April 4, 2019

Kyosho MP10 brass C-hub inserts – Coming soon

Yuichi Kanai is busy teasing more forthcoming Inferno MP10 optionals – this time he announces the soon release of brass C-hub inserts for Kyosho’s latest 1/8th off-road platform. The parts will add to the upcoming rear hub brass inserts that help to up unsprung masses which will translate to improved traction on low grip or bumpy surfaces. The front C-hub inserts will be a direct fit for at least the plastic C-hubs and we bring you more information on all new parts as soon as they surface.

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April 4, 2019

1up Racing release new servo mounting screw sets

1up Racing have announced four new additions to their servo mounting screw lineup in the form of 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm thread lengths. The 6mm length offers the same 4.2mm wide neck as the original 4mm length screws while the three longest lengths offer a 3mm neck for use with anti-vibration mounting hardware on nitro cars. The screws are precision machined from ultra-strong U.S. 7075-T6 alloy and finished with deep black anodising and a mirror-like chamfer.

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April 3, 2019

Bittydesign stainless steel polycarbonate scissors

Coming from Bittydesign are new straight and curved stainless steel scissors. Strong enough to cut even thick polycarbonate, the tools are ideal for body shell preparation as they also offer a great amount of precision. The black colour tools offer comfortable ergonomics for effortless usage and they are available separately.

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April 3, 2019

Schumacher Cat L1 carbon HD top deck conversion

Coming from Schumacher and made for the Cat L1 1/10th 4WD buggy is a carbon fibre HD top deck flex system conversion. The flex system is lightweight and it has increased structural rigidity front to back but retains its flex in twist. It will improve the cars responsiveness in steering feel, and will help on tracks with large jumps. The multi-piece top deck is machined from carbon fibre and comes with suitable mounting hardware.

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April 3, 2019

Kyosho MP10 alloy rear hubs – Coming soon

Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai, designer for the ultra-successful Inferno platform, is known for “leaking” Inferno-related news on social media and today he released first information on forthcoming new aluminium rear hubs for the all-new MP10 platform. The parts will be direct replacements for the kit’s composite hubs, adding strength rigidity to the rear end of the buggy. The parts will include blue colour bearings inserts for greater durability as well as composite plastic inserts to alter the geometry. Full information on the parts will become available in time for the release.

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April 3, 2019

Arrowmax IF14 Arrowspace magnesium chassis

The latest addition to Arrowmax’s Arrowspace series of magnesium main chassis plates are extra flex and stiff variants for the Infinity IF14 touring car. About 40 percent lighter and offering greater noise-reducing capabilities than standard aluminium, the chassis also make for different flex characteristics with the extra flex and stiff variant allowing for even greater control over the overall chassis flex. Both chassis feature a white ceramic coating for longer lasting performance.

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April 3, 2019

X-Grip T4’19 titanium screw kit

Italian X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced a new titanium screw kit for the Xray T4’19 touring car. Machined from high-quality grade T2 material the fasteners are highly durable and offer a very low weight. The all-titanium set includes all necessary screws to outfit the T4’19.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]


April 3, 2019

Mugen MBX8T carbon fibre shock towers

Mugen have introduced new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the MBX8T nitro and MBX8T Eco E-truggy kits. Machined from high-quality material the shock stays are a replacement for the standard aluminium towers, helping to reduce overall weight for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus quicker cornering on high-grip tracks while offering different flex characteristics which can help in a variety of track conditions. The front and rear tower are available separately.

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