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February 1, 2016

Kyosho tease Optima buggy re-release

Kyosho are currently teasing a possible Optima 1/10th 4WD buggy re-release. The iconic 1980’s buggy once featured a chain-driven all-wheel drivetrain with rear motor, the infamous red body small bore shock absorbers, and an aluminium frame chassis. The silhouette image hints towards a pretty close reproduction of the buggy as it was previously done with the Scorpion, Tomahawk and Beetle. We bring you more information on the realise as soon as they surface.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

January 21, 2016

Kyosho release new R4, TF7 & ZX6 options

Coming from Kyosho is a range of option parts for the R4 Evo 200mm nitro touring car, the TF7 electric tourer as well as the ZX6 4WD off-road buggy. Starting with the R4 Evo parts, new is a set of 8g brass weights. Individually shaped the parts directly mount to the chassis and they are designed to fine-tune the weight balance. Also new is an aluminium clutch bell machined from 7075 material. The part is of a vented design for reduced heat build-up and less fading even in long mains. Next up are carbon composite suspension arms for the TF7 touring car. Each set contains one front and one rear arm and they are available in medium and short variants. Last but not least is a 1-piece aluminium servo mount for the ZX6 buggy. Cut from high-quality aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the mount allows for improved and more even chassis flex while keeping the servo in place securely.

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January 15, 2016

Exotek Kyosho RB6 & ZX6 alloy option parts

Exotek have new aluminium option parts for the RB6 2WD and ZX6 4WD buggies available. First up is a heavy duty steering rack for the RB6, SC6 and RT6. Machined from 7075 alloy and designed for the use with the included 3x6mm ball bearings and crush sleeves the brace makes for smooth and precise steering operation. Available in factory red or black anodising the rack matches the stock steering geometry. Also available is an aluminium wing mount set for the RB6 and ZX6 buggies. Lighweight yet extra durable the machined 7075 alloy parts use low profile M3 screws for wing mounting instead of the usual body clips, equalling more precision and durability. The mounts are available in black colour and weigh in at 10g in total.

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January 5, 2016

Bradley Baird teams up with Kyosho

Kyosho Europe have announced the signing of Bradley Baird to their team. He joins a young Kyosho UK team and his first major race will be in February at the Montpellier GP in France. Brad will be racing the BRCA 1/8th National events, local club races in 1/10th and 1/8th off-road as well as the Kyosho Masters in June at the Sucy en Brie track.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

December 17, 2015

Kyosho Fazer aluminium steering knuckle set

Made for the Fazer intermediate-level 1/10th scale on-road car is this aluminium steering knuckle set from Kyosho. Machined from high-quality aluminium the stub axles come anodised in a gun metal colour and laser-etched for easy identification. The parts are made to replace the standard composite knuckles for improved durability and they include a set of hardware such as screws, bushings, pivot balls and shims.

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December 15, 2015

Kyosho R4 series aluminium brake lever

Made for the R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro cars is a new aluminium brake lever from Kyosho. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a dark brown anodised finish the lever is a direct replacement for the standard composite part and it will make for a stronger yet more precise brake performance. The lever fits all R4 series cars including the new R4 Evo.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

December 10, 2015

Exotek RB6 big bore bleeder caps & B5 alloy hexes

Exotek RB6 big bore bleeder caps & B5 alloy hexes-1

Exotek have new option parts for the Kyosho RB6 and Team Associated B5M buggy available. Starting with the Kyosho part, new is a 4-piece set of big bore damper top caps with bleeder holes. The easy bleed screw design makes rebuilding the shock absorbers alot easier and the black anodised alloy parts come with laser-etched Exotek logos and include M2 hardware and seals. Also new are the B5 rear clamping hexes for HD axle equipped buggies such as the B5M Lite and CE. The precision machined alloy hexes are 6.75mm wide and available in factory blue or black. Coming as pairs they include suitable M2 hardware.

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November 30, 2015

JTP RB6 & ZX6 Race Series Carbon parts

New from JTP RC, the brand of 2013 IFMAR 2WD Buggy World Champion Jared Tebo, come the Race Series Carbon parts for the Kyosho RB6 and ZX6. Starting with the 2WD parts, available are a front and rear shock tower with the front shock stay giving improved front end feeling through the corners and over obstacles by increasing uptravel. On top of this the 4mm material gives better strength and a more connected feeling of the car. The shock tower was designed for the use with the long LA43 shock ends.

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