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January 15, 2020

T-Works Precision ball bearing sets

T-Works have introduced new Precision ball bearing sets for a range of 1/8th off-road kits. Utilising rubber and metal-shielded high-quality ball races the sets will reduce the natural drivetrain drag due to the metal inner shielding while the outer orange rubber seal offers exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. The sets are available for the Team Associated RC8B3.1, Mugen MBX8/MBX8T and MBX8 Eco, the Kyosho MP10/MP10T/MP9 TKI4/TKI3 as well as the MP9E. The range is rounded out by a set dedicated to the SWorkz S35-3.

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January 9, 2020

Kyosho Inferno MP10 Spec A nitro buggy roller

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Inferno MP10 Spec A 1/8th nitro buggy roller. The pre-assembled kit out of Kyosho’s Spec A range is built by experienced staff and the kits are individually checked by Inferno designer Yuichi Kanai himself. Areas such as shock absorbers and diffs are built to very high standards to guarantee best performances as are details such as ride height and suspension geometry that all come pre-set and race-ready. On top of this the bodyshell is pre-cut, reducing preparation time significantly. Not included are accessories such as engine, electronics and tyres. As for the specifications the Spec A kit comes with the same features as the standard MP10 kit and it will hit the stores soon.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

January 1, 2020

Reno Savoya joins Kyosho

Kyosho Europe have announced the addition of former TLR factory driver, Reno Savoya to their team. The multi-time EFRA European and French National champion will campaign Kyosho’s range of vehicles, both in 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes from what is understood, while also relying on Picco engines, AKA tyres and Racing Experience fuel.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

December 23, 2019

Exotek RB7 Pro aluminium steering rack

Exotek have introduced their new Pro aluminium steering rack for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. The 2-colour anodised heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering rack is designed for the use with included 3X6mm ball bearings and crush sleeves for the smoothest and most precise operation. The set includes four ball bearings, two crush sleeves and two shims. Polished and anodised in black and red colour the rack matches the stock geometry and it is compatible with the RB7, RB6, SC6, ST6, and other RB6-based vehicles.

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December 20, 2019

Kyosho Fazer MK2/FZ02 ST front hub ball tool

Kyosho have introduced their new ST front hub ball tool for the Fazer MK2 and FZ02 vehicles. It helps with installation or removal of the front hub ball as it ensures straight tightening without damaging the ball while also being of help when swapping the standard nylon ball for the optional FAW218 HD ST ball. The tool is machined from aluminium, it features a red surface coating for wear and comes including a high-strength cap head screw.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

December 18, 2019

Answer-RC 1/8th buggy carbon fibre side guards

Available now from Answer-RC are carbon fibre side guards for the majority of the current 1/8th buggies. Strong, good looking and about 50 percent lighter than the kit items typically, the hand-laid, CNC-machined and Kevlar-reinforced side guards are available for the Agama A319, HB Racing D817 and D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, SWorkz S35-3 and Team Associated RC8B3.1. The side guard sets include all the bits and pieces needed for installation.

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December 17, 2019

Kyosho Mini-Z 8500kV BL conversion set

Kyosho’s Mini-Z brushless conversion set 8500kV allows to easily convert brushed motor Mini-Z buggies to brushless power. The set includes a Speed House XSpeed 85 8500kV brushless motor as well as a new power board, developed in cooperation with Scorpion Power System, with the actual swap being basically a plug and play, however it requires to solder the battery wires. The powerful motor allows for much greater speeds compared to the standard brushed motor while being more efficient at the same time.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

December 13, 2019

Aigoin Racing introduce new 1/8th off-road optionals

Aigoin Racing from France have announced the release of new option parts for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. First up are front upper arm wings for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and the Mugen MBX8. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the wings help to fine-tune the aerodynamics, as they improve front downforce during high speed cornering and while jumping. Included in each set come plastic mounting brackets and hardware for secure fastening of the wings.

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