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July 17, 2019

Kyosho Ultima RB7SS 2WD stock racing buggy kit

Kyosho have announced the soon release of the stock racing specific Ultima RB7SS 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The buggy build on the proven RB7 but includes some useful optionals for the highly competitive 17.5T stock motor class such as a lightweight aluminium ball differential, aluminium driveshafts and alloy front wheel axles. Also included are a slipper eliminator hub for the spur gear, a 0.6mm lightweight body shell and a revised rear suspension geometry for optimised roll characteristics. However, all parts are compatible with the standard RB7, allowing for easy parts carrying and the ability to use the stock specific parts in the “modified” buggy. The kit is rounded out by a low-friction 48dp aluminium pinion gear, as well as X-Gear springs, diff and high-graphite grease. The kit is meant to hit stores this July.

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July 16, 2019

Avid 1/8th scale 1-piece carbon wing button

Coming from Avid is a 1-piece carbon fibre wing button for 1/8th scale off-road kits. The wing button is a nice alternative to the commonly used wing buttons and helps work as a template to mark the holes in new wings. Available models include the Team Associated RC8B3.1, HB Racing D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, Serpent SRX8, SWorkz S35-3, Tekno NB48.4, TLR 8ight-X, and Xray XB8‘19

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

July 15, 2019

T-Works Kyosho 1/8th scale pipe mount set

T-Works have introduced an exhaust pipe set for Kyosho’s MP10 and MP9 off-road as well as GT3 and GT2 on-road kits. The set includes a machined aluminium pipe spring mount as well as gold colour mounting hardware and a heavy duty exhaust mount spring and it helps to create a stylish yet secure and reliable fixing point for standard and optional exhaust pipes.

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

July 11, 2019

T-Works MP10 94mm steel CVD driveshaft set

T-Works have announced the release of a 94mm steel CVD set for the Kyosho MP10 buggy. The high-quality driveshafts increase traction over the conventional universal shaft design and the set includes aluminium cup rings to stop the cross pins from moving, greatly improving overall reliability. The set includes two driveshafts that are usable for the front and the rear of the buggy. Optionally available are front and rear aluminium axle shafts specially designed for the use with the above CVD set. Using the parts will reduce unsprung masses which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. The axle shafts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come hard anodised for wear.

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July 9, 2019

Kyosho MP10 HD cap driveshafts – Coming soon

Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has released first images of the forthcoming new HD cap driveshafts for the MP10 1/8th scale buggy. The CV-style 94mm axle and 82mm and 116mm centre driveshafts are of a special design with red anodised caps ensuring the driveshaft’s cross pins will not coming loose during operation, ensuring greater reliability in long main finals. No word on a release date yet but as the parts look pretty much production ready they should become available very soon.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

June 24, 2019

T-Works MP10/9 brass C-hub inserts

T-Works have released a brass C-hub insert set for the Kyosho MP10 and MP9 buggies. The included inserts allow to access the hub’s 0 t0 3 settings while offering a higher weight and increased strength. The added weight is beneficial especially in bumpy conditions or when seeking traction on lower grip surfaces. Laser-etched markings allow for easy identification and the parts are usable for the new MP10 as well as the older specification MP9 TKI4/TKI3 and MP9E and MP9E Evo kits. In addition to the complete set T-Works also offers 2-piece sets of the individual inserts.

View the individual inserts here

June 21, 2019

T-Works MP10 1-piece engine mount plate

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy is a 1-piece engine mount plate. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the plate will look the part while also offering improved stability and easier gear mesh setup.

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

June 19, 2019

T-Works MP10/MP9 aeration shock caps

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 and MP9 series of kits is an aeration shock cap set. The kit allows to utilise “bleeder”-type shock caps over the standard diaphragm design for added shock adjustability when conditions call for it. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come hard anodised for wear and looks and the set also includes all needed mounting hardware. The shock caps are usable with the MP10 as well as the MP9 TKI4, TKI3 and MP9E and MP9E Evo kits.

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