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October 23, 2013

Avid Kyosho, Yokomo & Tamiya diff thrust bearings

New from Avid come diff thrust bearings for Kyosho, Yokomo and Tamiya kits. Available as standard steel, tungsten carbide and ceramic ball variant the caged bearings are ideal to upgrade any car that makes use of 6mm thrust washers and 2.6mm diff screws. The steel ball variant is the cheapest of the three offering good performance and an economical price while the tungsten carbide bearing has more true in size balls for a smoother and longer lasting bearing. Last but not least comes the ceramic ball offering with the hardest material used for the smoothest possible diff feeling but also the most narrow window of adjustment.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

October 23, 2013

Scorpion XXL 1/7 scale EP/GP kit

Kyosho introduce the Scorpion XXL EP and GP kit. Both the electric and the gas powered variant are based on the ReadySet vehicles and feature a 3mm aluminium chassis, a ball-raced heavy duty drive train with adjustable slipper clutch, and a widely adjustable suspension with large volume shock absorbers. Included in the kits are also some bonus parts such as high grip tyres, universal driveshafts, steel main gear, aluminium servo steering servohorn and as well as limited edition parts in fluorescent blue colour such as rims, air intakes, front A-arms, chassis side pods and small parts. Not included in the kit, that will hit stores at the end of November, are the radio, electric and electronic components or the nitro engine.

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October 18, 2013

Exotek RB6 titanium front axles

New from Exotek come these titanium front axles for the Kyosho RB6 2WD buggy. At 5.5g per pair their are almost 50 percent lighter than the stock steel shafts while offering nearly the same rigidity. They are a direct replacement and designed to work with the stock spacer set.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

October 17, 2013

Benni Gröschel joins Team Orion

Team Orion distributor Kyosho Germany announce the signing of well known electric off-road racer Benjamin “Benni” Gröschel. The multiple German National Champion chose Team Orion products as he is convinced to trust into “the most powerful and reliable products on the market”. He also stated that Team Orion’s Vortex R10 Pro speed controller gives him the “best throttle feeling he never felt before”. Benni will make the debut with his new electronic partner at the upcoming opening round of the 2013/14 Euro Offroad Series in Poznan this weekend.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

October 17, 2013

Ogio limited edition Kyosho roller bag

To commemorate Kyosho turning 50, Kyosho America are rolling out the Kyosho 50th Rig 9800, based on the popular Ogio Rig 9800 hauler bag. Ogio bags are highly popular especially with the travelling RC society because of their high strength and cool looks. The 9800 features reinforcements to make the bag light of weight and durable at the same time, the wide mouth lid offers easy access and several compartments make storing your car, transmitter and parts easy. Heavy duty oversized wheels with extra clearance and a telescopic pull handle make handling easy. The limited edition bag is available now.

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October 16, 2013

Yaiba Racing RB6 Type-B aluminium front bulkhead

Type-B

Yaiba Racing introduce the Type-B front aluminium bulkhead for the World Championship winning Kyosho RB6 buggy. The part is 5g heavier than the kit’s plastic suspension mount for improved front/rear weight distribution and the angled position of the hinge pin retaining screws makes maintenance easier. The part weights 9g, comes red anodised and with laser-etched logos.

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October 10, 2013

Kyosho 50th Anniversary eBook

To celebrate their 50th Birthday Japanese company Kyosho released a nicely made 106 page eBook. Find out more about the heads behind one of the most successful companies in RC, remember their iconic products and read the greeting from past and present Kyosho World Champions. Click here to read the book online in your browser.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

September 27, 2013

MIP Pucks 17.5 drive system & alloy C-CVD’s

MIP Pucks 17.5 drive system & alloy C-CVD's

MIP introduce new drivetrain option parts for a wide range of 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is the Pucks 17.5 drive system, a blend of aluminium differential outdrives, aluminium C-CVD drive shafts and orange plastic pucks that take the place of the gnarly steel drive pins. The parts scrub around 50 percent of weight in the drivetrain increasing acceleration and deceleration while lowering motor temperature at the same time. The plastic pucks significantly reduce outdrive wear at the same time as there is no metal-to-metal contact lowering running costs over time too. The set is ideal for 17.5T stock racers and includes pucks, outdrives, a diff gear, bearings and hardware, bones and axles, lube and thread lock and it is available for the RB5/6, Ultima SC-R, TLR 22/T/SC, as well as B4, T4 and SC10 kits.

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