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September 18, 2019

Yokomo 4WD buggy prototype shown at IFMAR Worlds

During this week’s IFMAR 1/10th Off-road World Championships in Trencin, Slovakia Yokomo are campaigning a prototype 4WD buggy. The shaft-driven vehicle is using the 2017 World Championship YZ-4 SF as a base, however it utilises a new motor mount and centre drivetrain layout with the motor sitting behind the servo while the shorty battery is placed on the left front side of the chassis, opposite the steering servo. The speed controller and receiver will find a new home in the rear part of the chassis that features long front and a short rear centre driveshafts. The suspension components are taken over from the previous YZ-4 SF, meaning the prototype features basically a weight bias and possibly chassis flex update. We bring you more details on the car as they become available.

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September 18, 2019

Kyosho introduce new Fazer option parts

Kyosho have announced the release of new option parts for their Fazer series of on-road and off-road kits. First up is an aluminium servo saver kit that replaces the standard plastic parts for a more sturdy and precise construction. This results in a more accurate steering feeling and improved durability. The servo saver is usable for all Fazer Mk2 and FZ02 kits.

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September 18, 2019

T-Works Kyosho & Mugen black upper shock caps

T-Works have introduced two new aluminium upper shock caps sets, coming for the Kyosho MP10 and MP9 range of cars as well as the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 kits. Both are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come with a black colour hard-coated surface for improved durability. The sets include shock bushings as well as two types of volume compensators in soft and hard specification, allowing to adjust the shock action under compression. The Kyosho set is usable with the MP10, MP9 TKI 3 and TKI4 as well as the MP9E and MP9E Evo. The Mugen caps are usable with all MBX8 and MBX7 kits.

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September 17, 2019

TLR tease new 1/10th 4WD Buggy at IFMAR Worlds

During this week’s IFMAR 1/10th Electric Off-road World Championships, that are being held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia, Team Losi Racing are showing what is expected to be their forthcoming new 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. By the look of things, and especially the front gearboxes and chassis design, the new buggy is shaft-driven, doing away with the belt drivetrain of the ageing 22-4 kit and being up to par with the latest 4WD buggy designs. Detailed specifications are hard to spot in the images, however the kits run at the Worlds and in the hands of Dakotah Phend, Tom Rinderknecht and Reno Savoya look pretty much production ready and more details should surface very soon.

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September 17, 2019

Samix Enduro alloy body post stiffener plate

Samix have announced the release of a body post stiffener plate for the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Usable with the original or Samix’s optional shock plates, the body post stiffener was designed to be installed between the original plastic posts and it helps increase overall stiffness of the construction. The plate is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes black or gun metal anodised and with machined silver colour edge details for looks.

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September 17, 2019

T-Works MP10/MP9 alloy offset shock standoffs

T-Works have introduced new offset aluminium shock standoffs for the Kyosho MP10 and MP9 series buggies. The parts are machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium, they are hard-anodised for wear and will reduce the overall weight while lowering the centre of gravity. The shock mounts are available in +4mm and +5mm variants with the added length changing the rear shock’s mounting angle which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. The standoffs are usable for the MP10, MP9 TKI3 and TKI4 as well as the MP9e Evo and they come in sets of two including suitable shock mounting screws.

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September 16, 2019

Klinik RC B74 carbon fibre bellcrank steering arm

Klinik RC have introduced a reinforced carbon fibre bellcrank steering arm for the Team Associated B74 buggy. Machined from high-quality 3mm carbon fibre the arm is 0.5mm thicker than the standard part for improved durability and crash resistance. It is a direct fit and understood to match the stock steering geometry.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

September 16, 2019

Samix Enduro rear aluminium shock plate

Coming from Samix are the new rear aluminium shock plates for the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in black or gun metal colour for wear and looks, the shock stays offer increased rigidity as well as six different shock mounting locations, allowing to fine-tune the suspension setup to the driver’s liking. The parts come with laser-etched Samix logos and all needed hardware, such as aluminium shock standoffs.

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