Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

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Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

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Oh wow... That Lemans motor is sick. I've been wanting a current Lemans brushless and have been searching for the elusive Lemans gold brushless but I'll be getting this one instead.

Thank you Kyosho.

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Wow that looks great! Wonder if we will see the optima mid line?

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mikea96 wrote:Wow that looks great! Wonder if we will see the optima mid line?
I wonder at which point they will reissue a chassis (Lazer) that might outperform their current offering... :lol:

Seriously, I suppose we will see an Ultima reissue before we see a Optima Mid reissue.

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I would Love to see a full series of Classic le mans motors 480 gold speed and touque, 240 sb and all the others :D

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Twister wrote:I would Love to see a full series of Classic le mans motors 480 gold speed and touque, 240 sb and all the others :D
I second your idea. Love to see the Lemans series coming back.

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EvolutionRevolution wrote:
mikea96 wrote:
Seriously, I suppose we will see an Ultima reissue before we see a Optima Mid reissue.
IMO we're more likely to see re-re MID series before re-re Ultima.

Because the suspension, differentials and stabilizers(plastic parts) are interchangeable with Optima 2016 , those toolings can be shared.

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Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

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I don't know...I think the Optima and Optima Mid are very different cars. About the only thing that's the same are the suspension arms and some related parts. The chassis, gearbox, top deck & belt system, steering system, parts for shock towers & bumper, stabilizers, wing mount, the way the suspension arms are pinned...practically EVERYTHING is different. The Ultima shares more parts in common with the Optima than the Optima Mid does.
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Even the arms are different (unless the re-re Optima uses Mid arms). Of the top of my head, the bits that are the same are some of the steering parts, rear diff internals + front diff (+ belt on SWB?), outdrives, axles, front and rear hub carriers, c-hubs, linkages, some small plastic parts, and some of the screws.

Ah, I know something I'd like to see reissued: Kyosho SuperTen FW-03 and FW-04.

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You never know with Kyosho.. First they do nothing although 50th year anniversary but now we got optimas and turbo scorpions :D Logically they would release a Ultima next year to celebrate Romsey world champs but then again it's Kyosho :mrgreen: But they could release the whole 1980s collection- i would not mind :D i will buy them all, but a optima mid turbo would be my favorite :shock:

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Whether MID comes first or not, Kyosho has to do the re-re business quick because we are getting older and older.

Those who know Ultima or MID series are normally 40 years old or above. :cry:

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Yes, but old people usually got money to spend. And 40 year old guys are usually nostalgic so Kyosho are on the right track :lol: But you are right, they could hurry up and release any car :D

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So it's for sure coming, yes!!!! Gawd it's such a beautiful buggy.

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Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

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Huh? Is the front arm shaft even wider than the Re-re Scorpion?

Besides the tires, is there anything that was not available as an option part already?
Well, except for the body and roof that is...

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Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

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Yes it is, about 20mm and longer wheelbase...
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