This is the new member to the vintage collection, NOS Graupner Kyosho Rowdy Baja Kit 4962, no Dif. It arrived with Radio and tons of spare parts but no motor:(, Its going to be a queen shelf, but I will try to find a motor, I really would...
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I was so lucky to find a Brand New OS Max .21SE-B, perfect match for Rowdy, carb and muffler placement. So project is moving up, I got to wait Two weeks al least to get this new engine to Bogota.....
Got this old girl thrown in a box of rc , pretty poor condition, but getting hard to find.
These used to kick the Tamiya hotshots when i was younger.
Conditions too poor for a shelf queen so going to have some fun instead. Fibreglass chassis, and...
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Well finally found a suitable belt for the pulleys Powge S3M516, so 516 teeth.
Looks a bit silly as its only 3mm wide but sourcing a wider one from Xray hopefully.
Also sorted out the CVD's
Found an easier solution for the rocky, ran the 3racing...
I bought enough new parts to repair an original release and build a new car from scratch with upgrades.
The new build is not from a kit but parts sourced from USA, Canada and Germany. Most parts are NOS Kyosho but body/driver/spoiler are new...
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Thanks for reply, I am aware of the plastic internals and the potential problems.
The plastic components are both durable yet problematic so I now watch the launches and jumps. This is only run on streets and parking lot for fun. So far the second...
This thread is about two Optima Mid models in the SWB segment. One Turbo Optima Mid and one Turbo Optima Mid SE being built side by side (those two yellow cars in the picture above).
Parts are taken from several mid cars I have in various shape....
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The build thread still lives on here
I referred to it many times during my ongoing Turbo Optima Mid SE thread.
Chuck
Thanks for hosting all of that! It is such a bummer when images go away and I appreciate you archiving posts like this.
Hi all, new on here. I’m an off road electric buggy racer on a good day, but I’ve been given a PureTen GP F1 Maclaren by a friend to try to get it going. Not managed to start the engine yet as no glow plug heater or start box provided. There are a...
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Hello Stuart
Just saw this so kinda late but...
You might try
Not sure of exact model, but maybe a start.
Chuck
If it doesn't look like this one, it likely is the 1990s model. I think the manual should be on the web...
I have a Rampage GP10 chassis I picked up ~25 years ago thinking I could use parts to do a DIY gas truck build but never got to it. I later picked up a RC10GT and the Rampage ended up stored in a box. I have recently started digging out some of my...
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Awesome! But as I'm sure you've heard before: If you don't post pics, it never happened! :D
This is my Pro-XRT project I started last May of 2021. It was in a little rough shape and missing a few parts when I got it. I disassembled the truck shortly after getting it, then placed in a tote until a couple weeks ago. Plans are to replace...
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I've thought about trying that. It would be interesting to see your vacuum table setup etc if this works out.
Hello all, need some assistance identifying these shocks.
I have an old Kyosho Lazer that came with these shocks (I’m not the original owner). They look like the Equalizer shocks but they don’t have the 6 sided shock caps. See photos. These have...
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Those do looks like Kyosho shocks.
Equaliser shocks are a bit of a disaster to identify properly because Kyosho produced variants of these shocks under the same part numbers. So it would completely depend on when they were bought. The H denotes...
I have an original Optima Mid I got from my uncle about 20yrs ago. It was already built when he gave it to me while cleaning out his garage, but never had a radio system until I installed it recently. So has never run until about 3wks ago! Anyhow,...
Guys, I'm looking for a source for M2.6 nuts. Kyosho uses this size for some of the suspension link connections. Of course, I can buy an OEM pack of 10 for $10, but that just seems silly. I've found some here:
I was able to get my Raider to hit 60+ mph with a budget brushless setup. I am pretty sure it is the fastest one in the world (not that a faster one couldn't be made pretty easily!). As a kid I never would have thought my Raider would have gone much...
I’m fixing a Kyosho mp5 for a friend and we need a right front lower a arm (I’m pretty sure they are the same left to right). They don’t need to be perfect as we’re not restoring the car, so scratches are ok as long as it’s structurally sound....
It seems like this topic has been covered a few times here already, but in all of the thread comments that I've read so far, I could not find a clear description of *why* this gearbox was such a problem. I have a few of these gearboxes that I'm...
