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May 15, 2019

Leadfinger Racing RB7 A2 Tactic body shell

The A2 Tactic body for the popular Kyosho Ultima RB7 is the next addition of 2WD bodies from Leadfinger Racing for 2019. Like the A2 Tactic bodies before it, the RB7 body has an added roof vent that allows for better cooling for today’s sensitive electronics. Running cooler has its advantages and feeding cool air directly over the power house is a welcomed upgrade. Behind that, LFR has designed a top fin that joins into a rear swoop for added stability and increased rear down force. The combination of the two help give the Kyosho Ultima RB7 a balanced and precise feel during mid corner rotation and on power exit. The body comes in clear polycarbonate ready for paint and including two pre-cut Tactic wings, stickers and window masks.

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May 14, 2019

Kyosho Inferno MP10 truggy – Prototype images

Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has released first teaser images of what appears to be an Inferno MP10 nitro truggy. Currently in prototype stages using a longer main chassis plate and rapid prototype arms, the vehicle will carry over most of the new designs incorporated in the MP10 buggy with the chassis weight distribution being set for now while the blurred-out arms and shock towers indicate that Yuichi is carrying out suspension geometry tests at the moment.

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May 13, 2019

T-Works MP10 alloy suspension mounts & steering plate

T-Works have introduced new aluminium suspension mounts and a steering plate for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. Starting with the suspension hangers, the parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 alloy and they come black anodised and with machined silver edge details for looks. Available are all four suspension mounts for the front and the rear of the buggy. Also new is an aluminium steering plate that offers four different inner steering Ackermann positions to fine-tune the buggy’s steering characteristics. Like the suspension mounts the steering plate is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 alloy.

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May 9, 2019

MIP Bypass1 Kyosho & HB Racing shock pistons

MIP’s popular Bypass 1 pistons are now also available for Kyosho and HB Racing 1/8th scale off-road kits. Featuring colour-codes Valves, the Bypass1 pistons combined together with these valves allow to control and maximise the car’s performance based on which valves used. Thicker valves generate a slower rebound and thinner valves get quicker rebounds. Each set includes four pistons and a set of three different valves with the Kyosho MP10/MP9 set coming with 16mm 8-hole pistons while the HB Racing set includes 16mm 5-hole pistons. Both are available from now on.

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May 6, 2019

T-Works MP10 30mm lightweight brake discs

Coming from T-Works and made for the new Kyosho MP10 and older MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 buggies is a lightweight brake disc set. The 30mm discs are precision-made and offer a vented design for less brake fading even in long mains and when running in high ambient temperatures. In addition the reduced material plates are also very light, making for quicker spool-up and acceleration. The brake disks come in sets of two and they are a direct fit.

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

April 25, 2019

Kyosho Mini-Z inner tube roll shock set

Kyosho have introduced an inner tube roll shock set for Mini-Z vehicles using the MZW309 aluminium motor mount. This inner tube shock can control the damping of roll movement independently from the pitching movement and the damping effect can be adjusted by changing the viscosity of the grease applied. The set includes a carbon fibre damper plate, composite roll dampers and precision machined hardware.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

April 24, 2019

Kyosho MR-03LM MJ alloy motor mount set LM

Coming from Kyosho is the new MJ aluminium motor mount set LM for the Mini-Z MR-03LM car. Precision-machined in Japan the design supports the LL 98mm wheelbase as well and it works best with the #MZW310 inner tube roll shock set. The alloy parts come black anodised for wear and looks and also included are wheel axle ride height inserts.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 20, 2019

T-Works MP10 brass rear hub inserts

T-Works have introduced a set of brass rear hub A and B inserts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. Machined from heavy brass material the inserts are a replacement for the standard composite parts and they help to add unsprung weight to the suspension, something that can help to gain traction in low-bite track conditions and on bumpy parts of the track. The hubs come laser-etched for easy identification and the set includes two A and two B inserts.

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