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April 13, 2017

Exotek ZX6.6 HD shock towers & B6 brass C arm mount

Coming from Exotek are new option parts for the Kyosho ZX6.6 and the Team Associated B6 buggies. Starting with the Kyosho parts, new are the heavy duty 5mm carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the company’s current 1/10th 4WD buggy. Made of high-quality 5mm carbon fibre and weighing in 11g for the front and 13.4g for the rear shock tower, the parts add durability and overall rigidity by replacing the standard composite plastic shock towers. This results in a more consistent handling especially on high-grip tracks. Both towers are cut from glossy finish carbon fibre and they are available separately.

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April 12, 2017

Kyosho Turbo Scorpion metal servo saver & spring sets

Kyosho have introduced first option parts for the Turbo Scorpion re-release vintage buggy in the form of a metal servo saver and two spring sets. Starting with the servo saver, the part is made to replace the standard composite item for a more sturdy assembly that will greatly improve steering emphasis on high-grip surfaces. The single bellcrank servo saver comes including mounting hardware and will drop right into place. Also new front and rear spring sets for the Turbo Scorpion that help to fine-tune the suspension to various track conditions. The sets are available separately and include three pairs of springs each.

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April 6, 2017

Exotek introduce new RB6-series option parts

Exotek have released a bunch of new option parts for Kyosho’s RB6 series of buggies. First up is a 5mm carbon fibre rear shock tower for the RB6.6. Mid motor specific, the shock tower is of a heavy duty design yet lightweight at 16g with the more robust material than the stock plastic part making for consistent handling on high-grip tracks. Designed with a reinforced cut at the shock posts for added strength and a low centre cut for improved wing air flow and a lower centre of gravity.

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April 5, 2017

Kyosho V-One R4sII 1/10th nitro kit – Coming soon

Kyosho have released first preview images of their forthcoming V-One R4sII club-level 1/10th nitro on-road kit. The vehicle will sport some subtle revisions such new 2mm shorter shock absorbers whose updated design and 1mm increased diameter still offers increased volume for improved damping characteristics while the updated shock towers lower the overall centre of gravity for increased corner speeds. Also new is a redesigned receiver box that protects the receiver from spilled fuel. The car is meant to make a first official appearance soon and we bring you more information as soon as we get them.

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April 4, 2017

JTP ZX6.6 & RB6.6 titanium ball stud & screw sets

Coming from Jared Tebo’s JTP brand are several titanium screw and ball stud sets for the Kyosho ZX6.6 and RB6.6 buggies. Made in the USA the hardware is machined from billet 6AL/4V titanium with the ZX6.6 screw kit containing 73 fasteners while the RB6.6 specific set includes 58 screws. As for the ball stud sets, each contains 17 ball ends, including one spare ball stud of each size. All sets are available through JTP webstore here.

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April 3, 2017

Kyosho EP Fazer Toyota Supra Type 1 drift car kit

Kyosho have introduced the EP Fazer Toyota Supra Type 1 RTR drift car kit. Coming factory assembled and ready-to-run the entry-level car utilises a tough composite tub chassis, a 4WD drivetrain with enclosed front and rear differential cases and fixed suspension links for the camber and toe angle settings. Other features include a waterproof steering servo, a waterproof Vortex WP 45A brushed speed controller, 20T G2X brushed motor as well as a 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P transmitter. The set is rounded out by a Team Orion 7.2V 1800mAh NiMH battery pack, a wall charger and of course the name-giving Toyota Supra bodyshell.

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March 13, 2017

Kyosho RB6.6 carbon fibre battery plate

Coming from Kyosho and made for the RB6.6 2WD off-road buggy is a carbon fibre battery plate. Cut from high-quality material and sporting counter sunk holes for optional battery stoppers, the plate is a direct replacement for the kit’s composite plastic part. Due to being less flexible the battery is held in place more securely while the carbon fibre part also adds visual impact.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

March 11, 2017

T-Works MP9 TKI4/3 carbon fibre upper plate

T-Works have introduced a carbon fibre upper plate for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality material, the plate is a direct replacement for the standard aluminium part, adding visual impact to the front end of the buggy.

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