Ultima Top deck ( which version)

[Mad Racer]

I came across this chassis & top deck today.

I knew I had it but only just found it today when I wasn't looking for it.

I always thought it was from the Ultima Pro but I have a Pro & the top deck is GRP. This top deck is alloy. The only Ultima that I don't have to check it with is the Pro XL . My Ultima 2 that I got was made in Kyosho's Kelron ( plastic) Upper & lower chassis.

So what would this be off??

Cheers

[GoMachV]

I have never seen an alloy upper on any ultima- That's an interesting piece.

[EvolutionRevolution]

Scale Car Series Ultima chassis and top deck. Gives longer wheelbase, apparently.

[Mad Racer]

Aaah you are right.

The top deck & bottom chassis is a little longer. In saying that I should be able build up a longer w/b Ultima. ??

Or convert my Pro into a longer W/B version.

Cheers

[Mr. ED]

The top deck is common for that entire series, but the 7 slotted chassis is spefic to one model I believe: the others were kelron. I'm throwing a long ball on this but I think it's for that funky lookingrace car; a 2-seater of nissan?

[DennisM]

The top deck is common for that entire series, but the 7 slotted chassis is spefic to one model I believe: the others were kelron. I'm throwing a long ball on this but I think it's for that funky lookingrace car; a 2-seater of nissan?

Taurus

Edit: Saurus , Taurus seems to be a ford

[Mr. ED]

That's it.

I have one of those top decks too. One day I'll pick up a kelron chassis and use the longer wheelbase for a stadium truck; with rc10T arms for the correct stance.

[Mad Racer]

Thanks guys.

So it's a rare chassis being alloy or should I say not too common??

Mr ED. If you want a Kelron chassis I have one you can have. Postage would be cheap being a plastic plate

I will never use it

Thanks for the info again.

[DennisM]

Thanks guys.

So it's a rare chassis being alloy or should I say not too common??

Mr ED. If you want a Kelron chassis I have one you can have. Postage would be cheap being a plastic plate

I will never use it

Thanks for the info again.

It seems that the particular chassis has been used on more than a couple of OR´s.
If You can find a copy of the 1990´s mini cataloge, I think You´ll be able to see the different versions there.
Yes, I think the chassis is rare, I search ebay twice a week for Kyosho Optimas and Ultimas and I can´t remember seeing a nip "Ultima" seven slot alloy chassis.

[j0pp3]

Street Cars series Nissan 300ZX No. 4251 KYOC0172 circa 1992 according to:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=68697&sid=15621

[Asso_man!]

That's it.

I have one of those top decks too. One day I'll pick up a kelron chassis and use the longer wheelbase for a stadium truck; with rc10T arms for the correct stance.

I have one for you!

[highwayracer]

I found out a couple years ago that Kyosho released different versions of those cars in the US vs. ROW (rest of the world). The scale series in the US were all based on the ultima 2 chassis (kelron). I know the versions in Europe had aluminum chassis...but I didn't realize that the top plate was also aluminum.

[Mad Racer]

Thanks Guys.

The 300ZX looks like it. So was that the only car that the alloy 7 slot chassis is off?

Different spec to the rest of the world. You learn something new every day. I got it in a trade I did about 5 yrs ago for a Ultima. He gave me the chassis & top plate as a extra. Even though the Ultima had a Kelron Chassis. It's the top plate that really interested me as it's alloy. I really had no idea what it was so I just threw it in my parts bin & even forgot about it.

I had plans on building another Ultima up with all my parts I have got over the yrs so this chassis may see some use.

[EvolutionRevolution]

Thanks Guys.

The 300ZX looks like it. So was that the only car that the alloy 7 slot chassis is off?

Porsche 911 Flatnose.

[j0pp3]

Thanks Guys.

The 300ZX looks like it. So was that the only car that the alloy 7 slot chassis is off?

Porsche 911 Flatnose.

Very true. Here is a link with nice pictures showing it:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=64528&pid=436454&mode=threaded&show=&st=0