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November 8, 2025

Factory Team Onroad Tools

Team Associated’s option parts & accessories brand Factory Team has introduced a number of new tools intended for onroad use. The new line includes an onroad wheel arch cutout tool for racing out the wheel cutouts on your body and ensure it is centred with the tyre. A new chassis balancing tool makes balancing your car easy, simply rest your vehicle on the balancing tool using the two holes in the chassis (one on the front, one on the rear). A stepped ride height gauge allows for easy ride height adjustment readings in 0.2mm increments starting from 3mm and ending at 7mm. Finally there is the 10mm droop gauge support blocks are machined to tight tolerances to allow for very precise and repeatable droop measurements. View more images here

November 7, 2025

Kato takes SIGP Q1 ahead of Ronnefalk & Coelho

Infinity’s Kouki Kato has opened qualifying at the Sunpadow International Grand Prix with a TQ run, the top seed fastest over the 8-minute heat ahead of Xray’s David Ronnefalk and Infinity’s Bruno Coelho. While Kato TQ run was never in doubt there would be some issues with timing in the top heat as a result of the qualifiers being extended from the traditional 5-minutes to 8-minutes. With drivers forced to stop for fuel in the qualifier, a number of drivers would not have their laps counted as the came in to pit lane, Coelho, David Ronnefalk, and Jason Nugroho all effected by a problem with the loop under the paved pit lane entry. While there was some deliberations following the completion of qualifying with buggies being push back & forth over the loop on the main straight and in pit lane, it was finally decided to credit drivers with the missed laps meaning Ronnefalk got his second 3.162 seconds off Kato’s pace with Coelho joining them on 15-lap runs a further 1-second back. Showing P2 on the timing screen’s at the end of the run, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen would end up 4th after the corrections with Adrian Wicaksono from Indonesia completing the Top 5.

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November 7, 2025

Infinity IF14 Speciale Alu Hub Carrier

New from Infinity for their IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car come these optional Aluminium Hub Carriers. Made in Japan for superior accuracy, rigidity, and performance, they deliver peak performance on high-grip surfaces. Infinity advise that when using spacers under the upper ball pivot (TS075), to use spacers 1mm thinner than those for the kit standard plastic hub carriers.

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November 7, 2025

Spektrum DX Pro+ 12-Channel DSMR+ Transmitter

New from Horizon Hobby radio brand Spektrum comes the new DX Pro+ 12-Channel DSMR+ Transmitter. Offering a list of advanced features that includes the virtually unlimited possibilities 12-channel control offers, it is built around frequency agile, DSMR+ 2.4GHz technology. You can use the DX Pro+ in any type of surface application, including boats. Spektrum claim that its range and response, particularly in noisy 2.4GHz environments, are superb. The DX Pro+ is designed and engineered to perform in every single surface segment and it includes a host of ergonomic options to make the transmitter custom fit you. Additionally, the DX Pro+ includes the latest advancements in Spektrum technologies such as Dual Protocol compatibility, DSMR+ and 12-channel control for the enthusiast driver.

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November 7, 2025

T-Works Multi-purpose Pliers

In another new addition to its tool line-up, T-Works has released this Multi-purpose Pliers. Made from high-quality aluminium alloy, featuring a black finish complemented by chamfered edges. Weighing in at approximately 71 grams and with an overall length of around 151mm, the pliers is portable and easy to operate, integrating multiple functions in one. It allows you to carry out Shock Absorber Core operations, it is equipped with 2-3mm/3.5-4mm shock absorber core clamping positions for stable holding. Additionally, it has 4mm/5mm shock absorber core detection positions—simply insert the core to check if it is bent. Moreover, it can fix plugs to assist in soldering operations. The pliers is equipped for Ball Installation/Removal, coming with a built-in ball installer/remover for convenient handling of ball components.

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November 7, 2025

MXLR TT01 & TT02 M-FlexBumper

New from Max Machler’s MXLR brand is this M-FlexBumper intended for the Tamiya TT01 and TT02. The M-FlexBumper is a weight optimised version of their popular FlexBumper and which remains stable and strong enough for best performance. With a weight of ~13,5 grams the new M-FlexBumper version is more than 7 grams lighter than the standard FlexBumper version. The MXLR M-FlexBumper for the Tamiya TT01 & TT02 matches the original footprint of the #51226 “L” bumper, but with a lower overall profile. It is a direct replacement for the kit foam. The MX logo on the front side of the bumper gives proof the originality.

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November 7, 2025

Kato tops seeding at SIGP in China

Japan’s Kouki Kato is the top seed at the SIGP Offroad Race in Xiamen, the Infinity team having the early advantage in China on the challenging 3-Circles track as team-mate Bruno Coelho managed to set the second fastest 3-consecutive laps. Over the two rounds of controlled practice Kato would set his best time in CP1 while Coelho would top the second round improving on his earlier time but unable to better that of Kato. Fresh from his double win last weekend at the new Hongyu GDC track in Guangzhou, Xray’s David Ronnefalk completed the Top 3 with his opening effort. Building his confidence on the bumpy track, Korean youngster Jung Hyunkyu took his Team Associated to the fourth fastest time ahead of Mayako pairing Pekko Iivonen and Joesph Quagraine.

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November 7, 2025

JConcepts P2X 1:10 2WD Body Shell

Seen for the first time at the recent IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Sydney, Australia, JConcepts has official released its new P2X body for the Schumacher LD3, Xray XB2’25, and Team Associated RC10B7 2Wd Buggies. A staple in the JConcepts product line, the Punisher body shell design, started its time in the off-road division during the 2010 racing season with the ultra-competitive body undergoing new changes to arrive ready to tackle the Worlds track in Castle Hills. P2X is designed for additional rear downforce and developed with our professional racing team to have better rear grip, more balance, and a new ace for outdoor track conditions. P2X dominated the competition in Castle Hills, and provided a stamp of authority by taking TQ, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in 2WD class, Broc Champlin securing the victory for the JConcepts race team. The P2X arrives with the class leading #0197 wing which has shown incredible performance on Carpet | Turf | Dirt since its development. For racers wanting to add additional rear stability, the 7″ Illuzion monster rear wing is available separately, as used at the world championships.

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