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

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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April 17, 2025

Cavalieri set for Philippine Masters debut

Four-time IFMAR Offroad World Champion Ryan Cavalieri is set to make his first appearance at the famed Philippine Masters which takes place from April 30 -May 4th.  The American is the fourth World Champion confirmed for the 13th running of the Manila based event joining David Ongaro, Atsushi Hara and Naoto Matsukura for what is the biggest edition of Asia’s most prominent annual offroad race.  Joining Invisible Speed, the car set-up platform created in 2020 by Joseph Quagraine, for 2025 as the brand’s first Pro driver and running Mayako buggies on the announcement he is going to the Philippines for the very first time, the race the second round of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships, Cavalieri said, “Really looking forward to my first trip to race the Philippines Masters.  I have always followed the event and have tried several times to come but my race calendar was always busy around the same time with other events. I’m happy to finally make the trip this year.”

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

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