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March 2, 2016

Kyosho reveal full MP9 TKI4 information

Following a series of leaks and more or less unofficial information on the much-awaited MP9 TKI4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy, Kyosho have now officially introduced the successor of the long-running TKI3. Set for a release in April the buggy will feature 22 improvements and refinements such as reinforced lower A-arms that show optimised webbings to allow for the right amount of flex while being super tough at the same time. The updated arms will make shock setup easier and the front wishbones are also 2mm longer, bringing the car close to the maximum allowed width for improved cornering.

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March 1, 2016

Motiv Low CG weight kit

Motiv have introduced their new Low Centre of Gravity weight kit for 2WD buggies, short course trucks and formula cars. The set includes brass plates that are designed to fit the same foot print as a shorty LiPo battery pack with the 0.5mm plate weighing in at 18.5 grams and the 1mm plate weighing in at 37 grams. The combination of both will bring thin LiPo shorty packs to approximately the weight of most 5000mAh shorty batteries on the market. The set can also be used to up the weight of a standard shorty in the desired battery location. The kit includes sticky back foam and ultra thin double sided tape to fit the weights to the battery in any vehicle.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]

March 1, 2016

More Kyosho MP9 TKI4 images leaked

As the release of the much awaited Kyosho MP9 TKI4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy gets closer, more images leaked in addition to a first body off image issued by Kyosho Europe. The successor of the highly successful TKI3 will feature a total of 22 updates and refinements including redesigned steering knuckles, longer and more stable lower A-ams, new aluminium rear hubs as well as an all-new bodyshell and rear wing with optional gurney flaps to name just a few. According to Kyosho the kit will hit the stores this March. Meanwhile you can find more images below.

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March 1, 2016

KO Propo BSx2 One10 Grasper steering servo

KO Propo have introduced their all-new BSx2 One10 Grasper low-profile steering servo. Offering a new case design with complex upper case machining the servo also makes use of a heatsink middle section, hard-anodised aluminium gears, a brushless motor, dual ball bearings, and a black receiver lead with gold-plated contacts. The servo is usable with 6.0V to 7.2V input and it pulls up to 10.8kg-cm at a speed of 0.09s. Although the numbers don’t look too impressive KO Propo states that due to the design of the servo it feels much more powerful and speedy on the track, making the car literally grasping corners.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

March 1, 2016

Exotek introduce new DEX410 option parts

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New from Exotek Racing come three option parts for the Team Durango DEX410 4WD buggy. First up is the Pro Servo Mount set, a heavy duty 2-piece mount and steering brace that makes working on the DEX410 platform much easier. The multi-piece design allows to remove either the servo or the steering cranks from the chassis independently of each other. This makes trackside repairs and adjustments much easier while increasing the strength of the servo mount assembly thanks to the machined 7075 alloy components. The set is usable for all DEX410 vehicles form v1 to v5.

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February 29, 2016

Muchmore Lightweight Setup Board 2

Coming from Muchmore is the Lightweight Setup Board 2 for 1/10th and 1/12th scale vehicles. Measuring 420x320x12mm the board is made from hard wood and it features easy to clean hard plastic surfaces on both sides. Coming soon are also suitable stickers to allow for personalisation of your choice.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

February 29, 2016

Maclan Racing MR8 1/8th brushless motors

Maclan Racing have introduced their all-new MR8 series of 1/8th competition brushless motors. Designed from the ground up for 4S LiPo racing classes, the completely rebuildable motors feature a machined heatsink design can, oversized precision ball bearings, heavy duty solder tabs and and a sensored, fixed timing design. The MR8 is available in a 1950kv and a 2150kv variant.

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February 28, 2016

PSM RC8B3 alloy wheel hexes & steering posts

German company PSM have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 in the form of +1.5mm wheel hex drives and lightweight steering posts. Starting with the wheel hexes, the parts are CNC-machined from 6012-T6 aluminium and they offer an increased offset of 1.5mm for increased track width. A special EV2 coating makes for improved protection while strategically milled section reduce the overall weight. The other new part are the 7075-T6 aluminium steering posts for the RC8B3 buggy and RC8T3 truggy. The posts are of a very light weight while offering extreme rigidity. Like the wheel hex drives the steering posts come EV2 coated for wear and they also include a pair of M4x6mm black steel screws.

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