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May 13, 2014

RDRP RB6 aluminium rear suspension mount set

RDRP RB6 aluminium rear suspension mount set-1

The RDRP RB6 Suspension Mount MM-RM2 Set allows to change the rear toe-in setting of the Kyosho RB6 buggy, RT6 stadium truck and SC6 short course truck within seconds. Included in the set are CNC-machined and black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium suspension mounts, designed to replace the stock plastic mounts with more durable and highly adjustable parts. The front RF2 mount mimics the stock geometry while the rear RR2 mount, included for both mid and rear motor vehicles, makes use of delrin inserts which, depending on the orientation, make for 2 degree, 3 degree or 4 degree toe-in settings to adjust the overall traction and side bite available from the vehicle’s rear end.

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May 9, 2014

Kyosho ZX6 4WD buggy – First images

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Kyosho have released first official images of their forthcoming ZX6 1/10th electric 4WD buggy. The follow-up model of the popular Lazer ZX5 was in development for some time now but never allowed to become photographed on races, although some spy shots floated around the internet. The buggy is based around a machined 7075 aluminium chassis that allows for a front or rear motor configuration while making use of a 2S shorty LiPo battery pack. The adjustable battery mount also allows to use saddle pack batteries from what is understaff. The suspension arm mounts are machined aluminium pieces with composite inserts to alter the suspension geometry. Other moulded composite parts include the front and rear shock towers, chassis braces, and chassis side pods. Depending on the motor position the steering servo is mounted in -line or vertically while the centre driveshafts make use of a standard “dog bone” design. We bring you more information and a release date of the new kit as soon as they become available.

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April 30, 2014

RDRP RB6 front aluminium bulkhead

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce a front aluminium bulkhead for the Kyosho RB6 buggy. The part is designed to replace the kit’s plastic bulkhead with a more durable and more precise item, with the bulkhead being machined from high quality 7075-T6 material. The part not only makes for a solid base for the steering levers and the front shock tower but it also does away with ripped-out ball studs, adding additional durability. Designed for the RB6 the bulkhead also fits the RT6 stadium and SC6 short course truck and it comes black anodised and laser-etched to match with the remainder of the RDRP option parts.

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April 28, 2014

RDRP RB6 brass front suspension block

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce a brass front suspension block for the Kyosho RB6 buggy. The part is designed to replace the kit’s plastic bulkhead with a more durable and more precise part that also adds 32g of weight to the front end of the RB6 buggy, RT6 racing truck and SC6 short course truck. Machined from high quality material and coming laser-etched for easy identification the part allows to use 25 degree or 30 degree of A-arm kick-up in order to alter the car’s steering characteristics. On top of that the brass material greatly improve the robustness of the front end while the precise manufacturing adds to the overall appearance.

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April 24, 2014

Kyosho MP9 option parts

Kyosho have several new option parts for the MP9 1/8th nitro off-road buggy available in the form of coloured radio boxes, suspension weights and aluminium throttle/brake servo arms. Starting with the RC boxes, the parts have been seen before and are now officially launched. They are available in several colours such as fluorescent green, yellow and orange along a white version all of which match with the already available rims and rear wings. The parts are a direct fit on the MP9 platform.

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April 23, 2014

Azarashi Redseal aluminium chassis plate

Azarashi introduce a prototype aluminium chassis plate for their Kyosho ZX-5 Redseal conversion kit. Made from 6061 aluminium and coming black anodised the limited edition part is designed to replace the stock carbon fibre main chassis plate with a stiffer part that offers less torsional flex, making it ideal for all high-grip surfaces. The machined chassis features several milled-out pockets for the battery and electronics in order to lower the weight and centre of gravity and it is available through Azarashi’s webshop for a limited time.

Source: Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]

April 22, 2014

Kyosho Scorpion re-release 2WD buggy – Details

Kyosho America have released first details of the forthcoming Scorpion re-release vintage 2WD buggy. The long awaited release of the Scorpion, which was the cornerstone of the Kyosho off-road program during the late 70s and early 80s, is designed by the same designer as the original Scorpion. This new version is very faithful to many of the details that make it virtually identical to the original car, but there are some changes to increase the durability and performance. The shocks are higher quality with much smoother operation, and the spring pre-load collars will not snap like the old ones and the transmission is upgraded with 48-pitch gears and nearly an all-metal construction except for the compound counter gear. A sealed gear differential is driven via a modern slipper clutch to smooth out power delivery. It is understood that the kit will become available by June.

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April 22, 2014

MIP Pucks drive systems for RB6 & RT6

MIP is busy adding more Pucks drive systems to their portfolio. This time a full load of kits is available for the Kyosho RB6, both for standard ball diff and optional gear diff equipped vehicles. The Modified “Shiny” ball diff variant includes new diff gears, outdrives and thrust race along durable “Shiny” steel C-CVD driveshafts while the 17.5T gear diff set includes aluminium outdrives suitable for Kyosho’s optional gear differential. Also available is a Shiny set for RB6’s with gear diff and a dedicated 17.5T set for ball differential equipped RT6 trucks. All sets improve durability, make for quicker acceleration and a smoother running drivetrain.

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