New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Do you think is it possible to jump and land gracefully, run in dirt and rough road
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
I heard rumours - but that is just WAYYYYYYY cool!!
Have to get a couple of these!!
Awesome. I love the Mini Z's - great for training. I use them in my double garage to keep the skills up to scratch when I am not getting to the track enough.
Great stuff Kyosho.
Cheers
Darryn
Have to get a couple of these!!
Awesome. I love the Mini Z's - great for training. I use them in my double garage to keep the skills up to scratch when I am not getting to the track enough.
Great stuff Kyosho.
Cheers
Darryn
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I may have to have one of those too. Pretty cool little toy and looks very much like it's big brother.
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Here are a few more pics:
http://kyoshosan.blogspot.com/2011/08/stop-press-kyosho-new-mini-z-buggy-mb.html
It's safe to say I definitely want one of those!
This shows that Kyosho is aware that people want vintage Kyosho stuff!
http://kyoshosan.blogspot.com/2011/08/stop-press-kyosho-new-mini-z-buggy-mb.html
It's safe to say I definitely want one of those!
This shows that Kyosho is aware that people want vintage Kyosho stuff!
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Im just wondering, if its a test whether they will re-re the real one.
I love mini - z too. as you dont need bigger place to practice/play. And it will double the fun if this kit can jump
I love mini - z too. as you dont need bigger place to practice/play. And it will double the fun if this kit can jump
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
That does look pretty cool.
I don't know if Kyosho will ever re-release any of their vintage models unless there's a huge outpouring. The reason I say that is it wouldn't be cost effective as they've stated in the past that they no longer have the old molds.
I don't know if Kyosho will ever re-release any of their vintage models unless there's a huge outpouring. The reason I say that is it wouldn't be cost effective as they've stated in the past that they no longer have the old molds.
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They may not ever re-release any vintage cars but if they ever do re-re a Turbo Optima I'll buy it. Provided of course that it doesn't cost $500 and retains the chain drive.
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That is sweet! This thread made me look at some Mini Z prices and all I can say is wow! $50+ for a body set, $20+ for a motor, $30+ for a ball diff!? And the aluminum upgrades cost more than 1/10 scale stuff.
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
You want it to retain the chain drive, or you'd buy it if it didn't cost $500 *or* retained the chain drive?fredswain wrote:They may not ever re-release any vintage cars but if they ever do re-re a Turbo Optima I'll buy it. Provided of course that it doesn't cost $500 and retains the chain drive.
I guess if it was a true re-re, it'd have to have the chain. I'd prefer it with the belt, myself. Maybe they could re-re the belt conversion kit, too.
Speaking to the $500, I seem to recall the Turbo Optima kit--with radio, charger, battery--sold for $499 (at least here in Canada). So, if they ever DID re-re one, I wouldn't expect it to be cheap, because they weren't cheap then, either.
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Kyosho competition kits aren't cheap these days either, 500 bucks is normal.
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My friend Barry found a new in box Optima Mid at an estate sale a few years ago. Cost? $25!!! He also got a still plastic wrap sealed in box Edinger RC10 for $25 too!
I wouldn't pay $500 for a re-re. It was a bit of sarcasm but under $300 would be my limit. I'd like it to have the chain drive. I know the belt was better but I remember the car for it's chain.
I wouldn't pay $500 for a re-re. It was a bit of sarcasm but under $300 would be my limit. I'd like it to have the chain drive. I know the belt was better but I remember the car for it's chain.
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Latest update
Having previously released some teaser shots of their new Mini-Z Optima buggy last month, Kyosho have today released full information on these palm sized buggies as well as introduced a Lazer ZX-5 FS version. Both cars are shaft driven mid motored 4wds and sport independent double wishbone suspension, 4 oil filled shocks, 2 gear diffs and a slipper clutch with the chassis having a 10 degree kick up on the front. A standard Mini-Z motor powers the buggy and the ESC can be adjusted by connecting it to a PC. The car also sports a chassis mounted gyro to make the car easier to drive by helping to correct the steering and throttle. It also comes with the awesome Tiki Tiki mode that allows a preset amount of full power boosts for great battles with your friends. The new Mini-Z buggies will be released in November of this year with or without transmitter.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Having previously released some teaser shots of their new Mini-Z Optima buggy last month, Kyosho have today released full information on these palm sized buggies as well as introduced a Lazer ZX-5 FS version. Both cars are shaft driven mid motored 4wds and sport independent double wishbone suspension, 4 oil filled shocks, 2 gear diffs and a slipper clutch with the chassis having a 10 degree kick up on the front. A standard Mini-Z motor powers the buggy and the ESC can be adjusted by connecting it to a PC. The car also sports a chassis mounted gyro to make the car easier to drive by helping to correct the steering and throttle. It also comes with the awesome Tiki Tiki mode that allows a preset amount of full power boosts for great battles with your friends. The new Mini-Z buggies will be released in November of this year with or without transmitter.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
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Re: New Mini-Z Optima 4wd
Shame that the shocks look like Tamiya Fox shocks or something.
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Nice!
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