New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.
Click here to see the brake pulley
For the past 9 months, X-Power has quietly released a line of optional parts and accessories for the Kyosho dNano. Its latest offering, a ball differential featuring ceramic diff balls, is a drop-in upgrade for the stock gear differential. Other popular optional parts from X-Power include their 200mAh LiPo battery and portable charger, LED lights, a variety of racing wheels, slick and grooved racing tires, ceramic ball bearings, their high torque ‘HOT’ motor and more.
View the other option parts here
As seen at the toy fair earlier in the year, Kyosho have now released full details on their new Ultima RB5 SP2. The SP2 Edition is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, which is a further development of the breed, and it includes all the enhancements that have been designed by Kyosho engineers and tested over the last couple of years by Kyosho International factory drivers like Jared Tebo and legends of the RC world. This biggest change to the RB5 SP2 was the fact that the motor has been shifted left to better improve the balance the car with all components now center and true.
Continue reading about the car here
JConcepts have announced that two of their most popular bodies now fit the new Kyosho Ultima SC truck. The Dare and Manta bodies have been turning heads at the race track while winning races around the world and now drivers piloting the Ultima SC can enjoy the same benefits, with the added luxury of these additional styling options.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts have announced that two of their most popular bodies now fit the new Kyosho Ultima SC truck. The Dare and Manta bodies have been turning heads at the race track while winning races around the world and now drivers piloting the Ultima SC can enjoy the same benefits, with the added luxury of these additional styling options.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
CSO Racing have introduced a line of clutch bell pinion gears for the Kyosho Evolva M3 1/8th scale. Made from 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium, they will be available in 15T, 16T, 19T & 20T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch for all different tracks.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Kyosho have announced that nine times World Champion Lamberto Collari has extended his deal with the Japanese Company. After his success at last year’s World Championships in Lostallo he will continue to run the Kyosho Evolva 1/8 on-road car with a focus on the World Championships next year in Homestead, Florida as he aims to take his 10th world title. Kyosho Japan is said to be proud that Lamberto has confirmed his continued collaboration with the company and will bring his knowledge into further development on the Evolva series.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
Kyosho have released a new shoe type 2-speed transmission for the Inferno GT2 touring car series that will soon be available. It replaces the old pin type clutch system that is found currently in all GT2 cars. A dramatic increase in bottom end acceleration is achieved by using a shoe type clutch system, this will greatly benefit all Inferno GT2 owners. The first gear combination features 15T/46T gears for strong acceleration. Second gear features a 19T/43T gear combination, which results in more top speed. So, you have the best of both worlds, strong acceleration and awesome top speed.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
