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December 4, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z Evo EX-series receiver unit

Kyosho have announced the soon release of a Kyosho and KO Propo EX-series compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The receiver unit supports the KT-18 (ASF only) and EX-6/EX-6R (ASF and MHS) transmitters and it is also usable with KO Propo’s EX-2 and EX-RR (MHS only) transmitters. The new replaceable receiver units allow to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with a range of different transmitters, including non-Kyosho and KO Propo types with more receivers being available soon.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

December 3, 2018

T-Works MP9 alloy front upper arm mount

Coming from T-Works is an aluminium front upper mount for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4/3 and MP9e Evo kits. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the mount comes black anodised for wear and looks and it is usable with the stock composite arm pivot inserts.

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

November 30, 2018

TMG Speed ZX7 carbon fibre option parts

Available from early December are TMG Speed’s new Kyosho Lazer ZX7 carbon fibre option parts. The range includes from and rear 4mm shock towers, as well as a chassis brace set, servo plate, and battery strap – all cut from 2mm carbon fibre. The items are direct replacements for the kit’s moulded composite parts and they held to add rigidity and precision all while being as light and sturdy as possible.

View the other new parts here

November 29, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z aluminium shock mount

Coming from Kyosho and made for the Mini-Z MM, RM and MR-03 micro-size cars is an aluminium shock mount. The sturdy yet lightweight part ensures reliable centre shock mounting with greatly eliminated pitch flex for increased suspension efficiency. An additional +1mm hole also allows to mount the shock in a more forward position for wider setting range.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

November 26, 2018

T-Works MBX8 & MP9 DLC coated arm shafts

Coming from T-Works are several sets of DLC-coated suspension shafts for the Mugen MBX8/7 and the Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4/3/Evo buggies. All use the diamond-like coating that is best known from competition engine crankshafts and that makes for a hard-wearing and slick surface, ensuring long parts life and smooth suspension action. Available are front upper arm, front lower arm and rear lower arm sets for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 as well as front and rear sets for the Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4, TKI3 and Evo kits.

View the other shaft sets here

November 21, 2018

Kyosho RB7 front anti-roll bars & Ti screw set

Kyosho have announced the soon release of two new option parts for the Ultima RB7 2WD buggy. First up is a front anti-roll bar set that includes three swaybar wires and mounting hardware. The colour-coded swaybars help to fine-tune the front end for various grip conditions but are best suited on higher grip tracks where a front anti-roll bar can lead to higher corner speeds and an easier to drive car.

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November 20, 2018

Kyosho Lazer ZX7 lightweight body shell

Coming for Kyosho’s new Lazer ZX7 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a lightweight body shell. Moulded to match the kit’s standard body the 0.6mm thin variant is a lot lighter for a lower overall weight and a lower overall centre of gravity. Using the body comes in handy in stock racing classes and when running in high-bite track conditions where the lower CG can lead to faster and more consistent cornering. Included with the body come pre-cut window masks.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

November 19, 2018

T-Works MP9 & MBX8/7 DLC-coated shock shafts

Coming from T-Works are new DLC-coated shock shafts for the Kyosho MP9 and Mugen MBX8/7 series buggies. The shafts are made from high-quality steel and are surface-coated using the a dark-coloured DLC coat, a material traditionally used to finish crankshafts on competition nitro engines. The hard-wearing coat will make for a slick and wear-resistant surface that ensures smooth and durable shock function. The shafts come as separate front and rear sets and they are available as MP9 TKI3/4 and MP9 Evo compatible items and also for the MBX8 and 7/R buggies.

View the MBX8 rear shock shafts here