Kyosho EP Fazer Aston Martin

Coming soon to a rc car hobby shop near you - the all new Kyosho EP Fazer Aston Martin Touring car – built with the newcomer in mind!

Here is what Kyosho had to say about their new product coming in Mid October…

 

Kyosho, does it again! EP powered 10th scale sedan at an extremely affordable price. The new FAZER brings you the intensity of electric racing but not the heavy cost of getting started. KYOSHO’s design expertise has been fully applied in the creation of an entry-level EP touring car. Easy control and setting characteristics have been combined with speed and performance. As this machine is focused on driving performance, the advanced shaft-driven 4WD chassis is fully pre-assembled and comes packaged as a Readyset. Just add a 7.2v battery and take your place on the starting grid. The FAZER is made to KYOSHO’s highest quality standard and achieves the optimal balance between user-friendliness and performance. Now is the time to experience the thrill of EP touring car racing!

 

The EP Fazer is loaded with features you can check em out after the jump…

• Low C.G. – Design secrets used to produce this low center of gravity chassis. Sophisticated high-quality design is also easy to drive.
• G27 Motor – Equipped with the reliable brushed G27 540 size motor, with built in cooling fan.
• KA-16 ESC – The EP Fazer is equipped with Kyosho’s KA-16ESC that provides full functionality, full forward, brake and reverse.
• Li-Po Compatible – The KA-16ESC is Li-Po (2cell/ 7.4V) compatible right out of the box with no modification.
• True 4WD – Shaft driven 4WD system gives you the most efficient drive train compared to other methods.
• EZ Gear Mesh – No more gear mesh issues with Kyosho’s EZ Mesh motor mount. All you need is a simple phillips #1 screw driver and just rotate the motor to the desired mesh.
• GP Fazer = EP Fazer – Front and Rear chassis components are the same as the GP Fazer, that means Fazer owners can have the best of both world with a GP and EP touring car and no part issues.
• High Efficiency Drive Train – A total of 17 bearings are used throughout the drive train to give the best drive train performance.
• Front Spool – Front rigid axle (spool) with two-bevel gear diff in the rear, which results in a mild control easy for beginners.
• High Grade Tires – Equipped with front 40 and rear 30 high-grip rubber tires. Pre-glued onto wheels and ready to deliver excellent grip and balance for easy driving.
• Reliable KT-6 Transmitter – The Fazer is equipped with Kyosho’s reliable KT-6 transmitter AM band.
• Oil Filled Shocks – The EP Fazer comes with a full set of oil filled shocks unlike other competitors that give you frictions shocks. Oil shocks give you a better handle on the road by hugging every turn and giving you full control.
• High Quality Body – Kyosho bodies are made from high quality polycarbonate and come pre-painted, pre- decaled and pre- mounted.

Enjoy!

# 5 – The Traxxas Slash Ripping It Up!

# 4 – The Traxxas Rustler Bangin Around!

# 3 – Girl Gets Bashed (note: She shouldn’t have been there in the first place!)

# 2 – Around The Track They Bash…

# 1 – Winter Wonderland

Source: http://www.traxxas.com

Traxxas has unveiled their latest line of product today – The Traxxas Slasher 4×4!

Ok, usually people start off with this whole “this crazy RC Trucks is gonna blow you away!! it’s so friggen’ crazy!! oh my god!!” – Well, I think that is an appropriate way to begin this one as well.

It’s 2009, almost 2010. How far has our engineering technology come in the last 2 years? Well – you can see it in this rc truck. Traxxas really did pull out all the stops to try and make this one of their best products. It’s still being shipped to suppliers and will be available probably in the next 2 to 4 weeks.

Let’s take a closer look at it:

• Made with Traxxas Velineon 3s Brushless Power System – 40MPH+ with included 3000mAh 7-cell battery pack.
• Designed for the race track
• Comes with BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain tires
• 4 Wheel drive
• Race-bred suspension
• TQ 2.4Ghz radio system
• Last but not least – can push 80+ MPH with the Mamba Monster Brushless System!

There’s a sweet video and way more information found at Traxxas.com

We’ll have a review up as soon as we get our hands on one!

If you’re like me and love Traxxas products then there is something in store for us all in the next couple days.

On October 8th Traxxas is releasing details on a brand new product!

 There is a lot of speculation and anticipation as to what it could be. Some people are saying it could be a rock crawler, another revo, or a short course truck, but really noone knows.

You can see their teaser video here.

Any guesses as to what it might be…?

“Included in the kit is all of the hardware including a universal one-piece molded plastic radio box and battery tray which is designed to fit either 7.4V LiPo packs or 7.2V NiMh packs. Also included is an easy mesh machined aluminum motor mount that uses a single top screw design that can be easily accessed for perfect gear mesh adjustment.”

So this is good news for all the kyosho fans out there including myself, pretty stoked about this one!

Here are some specs.

Features:

• Compatible with MP7.5 Kit and Ready Sets
• MP777 SP1, SP2 and WC Edition
• MP9 and MP9 TKI
• Inferno GT and GT2 Ready Set
• Inferno ST US Sports and US Sports 2
• Inferno ST-R and ST-RR Kits

Kit Contents:

• Battery Tray
• Radio Box
• EZ Gear Mesh Aluminum Motor Mount
• Hexed Hardware
• Protective Switch Boot
• Steel Pinion Gear (10T)

Required For Operation:

• Inferno Series Chassis
• 2S-1P Lipo Battery 2pcs (recommendation ORI14010 Platinum 2 Edition 5000 Li-Po Battery)
• 550-670 Sized Brushless Motor (39mm)
• Brushless ESC  (compatible with brushless motor)
• High Capacity Plugs
• New Buggy Body No. IFB501 (GT and ST series will not require a new body), note IFB501 body will fit 7.5 and MP777 chassis. A new body will be released shortly for the MP9.

