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November 28, 2012

Avid Kyosho top shaft or Triad slipper clutch

Kyosho RB5 and RB6 owners can now run the Avid Triad next-generation slipper clutch thanks to this new Kyosho top shaft. A direct replacement for the Kyosho main gear shaft for offset motor, the new shaft allows racers to run the Triad slipper clutch along with optional Triad spur gears 69, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 84, and 87. Perfect for stock racers limited by Kyosho spur gear selection. Precision CNC Machined in the USA, it is made from 7075 hard-anodized aluminium.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

November 13, 2012

Kyosho MP9 suspension weights

Kyosho mastermind Yuichi Kanai has released a handful of pictures of suspension weights for the MP9 1/8th buggy in the wake of the upcoming 1/8th nitro buggy World Championships in Argentina. The parts are clamped to the front steering knuckles and rear uprights using set screws. Although automotive textbooks explain that adding weight to unsprung parts such as suspension components is a bad idea pre-Worlds testing revealed that the additional weight may help with one-track performance and drivability. Although the 10g and 15g parts sport a part number it is not clear if they are a one-off for the meeting or if they will hit the stores later.

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November 1, 2012

JConcepts Kyosho RB6 Finnisher body

JConcepts have released a Finnisher body for the new Kyosho RB6. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up which eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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October 30, 2012

Diggity Designs RB6 options parts

Diggity Designs release a load of option parts for Kyosho’s new RB6 2WD buggy. Available are a 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower, 2.5mm battery strap and 2.5mm carbon fibre battery strap holder and receiver mount. Also available are carbon fibre battery brace kits for rear and mid motor configuration and also kits containing the battery strap and one battery brace or a full set including strap, ESC/RX mount and two battery braces.

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October 23, 2012

Kyosho V-One R4 SP chassis

Kyosho have released this high performance weight optimised version of their V-One R4 1/10th 200mm chassis called the SP. Featuring tuning parts that helps Takaaki Shimo win this year’s Japanese Nationals, it comes supplied with updated differential housings with more durable plastic material as well as hardened steel diff gears. A new one piece aluminium engine mount, nickel coated steel shock shafts, a new 2nd gear mount, a new main chassis, tuning springs for front and rear and new rear ARB mounts from POM material complete the list of included parts

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October 20, 2012

Exotek DESC210, DEX210 & RB6 options

Exotek have released some new items for the Kyosho RB6 and Durango DEX210 and DESC210. For the Durango cars they each have a new heavy duty 4mm carbon fiber shock tower set with machined alloy camber link mounts. Much stiffer and stronger then the stock versions. For the RB6 is this high strength 7075 alloy steering rack. Precision machined and finished in polished Kyosho red it sports laser etched Exotek logo for that factory look.

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October 16, 2012

Blaze Racing Plasma motor & axle mount

Blaze Racing have release this upgraded Kyosho Plasma motor and axle mount. This set eliminates the problems of insufficient ride height with small diameter tires and allows the use of small spur gears. It also has standard top-button motor screw slots, eliminating motor flex. The parts are made from polished 7075 T6 aluminium with engraved logo on top of the left bulkhead.

Source: Blaze Racing [blazerp@o2.pl]

October 14, 2012

Xtreme Racing MP9 carbon options

Xtreme Racing have released new option parts for the Kyosho MP9 TKI2 1/8th buggy. Available are a carbon fibre servo tray and also a transponder mount. The servo tray is cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and replaces the aluminium kit part while the 2.0mm transponder mount does away with the kit’s plastic part. According to Xtreme Racing the parts are also usable on the TKI3 kit.

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