Kyosho have announced the soon release of a 3-piece set of 0.5mm hard-type rear suspension plates for the MR03 series of Mini-Z cars. The plates are cut from high-quality FRP fibreglass material and they will fit the MR03MM, LM and MM2, allowing to adjust the torsional flex of the suspension on smoother, high-bite surfaces.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Auto Model Racing from Japan have introduced their new servo and ESC balance weights for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. Designed to fit right into the already existing chassis pockets of the RB7 and RB7SS, the servo weight adds 13g while the speed controller weight adds 11g of weight. They will be attached using thin double-sided tape, come in handy especially on high-bite surfaces such as carpet and grippy astro turf, and they come as a set.
Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]
Announced just recently by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai and being available shortly are two new 12T/18T differential bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 and MP9 series 1/8th scale vehicles. Coming as separate sets for the front/rear and centre diffs, the kits allow to change the differential’s internal gearing from 10T/20T to 12T/18T which has an effect on the differential action, improving the vehicle’s stability over rough or bumpy parts of the track. Included in the sets are precision-made steel gears, steel cross pins as well as shims and drive pins.
Coming from Kyosho and made for their MP10 1/8th off-road buggy is a titanium turnbuckle set. Machined from high-quality titanium material for a low weight, exceptional durability and best possible corrosion resistance the links were designed as a direct replacement for the standard steel items. Using the Ti parts will lower the buggy’s overall weight and unsprung masses for improved suspension efficiency. Included in the set are seven turnbuckles for the camber links, the steering as well as the servo link.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Via social media Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has announced the soon release of new steel diff bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 buggy. Available in two specifications, for the front and rear as well as the centre diff, the IFW621 and IFW622 sets use the same 12T/18T internal ratio as the IFW403 TCD Gear Set for the older specification MP9 platform, meaning the differential action can be fine-tuned according to the track conditions and the driver’s liking. With the diff action meant to becoming smoother, the new diff sets are recommended especially for low grip or bumpy tracks. The sets include the internal diff gears as well as updated cross pins and full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming soon from Kyosho is a new O-ring battery mount for the Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. Consisting of two machined aluminium posts the mount allows to secure standard, LCG and ultra LCG battery packs using a single rubber O-ring instead of a composite or carbon fibre brace, making for easier battery swaps while allowing the chassis to flex more freely as the battery pack isn’t be jammed between the brace and the chassis. The set includes two anodised battery posts and a spare rubber O-ring.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from Exotek is an aluminium heavy-duty 1-piece rear camber mount and bulkhead for the Kyosho Ultima RB7 and RB6 series laydown midship gear box. The part is of a machined 7075 alloy construction meaning is allows for repeated secure mounting and ensures no stripped nylon threads that change camber after big hits. Its appearance in anodised black with red contrasting chamfers makes for added visual impact and the part matches the stock geometry while sporting mounting points for the RB7 sway bars. At 10g the bulkhead is also 1.5g lighter than the stock nylon bulkhead.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the Ultima RB7 2WD buggy is a lightweight aluminium battery post set. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in a gun metal colour for looks and surface protection, the design of the posts allows to use O-ring hold downs to fasten the battery, which increases chassis flex and thus overall traction available. The battery posts also sport laser-engraved Kyosho logos in white colour and they fit both the RB7 and the RB7SS.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
