JamesM3081

RCMart has the 870C Re-re for pre-order listed. ETA is 12.22.2023(subject to change). https://www.rcmart.com/yokomo-1-10-super-dog-fighter-2023-re-release-4wd-offroad-buggy-ep-car-kit-yz-870c-00128101?search=yokomo 870c

It has been "confirmed" for December 2023 and preliminarily pricing is 60,000 yen or under. Time will tell how accurate this information will be...

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make the comparison and providing pictures! I was looking at mine and the Pro-lines having a more rounded inner profile seems to be problematic with these wheels. I will see if I can repurpose these or figure out something else to do with them. May be just keep them mounted as-is. Again, appreciate your efforts @El Gecko!

Thank you for that bit of information. The wheels have been in my parts box for years as well so probably switched out the screws at some point years ago lol. If you have a free moment, could you post a picture of the waffle treads on the these wheels? The screws, though not the originals seem to clamp everything tightly, but I will get the correct screws too. Yes, center ring included!

Thank you information Terry. I just tried installing them again and I feel like they don't sit well, so I'm not sure what to think now. May be that is how they're intended to mount?

I found a pair of unused Pro-line Wedge front tires in my parts bid and would love to use them, but I'm not entirely sure what wheels will work with them. I tried to fit them on 3 piece Pro-line 100-F wheels, but they don't seem to sit well on them. In my research I saw something about Pro-line 107-F wheels, but I can not locate any other information about those. I suppose a SRB or Frog front wheels will also not work well given my 100-F trial(I do not have any on hand to test). Anyone know which wheels they will fit or may be familiar with the 107-F? Purhaps a Kyosho/Losi/AE wheel would fit these? Any insight would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.

@ad456 Thanks for your input! I'm probably in the same boat as you as I would not drive it too hard too. I'm thinking of doing some custom work on it if I do get one, as it will get me through the rest of the winter. I think the asking price is actually pretty good too and I already have clod axles and links that to use. And yes, so far you're the only one I've found with a built thread on the internet thus far so please keep going. Its looking beautiful!

@ad456 This is looking great. How is the quality of the chassis itself? From the pictures it actually looks amazing for a "mass produced" tube chassis. I'm very tempted in getting one of these!

I imagine the first batch must have been limited to a few. If you live chat TH, and lucky enough to get someone kind enough, you could ask how many they received. I've asked in the past(Porsche 934 45th Anniv. kit) and the rep. was nice enough to disclose that information. Hope you get yours sooner than later

Looks like it was on 5/17 at around 11:55AM PST. If you placed yours later, then perhaps you'll receive it with the next batch in July?

For the Tower Hobbies folks - Just received mine and it does include the initial bonus pack. I checked the product page a day or so ago and it did state, "next shipment June 2022" which I did not believe, but here it is. The product page has been updated and now states July 2022. I hope everyone receives their kits soon.

Well, TH does not charge your CC until your item(s) are dispatched so they are not really "blindly taking money". Their pre-orders/backorder policies can be found in the link below(scroll towards the bottom). Basically first come, first serve so if you don't make the cut, then you never get charged. https://www.towerhobbies.com/why-shop-tower.html Amain on the other hand does charge in full at the time of order, which is why I usually wait for TH to have their listings up. I can't speak to LHS here since they are going the way of the dodo. Ultimately, I'm grateful that we all have the opportunity to acquire these amazing kits again and I don't have to nag my parents this time around...just the wife

Fantastic and no problem...we're all in this together

For the TowerHobbies folks, it is now listed and available for preorder(no shipment date). Make sure you don't forget the coupon code. Price is pretty good after the coupon and super saver club rewards if you have any. If you had $10+, you can use the $80 coupon code. https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/110-optima-mid-vintage-4wd-racing-buggy-kit/KYO30622.html Now to sit back and wait for it...

Ha that may be true but any win is a big win for us now I'll take it since it has been ghost city from Kyosho America!