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November 18, 2025

Willspeed RB7.5 13mm Aluminium Shock Cap

British 1:10 Offroad conversion kit and after market parts specialists Willspeed have added these Kyosho RB7.5 13mm Aluminium Shock Caps to its product line. Looking to improve on the standard plastic shock cap featured on Kyosho’s latest 1:10 Buggy offering, Willspeed have produced this aluminium replacement to offering a more secure locking to the damper body. Manufactured in 6082 Aluminium to a high level of tolerencing ensuring high performance and importantly ultimate reliability. Supplied as a pair (2pcs) including 2pcs 1.2mm ID x 1mm CS O-Rings for bleed screw seal, each cap is black anodised with WS logo on single face.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

November 17, 2025

Raceform Bespoke Edition 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig

Singapore’s Raceform has introduced a Bespoke Edition of its 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig. With only 200 Bespoke units available worldwide, this edition is designed for the serious RC enthusiast who demands exclusivity and precision. Each and every piece comes with a Bespoke ID. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Custom Name Engraving make it truly yours as each Lazer Jig in this limited run includes complimentary custom laser engraving of your name, right onto the tool. Built on the trusted foundation of the Lazer Jig, expect the same unrivalled accuracy and repeatability for setting and gluing RC tyres, ensuring you dial in the perfect alignment every time for maximum track performance. Choose from 8 vibrant color options for the base plate and toggle plate to personalise your jig. The Bespoke Edition works with the Electrified Lazer Jig Conversion Kit.

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November 17, 2025

T-Works MP11 Rear Brace Mount | Steering Arms

Continuing to expand its offering of aftermarket parts for the new Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy platform, T-Works has released an Aluminium Rear Brace Mount, and Steering Arms in both carbon or aluminium options. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium and finished with a special black anodisation process for strength and hardness, the brace mount enhances the rigidity of the buggy’s rear section, improving cornering performance. The Aluminium Steering Arms enhance structural rigidity, significantly upgrading deformation resistance and impact durability while the Carbon version are lightweight yet high-rigidity, delivering more precise handling.

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November 17, 2025

Champlin wins Florida Carpet Championships

In a repeat of last year’s result it was Schumacher pairing Broc Champlin and Michal Orlowski who took the wins at the annual JConcepts Florida Carpet Championship, Champlin however crowned overall Champion at at Beachline Raceway in Orlando. In 2WD Buggy it was the newly crowned World Champion Champlin who took the TQ with 3 TQ runs from 4 rounds ahead of Orlowski with new 4WD World Champion Marcus Kaerup’s Associated third ahead of team-mate Joona Haatanen, who topped Q3, and the Xray of Dakotah Phend. In 4WD, again Champlin set the pace this time ahead of his other Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik, the Norwegian the only other driver to manage a TQ run. Team Associated’s Aydin Horne would secure third ahead of Orlowski with Brennan Schimmel the best of the Xrays in P5. In the finals it was Orlowski who took the opening 2WD win ahead of Haatanen and Champlin who had a mistake while out front. Unfortunately contact at the start of A2 between Champlin and Orlowski ended the Polish drivers challenge as his buggy ended up on its roof while Champlin remained out front to win ahead of Haatanen and Phend. With another win in A3 Champlin was able to repeat his 2024 2WD victory. In 4WD Orlowski took the opener from Champlin after a mistake from the pole sitter and he would seal the 4WD victory with another win in A2 after Champlin again had a moment while in the lead just after the 1-minute mark. Champlin won A3 to finish runner-up in 4WD which together with his 2WD crowned his the overall JConcepts Florida Carpet Championships winner for the second year in a row.

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November 14, 2025

Sworkz S12-3C 1:10 2WD Carpet Buggy

New from Sworkz comes their latest 1:10 2WD Buggy kit offering the S12-3C (Carpet Edition). Building on the success of the S12-2C EVO platform, this model represents a complete redesign, delivering enhanced cornering speed and effortless handling on carpet and high-traction surfaces. At the core of the S12-3C is a precision-engineered T7075 silver anodised aluminium chassis, designed for optimal performance and flexibility. The gearbox can now be additionally mounted to the chassis to fine-tune flex characteristics. Optional tuning plates allow for further customisation of chassis flex, giving racers the ability to adapt the car’s behaviour to different track conditions. The lightweight chassis also supports up to six different battery placement configurations, enabling precise balance adjustments, making the S12-3C a versatile platform for competitive carpet racing. The S12-3C features Sworkz’s newly designed 13mm BBS Big Bore Shock System, equipped with Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps and reinforced shock pistons for improved durability. Teflon-coated shock shafts ensure ultra-smooth damping response, while the included 4mm carbon shock towers provide exceptional strength. The kit also includes protective shock tower covers and the latest 13mm BBS Black Line springs with rotation-fixed spring holders for consistent performance and a huge improvement on handling of jumps.

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November 14, 2025

Jones joins Team Cayote USA

Team Cayote USA has announced the addition of Tyler Jones to its race team. The 2021 Silver State Pro eBuggy winner and two-time Georgia Peach State Classic Pro Nitro Buggy Champion will be running Team Cayote electronics to power his Sparko eBuggy and with use the company’s recently released X5 Charger as part of his race equipment. Earlier this year Jones made his international race debut when he travelled to Brisbane, Australia, for Round 3 of the Team Cayote Asian Buggy Championships finishing 3rd overall in eBuggy and 5th in Nitro.

Source: Team Cayote USA [Facebook]

November 14, 2025

Vintage Bash 4.0 Sets New Record 483 Entries – Report

Taking place in Melbourne recently with Atsushi Hara among those in attendance, Vintage Bash 4.0 has cemented its position as Australia’s premier vintage off-road RC event, delivering a spectacular four-day celebration that blended nostalgia, racing heritage, and modern festival energy. Hosted at the Knox RC Track, VB4.0 once again raised the bar with an incredible 483 entries, breaking its own national record and reaffirming its status as the largest RC racing event ever held in Australia. The Vintage Bash attracts racers from across Australia, along with an impressive roster of international visitors flying in from Japan, Spain, Indonesia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA. This global participation added a remarkable multicultural richness to the paddock, reflecting the universal appeal of vintage RC racing and the strong reputation the Bash has built worldwide. More than just a race meeting, Vintage Bash 4.0 delivered a full festival-style experience. Enthusiasts of classic-era machines were treated to relaxed racing across iconic classes, a beautifully curated concours, and the crowd-favourite 1989 IFMAR Worlds re-enactment, which became a centrepiece of the weekend’s nostalgia.

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November 13, 2025

Team Associated Reflex 14B Classic Kit

Having offered their originally released RTR 1:14 scale Reflex 14B 4WD electric buggy in kit form in 2024, it seems even it can’t avoid the ‘classic’ treatment with Team Associated now announcing the Reflex 14B Classic Kit. The new kit switches things up by moving away from the original black tub chassis & plastics and to a white molded tub and white plastic parts. AE’s trademark blue anodising has also been switch to the ‘Classic’ gold. These include Gold aluminium threaded racing shocks, Gold aluminium steering rack, and Gold aluminium wheel hexes.

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