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April 28, 2014

RDRP RB6 brass front suspension block

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce a brass front suspension block for the Kyosho RB6 buggy. The part is designed to replace the kit’s plastic bulkhead with a more durable and more precise part that also adds 32g of weight to the front end of the RB6 buggy, RT6 racing truck and SC6 short course truck. Machined from high quality material and coming laser-etched for easy identification the part allows to use 25 degree or 30 degree of A-arm kick-up in order to alter the car’s steering characteristics. On top of that the brass material greatly improve the robustness of the front end while the precise manufacturing adds to the overall appearance.

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April 24, 2014

Kyosho MP9 option parts

Kyosho have several new option parts for the MP9 1/8th nitro off-road buggy available in the form of coloured radio boxes, suspension weights and aluminium throttle/brake servo arms. Starting with the RC boxes, the parts have been seen before and are now officially launched. They are available in several colours such as fluorescent green, yellow and orange along a white version all of which match with the already available rims and rear wings. The parts are a direct fit on the MP9 platform.

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April 23, 2014

Azarashi Redseal aluminium chassis plate

Azarashi introduce a prototype aluminium chassis plate for their Kyosho ZX-5 Redseal conversion kit. Made from 6061 aluminium and coming black anodised the limited edition part is designed to replace the stock carbon fibre main chassis plate with a stiffer part that offers less torsional flex, making it ideal for all high-grip surfaces. The machined chassis features several milled-out pockets for the battery and electronics in order to lower the weight and centre of gravity and it is available through Azarashi’s webshop for a limited time.

Source: Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]

April 22, 2014

Kyosho Scorpion re-release 2WD buggy – Details

Kyosho America have released first details of the forthcoming Scorpion re-release vintage 2WD buggy. The long awaited release of the Scorpion, which was the cornerstone of the Kyosho off-road program during the late 70s and early 80s, is designed by the same designer as the original Scorpion. This new version is very faithful to many of the details that make it virtually identical to the original car, but there are some changes to increase the durability and performance. The shocks are higher quality with much smoother operation, and the spring pre-load collars will not snap like the old ones and the transmission is upgraded with 48-pitch gears and nearly an all-metal construction except for the compound counter gear. A sealed gear differential is driven via a modern slipper clutch to smooth out power delivery. It is understood that the kit will become available by June.

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April 22, 2014

MIP Pucks drive systems for RB6 & RT6

MIP is busy adding more Pucks drive systems to their portfolio. This time a full load of kits is available for the Kyosho RB6, both for standard ball diff and optional gear diff equipped vehicles. The Modified “Shiny” ball diff variant includes new diff gears, outdrives and thrust race along durable “Shiny” steel C-CVD driveshafts while the 17.5T gear diff set includes aluminium outdrives suitable for Kyosho’s optional gear differential. Also available is a Shiny set for RB6’s with gear diff and a dedicated 17.5T set for ball differential equipped RT6 trucks. All sets improve durability, make for quicker acceleration and a smoother running drivetrain.

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April 17, 2014

Kyosho RT6 chassis protective skin & snap back hats

Kyosho introduce chassis protective decals for the RT6 truck as well as new snap back hats. Starting with the chassis skins, the protective decals are pre-cut and come in sets of two including one black and one white themed skin. They are made to protect the bottom of the chassis from becoming overly scratched while adding some visual impact. Also new are two snap back caps in red or black colour. They sport an embroidered Kyosho logo and let you show your passion to everything Kyosho.

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April 16, 2014

Exotek RB6 direct spur mount & alloy wing buttons

Exotek have new optional parts available in the form of a direct spur mount for the Kyosho RB6 as well as alloy wing buttons for a range of 1/10th off-road buggies. Starting with the direct spur mount, the slipper eliminator hub fits all RB6 series buggies and truck including the RT6 and SC6 and it is best used in stock class and oval racing where a slipper is not necessarily needed. The lower weight makes for a cooler running motor and the design of the hub let drivers use all Kimbrough-standard spur gears. Due to the simple mounting swapping the hub for the slipper is an easy task when conditions call for it.

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April 14, 2014

Kyosho to re-release the 1980’s Scorpion 2WD buggy

Kyosho to re-release the 1980's Scorpion 2WD buggy

German news platform RC-News.de report that Kyosho is planning to re-release the iconic 1982 Scorpion 2WD buggy. Designed by Akira Kogawa, who was also responsible for the Kyosho Beetle, Tomahawk and Optima, the buggy marked the beginning of Kyosho’s successful line of 2WD buggies that later became the Ultima, a kit that won the 1987 World Championships in the hands of Joel “Magic” Johnson. It is understood that the re-release Scorpion buggy will be on show at this year’s Shizuoka Hobby Show that will kick-off at the 15th of May. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]