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I went from a Losi EU to a Kyosho, and wouldn't go back. For me, the Kyosho is much easier to drive. With the EU I was forced to be really smooth, and drive carefully not to make mistakes, whereas with the Kyosho, I have the confidence to try and push.
The other big + as you mention is Tommy. Super helpful and knowledgeable The Kysosho also seems super strong. I bought a second hand MP9 - not TKI2, and it is still in very good shape. On the engine front, I did a little nitro in the 80s, and bought my son a TMaxx for Christmas when he was 3 (who was it for really ) so am not an expert, but the modern engines seem to hold a tune really well. I bought a second hand NovaRossi R21, which is a cheap engine anyway, and it has run flawlessly. Tommy is also Mr Engine Guru, and is always willing to help with tuning. He also offers a running in service, if you would prefer him to do it, which is free if you buy an engine from him. I've found all the buggy guys to be very friendly, and happy to answer questions and to help. I was at Herts (in the snow) yesterday, and had no one to pit for me, but a couple of folks helped me out For me, the biggest problem is that the smell and noise is addictive |
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As for clutch - I bought JVD clutch (sold as Ascendancy effortless clutch in USA). Easy to put together, and to change springs. Also very reliable one.
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Thanks I'll go look at the clutches. Is Tommy Chung on Oople??
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He goes to Taplow a lot on Fridays Kristian if that helps
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Thank you Alec I have seen him there I'll try and catch him friday Order my TKI2 I've made my mind up I think I love Kyosho I did e-mail him today but I've not had a reply yet.
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He doesn't always see the emails instantly, give him a call on the phone.
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I have a brand new still in packet novarossi nr21 you can have for £80.00 posted if you are interested
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Thanks Jim I'm gonna do a little research before I go buying engines though.
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Hello
please call me at the shop or email me again as I have not received any emails from you re: MP9. |
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You have PM.
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I'm getting upwards of 4-5 meetings on the same clutch shoes and springs (from new)before changing. Most of my customers have gotten the same results. I may change clutch bell bearings more often. Most of the Slough MP9 drivers (including me) use the following clutch (All Kyosho parts): STD MP9 3 shoe flywheel and nut 1x carbon shoe 2x Alloy shoe 3x 1.0mm spring (I use 2x 1.0mm and 1x 1.1mm spring) 13T (STD) or 14T clutchbell Tom |
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The order's in Can't wait
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Great to hear you have taken the plunge you will not regret it.My son has been doing it for a year and we LOVE IT. The smell ,the noise , the dirt , the expense the endless hours of cleaning only to get caked in crud again and again and again, no but seriously you will love it its so addictive. Look forward too bashing into you on the race track.
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I can't wait. Looks like fun and I love the Idea of long finals and bump ups. I really look forward to building it and I need to think of a new colour scheme for the fleet What will I do.
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Bump ups are great you can have a real crap qualifying sesh and then you have a 20 min final so you could go from the bottom final and end up in the A( If you're a Mr Bloomfield) or if you're human like the rest of us you can at least bump up again and have 40 mins of funor frustration
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Bloomfield's slow I know what you mean I just like the Idea of having longer to get in the groove I'll never be that fast
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Kristian get a 32mm JVD clutch assembly for the MP9, it's an encased 4 shoe system, all the people i know that are running them and some are Nat drivers swear by them!
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Thanks Chris I'll go have a look at those.
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got into nitro racing midway threw his year an absolutly loved it. would love to have the car your getting for this years season but i cant leave hobao. If i drive a hobao the spanish team manager does pits for me when his son races which is a godsend as i dont have any friends with any clue about rc cars that arnt already in the race. thats the only downside for me in nitro, you need a pitman an the more he knows about the hobby the better.
Imo go for a cheap normal motor to start, better to drive a slow motor fast than a fast motor slow, as the fast motor wont keep the heat in it if u cant push it like it needs to be. Get yourself a bag of airfilters, i change mine every heat an change the clutch bell bearings often, i never keep more more than 2 meetings an never have a problem. Hope you have as much fun as i have an enjoy your new car im jealous
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