drcarlos 57 Posted August 15, 2017 It must be 4 weeks at least since I finished the build on my Top Force. I still haven't run it yet. I was planning on running it on the school field behind my house to start with but the weather, holiday and illness have conspired against me. I look at the hi cap and the poor standard v2 CVA's and think I will need to upgrade if I want to race it. The Losi 22 shocks are good with a wide range of springs but I was looking at these Cougar KF2 big bores and thinking they might fit (need to find the measurements) as they are adjustable and there are lots of springs I can use to tailor them, plus they are pretty reasonable in cost too. Only downside is they are really in the spirit of historic racing like the hi-caps, but not really different in principle to buying some alloy Carson or Turnigy ones, just better. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schumacher-Cougar-KF2-Set-Of-Big-Bore-Shock-Absorbers-Alloy-Caps-Seats-K2-/152583085881?hash=item2386a91f39:g:1UIAAOSwRXRZPqMs Carl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaMonster 506 Posted August 15, 2017 3 hours ago, drcarlos said: It must be 4 weeks at least since I finished the build on my Top Force. I still haven't run it yet. I was planning on running it on the school field behind my house to start with but the weather, holiday and illness have conspired against me. I look at the hi cap and the poor standard v2 CVA's and think I will need to upgrade if I want to race it. The Losi 22 shocks are good with a wide range of springs but I was looking at these Cougar KF2 big bores and thinking they might fit (need to find the measurements) as they are adjustable and there are lots of springs I can use to tailor them, plus they are pretty reasonable in cost too. Only downside is they are really in the spirit of historic racing like the hi-caps, but not really different in principle to buying some alloy Carson or Turnigy ones, just better. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schumacher-Cougar-KF2-Set-Of-Big-Bore-Shock-Absorbers-Alloy-Caps-Seats-K2-/152583085881?hash=item2386a91f39:g:1UIAAOSwRXRZPqMs Carl. I have a cougar KR and K1 aero, which I think have the same shocks, I will give the shocks a measure when I get home later👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamcurrie 34 Posted August 24, 2017 Quick, 1 in stock! http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-47358-highcapacity-damper-topforce-2017-4pcs-p-74789.html?cPath=595_744_754 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaver 1 Posted August 25, 2017 Have I missed my chance picking up a Top Force 2017 ? Some shops are saying September - but RCmart is not expecting anymore ! Looks like tamiya was not joking about being limited Edition .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted August 25, 2017 Like you said, Tower hobbies has it listed for late September. Tamiya USA has it listed as "temporarily out of stock", not "discontinued", so I wouldn't give up hope yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted August 25, 2017 18 hours ago, Adamcurrie said: Quick, 1 in stock! http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-47358-highcapacity-damper-topforce-2017-4pcs-p-74789.html?cPath=595_744_754 Got the 2nd last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamcurrie 34 Posted August 25, 2017 I tried to buy 2 before posting. Just got an email that they're out of stock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted August 25, 2017 That's odd. I ordered one set (possibly the last as it showed only one in stock) last night and so far, its gone through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted August 26, 2017 Scratch that. RCmart now emailed again me and said its out of stock. I wish the counter that tells you how much/many are "in stock" was truthful. Not the best experience for my first dealings with RCmart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted August 27, 2017 For US folks the shocks are showing in stock at Tamiya USA. I have a set on order through my LHS so am expecting in the next week. Be wary of the website there were some issues with credit card fraud that were discussed recently after using their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamcurrie 34 Posted August 27, 2017 6 hours ago, Saito2 said: Scratch that. RCmart now emailed again me and said its out of stock. I wish the counter that tells you how much/many are "in stock" was truthful. Not the best experience for my first dealings with RCmart. They seem to be a bit bad with that but this is my first real negative interaction with them over quite a few purchases. I've verified that they've ordered more and will be getting allocated from that stock. I can wait for a bit. I just pulled apart, cleaned and re-lubed my original top force and lost an e-clip in the rug oops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted August 29, 2017 Just bought another TopForce in osaka they have plenty in stock ATM, but no hi-caps 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted August 29, 2017 Wow! Just another reminder that I need to get to Japan sometime!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted August 29, 2017 According to tamico.de they should be getting stock of the 47358 hi-caps early next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1350 Posted September 4, 2017 Praying this lsts until after the holidays, just orderd two savox servos for my lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time build of the 801x. Plus with Lego anouncing the new UCS MF for 800 ucs my hobby funds are depleted!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted September 4, 2017 On 29/08/2017 at 5:09 AM, madmickmalone said: Just bought another TopForce in osaka they have plenty in stock ATM, but no hi-caps Those lovely white boxes they just make you stop and stare every time! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted September 5, 2017 On 05/09/2017 at 5:20 AM, moffman said: Those lovely white boxes they just make you stop and stare every time! Its i-Candy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madcaper 11 Posted September 6, 2017 How much does the Top Force cost in Japan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baja500 93 Posted September 9, 2017 I emailed Rc mart and stella sold out. No more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted September 9, 2017 Still widely available in Europe. Building mine, that arrived this week right now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted September 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Klausen said: Still widely available in Europe. Building mine, that arrived this week right now. Enjoy building it! It's a nice easy and enjoyable build and I was really surprised how well it still keeps up with the modern models of today especially with those fantastic hi-cap shocks!, I used thicker oil than the oil provided in the pack much better IMO! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaver 1 Posted September 12, 2017 Help - no more kits in HongKong .. Where are all these kits in japan ? mad mick sends photos but no store ...................tease ! Bought many things before from Rc Champ - but wont reply to my emails now ! Doesn't look like they are coming to Australia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted September 12, 2017 On 9.9.2017 at 5:43 PM, Klausen said: Still widely available in Europe. Building mine, that arrived this week right now. The norwegian importer/distributor has gotten their first batch this week. They give slow a new definition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted September 12, 2017 5 hours ago, beaver said: Help - no more kits in HongKong .. Where are all these kits in japan ? mad mick sends photos but no store ...................tease ! Bought many things before from Rc Champ - but wont reply to my emails now ! Doesn't look like they are coming to Australia Ah sorry, its http://www.super-rc.co.jp/rc/ in osaka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted September 13, 2017 So purty. All done, waiting for me to start on the kit 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites