T-Works have announced the release of 7075 aluminium centre driveshafts for the Kyosho Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. The dogbones are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for looks and durability. The driveshafts are available as complete set or as separate front and rear items.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
TMG Speed have announced the release of their new low CG carbon fibre front shock tower for the Kyosho ZX7 1/10th scale off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the shock stay utilises an updated shock geometry for an overall lower centre of gravity and increased front droop. The part is available at the forthcoming MKGP in Milton Keynes.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
Kyosho America have announced the return of 2010 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion, Cody King to their team. Cody had to step away from racing for personal reasons earlier in 2018, following stints with HB Racing and Serpent. Along with Cody his dad Paul will be back in the pits and this is what Cody has to say about the deal:
I want to give a huge thank you to Kyosho for the opportunity to race for them again. As most people know, I had to step away from racing for a period of time, and now I’m ready and excited to get back to the track. For now I will just be racing locally, and take additional steps as it feels right. My focus is on keeping it fun, and getting back to competing again, I have missed it. Also, not only am I coming back, but my dad Paul also will be helping me in the pits again just like the old days. Can’t wait to see everyone at the races!
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Kyosho have introduced an aluminium chassis brace set for the Mini-Z FWD cars. The machined alloy braces eliminate unwanted chassis flex by connecting the front sections, which results in improved handling characteristics. In addition, the weight balance is optimised for better traction. The alloy braces come blue anodised and they include mounting hardware.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from Kyosho and made for the V-One R4 Evo 2 1/10th 200mm kit are two new optional springs. Available in pink 1.5x4x23/3.3 and green 1.6x4x23/4.2 specification the springs were developed for the use with foam tyres and they come colour-coded for easy identification.
View the green dot springs here
After fulfilling a second five-year stint with Kyosho as an International Team driver, Jared Tebo after ten years, will be retiring from the Kyosho Team. Jared got his start in 1:8 nitro off-road racing with Kyosho back in 2004, taking victories in most of the major events during that season. He moved to another brand for a few years, and then came back to Kyosho in 2009, just in time for the release of the MP9 on the nitro side, and during the reign of the RB5 and ZX5 electric buggies in the 1:10-scale categories, and the RT and SC trucks. Over the past ten years Jared amassed eight ROAR National Championships in the electric categories along with a total of 26 podium finishes. In IFMAR competition, Jared notched a World Championship title for the Ultima RB6, a podium finish behind the win of Cody King in Thailand in 2010, and total of five podiums in IFMAR competition. His former team states:
Kyosho staff would like to thank Jared for representing its products for the last ten years, and for being such a dedicated ambassador for Kyosho and for the sport in general. We wish him the best in whatever endeavors his future will bring, and thank him for his unwavering dedication for a decade.
Coming soon from Kyosho is their new Inferno MP9e Evo ReadySet 1/8th scale ready-to-run E-Buggy, targeting bashers and club-level racers. Based on the competition-level MP9e Evo race kit, this ReadySet package represents excellent performance and value. While maintaining the exceptional flat manoeuvrability and aerial control of the previous model, the new chassis layout of the MP9e Evo shows improved balance for even greater control. The aero body has been designed specially for this electric racing buggy to enhance critical elements such as steering, traction and rough track performance. At the heart of the MP9e Evo is the new Kyosho Speed House brushless motor and ESC. The factory-assembled ReadySet package contains nearly everything needed to hit the track, except charged batteries for the chassis and transmitter.
View a list of the features and more images here
Kyosho have revealed first images and information of their forthcoming all-new Inferno MP10 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy kit. Based on the ultra-successful MP9 the new buggy utilises updated suspension components with optimised width and wheelbase settings, ensuring best possible performance in a wide range of track conditions while the new chassis moves the overall weight more forwards the front end, ensuring exceptional steering control and front end traction. This is further helped by a new steering Ackermann geometry with a new reversible steering plate, allowing to access eight different Ackermann settings to fine-tune steering characteristics to match any track surface and driver preference. The new geometry also maximises steering lock from side to side thanks to redesigned steering rod ends.
