April 4, 2025

Cheng joins Xray

Former eSIC Open Brushless Champion Ethan Cheng has joined Xray, the Singapore driver following fellow countryman Nicholas Lee in switching from Yokomo to the Slovakian manufacturer for the 2025 season.  In addition to his Stock victory at the inaugural eSIC (Electric Singapore International Challenge) race held at the RCMC race track in Singapore, he also made the internationally loaded Modified A-main at the event.  Cheng was also an A-Main finalist in Modified at the inaugural Foshan Invitational RC Championship in China at the end of 2023.  On the announced, Cheng said, ‘I’m deeply grateful to Nicholas Lee and the Hudy family for the opportunity to join Xray.  It’s a true privilege to be part of such a passionate and talented team.  I’m excited for the journey ahead and look forward to contributing meaningfully to the team’s ongoing success.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


April 4, 2025

Yokomo SO 30mm fan shrouds

Yokomo is releasing a 30mm fan shrouds for their SO3.0 and SO2.0 1:10 2WD Buggies.  The 30mm fan shroud is attached to the cooling fan to increase the cooling effect of the motor.  The motor duct shape has been optimised and will greatly contribute to maintaining motor performance and efficiency in the coming warmer season.  A 30mm cooling fan is attached to the chassis via the Z2-CFM aluminium cooling fan stay and secured using the upper hole of the fan – the cooling fan/aluminium fan stay are sold separately.

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April 3, 2025

Team Bomber 1:12 HQ Steel Composite Shaft

Japanese 1:12 specialists Team Bomber has released this HQ Steel Composite Shaft.  In development for 3-years, this spool shaft does not use the common method of fixing a clamp-style hub on the shaft, but rather a method of pressing an integrated aluminium wheel & spur gear holder directly to the shaft.  As a result, the weight balance during rotation has been significantly improved to achieve overwhelming rotation accuracy, and with its precision and strength, it has achieved surprising rear traction.  Another feature of the HQ Steel Composite Shaft is the hollow steel shaft section.  While a steel shaft it achieves carbon shaft lightness and boasts high strength.  Carefully selecting the best steel materials, this allows the tube to be extremely thin while successfully achieving lightness and strong strength.

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April 3, 2025

Xray XB2 Front Lower Arm Mount CF Distance Shims

Xray has introduced these Front Lower Arm Mount Carbon Distance Shims for its XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The Front lower arm mounting distance shim eliminates play between #322317 front lower arm mount +3/-3° and 2.0mm thick chassis.  The play can be eliminated also by using the larger carbon plate for front lower arm mount that allows to mount the suspension holders 1mm lower.  Lowered suspension will help to generate more steering.

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April 3, 2025

JConcepts JCI RC10T bodies

New from JConcepts comes these two JCI RC10T bodies, the 1991 Winter Champs Wide and 1993 Winter Champs Narrow examples.  The Florida based company has re-created the classic stadium truck body (grey painted scheme) used during the release of the RC10T at the 1991 Winter Championships in Lutz, Florida.  The original styled design is wide and carries a unique look, fit, and includes a spoiler look that is secured to the tailgate area giving it a tremendous racing look.  During the early months of 1993, the Associated team fought back at the Winter Championships with updated and revised parts, along with a narrower body covered many of the team driver’s vehicles during this event. This marked a new movement for drivers looking for the slim style design, hugging the chassis a little closer, more room for adjustment on the front shock tower, and a spoiler which mounts on top of the bed in the rear of the shell.  The JConcepts body captures the look and provides a gap against the chassis to give racers the Stadium Truck look popular in the 90’s. JConcepts, once sold the original RC10T body in the narrow configuration, so, in order to renew and complete the line-up, the JConcepts team took on the task of re-creating the original “wide” and “narrow” configurations for the fans of the #gojconcepts materials, packaging, window mask and decal sheet.

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April 2, 2025

Team Corally SBX-42 1:10 4WD Buggy

Following the release of its competition 1:8 eBuggy last week, Corally has announced the release of the SBX-42 1:10 4WD Buggy.  Describing the kit an advanced 4WD racing buggy designed for serious RC enthusiasts and professional racers alike, it was engineered in Belgium, using high-grade materials and cutting-edge technology.  Building on its predecessor, the SBX410,  the SBX-425 sets a new standard for the company’s 1:10 offering in terms of precision, performance, and reliability.  Featuring an ultra-low centre of gravity chassis, which is constructed from anodised aluminium with carbon flex plates, this delivers exceptional stiffness, agility, and balance.  The SBX-425 comes fully race-spec’d straight out of the box, making it ideal for beginners and competition racers alike.  It also features a pro-level drivetrain, race-optimised steering, durable gear differentials, and race-proven shock absorbers.

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April 2, 2025

Pirani RC 1:8 Onroad Set-up Wheels

Pirani RC, the brand of well known Italian nitro onroad racer Andrea Pirani, has released these new set-up wheels suitable for all 1:8 onroad cars.  Based on tyre diameters of 74,5mm rear and 67,5mm front, its helps to dial in the best balance on your car.  Made from carbon fibre reinforced hard plastic they set of 4-wheels come complete with a small and easy to use storage container.

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April 2, 2025

Leadfinger XB8 V2 Beretta Body

A bodyshell that proved popular at the recent Asian Buggy Championships season opener in New Zealand, Leadfinger Racing has released its V2 Beretta for the Xray XB8 nitro and electric buggies.  The V2 Beretta body is a design concept that combines Leadfinger’s previous Assassin, A2.1 Tactic and Berretta body features.  The modern combination complements both hard and soft lines that provide perfect overall balance under multi surface track testing.  Produced by Leadfinger Racing in the USA,  the body is sold clear wiith window masks for painting and official LFR logo stickers.

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