Arena RC Racing has released new 3D printed bumpers for both the Infinity IF14 Speciale and Mugen Seiki MTC3 Electric Touring Cars. Printed using new lightweight materials each bumper is more lightweight like a foam bumper weight. The IF14 Speciale 3D Bumper weighs in at 6.5 grams while the MTC3 is 6.7 grams.
New Italian start-up Boost RC has announced it is to enter the 1:10 Electric onroad market as an after market parts producer with a Spring Steel Chassis for Touring Car and a brand new body shell for Formula as its launching products. A project born from passion in RC Racing and solid experience in engineering design, what started with custom 3D printed parts quickly evolved into spring steel chassis and body shell designs that have already gained recognition among competitive drivers. Their Spring steel chassis will be available for the Axon TC10/3 & TC10/4, the Schumacher Mi9, and the Awesomatix A800R. The brand-new Formula 1 body shell is now entering production after highly validating tests. It has already proven its speed on track, securing multiple club race victories with their drivers, and Boost RC claim it ‘is set to surprise anyone who tries it.’ The company’s launch is scheduled for October 2025, when it will officially introduce its two key product lines.
View F1 body teaser image here
New from US body shell producer SuperRad comes Steve Radecky’s first body designed for the emerging LMH class, the SR-36 1:10 LMH. Available in .7mm polycarbonate, it features an adjustable wing mount giving the ability to tune for different track conditions. The clear body is supplied with decal sheet, window masks, and wing hardware included.
Xray is offering this 2026 Conversion Set to owners of its 2023 NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, the updated parts making the car more stable, offering higher corner speed, and overall easier to drive. The set features short shock absorbers with shorter & softer springs, updated carbon front & rear shock towers and uses thinner anti-roll bars. You also get shock absorbers mounted to arms via carbon extensions and new carbon downstop backstops allow more precise downstop adjustment. A carbon front upper stiffener mounted only to the chassis increases front-end flex. Revised steering geometry & lighter design is achieved with carbon 2-dot steering extensions. A rear carbon brace redesigned creates more flex while the rear end remains stable without loss of traction. Carbon spacer for rear shock tower ensures improved tower and shock mounting. New CVD driveshafts simplify adjustment & improve reliability. An aluminium Centax clutch bell with hard nickel coating is lighter for increased drivetrain performance while an aluminium washer for the belt tensioner prevents belt from jumping off the pulley. Finally new throttle/brake joints with steel bushings give smoother & more precise operation.
View graphic of conversion parts mounted on car here
Awesomatix has added a new Chassis Plate option for its 1:12 platform, the new AM1204XT chassis plate features the same slim, narrow design as the steel version but machined from a special strong, more flexible alloy. Offering similar flex characteristics to the AM1204WC aluminium chassis, it delivers enhanced performance with reduced weight. At only ~40 grams, the AM1204XT is about 29 grams lighter than the steel plate chassis. For installation, it requires ST112-6L screws to mount the motor mount and left bulkhead. Alsoi new for its 1:12 is a new long C1.0 Rear Spring. This version is 0,7mm longer, to provide bigger preload at setting of GUD (Gap Under Damper) when using AM1204XT or AM1204-WC Chassis plate in A12X car.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
Italian onroad specialist engine tuner and reigning 1:8 Onroad World Champions Max Power debut its new 1:8 GT engine, the 21 GT-RX Quadrifoglio, at the IFMAR World Championships in Chile. In the hands of Italian driver Franco Desiderio, the engine was put through its paces at the large high speed Club de Aeromodelos de Chile track, with Desiderio racing both the Semi Final and Main and running in P5 before a late crash dropped him to 7th. The latest engine from Massimo Fantini, it is the first GT engine to use an aluminium cylinder hence the name “Quadrifoglio”. With a DLC coated crankshaft and aluminium cylinder that are specific for GT, the both features new timing. Another new feature is a specific carburetor with low sitting 7 millimetre aluminium Venturi. The engine also fitted with extra power backplate. Following the final Desiderio, who owns Florida based RC1 Racing, stripped his 21 GT-RX Quadrifoglio to give us an look at the engines new parts and features.
Xray has unveiled their ‘all new’ 1:12 chassis, the X12‘26. Featuring a redesigned chassis with reduced rear flex this improves stability & overall traction. The chassis also adds mounting holes for a floating servo mounting and additional holes for easier access to rear pod hardware. A new pod front plate and carbon side link plates with 3 positions provides proper side link alignment for each of the centre pivot positions. New side link mounting positions keep the side links’ rear pivots in-line with each of the three centre pivot positions to minimise bind during suspension compression. At the front a redesigned front carbon bumper improves durability while a front brace from thinner 1.6mm carbon material improves handling & overall feel. Wider front lower arms, 1mm wider per side, improves drivability in all conditions. New aluminium pivot holders allow a lower roll-centre setting without protruding below the chassis. The X12’26 offers two servo mounting alternatives, fixed & floating, with an all-new floating servo holder providing more forgiving handling and minimises steering drift due to servo movement after a crash.
View the full X12’26 presentation here
Xray has announced that team driver Ádám Izsay has joined their R&D team in a full-time capacity. The Hungarian racer who has brought the Slovakian manufacturer much success on track will now bring his experience to the company’s R&D onroad team and work alongside Martin and Juraj Hudy. On making the announcement Xray said, ‘Adam has already demonstrated his value through his dedication, precision, and strong contributions to testing and racing. His professionalism and commitment to excellence make him an ideal addition to XRAY’s R&D program. Each year, Xray annually updates the majority of the world’s largest portfolio of high-competition model racing cars — a lineup of 20 different models. This extensive process requires not only engineering expertise but also continuous on-track evaluation. With Adam now part of the R&D structure, Xray will further strengthen its ability to innovate and accelerate development especially in on-road field. Together, Martin Hudy, Juraj Hudy and Adam Izsay will form a highly effective R&D on-road team focused on pushing the boundaries of performance and maintaining Xray’s reputation for world-leading design and quality.’
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
