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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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I am going to fabricate a switch fixing plate myself (The 90 degree piece that mounts the servo switch to underneath the RC unit plate). It is part #116 and is included in SC-73. If anyone has pics of the original, would you be so kind to post them for me? The only pics I have found is the one in the manual, but I would like to see an actual one for reference. :)

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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KyoshoScorpionKid wrote:OHHHHHHHHHH I'm danc'n I'm Danc'n THEY WORK! THEY FIT FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHHHOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Tomahawk builds here I come!

RC
Do you have a list of the hardware you grabbed from Mr. Metric?
I have a couple of Scorpion / Beetles I'd like to rebuild

thanks

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Actually the screws I was talking about the 2.3 x 12 are for the Tomahawk I believe if you would like screws you can get them from either rcscrewz.com or the site that I use hexscrews.com

Rcscrewz.com sell kits for all the cars and they are a nice stainless, I just order one for the scorpion and one for the optima and am going to review them.

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stulec52 wrote:
KyoshoScorpionKid wrote:OHHHHHHHHHH I'm danc'n I'm Danc'n THEY WORK! THEY FIT FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHHHOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Tomahawk builds here I come!

RC
Do you have a list of the hardware you grabbed from Mr. Metric?
I have a couple of Scorpion / Beetles I'd like to rebuild

thanks

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Hey guys. Haven't updated lately as I haven't really done much this last week. I really am fond of Pargu's shock collars found Here But I think they are a little pricey :/ Would anyone know of any similar to these? Perhaps cheaper ones that are plain aluminum with no anodizing. If I refinish my original stock dampers, there is no way I want to put those surface ruining collars back on them, LoL. Maybe that is why they are so expensive. I am also in search of one red vintage spring cup for the 10mm shocks (or an alternative to that as well) if any one has a spare. I would actually like these collars in black so it will match the color scheme I am planning.

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I cut out my lexan body and driver doll, so I am planning on some painting soon. I just hope I can take my time and make it look good. I will be completely new to painting an RC body.

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Pargu's prices aren't really jacked up because of the anodizing. Some of his stuff is just plain expensive. I bought a set of 4 wheels from him. I preferred them to be natural polished finish, but asked what he'd charge to anodize them (he can do many colors if requested); he only wanted $8 more to anodize 4 wheels.
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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Yeah pargu's prices are damn high, I guess the salaries of Korean people are high too. 76 dollars for a set of lazer ZX arm mounts is plain crazy. I bet I can make alloy ones and sell them about 50 bucks.

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Yeah, they're nice, but not $40+ nice. I think he would move a lot more of his inventory if he lowered those prices a bit. I just like them for the simple fact that they clamp on instead of a set screw grinding into the finish and aluminum! I think another reason his prices are high because there is no competition....I haven't seen anything similar to these :(

I am still waiting to hear back about the Tomahawk rims. My build is screaming for them and the money is burning a hole in my pocket, LoL.

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I'm tired of waiting, I will try and paint them myself.
TM Ru22311 wrote:Yeah, they're nice, but not $40+ nice. I think he would move a lot more of his inventory if he lowered those prices a bit. I just like them for the simple fact that they clamp on instead of a set screw grinding into the finish and aluminum! I think another reason his prices are high because there is no competition....I haven't seen anything similar to these :(

I am still waiting to hear back about the Tomahawk rims. My build is screaming for them and the money is burning a hole in my pocket, LoL.

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KyoshoScorpionKid wrote:I'm tired of waiting, I will try and paint them myself.
TM Ru22311 wrote:Yeah, they're nice, but not $40+ nice. I think he would move a lot more of his inventory if he lowered those prices a bit. I just like them for the simple fact that they clamp on instead of a set screw grinding into the finish and aluminum! I think another reason his prices are high because there is no competition....I haven't seen anything similar to these :(

I am still waiting to hear back about the Tomahawk rims. My build is screaming for them and the money is burning a hole in my pocket, LoL.
What are you going to paint KSK? Since anodizing is not an option for me, I was looking into powder paint. Has anyone tried that on aluminum parts? I think it would be good for a shelf queen. I meant to ask you if you have received your kits from RCScrewz yet? You mentioned doing a review. I don't think you will be happy with them. I never heard back from them about the 2 missing flatheads. I guess he is just going to forget me :( The hardware is quality, but it would be nice if they included an inventory list so you know what you're getting. I had to measure everything and there seemed to be a bunch of extra useless hardware included. I don't know what it would be used for on my Tomahawk. :?: They send you enough to do 2 cars. Seems like it would be better to just give you exactly what you need and throw in a few extra's of each....then lower the price, LoL

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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I was told to mask the center of the wheel and then use krylon barbeque black semi-gloss paint for the center. I think I might have an easier idea but we'll see. My question to Pargu WTF are you in business if you never talk to your clients.

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KyoshoScorpionKid wrote:I was told to mask the center of the wheel and then use krylon barbeque black semi-gloss paint for the center. I think I might have an easier idea but we'll see. My question to Pargu WTF are you in business if you never talk to your clients.

RC
I know it is extremely hard to get a reply from him. I have NEVER received a reply through pargustore.com, but he did answer me through eBay (pmg828). I am in eastern time zone and S. Korea is about 13 hrs. ahead (if that helps any). I FINALLY got him to send me an invoice for some rims yesterday.

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I have done business with him a few times and always got my stuff, but you have to be patient, 6-8 weeks for parts to arrive. And I'm not alone...

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Thank you ScootMike for sending me a pair of 2.3mm screws for the uprights, VERY much appreciated :) I am so grateful for all the help I have been given here by all of you. I got a good idea for the mufflers. My wife smokes one of those electronic cigarettes and I was looking at the filters they use.

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The neat thing is they have a rubber stopper on the end that will work great for a mounting screw.
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They look like they are stainless, so as a second choice, I picked up some 3/8" aluminum tubing.
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Thank you again Mike for sending me the dimensions. I have though about your idea using nylon tubing for a more original look, but to be honest, I think the metal pipes will give it a more realistic look. I plan on dying the white caps on the end black (along with some damper parts) and I think some hot glue will hold them in place nicely. If that doesn't work, I will try JB Weld. Then, after it hardens, I can drill & tap the holes for a mounting screw. I will try to get some pics of the switch plate holder I made. It turned out alright, but I wish the aluminum was a bit thicker. Shouldn't be an issue for a display model, but something I will probably change later (an original would be nice).

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Thank you ScootMike for sending me a pair of 2.3mm screws for the uprights, VERY much appreciated :) I am so grateful for all the help I have been given here by all of you. I got a good idea for the mufflers. My wife smokes one of those electronic cigarettes and I was looking at the filters they use.

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The neat thing is they have a rubber stopper on the end that will work great for a mounting screw.
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They look like they are stainless, so as a second choice, I picked up some 3/8" aluminum tubing.
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Thank you again Mike for sending me the dimensions. I have though about your idea using nylon tubing for a more original look, but to be honest, I think the metal pipes will give it a more realistic look. I plan on dying the white caps on the end black (along with some damper parts) and I think some hot glue will hold them in place nicely. If that doesn't work, I will try JB Weld. Then, after it hardens, I can drill & tap the holes for a mounting screw. I will try to get some pics of the switch plate holder I made. It turned out alright, but I wish the aluminum was a bit thicker. Shouldn't be an issue for a display model, but something I will probably change later (an original would be nice).

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Re: Cox/Kyosho Circuit 1000 Buggy

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Mufflers look great!
Will really look sharp with your Pargu wheels.
Glad to help with the screws, we all know how it is looking for these oddball parts.

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