Here are some Kyosho's I have owned, And some I still own.
This Kyosho Turbo Raider was given to me by my dad who bought it new back in the late 80's.


This is a Kyosho Turbo Raider I used to run a 5.5t brushless motor in on 3s li-po.

This is just a plain jane Kyosho Raider I used to own.


And this is my Shelf Queen Kyosho Raider ARR, It has only ever been ran 3 times.

Looks great.

Never knew that the Raider was a mid mount 2wd. Interesting.

How did it go compared to others?

Thank's.

Honestly, I have had newer buggies and the Turbo Raider was always the buggy I went back to. It is so smooth and stable, The only time mine wasn't stable was when I was doing a high speed run down my road with it using the 5.5t brushless motor on 3s and the body acted as wings and caused the buggy to take off. I should have an RC10 here by the end of the week to compare it too hopefully.

I loved the Raider I had...of course it was my first hobby grade car. I'm SO glad I went with it instead of a Ghopper or Hornet. My only disappointment was the discouragement at the local track because everyone one had RC10s or Jrx2s. My car was a toy in their minds. I don't really have the desire to acquire a raider now, but am in the concept stage of a raider tribute buggy. It all wear a Raider shell, and be mid motor, but sport Ultima roots...

The normal raiders are good but they defiently lack in handling compared to the Turbo Raider with the gold oil filled shocks. It sound's like your buggy will be a cool project.