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The video is simply titled “Original”

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You’re probably wondering where we went because to be frank we haven’t updated the flippin blog in a long time.  In truth we have been updating our knowledge on the RC car racing scene, trying to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to be a champion in the viciously competitive RC Racing tournaments.

That being said…

Everything-RC-Cars will be having a huge makeover… no not like “insert crappy chick show here”.  No everything RC cars is going full bore into the heart of RC land. We will be bringing you regular updates on one of your favorite hobbies, some of those updates will be in depth RC car & truck reviews – tune up tips and tricks, special events and the odd hot body – yes pun intended.

Also stay tuned for some BIG news coming out of Everything RC Cars in the coming months.

OK see you at the track..

Niko

From Kyosho:

The new Lazer ZX-5 SP adopts the same wheel sections as the new specification version of the ZX-5 that entered into the 2007 World Championships. This newly designed suspension shows superior turning performance at different speeds and on a variety of different surface types. The advanced aerodynamics of the body also generates effective down-force to keep the machine anchored to the surface. With a rear midship mounted motor, the simple transmission and battery layout achieves optimal weight balance for greater control response. Easy control of the machine’s airborne posture marks it as an advanced racing buggy. Whether racing competitively at the highest level or turning the nearest available off-road space into a race track, the Lazer ZX-5 SP delivers winning speed!

Features:

-Straight motor layout is specially designed for center shaft driven 4WD racing.

-Freely adjustable turnbuckle upper arms are included as part of the double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension system.

-Equipped with slipper clutch that effectively transfers power as well as protecting the gears from overloading.

-High strength and rigidity of the resin main chassis is reinforced with X-backbone upper deck.

-Features new type triple-cap Pro Shocks. Delivers a wide range of setting adjustment options as well smooth suspension function.

-Choice of three front axle configurations with one-way, ball differential or spool (rigid). One-way is sold separately.

-Rear section equipped with stabilizer.

-Precision universal swing shafts included on front and rear.

-Chassis layout is compatible with either loose battery cells or battery packs.

Source: www.kyoshoamerica.com

Imagine having one your friends controlling this with YOU inside

Whenever we talk about new products such as brushless systems, new nitro engines, etc, most people wonder – where do I get those latest gadgets? Well, that’s why we’ve added RC Planet to our list of online RC merchants. RC Planet sells everything you will ever need to keep your new RC customized, upgraded and running as best as it possibly can. Also, RC Planet has a great selection of all the newest vehicles, as well as combo deals. For those of you that live out of the USA, you can finally get the best RC vehicles and equipment shipped to you since they ship internationally – like their name says, RC Planet.

> Factory Replacements + Performance Upgrades

What RC Planet is known for. If you just bought a new RC and you’re already needing parts, chances are you’re going to find what you need at RC Planet. You can get replacements and upgrades for EACH brand and their individual products (ex: Traxxas Revo, Jato, HPI Savage, etc.). Find brands and models such as:

• Associated
• HPI
• Mugen
• OFNA
• Traxxas
• CEN
• Kyosho
• Losi
• & many many many more

> Tires + Wheels

Sedan, Monster Truck, Buggy, 1/8, 1/18th, Brand tires such as Traxxas Jato, Tire glue, etc.

> Tools + Bags

Everything you’d need – from adhesives to lubricants to painting equipment.

> Nitro Engines + Electric Motors

.12 to .46 nitro engines, boat, airplane and helicopter engines. Also major brand engines for HPI, Traxxas, etc. Brushless motors, heatsinks, you name it.

> Radio Systems

Pistol grips of all kinds, radio receivers (plane + cars), servos, electronic speed controllers, etc.

> Fuel & Accessories

Cleaner, glow plugs, oil, fuel, temperature gauges, starter kits, etc.

> Bodies & Paint

Bodies for all types latest brand name cars, buggies and trucks. Get paint, supplies, and everything you’ll need to be a pro customer designer.

> Batteries + Chargers

All the latest advanced battery chargers available. Find all types of batteries, from lithium to NiCad.

So, check out RC Planet for all your part & upgrade needs.

> Battery Storage + Care Tips

If you’re racing every other week, you won’t have to worry about any storage – but when race season ends, then it’s time to cool down the RC until next year. If you have ever opened a battery compartment of some other device only to notice that there is goop leaking all over, you know the importance of battery care. RC models are no different, so be sure to remove all the batteries that are used in your setup. This also includes the batteries used in your radio and the receiver. This will be the one time that charging will not be an issue. No sense charging these before storage as they will soon discharge anyway. It is better to discharge your batteries and store them “dead”. Even a fully discharged pack will retain about a 1v charge throughout the storage. One recommendation is to store them in the fridge, but NOT the freezer. This will prevent failure due to excess temperatures, especially those higher than 74 F (24 C), which makes the insulating part of the battery oxidize and in turn shorts the battery out. Batteries that are close to failure will be exposed next season, and batteries that are potentially in poor condition will completely drain and short out. Who wants to find that out the first day back at the track? Sounds tricky, but if you keep them cool, it won’t happen – and you won’t have to worry about it!

If you follow these refrigeration steps, when next season comes around, all you need to do is charge them. And be sure your charger is compatible with your specific type of battery setup. A quick check of the voltage should reveal about 1.0v even after long storage periods before you hook up the charger. If you get a reading of zero volts, then that’s a good indication your battery may fail. Do not try and revive it as it’s not worth the effort. Cut it out of that pack and replace it, you’ll be glad you did. Once fully charged, you should have a minimum of 80% capacity, and anything less is suspect. So whatever your pick, get that battery going and rev it up!

> RC Racing EP3 Videos

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