Mckune Design have released their new line of carbon fibre battery braces for the Kyosho RB6 and Associated B5M 2WD buggies. The RB6 cross brace allows racers to modify the chassis and mount a shorty battery sideways without compromising the stiffness of the chassis while the inline B5M battery brace provides secure mounting of an inline battery in either forward or rear position.
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Pro-Line have three new bodyshells for 1/8th and 1/10th buggies available. First up is the Type-R for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3. Coming from the mind of Ty Tessmann and first available for the HB D815 the body offers a mid-cab design and undercut side pods for a unique look. The body fits perfectly around the TKI3 buggy parts and features kick up in the rear of the body for balanced front to rear down force. It comes completely cut out, including the engine and fuel openings to get you onto the track faster with less hassle.
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New from Kyosho and made for the ZX-6 4WD buggy is an aluminium HD main chassis conversion kit. The chassis has optional mounting holes for an 8mm forward motor position from the standard position. Reduced milling increases the weight by 15g for more stability and a lower centre of gravity as well as an increased fore aft chassis rigidity.
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Schelle Racing Innovations have two new option parts for the Kyosho ZX6 4WD buggy available. First up is a carbon fibre shorty LiPo battery strap cut from lightweight yet rigid 2.5mm carbon fibre. Weighing in at only 4.7g the part offers a single open end design for easy removal and it fits the kit mounting posts as well as optional aluminium posts with thumb screws. Included is also an optional adhesive foam cushion. The other new product is a 28-piece Onyx ball bearing set for the ZX6. The both metal and rubber shielded ball races are manufactured to ABEC-1 standard, they reduce friction while offering exceptional protection against the elements and they come pre-lubed with high-quality Japanese Kyodo Yushi grease.
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New from JTP, the brand of multi-time US National and 2013 IFMAR World Champion Jared Tebo, comes a carbon fibre front shock tower for the Kyosho RB6 as well as two new T-shirts. Starting with the shock tower, the part was designed and tested by Jared himself and it is of slightly other dimensions than the stock shock stay to allow for an alternative front geometry. The part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it was designed to offer a better front end feeling through corners and over obstacles as it improves the uptravel of the suspension. The shocks need to be converted to LA43 long shock ends and the tower is up for grabs now. Also new are two T-shirts, the black Race To Win and the blue Strike shirt. Both 100 percent cotton premium Next Level tees are screen printed in the USA and, like the shock tower, available here.
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 2015 specification Ultima RB6 1/10th scale electric 2WD buggy kit. Based off of the 2013 IFMAR World Championship winning car the latest incarnation features some subtle modifications such as UM713B rear suspension arms with additional shock mounting positions and XGS013 rear springs for improved traction. Also included is the LA373 Step Wing 3.0 for improved cornering and durability. The other key features such as the 7075 aluminium chassis, the interchangeable 3-gear and 4-gear transmission with reinforced idler gear as well as the ability to run multiple battery configurations remain the same on the ’15 kit.
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Kyosho America have released first information and images of the Inferno ST-RR Evo.2 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit. The evolution of the successful ST-RR Evo is making use of newly designed front and rear shocks stays that suit high-grip surfaces while offering an optional radio box set and also a lightweight clutch bell. The tough straight cut bevel gears and small flywheel from the 1/8th buggy World Champion MP9 deliver increased reliability while the dial-adjustable big bore shocks allow for precision setting. The low-profile form of the new forward cabin design body combines with the MP9 wing to produce sure-footed rear grip and manoeuvrability. There is no official release date yet but it is understood that the kit will hit the stores soon.
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The latest vehicle to receive the JConcepts Silencer bodyshell treatment is the Kyosho ZX6. The body features a profiled, Finnisher stance cockpit and forward raised side-pod to give the Silencer an immediate fighting appearance. A smooth, high-speed transition around the cab keeps the body heading in the right direction and a slight recess just behind the cab with channelling out the rear provides rear-end stability. The Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling in just in front of the rear tyres. The rear side-pods angle sharply toward the shock tower and wing, enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The body is capped off with a cockpit shark fin for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness. The package includes two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance wings pre-marked for the ZX6 for the easiest application.
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