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March 11, 2016

Yuichi Kanai introduces optional TKI4 body

Hot on the heels of the official presentation of Kyosho’s forthcoming top of the foodchain Inferno MP9 TKI4 buggy, Inferno series designer Yuichi Kanai presents an optional bodyshell for the vehicle. While the kit’s standard bodyshell will feature somewhat low side pods, which makes it ideal for high speed tracks with good traction, the optional body will sport higher side skirts with raised rear “wings” which will make for improved rear traction on low-grip and bumpy tracks. Appart from those two details the bodies seem to be pretty similar. We bring you more information on a release date as soon as they surface.

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March 10, 2016

Losi TEN-MT 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck

Horizon Hobby have introduced the Losi TEN-MT 1/10th scale 4WD monster truck RTR kit. Based off of the successful TEN-SCTE 2.0 platform the vehicle features a sturdy 4WD drivetrain, tough suspension components with 12mm big bore shock absorbers as well as factory-installed electronics in the form of a Dynamite Fuze 3800kv brushless motor, Dynamite Fuze 130A speed controller and a powerful steering servo. Also included is a Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz AVC technology radio system and the set is rounded out by a pre-painted bodyshell, available in two designs, and pre-mounted monster truck tyres.

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March 10, 2016

Azarashi Veloce YZ-4 bodyshell

Coming from Azarashi and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 is the all-new Veloce bodyshell. The body offers an optimised cabin position and shape with the smooth lines making for a more controllable feel of the buggy on the track. The Veloce also fits the Kyosho Lazer ZX6 and it incorporates cut lines for both cars.

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March 10, 2016

Avid Kyosho shock & turnbuckle tool V2

Avid have introduce the version 2 of their popular Kyosho shock and turnbuckle tool. Machined from 6061 aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edges the V2 tool offers improved ergonomics for more effortless wrenching. The wrench is designed to allow the easy use of the lower cartridges of the Kyosho 12mm shocks and it also incorporates a 3.5mm turnbuckle and 5.5mm nut wrench.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

March 10, 2016

New STRC alloy option part for Axial vehicles

STRC have introduced new aluminium option parts for Axial’s RR10 Bomber, Wraith and Deadbolt vehicles. First up are alloy steering knuckles, CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium the newly designed parts will greatly increase the durability and steering precision of all Axial vehicles with the AR60 OCP axle. The included colour matching aluminium steering arm plate will allow RR10 Bomber owners to easily install the STRC aluminium steering kits on the vehicle. The knuckles are symmetrical designed for easy installation. The parts are available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver. Also new are blue anodised aluminium upper and lower rear suspension links for the Yeti and RR10 Bomber, adding another colour variant to STRC’s range of parts.

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March 9, 2016

Triton L3 .21 off-road engine – Coming soon

U.S. company Triton have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming L3 .21 off-road engine. No details on the specifications are available yet but given the name and judging from the slightly simpler cooling head design compared to the company’s L4 Pro Spec and L5 Pro Spec engines the L3 could be a club level engine with a lower price tag than the Pro Spec variants.

Source: Triton [tritonrc.com]

March 8, 2016

Team Associated RC8B3 carbon fibre shock towers

Team Associated have introduced carbon fibre shock towers for the RC8B3 series of nitro and electric off-road buggies. Cut from lightweight yet durable carbon material the front and rear shock tower are 10 gram lighter compared to the stock parts, scrubbing a total of 20 gram when combined.

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March 8, 2016

LMR YZ-4 central LiPo mount set

Coming from LMR, the brand of Yokomo Factory driver and UK front runner Lee Martin, is a 2-piece central LiPo mount for the Yokomo YZ-4 1/10th 4WD buggy. Cut from carbon fibre the mount makes for a centralised battery position which creates a more nimble handling while allowing for higher corner speeds at the same time. The mount, as used by the Factory team, becomes available very soon.

Source: LMR [l-m-racing.co.uk]