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April 3, 2020

Bittydesign Vision MP10 pre-cut buggy body shell

Bittydesign have introduced their all-new Vision 1/8th nitro buggy body shell for the Kyosho MP10 buggy. Due to its design the body will offer an easier to drive and more balanced feeling compared to the MP10 kit body thanks to a new cabin, side pod and rear side flaps design that optimises the aerodynamic characteristics. In addition, a flap behind the engine area guides the air towards the rear wing for a smoother and more directed airflow around the shock tower and lower wing mount. The body comes moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate and it is laser pre-cut to fit the Inferno MP10 buggy. Included comes a pre-cut decal sheet as well as window masks.

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March 30, 2020

T-Works MP10/MP9 series alloy centre bulkhead

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and MP9 series vehicles is an aluminium centre bulkhead set. The single piece gearbox halves are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for exceptional strength and they feature a black surface coating for wear and looks as well as machined silver edge details. The parts are direct replacements for the standard bulkhead of the MP10 and MP10T as well as the MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 kits and it comes including gold-color mounting hardware and separate bearing seats for durability.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 19, 2020

Kyosho MR03 series hard-type rear suspension plate

Kyosho have announced the soon release of a 3-piece set of 0.5mm hard-type rear suspension plates for the MR03 series of Mini-Z cars. The plates are cut from high-quality FRP fibreglass material and they will fit the MR03MM, LM and MM2, allowing to adjust the torsional flex of the suspension on smoother, high-bite surfaces.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

March 18, 2020

Auto Model Racing RB7 balance weights

Auto Model Racing from Japan have introduced their new servo and ESC balance weights for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. Designed to fit right into the already existing chassis pockets of the RB7 and RB7SS, the servo weight adds 13g while the speed controller weight adds 11g of weight. They will be attached using thin double-sided tape, come in handy especially on high-bite surfaces such as carpet and grippy astro turf, and they come as a set.

Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]

March 18, 2020

Kyosho MP10 & MP9 12T/18T steel diff gear sets

Announced just recently by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai and being available shortly are two new 12T/18T differential bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 and MP9 series 1/8th scale vehicles. Coming as separate sets for the front/rear and centre diffs, the kits allow to change the differential’s internal gearing from 10T/20T to 12T/18T which has an effect on the differential action, improving the vehicle’s stability over rough or bumpy parts of the track. Included in the sets are precision-made steel gears, steel cross pins as well as shims and drive pins.

View the centre diff set here

March 5, 2020

Kyosho MP10 titanium turnbuckle set

Coming from Kyosho and made for their MP10 1/8th off-road buggy is a titanium turnbuckle set. Machined from high-quality titanium material for a low weight, exceptional durability and best possible corrosion resistance the links were designed as a direct replacement for the standard steel items. Using the Ti parts will lower the buggy’s overall weight and unsprung masses for improved suspension efficiency. Included in the set are seven turnbuckles for the camber links, the steering as well as the servo link.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

February 26, 2020

Kyosho MP10 steel diff bevel gear sets

Via social media Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has announced the soon release of new steel diff bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 buggy. Available in two specifications, for the front and rear as well as the centre diff, the IFW621 and IFW622 sets use the same 12T/18T internal ratio as the IFW403 TCD Gear Set for the older specification MP9 platform, meaning the differential action can be fine-tuned according to the track conditions and the driver’s liking. With the diff action meant to becoming smoother, the new diff sets are recommended especially for low grip or bumpy tracks. The sets include the internal diff gears as well as updated cross pins and full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

February 25, 2020

Kyosho ZX7 O-ring battery mount

Coming soon from Kyosho is a new O-ring battery mount for the Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. Consisting of two machined aluminium posts the mount allows to secure standard, LCG and ultra LCG battery packs using a single rubber O-ring instead of a composite or carbon fibre brace, making for easier battery swaps while allowing the chassis to flex more freely as the battery pack isn’t be jammed between the brace and the chassis. The set includes two anodised battery posts and a spare rubber O-ring.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]