markbt73 5290 Posted November 2, 2019 Optima, Javelin, and Ultima listed on Tower Hobbies yet again... now THAT's nostalgia. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted November 4, 2019 Hmmm, maybe it's because it's still early in the run of these things. Maybe it's because I'm buying with the Australian south sea peso Factoring in transport/postage could also explain it a bit. But the prices out of Hong Kong I've found so far can only be described as 'crack pipe'. I really want one of these, and will get one, but I think I'm going to have to wait a while. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OOZZEE 104 Posted November 6, 2019 I picked up an early release from my LHS, apparently 2 came into Australia from the pre production batch, dint come with Diff or Shock oil, was a pretty easy build except for the shock's they suck - the seal is a PIA to get over the collar, 1 X shock leaked overnight onto my tool bench. its a lot heavier than my Super Astute 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1526 Posted November 6, 2019 Mine is on the way from Stella. Won't be able to look at it when it arrives until December 25th though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted November 7, 2019 14 hours ago, OOZZEE said: I picked up an early release from my LHS, apparently 2 came into Australia from the pre production batch, dint come with Diff or Shock oil, was a pretty easy build except for the shock's they suck - the seal is a PIA to get over the collar, 1 X shock leaked overnight onto my tool bench. its a lot heavier than my Super Astute  Didn't come with a diff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OOZZEE 104 Posted November 7, 2019 yes mate a Geared Diff, just didn't come with oil 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/6/2019 at 8:58 PM, OOZZEE said: I picked up an early release from my LHS, apparently 2 came into Australia from the pre production batch, dint come with Diff or Shock oil, was a pretty easy build except for the shock's they suck - the seal is a PIA to get over the collar, 1 X shock leaked overnight onto my tool bench. its a lot heavier than my Super Astute You've got your wheels on back to front 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a.w.k. 664 Posted November 8, 2019 3 hours ago, slimleeroy said: You've got your wheels on back to front 😉 change the left's to the right side and vice versa and you are done 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 8, 2019 https://rc.kyosho.com/en/30625.html/ Option parts online. Spare parts as well. Â 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted November 8, 2019 I see 2 people on other boards already posting that the red shocks are leaking again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 8, 2019 Original Ultima . Beautiful!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted November 8, 2019 5 hours ago, a.w.k. said: change the left's to the right side and vice versa and you are done What motor is in this beautiful buggy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a.w.k. 664 Posted November 8, 2019 58 minutes ago, Reedydriver said: What motor is in this beautiful buggy? Hi, that is a Kyosho LeMans 480S There are some more pics in my thread in the Kyosho section on here: Â 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 608 Posted November 8, 2019 Got mine today from Kyosho America. The package (includes poster and t-shirt: The poster (front): The poster (back): Box top: Inside view: Parts box 1 (under the blisters): The manual: Parts box 2: Â 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted November 8, 2019 @Champ85, do you know your rug looks a lot like a couch I used to have? I got mine yesterday from Kyosho. I kinda wish they hadn't folded the poster in half. I'm trying desperately to hold off till Christmas for the build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted November 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Rb4276 said: I see 2 people on other boards already posting that the red shocks are leaking again Awesome. The 80's truly are back. An authentic experience. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted November 8, 2019 25 minutes ago, Saito2 said: Awesome. The 80's truly are back. An authentic experience. Its a trap to make you purchase the gold shocks like i did for my optima lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted November 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Rb4276 said: I see 2 people on other boards already posting that the red shocks are leaking again Are they not the same shocks as in the Javelin, as mine have never leaked? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rb4276 803 Posted November 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Re-Bugged said: Are they not the same shocks as in the Javelin, as mine have never leaked? Id assume so, some people got lucky and dont leak. I had one leak no matter what i did. I was only able to slow it down by adding green slime and heavier oil 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 608 Posted November 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Saito2 said: @Champ85, do you know your rug looks a lot like a couch I used to have? I got mine yesterday from Kyosho. I kinda wish they hadn't folded the poster in half. I'm trying desperately to hold off till Christmas for the build. Yeah, I also wish they did not fold the poster. I just ordered a simple black frame for it. Of course, it was only after I placed the order that I discovered that the poster is European size A2 (16.5" x 23.4") and the frame place I ordered from actually makes that exact size. I never thought to look at the European sizes when I was browsing. My custom frame is 16.625" x 23.375" so hopefully it will still work. The place I ordered from doesn't have a way to cancel the order. I could call them up next week to switch it but I think it will work as-is. The frame will cover 1/4" on all sides, so the extra 1/8" width on mine means slightly less of the sides will be covered which is fine by me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 12:09 AM, Rb4276 said: Id assume so, some people got lucky and dont leak. I had one leak no matter what i did. I was only able to slow it down by adding green slime and heavier oil My Javelin re re shocks leak badly. So do the shocks on the Kyosho Outlaw Rampage. Why cant they get this right? The rest of the kits and build quality is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted November 12, 2019 I’m surprised to hear Kyosho shocks leaking, their shocks have been some of the best I’ve ever used, right back to Option House Golds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted November 12, 2019 The prebuilt shocks on the Outlaw were leaking so badly out of the box that the front suspension lower arm had filled up with oil. The plastic damper body on these was very soft and twists / deforms when tightening the top cap. Which is a shame as the rest of the truck is epic. The red dampers on my Javelin leak too and this has only sat on a shelf. I found the very thin plastic gasket almost impossible to fit without crinkling or tearing (fortunately there are spares) but the leak seems to be around the piston area so I can only assume the designed tolerances for the piston to the o-rings is too loose? Havent had this problem on CVAs or Hicaps on the Egress. Over christmas I might rebuild them with sone Tamiya red silicone o rings and see if this helps.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5707 Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 4:28 PM, Rb4276 said: I see 2 people on other boards already posting that the red shocks are leaking again They are obviously the same shocks as on the Optima and strangely my shocks on my Optima always leak and I've taken them apart on more than one occasion thinking it was the way i built them but my turbo optima not a drip or smear of oil anywhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites