Anyone into RC cars

[AndyB]

Not going to be great as it lacks real suspension it also needs a good paint job.

 

http://www.bigsquidrc.com/yokomo-12t...-yrs-roadster/

 

Sorry looks like that link has already gone dead

Try this http://www.redrc.net/2013/11/yokomo-yrs ... r-rtr-kit/

or http://www.bigsquidrc.com/yokomo-12th-scale-yrs-roadster/

Edited February 1, 2014 by AndyB

[Croc]

I would only consider it if it had cycle wings - too much front end lift with clamshells :hat:

[twobone]

I like it!

[Klasik-69]

Could be fun. However, I already have a gas powered helicopter and the Traxxas truck. I have crashed the helicopter into the garage door bad enough to make the wife run outside and wonder if a full size jet liner had crashed into the house, and I took out her St. Francis statue with the Traxxas truck doing about 50 mph. Maybe I better not get involved with this one while I still have a wife. However, it does look like a fun car.

 

I don't think lift is an issue at 40 mph, or even 50 for that matter. My Traxxas truck has the upgraded engine and does over 65 mph, has the aerodynamics of a cinder block and never lifts unless I have jumped something (like when I was trying to jump over the wife St. Francis statue in the front yard.............bad idea).

[rikker]

Ha, I love em

[MoBoost]

Had to do so searching to find a retailer and the price, $126.00.

http://banzaihobby.com/index.php?zenid=iggkcelovkk7htb8kaq979dng1&main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=Yrs+roadster&search_in_description=1&manufacturers_id=&pto=&x=-808&y=-137

[Jackal]

I've always liked to have an RC of my current cars, and have been in RC since I was 12 years old. When I sold the Subaru Race car, I sold the RC copy as well. I first saw this car on a prototyping site for "upcoming" Yokomo projects and knew I'd be getting one the minute I saw it. With that I'm off to the interwebs, my birthday is right away.

[AndyB]

Had to do so searching to find a retailer and the price, $126.00.

http://banzaihobby.com/index.php?zenid=iggkcelovkk7htb8kaq979dng1&main_page=advanced_search_result&keyword=Yrs+roadster&search_in_description=1&manufacturers_id=&pto=&x=-808&y=-137

 

Sounds like a deal until you get to the checkout and see the $116.US shipping charge.

[Jackal]

Sounds like a deal until you get to the checkout and see the $116.US shipping charge.

 

It's actually only $51 and change (Canadian) for insured and tracked delivery.

 

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/2F288281-F260-4B15-B8A4-DEC9BA5495DB_zpsezrymndw.jpg

Edited February 4, 2014 by Jackal

[Sabbot]

I'm into RC cars, but has anybody taken a look at the front view of this?.....

It wouldn't take much to fix it but it doesn't take much to make it mess it up - just my $0.02.

The nose cone from the kit below would be an improvement - at 1/12th scale the whole body should fit, albeit a rather expensive route.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/plastic-model-series-20/1-12-scale-master-s-coachwork-1000/caterham-super-seven-bdr-10201

[AndyB]

It's actually only $51 and change (Canadian) for insured and tracked delivery.

 

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/2F288281-F260-4B15-B8A4-DEC9BA5495DB_zpsezrymndw.jpg

 

I'll have to try again, mine definitely said $116.

[Jackal]

I'll have to try again, mine definitely said $116.

 

....and the result?

[AndyB]

"Try try try again" obviously works 2nd time $74 3rd time tonight $34 US so I'm quitting now before it goes up again.

Now I have to search for a set of rims that look similar to 5 spoke Revolutions.

[Jackal]

"Try try try again" obviously works 2nd time $74 3rd time tonight $34 US so I'm quitting now before it goes up again.

Now I have to search for a set of rims that look similar to 5 spoke Revolutions.

 

Mine still hasn't shipped yet! I'm excited to see this kit.

[Jackal]

Mine still hasn't shipped yet! I'm excited to see this kit.

 

Dammit! It's Back ordered.

[AndyB]

Mine was shipped Monday but no word as to whether they can source an unpainted body. Other wise I'm stuck with ugly yellow or I might just paint the Lexan from the outside.

 

As you can tell I'm finding it a long winter. The real Seven has not seen the light of day since early November, 3+ months is the longest it's ever sat since I bought it.

Edited February 13, 2014 by AndyB

[Jackal]

Mine was shipped Monday but no word as to whether they can source an unpainted body. Other wise I'm stuck with ugly yellow or I might just paint the Lexan from the outside.

 

From the Yokomo website, here is an order sheet with many of the parts and numbers on it.

 

http://www.teamyokomo.com/news/order_sheet/14/140128_yrs_parts.pdf

 

I would also like a clear body for it, but got the yellow. The clamshells come detached on the body only. I figure that it would be relatively easy to make some cycle fenders.

[coffee break]

I've ordered a red one, just couldn't resist. Now, to figure out how to add silver to make it match the aluminum on my car. :cooldude:

[AndyB]

Whilst talking to the wife on the phone she said someone was at the door.

A package from Banzai, trouble is I'm heading to Calgary on Monday so still no time to play for another 2 weeks

Edited February 15, 2014 by AndyB

[coffee break]

Now that I have the chassis, all I need are some controls. Doh!

and battery and servos. Doh!

Any US distributors? :willy_nilly:

 

(yes, I'm new to this RC stuff)