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October 22, 2025

RC-Project MBX8R Steering Kit

New from RC-Project, the Italian aftermarket option parts brand, comes this new steering kit for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. Designed to offer a wide range of adjustments and even greater precision in front-end control, the new system allows you to fine-tune the bump steer, making full use of the entire Front Hub travel, both on the inner and outer wheels. The three adjustment options on the Front Hub Carrier let you adapt the bump steer according to the caster angle used, while also allowing you to adjust steering sensitivity in three different positions. This kit is an evolution of the Ackerman system RC-Project developed in 2020, providing enhanced precision, versatility, and steering feel.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

October 22, 2025

XC-ESC GL6 Brushless 8S FOC Crawler ESC

Following the recent release of their GL4990 8S FOC DrivenUltra-Powerful Crawler Motor, XC-ESC has announced the GL6 FOC Crawler ESC. With a maximum continuous 200A it is intended for large 1:5 and 1:6 Crawlers. With a BEC range of 8~25A Max, it features advanced FOC high-speed current loop and microsecond-level current control for strong torque at low speed. Smart torque output & speed servo control mean on uphill the ESC automatically increases torque output to overcome resistance and ensure smooth climbing. On the downhill, the ESC automatically reduces torque to maintain stable speed control. With up to 19 programmable settings, this ESC gives you full control over key crawling functions, including Drag force, torque compensation, and simulated inertia. Plus, the Turbo timing adjustment of up to 24° unlocks maximum torque and performance when you need it most. Ovffered as a combo with the GL4990, compared to conventional motors, efficiency increased by 8%, power loss is decreased by 24%, and you get smooth control without noise.

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October 22, 2025

Takashima D-13 A800R Steel Chassis

Takashima D-13 has a new product line coming in the range of Steel Chassis for 1:10 Touring Car with the first release for the A800R from Awesomatix. The same thickness as the original Awesomatix offering, the Takashima D-13 version product features superior quality and finish. In collaboration with a full-scale automotive machining factory team, they have selected a special steel that offers an optimal balance of strength and durability. The chassis features ultra-flat precision grinding with nanometer-level accuracy and a mirror-finish surface treatment for exceptional performance and consistency. Designed to be used with 120-degree flat head screws, it no longer requires special custom screws, greatly improving cost efficiency and ease of availability. The chassis will be available in early of November, and more versions are already on the way.

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October 22, 2025

MonTech Racing Walkyria LMH 1:10 & 1:12 Bodies

Expanding its popular line of LMH body shells, MonTech Racing introduces the all-new Walkyria for both 1:10 and 1:12 racers. Available in two versions for 1:10 Touring 190mm and for 1:12 Pan Car, rhe Walkyria is entirely designed and manufactured in-house in Italy by MontTech. Made from high-quality polycarbonate the bodies features top-tier molding quality, sharp detailing and aggressive styling, and a sleek, aerodynamic look. Each body kit includes headlight and grille decals, window masks for painting, and screws for rear wing mounting.

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October 22, 2025

T-Works Multi Purpose Tyre Puncher

New from T-Works comes this Multi Purpose Tyre Puncher. Integrating multiple functions these include a Tire/Foam hole puncher. This comes with a default 4mm hole diameter, and is equipped with 3mm/3.5mm drilling heads and 2 replacement rubber gaskets to meet different hole-drilling needs. It also has a Shock-shaft pliers equipped with 3mm/3.5mm/4mm shock absorber core clamping positions for stable holding. Additionally, it has 2mm/3mm/3.5mm/4mm/5mm shock absorber core detection positions – simply insert the core to check if it is bent. It can also hold plugs to assist in soldering operations. Another function of the tool is the Shock-cap install/remover. Provided with multi-specification shock absorber cover installation/removal holes (4mm/4.5mm/5mm/5.5mm/7mm) to fit various models. Finally there is a built-in ball bead installer/remover for convenient handling of ball bead components. Made of high-quality aluminium and finished in black with silver edge finishing it weighs approximately 112.8g and has a total length of about 78mm, making it portable and easy to operate.

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October 22, 2025

Sweep Racing Orbit 1:10 2WD Front Tyre

Sweep Racing has released their Orbit 1:10 Offroad tyres as a new 2WD Front option. Having already offered the Orbit as a rear tyre and a 4WD front, when used together with the existing Orbit rear, the new front delivers optimal performance on oiled or hard-packed track conditions. The Orbit is now available in Sweep Racing’s newly developed M-compound.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

October 21, 2025

Colombia 4.5 Hours Endurance Race – Report

The Colombian Electric Onroad ‘4.5 Hours Endurance Race’ took place last weekend hosted by the Club RC Bogotá at the Bima Racing Track in the centre of the country. This race for Stock spec touring cars saw teams equipped with a Hobbywing 17.5T Juststock motor and blinky ESC, fixed FDR and IFMAR regulation for weight and body. Each team could choose between 3 to 4 drivers, and one of the drivers must be a rocky driver no matter the age, one of the aims of the race to bring new people into the RC hobby in Colombia. A total of 839 laps were completed by the winning team over the 4.5 hours meaning many Lipo battery packs were used and a few mechanical issues were encounter in the race but for almost all the teams this bring more fun and changes in the positions plus some frantic teamwork. At the end all the teams were able to finish, each driver having run stints of between 20 to 25 minutes. With Team Repro, made up of Crisitan Torres, Santiago, Fernando Herrera, and Andreas Chaparro, taking their Awesomatix A800RR to victory over the similar car of the DGN Team, for the next endurance race club will try the 5 hours and aim to bring more Latin America teams to the grid.

Source: Club RC Bogotá

October 21, 2025

Tamiya Group C Series Round 1 – Report

Round one of the Tamiya Group C Series took place last weekend on the beautiful Vallelunga track, 40km north of Rome, Italy. Former European B Champion Riccardo Acciari took the win ahead of newly crowned 235mm National Champion Alessandro Manciocchi, with Massimo Cardelli rounding up the podium. The drivers have been graced by two days of wonderful weather, which made for a pretty big attendance on Saturday as well. The debut for this championship, the race unfolded flawlessly despite some last-minute withdrawals due to the seasonal flu outbreak in Rome which caused the number of heats to decrease and the time table to shift slightly. The race format – with one seeding practice, four 5-minute qualifiers in parc fermee regime and three 10-minute finals – proved challenging and guaranteed plenty of track time for each driver. After seeding, Riccardo Acciari would be top of the list, followed very closely by Massimo Cardelli (3/100ths over three laps) and Alessandro Manciocchi. Qualifying wouldn’t be much different, with Riccardo putting together the best five laps in the first three rounds wrapping the overall TQ in front of Alessandro, with Massimo in third. Alessandro Bagagli and Emiliano Bartolini (both winners of national titles in various classes) wrapped up the top five.

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