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March 13, 2013

Avid 12mm 2-hole big bore pistons

Avid extends their range of 12mm big bore shock absorber pistons by two flat-type 2-hole 1.5mm and 1.7mm variants. The precision machined pistons are useable with many of today’s 12mm big bore shocks such as the ones from Team Associated, TLR and Kyosho. Machined to tight tolerances the pistons reduce performance decreasing blow-by and come supplied in sets of four in a handy container. To make the most out of the company’s line of shock parts Avid also released a comprehensive piston table, a 1 page reference and setup help. The goal of the piston table is to provide recommendation on what pistons/oil to use as a standard setup, and then to dictate which pistons to use in order to change setup for grip, large jumps, and smooth or bumpy conditions. Download the printable PDF by clicking here.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 20, 2013

Kyosho 1/8th off-road ride height gauge

New from Kyosho comes this ride height gauge for the use with 1/8th off-road vehicles. It sports grooves at 24, 26, 28 and 30mm with the stick simply being vertically held against the chassis plate for fast and effective ground clearance measurement. It comes machined from aluminium, is gun metal anodized and laser-etched.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

February 12, 2013

Avid Kyosho shock & turnbuckle tool

New from Avid comes the shock and turnbuckle tool for 1/10th Kyosho vehicles. The wrench made from 6061 aluminium fits the lower shock cartridges on Kyosho’s 12mm big-bore shocks while the large handle is easy to hold and won’t slip or spin like the kit’s plastic tool. The ends have a 3.5 and 5.5 mm wrench built-in which fits both size Kyosho turnbuckles as well as 5.5mm hex nuts.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 7, 2013

Kyosho RB6 alloy steering plate

Kyosho introduce the alloy steering plate for the RB6 2WD buggy. Designed to replace the plastic kit part with a much stronger CNC-machined aluminium item the parts comes brown anodised and is a direct replacement. Offering a much higher strength the parts makes for a rock solid steering assembly.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

February 6, 2013

Exotek RB6 optional shock parts

More new parts for the Kyosho RB6, this time from Exotek Racing, who have focused on the car’s big bore shocks. A number of new red anodized aluminium parts they have introduced a top cap set, threaded collar set with large knurling for easy grip and notched for accurate adjustments, a bottom thread set and finally cap sleeves. All the items use the standard kit o-rings and remaining shock parts.

View the other option parts here

February 6, 2013

Yaiba Racing RB6 option parts

Yaiba Racing have released a some new aluminium option parts for the Kyosho RB6. First up is this rear upper bulkhead which allows you to attached 12mm big bore shocks. With this new part you don’t need to add spacers between the shock tower and the pivot ball, giving improved efficiency. A new steering rack gives a more direct steering feel and works best with the aluminium steering bell crank. Both parts significantly improving strength and durability.

View the other new parts here

January 19, 2013

MIP RB6 C-CVD driveshafts

MIP introduce the C-CVD driveshafts for the Kysosho RB6 buggy kit. The set includes black CVD bones made from alloy steel, keyed rear drive axles, keyed 7075 hex adapters and an array of of small parts and hardware to build MIP’s well known captured CVD driveshafts that offer near zero backlash and torque bind free operation.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

January 12, 2013

Exotek RB6 front bulkhead

Exotek have produced this heavy duty 7075 alloy construction front bulkhead for the RB6 in a choice of factory Kyosho red or black colours. The part eliminates the 2 plastic steering post spacers and includes 2 M3 set screws to hold in the steering posts for a snug fit. The part has been machined to reduce its weight to only 12 grams while insuring its heavy duty construction.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]