TM-12

The Kyosho TM-12 parts bag contains the slipper pads Kyosho Lazer ZX-R slipper setup. They are of course also featured on the LAW-8 slipper pack for the Lazer ZX. They originally featured on the Triumph 2WD buggy and slot into the TM-7 and LA-2 spur gears if you have the version with the slipper pad lugs. The TM-12 set consists of…

• 2 x slipper pad

It should be noted that vintage new old stock slipper pads will have probably deteriorated and become brittle with less ‘grip’ provided on the slipper.

I have personally opted to replace them on my runners with pads cut on my cutting plotter, using either thin cork gasket sheet (top) or heavily pressed Artein gasket paper (bottom). The cork I have used can take up to 100°C while the gasket paper can take up to 250°C. I’ve noticed you need a lot less tension on the slipper spring (or wave washers) using these alternatives, which is beneficial to those parts as well.