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July 14, 2016

Kyosho MP9 “high” front shock stays & upper arm mount

Kyosho MP9

Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai had released first images of forthcoming option parts for the MP9 1/8th off-road buggy. First up are the new aluminium hard front shock stays in S and MS configuration and incorporating a high mounting position for the upper arm mount. The shock stays come CNC-machined, hard-anodised and with laser-etched markings for easy identification. The short shock tower has to be used with S-size shocks while the medium-short tower is to be used with MS-size shocks. Both offer updated mounting positions for the third new part, the high mount front upper arm holder. The alloy part lifts the upper suspension pins by 2mm, resulting in improved yet smoother steering. All three parts will become available in September.

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July 14, 2016

Kyosho release more RB6.6 images

Following first teaser images released yesterday, Kyosho have issued more detailed photos of the forthcoming RB6.6 1/10th 2WD off-road buggy. Based off of a longer wheelbase chassis the car’s most important feature is the very versatile gearbox layout with a rear motor and a total of three mid motor configurations, – including 3-gear, 4-gear, and laydown – being usable right out of the box. Beside the changeable transmission design the buggy also allows for a range of battery configurations to be run as are inline or transversally mounted shorty LiPos in mid motor as well as straight and saddle packs for the mid and rear motor layouts. The suspension components are taken over from the previous RB6 by the looks of things and the kit comes with a new high-downforce body to fit the 13mm longer chassis.

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July 14, 2016

Reedy 324-S compact balance charger & LiPo combos

Team Associated have introduced three new combo packages around the Reedy 324-S compact balance charger. The device can handle 2S to 4S LiPo and LiFe battery packs and it offers selectable charge rates of 1A to 3A with an internal balancer making for easy and secure operation. The mains charger is usable with 100V to 240V input and it is available with a range of Wolfpack hardcase LiPo batteries including a 2S 3300mAh, 3S 4500mAh and 4S 4000mAh variant.

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July 13, 2016

JConcepts release new B6-series Shapeways items

JConcepts has added two Team Associated B6 and B6D items to their Shapeways store. The first being a lower front wing mount which is popular in certain conditions and configures perfectly with the JConcepts lower front wing. The second is a rear body mount flange which assists in maintaining rear body height while running the vehicle in the front shock configuration on the B6 lay-down transmission vehicle. Both parts are available through JConcepts’ Shapeways store here.

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July 13, 2016

Axial SCX10 II 2000 Jeep Cherokee RTR

Axial’s all-new SCX10 II 1/10th 4WD off-road vehicle is now also available in an RTR variant including the 2000 Jeep Cherokee bodyshell. Coming fully assembled and loaded with features such as the AR44 hi-pinion axles, all-steel suspension links, universal axles, and 1.9 Method mesh wheels the truck also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, 3-channel receiver, waterproof AE-5 speed controller and water resistant metal gear steering servo. All that is topped of by a pre-painted Jeep Cherokee bodyshell.

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July 13, 2016

Kyosho Ultima RB6.6 – Teaser

Kyosho have released first information on the forthcoming Ultima RB6.6 1/10th 2WD buggy. The follow-up version of the World Championship winning RB6 will feature a new wide 7075 aluminium chassis in a long wheelbase configuration, adding 13mm on length compared to the standard RB6, making for improved stability. Right out of the package the 6.6 comes with a total of four gearbox configurations: rear motor and three mid motor layouts including stand-up 3-gear, stand-up 4-gear and low rider 3-gear. The battery tray system is usable with a range of battery configurations including straight type, shorty and saddle packs batteries. Also part of the package is a new steering crank design, Velvet-coated shock absorbers, front straight and rear gull-wing A-arms as well as a new high downforce cab forward bodyshell. We bring you more information and images on the car as soon as they become available.

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July 13, 2016

RDRP touring car wing mount set

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their Wing Plate TC set, a mounting kit for 1/10th touring car wings. Designed to improve wing fitment and mounting security, the lower buttons fit snuggly into the body’s wing stays and, like the upper counter plates, they are machined from aircraft-grade aluminium, coming anodised in a range of colours including black, orange, red, dark blue and light blue. The design with an 8mm hole pattern is ideal for all Protoform and Bittydesign touring car bodies and it also fits most other brands. The sets are rounded out by the needed mounting hardware.

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July 13, 2016

Serpent introduce new 977 option parts

Serpent have issued first images of some soon to be released optional parts for the 977 1/8th on-road car. First up is an upgrade kit for the rear suspension that moves the suspension pins closer together while longer outer pivot balls make for an overall longer rear A-arm, resulting in improved traction, higher corner speeds and a more stable car under braking. Also new is a low-friction belt pulley set that will improve acceleration and overall drivetrain efficiency. The new parts will hit the stores shortly.

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