BuggyGuy 925 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Tamiyastef said: Thanks for the link to the "destructions" I hoped for more info on internal and final gear ratio with different pinions but no fancy spec sheet as in the Legendary series manuals Internal ratio is 2.6 Smallest Kyosho spur listed is an option is 69T, largest is 82T. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 568 Posted March 11 Kyoshoamerica.com has them out of stock, but listed at least! $199 It can't be pre-orders; they literally had nothing on their site a couple days ago. I'm guessing it isn't so much as "out-of-stock" so much as coming soon. Anyway, perhaps this might push the price of the TD2 and/or BBX down a bit too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1101 Posted March 11 Unboxing video by Kai City RC on YouTube. P.S.: I hope it's OK for me to post a link to someone else's video on here . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 3384 Posted March 11 9 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said: P.S.: I hope it's OK for me to post a link to someone else's video on here . It certainly is, especially when there's so much interest in thie buggy... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 925 Posted March 15 Still waiting for the kit to arrive - really looking forward to this one as I really struggle to get spares for my TRF201. Few bits have shown up already though: - Kyosho CVDs - TSR aluminium battery strap - Aluminium RF suspension mount from an RB5 - Some RB5/RB6 carbon reinforced plastics that may or may not fit - Brass front suspension pivot block that may or may not fit Just got to get some bearings ordered for the front steering assembly, and some M3 screws to replace the self-tappers. Not decided on electrics for this one yet so still got that to sort. Should be a great build - and looking forward to racing this on some of the grass tracks in this years regionals. Hopefully spares for these cars become available before the outdoor season starts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 458 Posted March 15 Does anyone have a part number for the body set? As I mentioned before, I want to use one for my NIB RB5. So, I'll have a modified Dirt Master or a Dirt Master - bodied RB5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockae92 15 Posted March 16 Sounds like Kyosho is pushing the limit to make as many parts in plastic as possible. I am still on the fence for this one vs the Genova and BBX. I am actually leaning towards BBX thinking it may have more ground clearance for bashing. On 3/11/2023 at 1:11 AM, Tamiyastef said: Unboxing video by Kai City RC on YouTube. P.S.: I hope it's OK for me to post a link to someone else's video on here . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai City RC 100 Posted March 17 On 3/16/2023 at 4:23 AM, RichieRich said: Does anyone have a part number for the body set? As I mentioned before, I want to use one for my NIB RB5. So, I'll have a modified Dirt Master or a Dirt Master - bodied RB5. UMB52 is the number you're looking for. (Ultima SB Dirt Master Non Decoration Body Set) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 925 Posted March 21 Anyone got there's yet? Mine left HK on the 18th and is currently in hands of FedEx - can't wait for this one to show up! Edit: As I post this the tracking updated to show it's going to be here tomorrow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1101 Posted March 21 Lucky you! I haven't heard anything yet from my LHS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3407 Posted March 21 Me neither....noticed on Kyoshos Japanese website it was listed as in stock. They must be on boats somewhere on their way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlideWRX 568 Posted March 22 6 hours ago, BuggyGuy said: Anyone got there's yet? Mine left HK on the 18th and is currently in hands of FedEx - can't wait for this one to show up! Edit: As I post this the tracking updated to show it's going to be here tomorrow Where did you order from? I was waiting for Kyoshoamerica.com to carry it, but it is like they are specifically ignoring it. They finally have a page on it up, but the links to spare parts or option parts don't work, and it only shows 'out of stock'. It is like they are specifically dragging their feet on this. I looked at kyoshoeurope and they are in the same sad situation, so maybe Japan doesn't want to sell it overseas? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 925 Posted March 22 All the stock I've seen on sites so far has been very fleeting - I was lucky to get one on Rcmart. The stock status there never went to green, just straight to "last few units remaining". Edit: The big UK retailers are showing ETA for early April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 15159 Posted March 22 On 3/16/2023 at 4:13 PM, stockae92 said: Sounds like Kyosho is pushing the limit to make as many parts in plastic as possible. I am still on the fence for this one vs the Genova and BBX. I am actually leaning towards BBX thinking it may have more ground clearance for bashing. I think the RC demographic is pushing Kyosho's limit to make as many parts in plastic vs their usual aluminum and CF, glass reinforced fiber parts. I doubt Kyosho wants to make these so plasticy.. I am hoping for a competiton trim (not that I race or anything) but probably won't happen. I believe Kogawa-san designed this car too. I haven't found much interest in this segment so hadn't asked.. but between the 3 you noted, I would take the Kyosho for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 925 Posted March 22 53 minutes ago, Willy iine said: I think the RC demographic is pushing Kyosho's limit to make as many parts in plastic vs their usual aluminum and CF, glass reinforced fiber parts. I doubt Kyosho wants to make these so plasticy.. I am hoping for a competiton trim (not that I race or anything) but probably won't happen. I believe Kogawa-san designed this car too. I haven't found much interest in this segment so hadn't asked.. but between the 3 you noted, I would take the Kyosho for sure. Unboxed mine today - and yeah there's not a lot of aluminium parts in the box, but I wouldn't expect any in a £200 kit. The plastics feel like reinforced composites - comparable to the materials you'd find used to make Tamiya's modern kits like the TD2/4, M07/8, CC02 etc. It'll be plenty strong enough for racing. RB5 parts, and some RB6 parts will fit if you want to add some carbon and aluminium bling 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 15159 Posted March 22 Just now, BuggyGuy said: Unboxed mine today - and yeah there's not a lot of aluminium parts in the box, but I wouldn't expect any in a £200 kit. The plastics feel like reinforced composites - comparable to the materials you'd find used to make Tamiya's modern kits like the TD2/4, M07/8, CC02 etc. It'll be plenty strong enough for racing. RB5 parts, and some RB6 parts will fit if you want to add some carbon and aluminium bling Awesome, GL with the build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misterp180 206 Posted March 30 Modelsport just mailed me. Delayed until April 28th! Shame but in time for the summer 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1101 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, Misterp180 said: Delayed until April 28th Bummer. Hopefully not the first of many delays... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 409 Posted April 1 My LHS has told me not to expect stock until late April and that was based on info directly from Kyosho. As to the Kyosho America website, I notice that parts tend to come in bunches under the New Items banner so I suspect that the website is only updated in batches. No concern from me though, been ordering parts that I presume to fit (dampers, universals) waiting for the actual kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 458 Posted April 3 The body set is available at kyoshoamerica if anyone is interested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1101 Posted April 3 4 hours ago, RichieRich said: body set is available Nice but probably the least wanted part of that car as most people don't think it's good looking. Boxart doesn't do it justice, but I've already seen some nice ones. The Kai City RC one on YouTube for example looks really good IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 458 Posted April 6 The body set arrived today. I will have to update my RB5 build thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5114 Posted April 18 On 3/30/2023 at 6:39 PM, Tamiyastef said: Bummer. Hopefully not the first of many delays... It wouldn’t be a genuine Kyosho if it arrived when they stated! Passed experiences you’ve got one or more delays yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyastef 1101 Posted April 18 2 hours ago, moffman said: It wouldn’t be a genuine Kyosho if it arrived when they stated! True! My LHS takes orders but doesn't give an expected delivery day. The Optima Mid came quite fast IIRC. Online hobbyshops seem to get pre-orders and pre-payments in and then change the expected delivery date to a later date... My LHS doesn't take payments before actual delivery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sogogi 1329 Posted April 26 I just realized it is $199 in US… while sand viper is $175…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
