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May 4, 2026

The RC Racer TT-02F Front Wheel Drive Conversion Kit

Well known Tamiya website The RC Racer has realised a dream of combining their love of Tamiya and having an accessible entry into the FWD 1:10 Touring Car class with the creation of this conversion kit for the hugely popular TT02. The kit transforms the popular entry level Tamiya into a club spec front wheel drive chassis and takes the unique concept of making the rear of the conventional chassis the front. This provides the car with the front weight bias that is essential for good traction in the popular Frontie class. The concersation is availablr as a free to download 3D print file. In total, there are just three new parts in the conversion – Servo Plate, Front Shock Tower (One for the Standard kit, and one for the TYPE-S chassis), and a Bumper (optional).

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May 4, 2026

Kobbevik doubles at INS16 Round 2

Making the trip Stateside, Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik completed the double at the second round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series. Racing at the RC One Racing offroad facility in Michigan, the Norwegian would secure the TQ in 2WD on the carpet track ahead of team-mate and reigning INS Champion Broc Champlin, the World Champion topping the opening of the three qualifier. Team Associated’s Aydin Horne completed the Top 3 on the grid. In 4WD it was season opening double winner Chase Lemieux who claimed the TQ, the Xray driver topping Q1. While Kobbevik topped Q2, it was team-mate Brennan Schimmel, fastest in Q3, he lined up P2. In the finals, while Lemieux took A1, Kobbevik took A2 & 3 to secure the overall win with Lemieux and Schimmel completing the podium. In 2WD, Kobbevik took A1 ahead of Horne, but from 4th on the grid 2023 2WD World Champion Tater Sontag took the win from the visitor. Staying out front in A3 Kobbevik completed the double with Sontag and Horne joining his on the podium.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 4, 2026

Paloschi wins Round 2 of Italian GT Championship

Gabriele Paloschi has won the second round of the AMSCI 1:8 GT Italian National Championship, the Capricorn driver taking the win ahead of Top Qualifier and defending Champion Andrea Catanzani. Hosted by the Stradivari Miniautodromo in Cremona, Northern Italy, qualifying saw the Serpent of Round 1 winner Catanzani secure the top spot as he went fastest in 2 of the four rounds. Fastest in final qualifier, Senesi GT International GP winner Paloschi would secure P2 ahead of the Nova Engines backed Raptor of Turkish Championship regular Burak Kilic who topped Q3. In the 45-minute final, with Kilic retiring after just 15-minutes, up front Catanzani looked set to go 2 from 2 in the championship as he lapped the field and posted the fastest lap of the race. With just minutes left on the clock however the leader suffered a tyre failure allowing Paloschi through to the lead as the World Championship Top Qualifier visited the pits. Paloschi would hold on to take the win by just under 3-seconds from Catanzani for an Ielasi Tuned engines 1-2. Multiple Irish National Champion, and another of the championship’s regular international visitors, Clive Connolly completed the podium. Behind the Schepis Model’s driver, reigning European Champion Filippo Beretta claimed 4th. Beretta will try to defend his title later this month when drivers travel to Portugal for the 2026 EFRA European GT Championships at Vila Real.

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May 1, 2026

T-Works X5B CF Receiver Box Cover & Connector Switch

T-Works has released this Carbon Receiver Box Cover & Connector Switch for the Hong Nor X5B 1:8 Buggy. The cover replaces the kit standard plastic cover and includes wiring for the a Connector Style Power Switch. They also offer a bank carbon fibre cover for those utilising the buggy’s receiver box standard on/off switch mount. As part of the release T-Works has also produced a carbon cover for the battery box.

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May 1, 2026

Infinity IF14 Speciale 1.6mm Soft One-Piece Top Deck

Infinity has introduced this a new 1.6 mm “soft” one-piece top deck for its IF14 Speciale Electric Touring Car which is designed to further expand chassis torsion adjustability. This option part has been developed to provide drivers with a wider setup window, allowing more precise adaptation to varying track conditions and driving styles. The reduced torsional stiffness helps improve overall traction, particularly on low-grip surfaces or in conditions where increased stability is required. The new top deck offers an effective solution for drivers looking to maximise the versatility of the IF14 Speciale while maintaining a high level of performance and consistency. The deck features an integrated access hole for pinion gear mounting screws to improve ease of maintenance and is compatible with pinion gears up to 49 teeth (64-pitch) and 36 teeth (48-pitch).

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May 1, 2026

Rlaarlo DSK 1:8 Buggy Builders Kit

A manufacturer who has been making inroads in the RTR market and who had a big presence at the recent Hobby Expo China, Rlaarlo has announced that it is offering its new DSK 1:8 eBuggy platform as builders kit, a first for the ambitious Chinese company. In kit form, the buggy gets a host of upgrades parts with the kit intended of offer a platform that is an ideal entry into club level buggy racing. The DSK can be configured as Rear-Motor or Front-Motor with no chassis replacement or drilling required. Simply reposition the motor mount, adjust the center diff location, and swap the battery box components. It can also be built with Pivot Ball Suspension Steering or C-Hub Steering Blocks, the option of two steering layouts, offering greater tuning flexibility. The front and rear suspension arms feature embedded carbon fibre stiffener inserts. These stiffeners massively reinforce suspension arm rigidity and provide the suspension system with exceptional impact resistance, further enhancing the durability of the overall structure. The DSK also gets an upgrade 4mm carbon rear shock tower and titanium turnbucles while other components are produced in high quality materials.

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April 30, 2026

T-Works MP11 Alu Centre Diff Lower Mounts

In its latest Kyosho MP11 option parts release, T-Works has added these 7075-T6 Aluminium Centre Diff Lower Mounts. With a blackened finish and refined bevel design, it features high torsion resistance and firmly locks the centre differential and CVD drive shafts for improved transmission accuracy. Its structural design conducts heat directly from the centre differential to the chassis base for rapid heat dissipation and effectively lowers the operating temperature of the centre differential. Stainless steel gaskets replace the original plastic versions, distributing screw locking pressure to prevent chassis deformation, ideal for gear replacement and assembly.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 30, 2026

Kyosho Lazer 7.5 1:10 4WD Buggy

Kyosho has officially released details of its upcoming Lazer 7.5 1:10 4WD Electric Buggy. Set to be available n June, the Japanese manufacturer say a key focus of the ZX7.5 is keeping pace with the ever-increasing speeds of modern racing. A newly designed main chassis combines optimised centre of gravity and weight distribution to enhance overall performance. Components from the Ultima RB7.5 2WD buggy have also been strategically adopted to further elevate its capabilities. The ZX7.5 also improves durability, expands setup options, and enhances maintenance efficiency. Modern buggy racing spans a wide range of surfaces from ultra-high-grip carpet and artificial turf to slippery dirt tracks, and the ZX7.5 is engineered to handle them all.
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