14-nations making up this year’s entry. This is also the first time the event has a greater number of international entries versus locals with 60% of the entry being drivers from other countries, Malaysia topping the visitor count followed by China. 2025 also marks the first factory entries from Xray and Axon. Singapore’s very own Nicholas Lee, a driving force behind the race, takes on eSIC for the first time in Xray colours and is joined by Alexander Hagberg and Jan Ratheisky. Hagberg returns to the track a decade on from his last visit. Axon are here with their up coming TC10/4 touring car release and while Sobue has raced here before with his previous team Infinity, the Japanese driver says he is going to count this as his first visit as he was very sick on the previous occasion and doesn’t remember too much about that particular trip. Another RCMC rookie this weekend is Atsushi Hara and the legend of the sport has a new Hara purple edition ride in the form of a Mi9 from Schumacher, this being his first run with the car on a ‘proper track’.

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July 11, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Front Hub Insert EVO 2 Kit

Continuing the roll out of parts updates for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis in this IFMAR GT World Championship year, Capricorn has released this EVO 2 Front Hub Insert Kit.  The new kit ​​provides a lightening of the suspended masses of 5 grams per hub carrier, which ensures a greater steering angle.  The new steering horn has been strengthened and allows for double adjustment of the tie rods.  The new structure, as with the rear hub stay, ensures greater smoothness of the wheel hub.

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July 11, 2025

Axon TC10/4 Electric Touring Car Pre-release Spec

Japanese Electric Touring Car manufacturer and 2022 World Championship podium finishers Axon has pre-released some of the features of its upcoming new offering, the TC10/4.  Publishing three images of the car on social media, Axon, who are currently in Singapore for this weekend eSIC race with drivers Akio Sobue and Hayato Ishioka, list features of the new car to include a sophisticated lightweight upper and lower bulkheads.  The car still shares the chassis with the current TC10/3, which was official announced in November 2023, but gets a new centred design of the front & rear dampers for improved cornering manoeuvrability.  Axon will release further details on the final production kit shortly.

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July 11, 2025

JConcepts releases Pioneer wheel for 1:8 Buggy

Having introduced the Pioneer wheel for 1:10 2WD buggy racers back in April, JConcepts has now released the unique wheel design to the 1:8 buggy market.  While looking at a 1989 Masami Hirosaka replica, JConcepts foubder Jason Ruona had a 3D vision of recreating an iconic variation. The dimensional aspect of the wheels matches the winning Mono wheels, have an industry standard offset and are produced in durable material, inner reinforcing ribs and stout 17mm hex area pack this design. The 4 pack of wheels will be available in popular colours bright white, fluorescent yellow, and under the RM brand in retro pink.

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July 10, 2025

Leadfinger Racing B74.2 Retro-Mod Body

US body shell producer Leadfinger Racing has updated its popular Retro-Mod body to fit the latest Team Associated B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy.  The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing.  The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements.  Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing.  Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and it is compatible with their .050 Lexan retro wings, which come as a set of two clear wings.

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July 10, 2025

KO Propo Cooling Fan Booster

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has release this new Cooling Fan Booster.  This product is a boost circuit unit that connects between the receiver and the cooling fan, boosting the voltage to approximately 8V (input voltage range: 2.5V and above) to increase the fan speed and air pressure, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the motor and ESC.  It can be easily installed by connecting the connector.  Excluding cable the booster measures 28 x 11.5 x 9mm.

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July 10, 2025

Yokomo Shorty size 69 gram Battery Weight

Yokomo has added this Shorty battery sized Racing Battery Weight as an option for users of this 1:10 2WD Buggy platforms.  1.5mm thick, this battery weight makes it easy to match lightweight 2WD offroad vehicles to regulations. At 69 grams per piece, it can also promote a lower centre of gravity by placing it under the battery.

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