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September 23, 2013

Kyosho ZX-6 – Teaser photos

Following a first image of Kyosho’s forthcoming ZX-6 4WD electric buggy that was accidentally issued by Kyosho’s Jared Tebo a couple of weeks ago more official teaser shots are available now. Kyosho Europe released a handful of photos showing Elliott Boots’ car that will make an appearance at this week’s World Championships. The buggy in question heavily differs from the current ZX-5 and sports all new front and rear gearboxes as well as corresponding shock towers possibly also new front steering knuckles and carriers. Also new is the aluminium chassis that replaces the current plastic tub part and the eagle eyed may also spot what appears to be the hot ticket for all upcoming 4WD buggies: a battery mount for 2S shorty LiPo battery packs. The ZX-6 is a bit of a speciality though as the motor is located in front part of the chassis while dedicated ‘shorty only’ buggies have it sitting opposite of the battery. As we are unsure if Elliott’s ZX-6 is a production ready buggy, so there may be some changes for the shop-going kit though. We will try and have additional images and more information available on the ZX-6 soon. In the meantime be sure to check out Red RC’s coverage on the 2013 IFMAR Buggy World Championships in Chico, California here.

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September 17, 2013

Kyosho Ultima RT6 2wd Stadium truck

Kyosho have released images of their soon to be released Ultima RT6 2wd Stadium truck. Seen in the hands of Jared Tebo in recent months the new truck has already claimed the 2013 National title. Essentially a truck version of the new RB6 buggy the chassis is hard anodised aluminium, it allows both mid and rear motor configuration and is compatible with various types of battery packs. Rear gull wing type lower suspension arms offer efficient grip while the proven RB6 steering crank system allowing linear controls is also included. Other items included are velvet coated big bore shocks, X-Gear Ball diff grease, hi-graphite grease and shock springs.

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September 12, 2013

Sweep MP9 Birdie buggy body

Sweep Racing soon have their Birdie design body shell for Kyosho’s MP9 line of buggies available. Sporting a radically shaped cabin section the body that TQ’d the 2013 FEMCA race is meant to offer a direct steering response because of the aggressively angles windscreen and side pods while offering good engine cooling at the same time. The body is made from high-quality polycarbonate and comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job.

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September 11, 2013

JConcepts RB6/RT6 aluminium steering bellcrank set

JConcepts have a new aluminium option part for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6 available in the form of a steering bellcrank set. The servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic levers with a more rigid solution for improved steering feel and response on high grip surfaces. The fit of the new bellcranks has been improved to help eliminate binding when assembled and the parts are available in blue or black colour.

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September 8, 2013

Kyosho Inferno Neo2.0 ReadySet

Kyosho introduce the Inferno Neo2.0 1/8th nitro ready-to-run buggy. Sharing many design elements with the 8-time World Championship Inferno platform the Neo2.0 is based on a tough aluminium chassis with 3-differential drivetrain and features widely adjustable suspension parts, big bore shock absorbers with 3.5mm piston rods and universal swing shafts for an efficient drive train. The buggy comes factory-assembled and includes a race-legal KE21R engine, tuned muffler, high-quality steering and throttle servos as well as Kyosho’s KT-200 2.4GHz radio system. The buggy comes with your choice of a yellow or green body shell and is available from September.

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September 6, 2013

Kyosho Ultima RB6 ReadySet

Coming right in time for Christmas is Kyosho’s Ultima RB6 ReadySet 2WD electric buggy. Based around the full-breed competition vehicle the ready-to-run buggy will feature an anodised aluminium chassis, big bore composite shock absorbers, and a mid or rear motor convertible gear box. The ReadySet variant comes as rear motor car for better all-round drivability and included with the buggy is a 2.4GHz radio system, KS201 high response steering servo and a genuine Team Orion brushless motor and controller combo in the form of the Neon One 2700kv motor and Vortex R10 Sport controller.

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September 6, 2013

Kyosho AXXE EP Offroad Readyset

Kyosho have introduced their new AXXE 1/10th scale EP Offroad vehicle. Available in November as a Readyset in 3 different colours the latest release in the EZ series is a 2wd rock racer. Supplied with a 22T motor and pre-installed 2.4Ghz Kyosho Syncro radio system the car features double wishbone suspension, big bore friction shocks and a heavy duty gear diff.

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September 4, 2013

Exotek RB6 alloy C-hubs & mid motor rear bulkhead

Exotek have new aluminium option parts for the Kyosho RB6 buggy available in the form of C-hubs and a mid motor rear bulkhead. Starting with the castor hubs, the parts are CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium and come anodised in Kyosho factory red colour. They weight in at 7g per set and are much stronger than the stock plastic hubs. The second new part is the mid motor rear bulkhead, again machined from 7075 aluminium. Coming red or black anodised the part is machined to weight just 12g while offering exceptional durability at the same time. The bulkhead works both with the stock plastic and Exotek’s optional carbon fibre shock tower.

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