August 2, 2013
…suspension mounts with inserts for easy toe and anti-squat adjustment and the 3-differential drivetrain is quipped with lightweight gears and a high capacity centre differential. The buggy builds on a hardened aluminium chassis plate for increased durability and features the latest forward-biased weight distribution thanks to a front-mounted RC box. Included with the factory-assembled buggy come high-performance steering and throttle servos, a KT-201 2.4GHz FHSS radio set and a race-legal KE-21R engine with polished tuned pipe. The whole package is topped off by a pre-designed body shell, a high-downforce wing and grippy tyres on white disc rims. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]…
September 5, 2012
…in terms of increased steering and more overall downforce. Used successfully at the recent Euros in Austria and the Italian Job Race the body is available in a lightweight 0.8mm and regular 1.0mm variant. Also new for the MP9 are 3.5mm CVD drive shafts that sport an increased diameter for increased durability. The shafts are available for as rear centre and 91mm and 93mm front/rear universals. Last but not least is Kyosho now offering a Titanium screw set for the Inferno ST-RR Evo 1/8th truggy. The set reduces the overall weight of the truck and increase durability. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]…
July 10, 2012
Kyosho have released this gun metallic anodized radio tray connector plate made of high quality aluminium for the Inferno MP9 TKI3. This option part is not only adding some bling to the car, it is also a useful setup tool allowing you to adjust the flex of the car in this area to your likening. Also from the Japanese company for their Plazma Ra 1/12 scale pan car are these center shock springs. Available in the hardness of soft, medium and hard they are a must have to setup the car at the race track. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]…
April 16, 2012
…effective tire grip. – New Tapered Shock Pistons – Shock pistons with taper holes deliver optimal oil flow resistance and piston speed for superior damping effectiveness. – Improved King Pin Design – Longer king pin and longer flanged collar improves reliability and prevents knuckle coming loose in the event of hard contact or a crash. – Redesigned Arms – Redesigned and reinforced for extra strength around the stabilizer mounting holes on the front lower suspension arms. – Aluminum Wing & Radio Post – Machined aluminum wing stay posts and radio plate posts deliver improved reliability through increased strength and rigidity….
March 15, 2012
Previously only available in the kit version of the popular Kyosho Inferno GT2 racer, this new conversion set gives all GT2 fans the option of changing to a bright, custom red chassis and other components. There’s no mistaking the bright red parts under the hood as a special factory modification, and it’s a limited edition item that will only be produced once. The kit includes a chassis and both upper plates, steering center link, servo mounting plate, suspension mounts, shock parts, wheel hubs and some miscellaneous hardware, and it’s all available for a very reasonable price. Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]…
January 20, 2012
Kyosho’s Inferno GT2 1/8 scale on-road cars receive a Race Spec upgrade and now sport a hardened main chassis plate, composite chassis stiffeners, KE25 big block engine with polished tuned pipe and header, and a 3-piece racing clutch that works the updated 2-speed transmission. Included in the ReadySet called package are also Kyosho’s latest KT-201 computerised 2.4GHz radio system, KS-200 high-torque metal gear servos and your choice of a Corvette 2007 C6-R or Audi R8 LMS body shell. Both cars will be available from March. Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]…
December 12, 2011
News out of Australia is Kyle McBride, the wonder from down under, and one of the stars of the last 1/8th offroad Worlds in Pattaya has signed a two year deal with Japanese firm Kyosho. This year’s FEMCA champion has raced for Durango since the end of last year but started running the Inferno, with some success, when his contract ended a few months ago. Kyle and his father were competing last weekend in Japan at the Kyosho Masters and took a trip to the Kyosho headquarters to ink the deal. Relishing his new contract, Kyle said “I’m very excited…
November 10, 2011
Kyosho have announced the release of the new M-size front shock tower for their Inferno MP9 buggy. Designed to suit the European tracks more, it can help to increase the handling of the car over ruts and rocks as well as fast corners depending on the track layout. Made to be used with Kyosho’s M-size length Big Bore shocks the shock tower will increase the possible droop of the front wishbones which adds more options for the setup of the car. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]…