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I'm currently rebuilding the Pro XRT I picked up last year. I didn't check the SST trans before disassembling it, but when I reassembled it according to the manual, it's buttery smooth as can be. Must have gotten lucky and got one of those later...
Next build is a Mid Optima with the JG (John Gudvangen) LWB conversion kit. The kit was available in both Fibreglass and Graphite. In 1989 the Fibreglass kit was $65 USD, the graphite kit was $129. The chassis is 25.4mm (1 inch) longer than the SWB...
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What an awesome build! Was the chassis new old stock or something that you rebuilt to original specs?
Also how did you go about cutting the belt width down?
These are new waters for me. This is the first Kyosho I have ever owned. However, it is my ultimate RC dream build. When I was about 12 years old, I would drool over the Turbo Burns in the 1991/1992 Tower Hobbies Catalog. I would daydream about...
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*Edit - I just realized that I received 2 of the rear mounts, but the pictures below show 2 of the front mounts are needed if you want to run this style of dual brakes. Maybe it was an oversight. I'm not planning on making any changes anyway. *...
I recently could get a gear set of a Circuit 20 Differential without the gearbox. Intention was to built my Fairlady oder my Baja Body. Both shelf queens, no runners.
But during research I noticed that there is a difference in the...
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Great!
Thanks for that detailed explanation. No it is clear, and I will be able to install the diff into my Fairlady.
Harry
I'm looking for some options for a replacement body for a USA-1 Nitro Crusher. The original is impossible to find at this point, with the chrome-plated plastic accessories costing more than I paid for the truck. Unfortunately (at least from what...
This is my first project in the garage on the RC side. Looking through some random boxes I found 6-8 graphite A&L chassis and after looking around at other spare parts I found a Kyosho front bulkhead that matched the hole pattern on all of them, so...
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New shock day. I had four front platinums but didn't see any rears so I went with the new golds that I had.
I'll get some proper pics later but here's a quick shot with the shocks and rear axles in. It's starting to look like a car 8)
Does anyone know of an alternative way to convert vintage ultima to 48dp besides the robinson racing parts? those parts cannot be found anymore so looking for other options if possible
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Have you considered the brand new parts from Kyosho? The re release is all 48 pitch.
I think the whole gearbox is different. I was wanting to keep vintage parts for a restoration I’m doing
I thought I read somewhere that the Trinity chassis used by Joel Johnson for the ‘87 ultima worlds car was 5mm longer than the standard ultima aluminum chassis. Has anyone else heard the same or different ?
Was working on a MP6 restoration - and some of the black plastic parts are faded etc. What is the easiest way to restore them? I have seen some posts for paint, dyes, silicon, petroleum jelly etc. I am hoping for easy - but would like it to last!...
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I have a mini crock pot that stays in my office with black dye in it. I just top it off occasionally.
I am trying to make a drawing on the Ultima XL chassis to my project I have on this forum (New/Old Ultima PRO XL), but it is not easy when I have only pictures to look on.
If there is someone that have an original Ultima XL chassis and would...
Haven't seen one of these in a looooong time. In fact I only saw them in the mags never in the stores. 10L front end with a Rampage transmission and rear suspension. The seller put Platinum shocks on it, I guess they can stay. The current plan is to...
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Yup, they did a ford thunderbird version as well with foam tires 😎
What is the purpose of ref #74 shown in the picture? 4AA138FB-1893-465B-981B-8B20C8A7365C.jpeg
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Maybe try a little heat to help them on, but nothing more than a hair dryer or hot water, if they're plastic. Maybe hit the rod with the hair dryer and see if they go on easier?
A while back I acquired a bunch of nitro stuff from a clean out basically…there was 11 cars/trucks in it in various states…today I started pulling out the ones that I thought would take the least amount of work and parts to get up and running…and...
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Hmm, I thought your car looked familiar. Google search and presto
I think you're lucky to find this. Very cool little Bug. It's sorta like Tamiya's Monster Beetle but nitro and 4WD.
Literally just won this pile on Ebay. Gonna do a box art mint restoration. The pic is from ebay, dont have it yet. I do already have a new body and decals comin, along with new wheels and tires. Tires are like the originals comin from kuwuit. Shocks...
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Looks amazing. I've always loved the look of the engine hanging out the rear like a jet 😎. I recently picked up an Advance in similar condition. Planing a resto too.
