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November 19, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Ultima RB5 body

Another body from JConcepts, this time its for the turn of the Kyosho Ultima RB5 to receive the Illuzion treatment. The Illuzion “Scoopless” styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Scoopless body for the RC10B4. Race inspired aggressive styling, slim side pods and kick-outs, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion RB5 body stand out from the rest. Made from heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film, the body is supplied window masks, detailed Illuzion decal sheet and a new RB5 specific 6.5” Illuzionized high downforce wing.

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November 16, 2007

Team Titan 1/8th Racing Pulleys

Team Titan 1/8th Racing Pullies

Team Titan have announced the release of these 26T, 16T & 18T pulleys for use in the Kyosho Evolva 05/M3, Mugen MRX-4X and Motonica-P8.0R. Made from hard coated aluminium, they weigh the same as the original plastic pulleys but provide 3 times the durability and have a better resistance to dirt build up, which means you don’t need to clean them after running.

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November 14, 2007

K-Factory Kyosho & Mugen Bearing Sets

K-Factory have released 2 new bearing sets for Kyosho and Mugen 1/8th scale buggies that use the company’s ZF bearings that offer almost frictionless performance that helps smooth out your transmission system. The improvement in performance comes from the new tighter knit balls inside the bearing and the high quality materials used to manufacturer the entire part. The closer the balls are to each other inside the bearing the less load each one has to carry. This means the friction resulting from contact between the bearing cage and ball is reduced making the entire bearing more efficient.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

November 13, 2007

Xtreme Motor mounts and bodyshells

US based company Xtreme Carbon have released some non carbon fibre parts in the shape of engine mounts and bodyshells. First up are the quick change motor mounts available for both the Associated RC8 and Mugen MBX-5 that have been made from blue anodised aluminium and allow the quick and easy removal, and remounting, of the cars engine, through the use of 2 piece mounts with guiding pins that ensure the gear mesh is maintained. Xtreme have also released 2 new low profile truck shells for the Losi 8ight-T and the Kyosho ST-RR that are made from 0.050 thick lexan that offer great performance and good looks.

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November 12, 2007

Mark Pavidis moves to Kyosho America

Kyosho America have announced that as of Monday November 19th Mark Pavidis will be joining them as a product designer at their Lake Forest, California facility. Pavidis is a two-time World Champion and the reigning IFMAR World Champion in 1/8 Off-Road, and has 18 years of R&D, product development, and design experience that he brings to Kyosho. During his tenure as a Kyosho Factory driver, Pavidis has already been instrumental in the design and testing of certain Kyosho vehicles. Kyosho America’s Marketing Director Steve Pond says,

Having Mark on staff will give us a distinct advantage because he’s raced at the highest level of competition in the world for decades. Not only will he be able to design new products, his considerable racing skill will allow him to test them to the highest limits. Combined with the considerable talents of Gil Losi, Jr., we’re very excited about the possibilities of future products that will result from our newly-formed team.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

November 1, 2007

Charge RC Kyosho Spada bumper

Charge RC in Japan have announced the upcoming release of this extra wide bumper for the Kyosho Spada gas powered 1/12th scale. Made from 3mm thick impact resistant material, the bumper extends to the full width of the body shell helping to protect the front end of the car in the event of an accident. Available from November 10th.

Source: Charge RC [charge-rc.com]

October 20, 2007

Kyosho Evolva M3 – Official Picture

Kyosho Evolva M3 - Official Picture

Over a week after Red RC brought you the exclusive lowdown and shots of the all new Kyosho Evolva M3 at the World Championships in Argentina, Kyosho have now released the first official pictures and information on their website. As we already explained in our previous report, the car is completely new with only a few small parts being transferred accross from the old car to the new, while the main change has been to strengthen and optimising the cars construction.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

October 19, 2007

Pro Line Kyosho ST-RR Crowd Pleazer

Pro Line have released the the Crowd Pleazer 2.0 body shell for the Kyosho ST-RR. Just as you have come to expect with other Crowd Pleazer 2.0 bodies, the ST-RR version is no different incorporating ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology.

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