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Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:52 pm
by stulec52
I'll be building mine without the tub.
The way we did back in the day.
Probably just mount a fibreglass sheet across the chassis.
Then for body, maybe a Beetle from TBG or similar
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:08 pm
by Raman
I have a painted tbg beetle body .. Problem front body mount.. Very rare. For rear clip SRB works
and an Unpainted tomahawk with additional parts for a conversion. Even have the rare spot light, mirror, exhaust and window nets. That will come later
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:09 pm
by stulec52
Raman wrote:I have a painted tbg beetle body .. Problem front body mount.. Very rare. For rear clip SRB works
and an Unpainted tomahawk with additional parts for a conversion. Even have the rare spot light, mirror, exhaust and window nets. That will come later
I actually do have a spare Tomahawk (Genuine Kyosho) body
But I only have the 1 full set of the parts.
I never thought about the front mount, might just make one.
Or I have a Bolink body that might work too.
heck, I'm sure an RC-10 body of some description would fit, or at least be made to fit.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:36 pm
by Raman
stulec52 wrote: I never thought about the front mount, might just make one.
Why make one.. when you can make 2
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:43 pm
by SMOKE-DOG
Just ordered mine and a couple goodies for it. Got a livery in mind I've been wanting to do for some time now.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:39 am
by GoMachV
Raman wrote:Having an issue with the rear suspension arms binding. Compared to my original and it seems to me that the dog bones are a little too long.
Manual has a warning showing the dog bone should be more towards axle. Tried that, no success.
Only solution seems to be to reduce the angle the arms mounts.
Any suggestions?
I had the same binding issues in the dogbone, it was hideous. I loosened all the pivots, and re tightened while holding the arms at maximum toe in, then loosened and re tightened the trans. It's perfect now, no binding at all
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:18 pm
by theibault
This car is really fun to drive. I'm not over powering it, just having fun. Makes me want to get a second and add all the option parts to that. Maybe[youtube]r11Kia8zULY[/youtube]
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:28 pm
by Coelacanth
theibault wrote:This car is really fun to drive. I'm not over powering it, just having fun. Makes me want to get a second and add all the option parts to that. Maybe.
http://youtu.be/r11Kia8zULY
Great vid, thanks for the slo-mo bits...that Scorpion looks like it handles surprisingly well. What a bargain for just a tad over $200.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:19 pm
by GoMachV
Or under $200
mine was $190...dealers have room to piddle a bit
Great vid! The shocks look like the ones of old and are hard to bleed, but felt surprisingly good when done! Those gaskets are a pita tho!!
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:04 pm
by stulec52
Yay mine shipped from Tower today.
I'm also thinking of getting some hop ups.
UJs seems like a good idea based on what guys are saying about the dogbones
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:13 pm
by GoMachV
probably wont make a difference. all you have to do is loosen and retighten- no more binding. When the trans is first put in place it isnt centered, if you look at the original manual it even shows that you have to check the centerline.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:13 am
by bearrickster
Cool Video theibault I may have to buy my first kyosho. the only kyosho's I have ever owned are their motorcycles.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:05 pm
by SMOKE-DOG
Bonzai hobby has the black and red chassis and wing, matte chrome wheels and other parts available. Never ordered from them before...
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:50 pm
by scootmike
Mine came today, WOOHOO!
Just checked Kyosho's site, they have spares listed and a few hop ups, nothing available yet, I'm digging the prices!
http://www.kyoshoame...014_c_1277.html
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:06 pm
by TM Ru22311
That's great news Mike! I would love to see more pics when you guys get them finished. I am anxious to see what electronics people have chose to use. It shouldn't be long and most online hobby shops will be stocking some cool hop-ups and parts.
Loved Theibault's video! Great stuff and a perfect soundtrack