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February 13, 2020

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 aluminium HD front & rear hubs

Kyosho have announced the release of new aluminium HD front and rear hubs for the Fazer Mk2 series of cars. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and coming red anodised for wear and looks, the front hubs allow for a more precise and linear steering feeling as well as smoother suspension movement all while increasing rigidity. The front hubs’ design also enables the owner to adjust the camber angle. As for the rear hubs, these also improve suspension movement and rigidity while offering two different camber settings. The front and rear sets are available separately and they including mounting hardware.

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February 7, 2020

RPM N20 Resto-Mod 26mm touring car wheels

RPM have announced the release of their new N20 Resto-Mod 26mm touring car wheels specifically designed for the Kyosho Fazer Mk2 but fitting other 1/10th touring cars too. N₂O is the chemical formula for Nitrous Oxide, one of the most powerful fuel additives on the planet. And now it’s also the formula for one of the best-looking resto-mod wheels from RPM. The wheels are sold in pairs and designed specifically for the Kyosho Fazer Mk2 line but will fit many sedans running 26mm wide wheels, however in some cases spacers may be necessary for hex nut style axles. Wheel offset is +4.7mm and RPM recommends 64mm diameter tyres for Kyosho models such as the Chevelle, Charger, Camaro and Hellcat, although 67mm gives a taller sidewall for a beefier stance. The wheels are available in black or chrome colour.

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February 4, 2020

Rickside Design 1/8 buggy front wing & wing drill jig

Coming from Japanese brand Rickside Design are an add-on front wing for many 1/8th scale buggies as well as a wing drill jig. Starting with the front wing, the 3-D-printed part is made of high-grade nylon material for exceptional durability even when the going gets tough. The wing was designed as a direct bolt-on to the front gearboxes of the latest Mugen, HB Racing and Team Associated buggies and it features three pre-marked mounting holes that can be easily drilled for a perfect fit.

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February 3, 2020

Kyosho RB7 series LDW aluminium rear bulkhead

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new LDW aluminium rear bulkhead for the Ultima RB7 and RB7SS kits. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming in a dark anodised surface finish the part increases the overall stability and durability of the buggy’s rear end while offering three different inner camber link positions and a sturdy base to mount a rear anti-roll bar to. A white Kyosho logo makes for a professional appearance.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

January 29, 2020

Kyosho Mini-Z 4×4 Jimny & 4Runner ReadySets

During this week’s 2020 Nuremberg International Toy Fair Kyosho have unveiled their all-new Mini-Z Suzuki Jimny Sierra and Toyota 4Runner ReadySet mini-size trail trucks. The combination of the highly-detailed bodies and a completely new 4×4 chassis design makes for a whole new level of mini-size rock crawling. The chassis with ladder frame and multi-link rigid-axle suspension commonly used in popular 1/10th scale off-road models, is condensed into Mini-Z size for huge articulation and performance. The chassis incorporates a ladder frame design with steel vertical plates, in combination with various moulded parts, to deliver the ultimate balance of rigidity and flex for superior performance and durability. Solid front and rear axles feature links with steel rods and captured rod ends. Ring and pinion gears, in addition to other gears and components, feature metal construction to withstand the heavy loads under the toughest driving conditions. The upper A-arms and lower links that connect the front and rear axles to the chassis, feature strong steel links and captured ball ends – an ideal design for strength, maximum range of motion, and smooth operation. In addition, the wheelbase can be changed to 110 or 120mm by changing the length of the spacer on the upper A-link.

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January 28, 2020

Kyosho RB7 2L aluminium steering bellcrank arms

Coming from Kyosho and made for the RB7 series of 2WD buggies are the new 2L aluminium steering bellcrank arms. The parts are 2mm longer than the existing UMW716 arms for an optimised steering geometry that makes for smoother initial steering and thus overall smoother cornering. The arms are machined from high-quality aluminium for precision and strength and they come anodised in a dark colour to match the remainder of the buggy’s optionals.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

January 27, 2020

New MP10 drivetrain options – Coming soon

Coming soon from Kyosho are new drivetrain option parts for the Kyosho MP10 platform that were just announced by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai on social media. The range will include new 42T differential and 12T input gears that will improve the buggy’s low speed agility. To make up for the changed internal gear ratio, Kyosho will also release a 45T main gear that will bring back top speed while also helping to settle the buggy on bumpy parts of the track, all while making for a somewhat softer characteristic at lower speeds, making the car easier to drive.

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January 23, 2020

Kyosho MP10 heavy duty front arms

Available soon are new heavy duty front lower arms for Kyosho’s MP10 buggy. Sturdier than the stock arms due to additional ribbing, the heavy duty variants will come in handy when the going gets tough or when running in higher ambient temperatures or traction conditions where the arms can increase steering precision. Included come a left and a right hand arm and the sets are available in hard and soft variants to further fine-tune the front end feel.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]