kyosho FF-2 based midget

[Mr. ED]

I got the rolling chassis of a 1/12 FWD kyosho Peugeot 205 over 10 years back. It had been in a display cabinet at the belgian Kyosho distributor for many more years. It had never been run, but the body was painted with a toothbrush. (Well, it looks that way. Anybody looking for this?)

About 2 years ago I converted it to a 1/18h 4-link monster truck.
(pic1)
Then last year I took the wheel size back down and lowered the CG as far as I could get while keeping the 4-link.
(pic2)
Now it's back to a more stock suspension set-up, but I kept the mini electronics and battery pack.
Not sure yet about the wheel and tire combo I'll go with.
I really want to go out and race this, but am not sure which class it will be allowed in and what kind of track it will end up at.

[justinspeed79]

I voted for #1.

[Mr. ED]

I voted for #1.

Well, it looked cool , had lots of suspension travel,
but it also flipped in every turn and wouldn't go straight ever
Not planning to go back there

That body still fits with the M-chassis wheels and tires.
I'll make a pic when it's done and add another option to the poll.
Or would you rather see those monster tires with the roll cage?

[badhoopty]

the 4 link monster truck setup is by far the coolest.

[Mr. ED]

2 More options for more fun

[Spiderman]

have anynore pics of #1

[Mr. ED]

have anynore pics of #1

Sure, with bigger tires even, but are they wellcome on this site?

[Spiderman]

have anynore pics of #1

Sure, with bigger tires even, but are they wellcome on this site?

I dont see why not.

[Mr. ED]

Ok, then: the new pics are in:

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?p=13076#13076

I hope I didn't start an avalanche of 1/18 stuff now

[Mr. ED]

Been playing with the camera a bit.
How do you like this shot?

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The current tires and wheels are foams on original 5spoke YR-4's.

I ve driven the car with just a standard Johnson 540 at the local indoor track and it pulled a few big eyes: little land missile!
This is the track:

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And since they extended the shop, we also got an all new work area: above the shop.
Means we have to do stairs now, but thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for the airconditioning!
It used to be an oven in the summer.

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[Dr. Robotnik]

Sorry dude, number 1 has my vote and is the best by miles.

[purpletimbo]

No 1 and have you got my address

[JetTech101]

I like the tires on #3, so 3 FTW

[Mr. ED]

I had completely forgotten about the poll that was at the start of this thread.
Whatever you choose guys, I'm not going back: the foams have dried up somewhatwhich makes the car drift a bit,but that kind of helps to keep it shiny side up too.
It's an absolute blast to drive while the first version was more like a dog that won't stop playing 'roll-over'