April 10, 2026

Schumacher Cougar LD3 Worlds Option Parts

Schumacher has released two new optional parts for its Cougar LD3 which last October team driver Broc Champlin used to take the buggy to the IFMAR 1:10 2WD World Championship title in Australia.  First of the new options is the Worlds Alloy Lower Plate that offers the ability to lower the centre of gravity of the front end by moving the servo down into a flat (horizontal) position, as well as further back.  This results in more stability through the corners and calms down the steering aggression.  Also offering increased stiffness, it can only be used with the flat (horizontal) servo position, and the new Worlds centre track rod.  The Worlds centre track rod features optional steering geometry to adjust the aggression of the steering through the corner.  This new inner hole position will help more with mid to exit steering.

View New Alloy Suspension Straps here

April 10, 2026

Hudy Strike 1:8 Offroad Coloured Wings

A wing that they originally released last October in a black version, Hudy is now offering their Strike 1:8 offroad wing in a range colours.  Adding white, orange, yellow, and green colours, this competition-level wing is engineered for maximum stability, durability, and performance. Made from an ultra-lightweight plastic, it keeps the weight as low as possible to deliver handling characteristics close to a lexan wing, while offering increased durability. Its modern, ultra-low profile design with large side dams improves cornering control and overall stability. Reinforced with distinctive fang-shaped brackets, the wing combines strength with minimum weight. Pre-marked cutting holes allow quick and easy downforce adjustments for any track condition. Fully IFMAR-legal and compatible with all popular 1:8 buggies and truggies.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

April 10, 2026

T-Works XB8’26 Steel Chassis Skid Protectors

T-Works have added these stainless steel chassis skid protector plates for the XB8’26 1:8 Buggy from Xray.  Offered in both a front and rear plate, with each option supplied as 2 pieces, they are made from high-quality stainless steel material for durability and corrosion resistance.  The skid plates provide additional chassis protection in the front and rear of the car, something that comes in handy especially when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps.

View rear plate here

April 9, 2026

Kyosho MP11 Front Precision Geometry Adjustment Set

T-Works has added this Front Precision Geometry Adjustment Set to its optional parts line-up for the Kyosho MP11 1:8 Buggy.  Customised for MP11, the set integrates an aluminium steering plate, carbon fibre front bumper plate and centre positioning tool, for a single solution upgrade of steering precision and front structure stability.  No complex modification required, just install and use immediately.  The 7075-T6 aluminium Steering Plate has a pre-installed precision roller bearings, fully compatible with original IF718 for seamless replacement, enhancing steering rigidity and durability.  The Carbon fibre Upper Plate reduces vehicle weight and improves handling flexibility; resistant to impact and deformation, stabilising the front structure.  The Center Positioning Tool is designed for precise adjustment of front wheel camber balance.  Insert the tool through the center holes of the bumper plate and steering plate for positioning and fixing. Remove it after adjustment, quickly optimising steering accuracy.

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April 8, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Champ

Showing now let up in its RC10 variant kit releases, Team Associated has announced the Retro 80’s Ultra Champ which they say revives the soul of the original RC10 with authentic design, premium materials, and unmistakable 80’s style.  Built on a true RC10 platform, the Ultra Champ features aluminium trailing arm rear suspension for period-correct performance and iconic handling characteristics that defined an era of 1:1 offroad racing.  Retro-inspired styling is brought to life with a new molded front bumper and side guards, blending vintage looks with modern durability.  At its core is the legendary Stealth A.T.C. transmission with ball differential, delivering smooth, efficient power transfer and proven reliability.  Featuring genuine Team Associated white molded and dyable plastics from front to back.  High-end details complete the package, including threaded steel turnbuckles for precise adjustability, gold anodised aluminium long-travel shocks for classic performance and looks, and a factory-correct Protech body set with authentic decals that capture the unmistakable spirit of the box art imagery.

View Kit Features and more images here

April 7, 2026

Tekno RC EB/NB48 Wider Rear Pivot Configuration

Tekno RC has announced this new wider rear pivot configuration for their EB/NB48 2.x 1:8 Buggy platform.  The new parts are engineered to increase rear stability, improve consistency, and inspire more confidence while circling the track.  New slightly shorter rear suspension arms have been designed to go along with the wider C and D blocks.  This allows you to maintain the same overall track width, while widening the rear suspension pivot for improved handling characteristics.  Widening the suspension pivot generates more support at the rear of the buggy and increases precision when quickly changing directions or modulating the throttle.  The buggy will feel more planted and predictable everywhere around the track, but especially through high-speed sweeper sections.  In addition, drivers have reported more drive through bumpy sections and out of corners.  The result is a faster buggy that is easier to drive lap after lap.  Seth VanDalen was using all of the new rear pivot parts to win the 2026 Dirt Nitro Challenge Pro Nitro Buggy title.

View -1mm, -2mm C, and -2mm D blocks here

April 7, 2026

Canas wins ‘Neoland’ on iconic race’s return

Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has won Neoland, the Spaniard taking the Nitro Buggy win on the return of racing to Harper Adams in the UK over the Easter weekend.  The spiritual home of Philip Mortstedt’s Neo Race, a race that was widely referred to as the 1:8 Buggy Indoor World Championships, well known international track builder and Buggyland race promoter Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez resurrected the Neo event after a decade, and while he was somewhat under the radar for most of the weekend Canas came good when it counted most to win the 45-minute final.  In qualifying it was the Xray of David Ronnefalk who secured the TQ, topping 2 of the 3 rounds, ahead of Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro, fastest in Q3 and also taking the overall eBuggy TQ. The Sworkz’s Mattia Polito would line-up third ahead of Canas with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic and Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup completing the Top 6 on the 15-car grid.  In the final Ronnefalk would lead the way for the first 20-minutes with Canas pushing him ever harder.  The pair would tangle but resume in the same order only for Canas to execute the pass he was trying to line up shortly after.  Once in front he took charge of the race to win by 3.5 seconds from Ongaro.  Making a wrong call on tyre compound, Ronnefalk would eventually drop to P6 with Ongaro taking second and the Sworkz of 7th place qualifier Elliott Boots completing the podium just ahead of Kilic.  In Easter Sunday’s eBuggy encounter, while Ongaro won A1 it was Ronnefalk who took the title with wins in A2 & 3.  Behind Ongaro in second, eBuggy World Champion Kaerup completed the podium from P10 on the grid with Kilic finishing fourth.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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