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Kyosho comes clean on new hop-up parts

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Aaron Waldron

0 Aug. 4, 2014, 9:41 a.m.

Main Photo: Kyosho comes clean on new hop-up parts

8/4/2014
By LiveRC Staff

LiveRC.com

Press release from Kyosho America:

www.kyoshoamerica.com

The long awaited factory optional front suspension mounts are here! This version replaces the stock UM721 front suspension mount and is made of aluminum, which weighs a total of 10g. The stronger mount is also light, which avoids altering the amount of steering response, unlike the brass mount.

Part no. UMW723

This version replaces the stock UM721 front suspension mount and is made of brass, which weighs a total of 24g. It's much more durable than the molded suspension mount, and adds weight to the front of the vehicle for more aggressive steering.

Part no. UMW722

These are the new, hard front suspension arms to compliment the hard rear arms that are optional on the MP9. The Hard From Arms feature a stronger material that's especially useful when running in hotter temperatures or climates. These conditions tend to make standard molded parts a little flexible, and these arms are specifically designed to avoid too much flex in high heat. Not recommended for running in temperatures below 70°F.

Part no. IF483

These new out front hinge pins are similar to the outer rear hinge pins in that they're held into place with a nylon lock nut. This is more secure than the "captured" design used previously. These hinge pins can be used on any front suspension arm if you drill or ream the hinge pin hole to go all the way through the arm, but the new IF483 arms are ready to use this hinge pin right out of the box.