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January 22, 2026

SOTA RC 1:10 Offroad Shock System

Following on from the launch of its Patent pending cutting-edge innovation Position Sensitive Damping System for 1:8 Offroad, Australia’s SOTA RC Products has unveiled a new 1:10 Offroad Shock System. Set to be available mid February, the 1:10 system is not a resized version of their 1:8 offering but a new design from Sota RC’s Matt Austin. Describing the 1:10 system as a new benchmark in RC shock piston design, while they may look unconventional the piston delivers a level of damping control and tuning depth previously reserved for full-scale motorsport. Compatible with 13 mm bore shocks (AE, Schumacher, SWORKz, TLR, and others using the AE-style design), key highlights include modular design enabling tunable multi-curve damping with more than five blended damping regimes. Designed for beginners and advanced racers alike, you can configurable shim stacks for low-, mid-, and high-speed control – and beyond. The Sota system also provides progressive shim engagement from ~100 mm/s through to >1 m/s shaft velocity. It has true full port closure with complete shim coverage when engaged. You get adjustable damping force from subtle control to over 50 kg. View video presentation/technical explanation here.

Source: Sota RC Products [sotarcproducts.com]

January 22, 2026

Hong Nor X5B Alu Front Top Deck

Continuing to roll out option parts for their well received X5B 1:8 Buggy, Hong Nor has released this aluminium Front Top Deck for the platform which now includes the recently unveiled electric iX5B version. CNC machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium it is finished with black anodising and silver chamfered edges. As a direct replacement for the kit standard carbon front top deck, this upgrade reduces body twisted and improves cornering stability.

Images: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

January 22, 2026

Associated RC10 4×4 Pickup Truck Kit

New from Team Associated comes the RC10 4×4 Pickup Truck Kit. The American manufacturer say the 1:10 truck is designed not only for scale looks with realistic wheels, tires and body, but also built for performance. The steel ladder frame chassis provides the perfect backbone for this rugged little rig. The 4-link suspension, scale shocks, and soft rubber tyres give the grip and performance needed to climb over the roughest terrain. Transferring power to the rocks is a compact 3-gear transmission, plastic low-friction slider-type drive shafts, front steel CVA axles, and metal shield ball bearings. Featuring RC10 Classic Gold anodised aluminium, dyeable white plastics throughout, a clear body and box art livery decals, it also included a Sport Reedy 400 Brushed Motor.

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January 22, 2026

Hudy 1:8 Offroad Tyre Gluing Jig

After entered the 1:10 offroad tyre market in 2025, tool manufacturer Hudy has added this Tyre Gluing Jig for 1:8 Offroad to its accessories range. Facilitating the gluing of rubber tyres to wheels in a quick & secure way, the CNC machined Jig is designed for portability and comes completed with its own Hudy Hardcase, making it easy to transport and store. The included large tire bands are used to compress the tyre against the wheel while the CA is drying for the best possible adhesion. The Jig fits all 1:8 Offroad Buggy tyre brands.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 21, 2026

Mikimodel MS2.0 Arm Conversion Kit

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Arm Conversion Kit for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS2.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Under its Mikimodel Special Parts and after months of development the long and painstaking project has resulted in the new arms with adjustable camber and caster. The arms were chosen to provide greater stability than traditional tie rods. Mikimodel say the classic tie rod system causes a continuous change in caster throughout the ride, resulting in a loss of feeling when riding. However, this way everything remains much more stable and the ride is much, much safer! The project took so long precisely because they wanted to be sure that the system could be robust and reliable. The arms are very strong, durable, and flex-free, allowing for much more precise and stable handling on the run. Camber can be adjusted with a simple 1.5 mm wrench, while caster requires replacing a simple carbon plate. Caster comes standard with 4 degrees of front and 2 degrees of rear. Optionally, they can be adjusted to 3.5 degrees at the rear and 5 degrees at the front.

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January 21, 2026

Salemi announced at Serpent Factory team

Serpent has announced the addition of experienced Italian nitro racer Mirko Salemi to their factory team. The 1:8 Onroad stalwart moves to Serpent following a stint with Capricorn with who he became an Euro Nitro Series race winner at the end of the 2023 season. Joining compatriot & recent World Championship Top Qualifier Andrea Catanzani in campaigning the Viper 990R in 2026, on the announcement Salemi said, ‘I’m very happy to join this team, so rich in history and so many successes. We have big goals and hope to achieve great results together. I thank the entire team for their trust and look forward to 2026, which is already ready to begin.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 21, 2026

Avid 13mm Precision Carpet ‘Batch 2’ Springs

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes their 13mm Precision ‘Batch 2’ Springs. These new additions will be used on high grip office carpet, or heavier vehicles like stadium trucks. The Avid Springs are specifically designed for carpet racing by having stiffer rates and shorter lengths – this allowing you to get to your low ride heights easily. The springs are left raw so the spring rate and action of the spring is not compromised from any extra chemical processes, just like Avid’s famous springs that they released in 2013!

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January 21, 2026

Xray X4 ’26 1.2mm Spring Steel Chassis

Xray has released for its X4 ’26 1:10 Electric Touring Car this 1.2mm thick steel chassis made from world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel material. Creating unique handling characteristics and outstanding durability, it is suitable for medium to high traction carpet & high traction asphalt tracks. The increased weight makes for an ultra-low CG, which improves stability and consistency in all conditions. The car will be especially stable over curbs and dots with traction rolling tendencies significantly decreased. The narrow chassis is 84mm wide with tapered bottom edge of the chassis to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground during cornering to improve speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]