acprc 1443 Posted February 2, 2019 Got a delivery from Japan this morning. Anyone interested in restoration threads on these? The Kyosho 959 is a keeper. The Kyosho 405 will be tidied up for sale. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bromley 681 Posted February 2, 2019 Love that 405, reminds me of the short film "Climb Dance". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yalson 514 Posted February 2, 2019 Does that 405 have a second wing stuck to the first one? That's... unusual. Love those Bridgestone Potenza tyres. I got through about two dozen of those BITD racing my Mid on tarmac, back when you could wear them out and just buy a new set the next week. I imagine they're probably worth a fortune now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Yalson said: Does that 405 have a second wing stuck to the first one? That's... unusual. Hi, it did yes. First thing to go in the bin! The tyres aren't to bad and once washed, refitted and the white lettering done they will look ok. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yalson 514 Posted February 2, 2019 44 minutes ago, acprc said: The tyres aren't to bad and once washed, refitted and the white lettering done they will look ok. I also think they might be on backwards. On tyres with a tread which is different across the carcass, the 'arrow' usually points forwards on the top of the tyre, if you see what I mean. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 2, 2019 Hi, They might well be on the wrong way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted February 2, 2019 As above love that 405, the 959 not so much I am afraid. Nice find though James. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted February 2, 2019 5 hours ago, acprc said: Got a delivery from Japan this morning. Anyone interested in restoration threads on these? The Kyosho 959 is a keeper. The Kyosho 405 will be tidied up for sale. dig this shot of the rear tire under axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted February 3, 2019 Yes. I'd love to see these restored in detail. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, TwistedxSlayer said: Yes. I'd love to see these restored in detail. I will make a thread for the 959. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 3, 2019 18 hours ago, InsaneJim69 said: As above love that 405, the 959 not so much I am afraid. Nice find though James. Thats ok James. I purchased the 959 for its rarity as it was a very limited issue from Kyosho. In fact its only the body, exhaust and wheels that Kyosho made. The rest is Hoboa. It will be a good addition to my nitro collection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1443 Posted February 3, 2019 17 hours ago, ACCEL said: dig this shot of the rear tire under axle. LOL, I had a quick look yesterday and all the ball joint have split so the threaded rods pull out. A new set on the whole car will sort that out. As this will go on Ebay eventually I will aim to make the car presentable for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
