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April 18, 2025

Kilic to lead Mugen Seiki challenge at Philippine Masters

Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic is to head the Japanese manufacturer’s challenge at the up coming Philippine Masters as the 2-time World Championship Finalist makes his debut at Asia’s biggest & most famous annual 1:8 Offroad event. Round 2 of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships, the older of the well known Kilic racing brothers joins the already stacked line-up for the 13th edition of the race that includes no less than four IFMAR World Champions. Ahead of making the trip from Germany to the Circulo Verde Race Track in Manila for the April 30 -May 4th event, Kilic said, “I’m really looking forward to the Philippine Masters this year. It will be my first time in Manila. I can’t wait to hit the track and battle the win out! Thanks to all my sponsors for making it possible. See you there!”

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

April 18, 2025

Avid RC RC10B7 72T Direct Drive Pro Kit

US racing upgrade parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released this 72T Direct Drive Pro Kit for Team Associated’s RC10B7 1:10 2WD buggy. The kit allows stock racers to remove the entire clutch assembly for conditions where the driver feels having less rotating mass and zero slip except from the differential is beneficial. This system is the lightest direct drive unit available today coming in at 6.45-grams with a 72T (2.62-grams with no spur). It includes two machined delrin 72T spurs that are lightweight at 3.32-grams and quiet due to the true teeth. The Spurs gears are also sold separately to upgrade the standard Triad Direct Drive.

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April 18, 2025

JConcepts Jato P2 body

JConcepts has announced the release of their popular P2 body shell for the entry level/basher Jato 1:8 Electric Buggy from Traxxas. Having originally been created for the 1:10 racing, the P2 design was carried into 1:8 last year. The channeling concept of the P2 body begins in the front with a forward based windshield which is heavily recessed with vertical railing. The continuation of the design flows over the cockpit, digs deep into the rear section where it re-appears to a double winglet placed just in front of the rear tires in the horizontal plane. The identifiable feature which debuted in 2010, the centre fin is present on the world championship winning shell design and runs most of the complete length from cab to the rear shocks.

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April 18, 2025

Roche RC DTY-10 Alu Cooling Fan Mount

Roche RC, the 1:12 manufacturer which owns and produces the Team Destiny electric touring car kits, has released this new aluminium cooling fan mount for the DTY-10 which was released at the end of 2024. Compatible with 30x30mm and 40x40mm cooling fans, the mount attaches to the car’s motor mount and is finished in the kits purple anodised parts colour.

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April 18, 2025

Reflex Racing MC1 30A 1:28 Competition ESC

Reflex Racing has announced the upcoming release of its MC1 30A Sensored Brushless ESC for 1:28 competition use. The ESC is not just a re-labeled unit but a proprietary ESC and software designed from the ground up specifically for 1:28 and other Micro scale racing. Curated to use the highest quality components, the result is an Ultra-High Performance, super adjustable and durable ESC. Housed in a black anodised aluminium case, the ESC is adjustable via the Texas based company’s MC1 Programming Box and has been designed to be used with a soon to be released bluetooth dongle and App. Pre-orders for the ESC and Programming Box are already open.

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April 18, 2025

Hong Nor 2025 X5B Buggy – Images

Having presented a video showing a 3D render of its new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Hong Nor is showing a production example of the upcoming 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit release at the 23rd Hobby Expo China which opened today in Beijing. The reigning 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer sent us some photos of the new buggy on its stand where it is on display next to their X3GTS GT offering and Toni Gruber’s World Championship trophy from Sydney. The 2025 X5B release marks the 35th anniversary of the company’s first buggy offering and we expect to receive more in-dept close up images from the Tawianese manufacturer ahead of the kit’s official release to market.

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April 18, 2025

T-Works V2 Power Tool Hex Tips Set

New from T-works comes this V2 set of longer design Power Tool Hex Tips. Now 94mm long, they can handle deeper and narrower areas inside your model car. Made from high-quality steel to ensure the durability of the tool, they come as a complete set of 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm bits in their own storage case with individual replacement tips also available separately. Each bit features a unique colour-coding for easy identification at a glance.

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Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 18, 2025

SMJ Tungsten Balance Weights

Japan’s SMJ has released a range of Tungsten Balance Weights specifically designed to be compact and easy to distribute across your car’s chassis. With tungsten one of the heaviest metals, its compact size allows you to efficiently adjust the weight balance of your car in a space-saving manner allowing for optimal weight distribution and the best possible balance of the car. Available in three different weights, 5, 10 & 15 grams, they come with thin double-sided tape for installation.

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