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Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:32 pm
by harvey
Does anyone know what modern 2.2" wheels will work up front? (preferably with the stock bearings) I am only familiar with associated (sae) models, but I had to get one of these.
It's a nice retro kit (what quaint front geometry) , and I'd second the observations about the out drive bores not being deep enough. I disassembled my diff a couple of times while boring out the out drives on a drill press, and the drive shafts are free now.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:57 pm
by Hcp22
harvey wrote:Does anyone know what modern 2.2" wheels will work up front? (preferably with the stock bearings) I am only familiar with associated (sae) models, but I had to get one of these.
It's a nice retro kit (what quaint front geometry) , and I'd second the observations about the out drive bores not being deep enough. I disassembled my diff a couple of times while boring out the out drives on a drill press, and the drive shafts are free now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kyosho-W5681-PRO-X-White-Front-Wheels-NIP-PRO-X-/290378476943?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item439be7ed8f
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:23 pm
by toyranosaur
Also, the wheels I'll have out in a couple days will be offered in a set just for the Scorpion- With rear hex adapter & use stock bearing. Chris REC
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:47 am
by Tman
Thanks Chris, just signed up

Look forward to the info on scorpion bits.
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:07 am
by SMOKE-DOG
Bored, waiting on these hop ups to drop, I tried on some new wheels and tires to see what fits. I'm loving the wide stance with these front wheels. It's also safe to say that just about any rear wheel will fit because of the way they mount. These Prolines are for an RC10.

Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:58 pm
by toyranosaur
Sneak peek- These will be 12 mm. rear & 11 mm. bearing front for all cars that take 'em, but a special set w/adapters will also be available just for the Scorpion that take stock bearings. 2 tones, shiny & spun center like the kit wheels. To take RC4WD Mickey Thompson MTZ's, or any 1.55 tyre. Radically changes the look! Email out in a day or 2. Chris REC
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:32 pm
by Raman
toyranosaur wrote:Sneak peek- These will be 12 mm. rear & 11 mm. bearing front for all cars that take 'em, but a special set w/adapters will also be available just for the Scorpion that take stock bearings. 2 tones, shiny & spun center like the kit wheels. To take RC4WD Mickey Thompson MTZ's, or any 1.55 tyre. Radically changes the look! Email out in a day or 2. Chris REC
Stunning work Chris! Refresh my memory.. The stock tyres are 1.55?
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:55 pm
by toyranosaur
Nope! That's why it's such a major difference. Once I get pics taken for the Email, I'll let you chaps know & they'll be in my forum. Chris REC
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:02 pm
by Hcp22
toyranosaur wrote:Sneak peek- These will be 12 mm. rear & 11 mm. bearing front for all cars that take 'em, but a special set w/adapters will also be available just for the Scorpion that take stock bearings. 2 tones, shiny & spun center like the kit wheels. To take RC4WD Mickey Thompson MTZ's, or any 1.55 tyre. Radically changes the look! Email out in a day or 2. Chris REC
Will do

Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:55 pm
by SMOKE-DOG
Nice looking wheels. I see ima need another Scorpion soon...
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:32 pm
by toyranosaur
Thank'ee Gents! Here's a pic of the finals- The Email just vwent out. All info & Giveaway here!
http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=36218
Luck, Chris REC
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:04 am
by Hcp22
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:04 pm
by toyranosaur
He says "Interferes a little with the cover." Ha! Jesus. It means you WILL have to hack your cover up, be warned. The dust shroud is a part of the tranny as it supports the center shaft: The cover does not allow use of screws that 'stick up', and you can't use a slot for the flathead screws or it only contacts 2 small points & will not hold. I know as I already dismissed doing a plate for these reasons, after much thought. I don't know this guy's history or if he's 'Somebody' to you guys, but his design ability is crap and he's trying to pawn off substandard pieces with that 'Interferes a little" BS. Take a pass, this is a rip-off (Unless you like hack cars.) Chris REC
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:24 pm
by DennisM
Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:40 pm
by GoMachV
I don't recall ever having a fitment issue when slotting the holes bitd....am I forgetting something? Makes me want to get to grinding on mine when I get home and see what's up
I know the motor brace will be an issue....but we never had those from my memory. maybe mine were missing! Lol