In the last 3 years I have finally gotten back to the hobby of my youth and have restored my first ever 1/10 RC car, a Kyosho Raider, back to running condition (sometimes). I have changed the following from the stock car to have great fun racing...
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Mark was a huge help in helping me source the parts I needed to make install an aftermarket diff in my Raider and talk me through it. I recently followed the same plan he developed and I made a Youtube DYI video on it. This option should not only...
A suggestion and question for Kyosho and Kyosho Ultima fans out there...
Suggestion: Kyosho, please come out with a Joel Johnson 1987 Kyosho Ultima replica (a special edition buggy) .
All of us know that the 1987 Ultima with aluminum chassis, was...
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And I do carbon chassis by order to this car.
Super stiff stuff.
Jerzi
Thought about anno or powder, but these parts are not in great shape, so decided to try something else
Chrome blue vinyl wrap.....
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Off road tire options just aren't as cool as they used to be. Proline, Duratrax, Troll, Associated, Kyosho, etc used to have great pattern options. Carpet 'off road' racing has turned it all into just little sesame seeds on the tires. Why don't they...
I have an old Kyosho GS-11 engine with a pullstart that has an internal bearing (called FD24 on Kyosho part no list) The problem I have is that if I take the bearing out and clean it it works just fine. It works fine until the motor starts but as...
I have now made 2 of them.
Sorry I can't attach pics here but if I can send them through messenger to someone and you can attach them here to show them to everyone.
Or if you have spot it in the Facebook and can copy them and put them here I would...
Hi All
I am new to the forum and the RC community generally.
I have a Kyosho Dash-3 that my Dad gave me when I was a kid. It has sat for sometime (20+yrs) and unfortunately the body has deteriorated completely. I am hoping someone can point me in...
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Yea it’s not easy. Just a shame to let something like this go unused.
So I have got a little wild and silly with my Raider but she is officially a ripper. I have videos on my Youtube channel of how I make a series of bad decisions to end up with a car that is 3 times faster than it was designed to be.... but it is a...
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File that under things you shouldn't do. :D It was quite entertaining though, keep it up!
Hi guys been awhile hope everyone is doing Great and Healthy. My questions are what kyosho size shocks go on the front and back, plus what current kyosho shocks would work? And what is available for axle/ cvds. Also need help on rims what can I use...
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Yea that's the hard part trying to figure out what it is exactly. Ftom.what I can tell its a zx-5 regular ?
By looking at the exploded views and manuals available on this page (scroll down to Lazer ):
Got my Alpha/pureten back together.
All went well until it converted itself to rwd.
Looks like a grub screw has come out of the coupler that connects the diff to the driveshaft.
No idea if that the correct names for the components!
But anyway I...
OK, so I have lusted after this car since I was 13 years old.
In my very first RC car magazine purchase there was a review of the Chicago Model Trade Show, the mag being dated December 1986. In that review was a double page spread of pictures, and...
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This must be the first time i have been reluctant to add too many stickers to a shell.
Started to design an upgraded steering setup, that´s compatible with RT5 chassis plate, but incorporates and RT6/RB6/RB7 style steering bell crank system. One benefit with this is also a simplified service, less parts and simple ackerman...
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A very interesting thread! It looks very nice, congrats Hitec!
Thank you optimaforever! There hasnt been updates, as I've been busy and mostly just testing the car when i've had time. I found two weak spots when doing some jumps in freezing temps...
Hello all!
Im doing a restoration of an Gallop MK2 and need 2 front dogbones and 2 rear dogbones. Can someone please tell me the length of the fronts and rears?
Regards Patrik
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Do you still need this info? I have the manual and some I can measure?
I found my old Kyosho Alpha at the back of the garage a couple of weeks ago.
it was last ran 15+yrs ago and has been in a box since I clipped a curb breaking the rear diff casing and suspension arm.
I ordered the bits and started stripping the car,...
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Sorry..can’t help you with the 2 speed or nitro engines. Good luck on the restoration!
Just wrapped up this Optima Mid runner and thought I’d share some pics before getting it dirty at the track. I’ve spent the last few months collecting some OM parts cars and spares from ebay and I’ve nearly enough parts to build two SE’s (future...
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I saw a YouTube channel the guy said March for the release
Well, thought I would let everyone know Why I haven’t been on here for a while, and the reason being I decided to sell up my collection of Kyosho RC cars.
Not for any major reason, just a number of circumstances that made me decided the time was...
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