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February 21, 2019

Kyosho Turbo Optima 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

First seen at the recent Nuremberg International Toy Fair in Germany, Kyosho have now revealed more information on their forthcoming new re-release Turbo Optima 1/10th scale 4WD vintage buggy. Based on the iconic mid-1980’s Optima buggy, the original Turbo Optima back in the days featured race-proved optionals such as larger diameter tyres, larger volume shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars as well as the 8.4V compatible Le Mans 240S brushed motor. Many of these features now also found their way into the re-release model that in addition sports a full assortment of gold-colour chassis and suspension parts, modern threaded aluminium shock absorbers, a slipper clutch, as well as newly designed 50mm/2.0” block tread tyres for improved traction. The Turbo Optima’s body shell was faithfully recreated and the updates, such as the 48 pitch drivetrain gears and the belt drivetrain, allow to use today’s powerful brushless motors and LiPo battery packs. The buggy is set for a release in March.

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February 21, 2019

T-Works MP10 & MP9 aluminium centre driveshafts

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and older MP9 buggies are several aluminium centre driveshafts that were developed to reduce the drivetrain’s rotational masses. The MP10-specific set includes 117mm and 85mm alloy dogbones while the MP9 TKI4/3 and MP9E compatible set comes with 115mm and 87mm long variants. Last but not least is a set specific to the MP9E Evo with 149mm and 56mm long driveshafts. All all made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come with a black, hard-anodised surface for wear and also include high-quality outdrives. All dogbone driveshafts are also available separately for spares or repair.

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February 19, 2019

Kyosho MP10 hard suspension arms

Kyosho have announced the release of hard compound suspension arms for the Inferno MP10 buggy. Made of a harder composite material and a direct replacement for the kit standard “S” types, the “H” arms offer less flex and are therefore the ideal choice when running in higher temperature or grip conditions as they make for greater stability and precision. The arms are available separately for the front or the rear and the rear set also includes the needed arm inserts made of the same material.

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February 18, 2019

T-Works MP10 graphite radio & upper plate

T-Works have introduced new carbon fire option parts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy in the form of a radio plate and an upper plate. Both are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they replace the standard alloy items. While adding a factory touch the parts also offer slightly different flex characteristics compared to the standard alloy items, allowing to adjust overall chassis flex.

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February 7, 2019

Avid aluminium Kyosho wing washers

Avid have announced the release of their new aluminium wing washers designed especially for Kyosho’s 1/8th scale off-road wings. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in red, blue or black, the washers will add a little spice to your ride.

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February 5, 2019

Kyosho FW-06 Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 PureTen RS

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 PureTen RS utilising the proven FW-06 1/10th 200mm 4WD chassis. User-friendly and easy to control, the FW-06 is ideal as an introduction to GP touring cars while the performance of the car evolves as as the owner’s driving techniques improve. A 2-speed transmission combines with the new high-power KE15SP engine and with the same rear suspension as the World Champion V-ONE RRR with setting options and maintenance-friendly features only available on the latest racing machines, the FW-06 chassis also meets the demands of expert-level drivers. The factory-assembled ReadySet is equipped with the 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P+ transmitter that, in addition to the dual-rate function, also features a failsafe function that automatically reduces the throttle if radio signal is interrupted. The car is decked off with a pre-painted and pre-decorated 2006 Subaru Impreza WRC body shell.

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February 4, 2019

T-Works roll out first MP10 option parts

T-Works have released first option parts for Kyosho’s all-new MP10 1/8th off-road buggy. The range includes a 26-piece hard-coated aluminium pivot ball set, a titanium turnbuckle set as well as two screw kits, a 149-piece titanium UFO head set as well as a 160-piece gold-plated steel screw set. The pivot ball will greatly reduce the overall weight and unsprung mass of the suspension while the titanium items will scrub weight and add corrosion resistance. The gold-plated screw set will do nothing in terms of weight but add a lot of visual impact. Last but not least is a 10-piece set of stainless steel 0.1mm and 0.5mm thin 4.5x10mm shims that can be used to reduce axial play in various places.

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January 30, 2019

Kyosho FW-06 Audi R8 LMS RTR

Coming in March is Kyosho’s updated FW-06 Audi LMS ready-to-run set. The shaft-driven 200mm nitro touring car features Kyosho’s intermediate level FW-06 chassis that comes equipped with a front pivot ball suspension, large volume threaded aluminium shock absorbers, an enclosed radio box and an adjustable 2-speed transmission. Other features include the new slide carburettor KE15 SP engine, a 2.4GHz radio system as well as a Audi R8 LMS body shell with a scale rear wing design.

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