May 30, 2013

JConcepts RB6 Monroe battery brace & FR shock tower

JConcepts RB6 Monroe battery brace & FR shock tower

New for the RB6, the Monroe battery brace by JConcepts is highly functional and aesthetic eye-candy, designed from genuine 2.5mm carbon fiber. With so much variety in today’s batteries and with most vehicles having a flexible mounting position forward and aft, functionality is always a top priority. With the Monroe battery brace, running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything intact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash. Also new for the RB6 is this 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower. A lightweight, durable and high-grade option for the popular vehicle, JConcepts has located and plotted the exact geometry locations while trimming the outer border of the tower in a low-profile and slim configuration. Additional reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for extra strength. The front tower includes front 4 – 3x10mm mounting screws for a secure hassle free attachment.

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May 27, 2013

Kyosho Plazma LM Toyota TS020

Kyosho Plazma LM Toyota TS020

Kyosho Japan announce the Plazma LM Toyota TS020 1/12th scale chassis kit. Based on the Plazma Ra competition pan car the Plazma LM series of cars build on a long wheelbase fibre glass chassis with conventional T-bar rear suspension, a single central shock and dual side dampers. The highly adjustable front suspension is directly taken over from the LM’s competition sibling as are many parts of the rear suspension including the adjustable ball differential. The car is useable with a wide range of battery configurations including 1S to 2S LiPo batteries and four to six cell NiMH battery packs and comes almost ready-to-run including a brushed G20 standard motor, pre-mounted high grip foam tires and a highly detailed Toyoto TS020 LeMans body shell.

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May 18, 2013

PSM MP9 TKI3 carbon shock towers

PSM MP9 TKI3 carbon shock towers

PSM introduce these carbon fibre shock towers for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3 buggy. Available for the front and rear of the vehicle the shock stays are CNC-machined from 5mm glossy carbon fibre, they are highly impact resistant and weight only 16g and 20g respectively. The parts are a direct replacement for the stock parts and offer additional mounting positions for the shock absorbers.

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May 16, 2013

Yaiba Racing RB6 graphite battery plate set

Yaiba Racing RB6 graphite battery plate set

Yaiba Racing have released this woven graphite battery plate set with red anodized aluminuim posts and aluminium battery strap thumb nuts. An easy direct replacement for the standard plastic battery holder it is compatible with all types of motor layout and battery style and is approximately 12% lighter than the standard plastic battery holder.

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May 7, 2013

PSM Kyosho MP9 TKI3 CVD axles

PSM Kyosho MP9 TKI3 CVD axles

PSM have released a set of CVD axles for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3. Made from high grade 7075-T6 aluminium to reduce the drivetrain’s rotating mass, this set is super lightweight, only 30g total, and very durable. A direct replacement for the original axles, the complete set consists of 6 pieces and includes all the necessary hardware to complete the upgrade.

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May 5, 2013

Exotek RB6 spring perch sets & suspension hangers

Exotek RB6 spring perch sets & suspension hangers

Exotek have released some new optional parts for the Kyosho RB6. First up are these machined and anodized alloy spring perch sets for the Kyosho big bore dampers. Extra milling for a lightweight design but the reinforced strength of quality CNC cut aluminium. Milled holes also help reduce debris from collecting inside. Available in red or black. Also for the RB6 are these heavy duty suspension hangers. Precision cut from high strength 7075 and finished with a polished anodizing they come in black or red for the rear and front of the rear lower suspension. Available in RR, RR2, RF & RF2 versions.

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April 26, 2013

DE Racing Borrego wheels for ZX5 & SC8

DE Racing Borrego wheels for ZX5 & SC8

DE Racing have announced some updates to their Borrego wheel line with the release of this front wheel for the Kyosho ZX5. Also new is a Borrego 17mm SC wheel for the Team Associated SC8 and other SC conversions using a 17mm hex. Both new wheels are available in white, yellow, silver and black.

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April 8, 2013

Kyosho MP9e TKI 1/8th buggy

Kyosho MP9e TKI 1/8th buggy

Kyosho have announced their new MP9e TKI, a kit which includes many of the features developed over the last few years for the World Champion TKI3 nitro-powered car. It includes the shorter rear shock tower and the medium length shocks and the shocks feature threaded spring pre-load adjusters and the popular genuine Kyosho Matched light blue springs. It also includes the heavy-duty driveshafts, reinforced bulkheads, stronger upper arms, milled and anodized adjustable motor mount, milled aluminum rear hub carriers and much more.

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