Kyosho Gallop Experts please.!!!!

[Mad Racer]

I want to buy a Gallop in a few more months to add to my Kyosho line up.

Now what is the mechanical difference between the the Gallop and the MK2. Apart from the obvious like shell & shocks???

From what I understand the front has one way bearings?? Hubs i think. Not really sure.

Is there a big difference between the two in performance.??

Any advice much appreciated..

[DennisM]

I´m no expert - but thought I would share what I know about the gallop anyway

The Mk I has a single front shock setup with torsion bars,
The front has one way bearings and no differential. Wheelbase is app. 260mm

The Mk II has a gfk radio plate, 2 shocks setup at the front, no torsion bars and has a front differential with normal bearings/bushings.
The rear suspension arms alloy mounts has been changed to enhance the steering with compressed rear shocks. Wheelbase is app. 270mm

Rear suspension

[Mad Racer]

Thank you for the info.

Much appreciated. You have some nice Gallops their ..

[RedScampi]

I'm no expert but this seems like a good opportunity to trot out this one I got from highwayracer.

[Mad Racer]

Very nice Gary.

Love the Torsion Bar set up. All polished up too.

Thanks for sharing .

Mark

[highwayracer]

Gary,

That looks really nice with the aluminum wheels. I'm glad to see you were able to find/fabricate the aluminum roll cage parts.

Regards,
Roger

[RedScampi]

Thanks Roger, I love this car, one of my favorites. Like Rick used to say, they're all my children.

I made the straight bars from the KS tubing as you suggested but I couldn't get a good bend in it for the upper piece so I resorted to using a chunk of brake line I had in the shop. It polished up really nice and was easy to bend with my tubing bender. Came out ok, if not perfect.
Thanks again for the great car!