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Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:47 pm
by SMOKE-DOG
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:43 am
by mikea96
Wow that looks great! Wonder if we will see the optima mid line?

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 4:14 am
by EvolutionRevolution
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:14 pm
by Twister
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

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:36 pm
by lin6499
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:46 pm
by lin6499
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:51 pm
by Coelacanth
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 4:22 am
by EvolutionRevolution
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.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:31 am
by Twister
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:

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:05 am
by lin6499
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:

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:05 pm
by Twister
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

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:44 pm
by lin6499

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:12 pm
by yellowdatsun
So it's for sure coming, yes!!!! Gawd it's such a beautiful buggy.

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:58 am
by HatTrick
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...

Re: Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2016

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:20 am
by Hcp22
Yes it is, about 20mm and longer wheelbase...