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February 23, 2010

Kyosho Evolva M3 Evo conversion set

Kyosho have announced that the Evolva M3 Evo conversion set, based on the Lamberto Callari winning car of 2009, is now available. The Kyosho Evolva Series is now the three-time consecutive IFMAR 1/8 I.C. On-Road World Champion and the new M3 Evo claims to be simply the best race car with added benefits such as increased durability, more adjustability and improved performance. The set includes all parts required to upgrade your standard Evolva M3 to the M3 Evo spec, including new chassis pate, front & rear bulkheads, rear wishbones, 2-speed gearbox, rear anti-roll bar and more.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

February 16, 2010

JConcepts ZX5-FS Illuzion Hi-Flow body

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Kyosho ZX5-FS 4wd off-road buggy. The Illuzion Hi-Flow styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionised cab and side pod impressions combined with a durable flowing design are just a few of the features of the new Hi-Flow. Made from clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film the body includes two 6.5″ wide high down force V-wings, window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet.

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February 8, 2010

Kyosho America hiring Sales Representative

Kyosho America have dropped us a mail to say they are hiring and are looking for a strong candidate for the position of Sales Representative for its headquarters based in southern California. If you’re a talented, confident and charismatic individual who knows how to create, maintain, and develop successful sales strategies with the rest of the sales team, thry want you. You will be responsible for building solid customer relationships with their dealers and for sales support.

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February 8, 2010

Kyosho V-One series option parts

New for the World Championship winning V-One RRR 1/10th scale 200mm chassis comes a range of new optional parts from Kyosho. The new parts include a lightweight racing brake disk for improved fade free stopping power, multi-offset wheel hubs for fine tuning the setup on your car, a 3-D racing clutch assembly for great power delivery, an aluminium middle shaft mount and a variety of hardened pinions in 16T, 17T for the first gears and 21T, 22T and 23T for the 2nd gear.

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February 6, 2010

Toy Fair 2010 – Kyosho

New from Kyosho is their 190mm competition touring car, which we have seen in various stages of development over the past few years. Called the TF6, everything is more centralized on the car and it is LiPo ready and more durable than the previous car with stronger rear drive cups. The front drive system, which we got the first view of at the DHI Cup, uses steel balls to provide forward drive between the drive cup and front drive shaft yet wont bind under suspension compression. The car is set to be released in May.

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February 5, 2010

Kyosho Aluminium rear hub carriers

Kyosho has released two new sets of aluminium rear hub carriers, suitable for the MP9 and also the RB5, ZX-5 FS and RT5. The new aluminum rear hubs increase the rigidity of this area helping prevent any power loss. For a wider scope for different setting options each hub is supplied with four upper arm mount positions.

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January 27, 2010

CSO V-One RRR Lightweight 2-speed shaft

Even more gearbox shafts from CSO, who have produced another lightweight 2-speed shaft, this time for the Kyosho V-One RRR Evo2 WC. A direct replacement for the stock part, it has been made from steel which has been hollowed out for extra weight savings without sacrificing the durability of the part.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

January 24, 2010

CSO Kyosho Carbon chassis & Alu pinions

CSO products in Hong Kong have released some more gas car options, this time for Kyosho cars. Starting with this new chassis plate, it has been made from 3.1mm thick carbon fibre and is suitable for the Kyosho V3S, 3SR and 3R Evo 2 WC. For the 1/8th scale Evolva, CSO have also introduced a new range of hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium clutch pinions.

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