March 26, 2025

O.S. Speed T1205 .12 Onroad Engine

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .12 1:10 Onroad competition engine, the O.S. Speed T1205.  Based on T1204, it features a redesigning crankshaft and revised needle taper angle.  The newly designed crankshaft for improved power delivery from low to mid end performance.  The revised needle taper angle has expanded the adjustment range.  Using the well-received outer head shape from T1204 this gets a new laser design.  Also available as a Combo set,  this comes with TT03 EFRA2700 tuned silencer and the newly developed MT04 exhaust manifold.

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March 25, 2025

Mikimodel MS1 Body Stopper V3

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Body Stopper V3 for the MS1 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Also compatible with the previous BD12/BD11/BD10 kits, this 3rd version is adjustable with an upper screw so that the front part of the body does not crush due to the aerodynamic load, giving great front stability to the model.

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March 24, 2025

Team Associated RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6×6

Not a regular RC10 kit you’d expect, Team Associated has introduced the RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6×6 Kit.  Describing it as a groundbreaking addition to their lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design, the kit boasts a range of features including durable white plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set. It also includes a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a gold aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality FT ball end set.  The kit also features aluminium turnbuckles, gold shock bodies, and a gold motor plate. Completing the package are satin chrome wheels.

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March 24, 2025

Pirani RC CVD Rubber Covers

Italian company Pirani RC has released these rubber covers for CVD driveshaft of all brands of 1:8 onroad cars.  Made from strong and durable TPU, the rubber cover is extra light weight and helps maintain the grease inside the CVD caps.  The result is a longer life for CVD pins, more lubrification in rotation parts and the car more clean in the CVD area.  Sold as a pack of 2 covers, they covers are suitable for both front and rear axles.

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March 21, 2025

Xray X8‘26 1:8 Electric 4WD pan car

Xray has unveiled its latest 1:8 Electric 4WD pan car, the X8’26.  A category the Slovakian manufacturer only entered into in 2024, the latest kit features a revamped chassis design which positions the batteries directly on the chassis for the lowest centre of gravity.  The car also has an extended wheelbase which improves the vehicle’s handling characteristics.  It also gets updated independent front suspension with a system of bushings and rubber O-rings to adjust suspension flex.  The rear suspension is also mounted to the chassis with adjustable flex for enhanced performance.  The motor is positioned as far back as possible, just in front of the rear suspension.  The kit comes with a new 35T Aluminium Pulley which allows for the use of larger front tires, enhancing traction on bumpy tracks and improving steering responsiveness.  Another new part is the One-Way Front Axle which comes with a hard-coated one-way that improves performance.

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March 21, 2025

Awesomatix A800FXR 1:10 FWD Touring Car

Awesomatix has unveiled their latest FWD touring car with the new A800FXR featuring an innovative two-piece, bi-material chassis plate.  With the A800R platform reaching its maturity, the A800FXR builds on the proven A800R touring car concept – shortened chassis plate for minimal overhang and chassis rub and improved damping characteristics over the FX Evo platform – while retaining the successful drivetrain and steering geometry of its predecessor.  It also benefits from more than two years of extensive development of its touring car counterpart.  The standout feature of the A800FXR kit is its two-piece, bi-material chassis plate.  The forward section, made of aluminium, supports the front end, transmission, and electronics, while a carbon fibre rear section holds the rear assembly.  While offering improved weight distribution and refined flex characteristics it brings unparalleled tunability as it allows four different wheelbase settings, truly redefining the phrase “the best of both worlds”.

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March 21, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 1.5mm Steel Chassis

Another new Yokomo specific release from Italy’s Mikimodel is their new 1.5mm steel chassis for the MS1.0 Electric Touring and which is compatibility with previous models such as the BD12/BD11/BD10.  The steel chassis is intended for use on asphalt but can also be used in indoor conditions on carpet.  During testing they worked hard to find the right weight and above all the correct flex of the chassis which was not easy finding the right compromise to unload the chassis and work on the torsion points.  Only after many tests did they also managed to find the right material and the right treatment for the chassis.  Using the steel chassis, Mikimodel say they have found an extremely balanced combination, giving the possibility of extremely easy driving in different conditions.

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March 21, 2025

R1 Wurks Aluminium Motor Spacer

New from R1 Wurks are these Aluminium Motor Spacers intended for oval racing.  Available in 3, 4 and 5mm options, they are designed to shift the motor’s mass to the left (inward), increasing the left-side weight percentage, this adjustment enhances handling and makes it a valuable tuning aid for oval racing. They are available in multiple thicknesses for fine-tuning. They can also be used universally in non-oval applications where redistributing motor mass enhances side-to-side weight balance. Made from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium, these spacers are lightweight yet durable. Their excellent heat transfer properties help dissipate heat efficiently through the motor plate, ensuring optimal cooling performance.  Specifically in terms of Oval racing performance benefits the spacers improve cornering stability in that it balances the car when entering turns, increasing left-side tire traction.  It also reduced right rear drive by shifting weight away from the right rear, aiding rotation and improving corner exit transitions.  In general performance benefits you get more predictable handling, balancing side-to-side weight allowing for smoother and more precise driver inputs.

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