New from Exotek come these titanium front axles for the Kyosho RB6 2WD buggy. At 5.5g per pair their are almost 50 percent lighter than the stock steel shafts while offering nearly the same rigidity. They are a direct replacement and designed to work with the stock spacer set.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
Team Orion distributor Kyosho Germany announce the signing of well known electric off-road racer Benjamin “Benni” Gröschel. The multiple German National Champion chose Team Orion products as he is convinced to trust into “the most powerful and reliable products on the market”. He also stated that Team Orion’s Vortex R10 Pro speed controller gives him the “best throttle feeling he never felt before”. Benni will make the debut with his new electronic partner at the upcoming opening round of the 2013/14 Euro Offroad Series in Poznan this weekend.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
To commemorate Kyosho turning 50, Kyosho America are rolling out the Kyosho 50th Rig 9800, based on the popular Ogio Rig 9800 hauler bag. Ogio bags are highly popular especially with the travelling RC society because of their high strength and cool looks. The 9800 features reinforcements to make the bag light of weight and durable at the same time, the wide mouth lid offers easy access and several compartments make storing your car, transmitter and parts easy. Heavy duty oversized wheels with extra clearance and a telescopic pull handle make handling easy. The limited edition bag is available now.
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Yaiba Racing introduce the Type-B front aluminium bulkhead for the World Championship winning Kyosho RB6 buggy. The part is 5g heavier than the kit’s plastic suspension mount for improved front/rear weight distribution and the angled position of the hinge pin retaining screws makes maintenance easier. The part weights 9g, comes red anodised and with laser-etched logos.
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To celebrate their 50th Birthday Japanese company Kyosho released a nicely made 106 page eBook. Find out more about the heads behind one of the most successful companies in RC, remember their iconic products and read the greeting from past and present Kyosho World Champions. Click here to read the book online in your browser.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
MIP introduce new drivetrain option parts for a wide range of 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is the Pucks 17.5 drive system, a blend of aluminium differential outdrives, aluminium C-CVD drive shafts and orange plastic pucks that take the place of the gnarly steel drive pins. The parts scrub around 50 percent of weight in the drivetrain increasing acceleration and deceleration while lowering motor temperature at the same time. The plastic pucks significantly reduce outdrive wear at the same time as there is no metal-to-metal contact lowering running costs over time too. The set is ideal for 17.5T stock racers and includes pucks, outdrives, a diff gear, bearings and hardware, bones and axles, lube and thread lock and it is available for the RB5/6, Ultima SC-R, TLR 22/T/SC, as well as B4, T4 and SC10 kits.
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Following a first image of Kyosho’s forthcoming ZX-6 4WD electric buggy that was accidentally issued by Kyosho’s Jared Tebo a couple of weeks ago more official teaser shots are available now. Kyosho Europe released a handful of photos showing Elliott Boots’ car that will make an appearance at this week’s World Championships. The buggy in question heavily differs from the current ZX-5 and sports all new front and rear gearboxes as well as corresponding shock towers possibly also new front steering knuckles and carriers. Also new is the aluminium chassis that replaces the current plastic tub part and the eagle eyed may also spot what appears to be the hot ticket for all upcoming 4WD buggies: a battery mount for 2S shorty LiPo battery packs. The ZX-6 is a bit of a speciality though as the motor is located in front part of the chassis while dedicated ‘shorty only’ buggies have it sitting opposite of the battery. As we are unsure if Elliott’s ZX-6 is a production ready buggy, so there may be some changes for the shop-going kit though. We will try and have additional images and more information available on the ZX-6 soon. In the meantime be sure to check out Red RC’s coverage on the 2013 IFMAR Buggy World Championships in Chico, California here.
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Kyosho have released images of their soon to be released Ultima RT6 2wd Stadium truck. Seen in the hands of Jared Tebo in recent months the new truck has already claimed the 2013 National title. Essentially a truck version of the new RB6 buggy the chassis is hard anodised aluminium, it allows both mid and rear motor configuration and is compatible with various types of battery packs. Rear gull wing type lower suspension arms offer efficient grip while the proven RB6 steering crank system allowing linear controls is also included. Other items included are velvet coated big bore shocks, X-Gear Ball diff grease, hi-graphite grease and shock springs.
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