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07-12-2010, 02:32 PM

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Does it make sense to spend alot more on the engine than the car itself?

Just my two cents.

Given the nature of "GT Open" class racing, you may have to, lol

07-12-2010, 02:43 PM

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Does it make sense to spend alot more on the engine than the car itself?

Just my two cents.

How much is that blackhawk tranny,to bring the kyosho up to the DM1 level?
half the price of the kit,budget or what? just thinking aloud

07-12-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by williamw

Does it make sense to spend alot more on the engine than the car itself?

Just my two cents.

I do question myself about that too man ... even for OPEN Class, this category of racing have all the bases to be "budget controlled" ... anyway

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07-12-2010, 03:01 PM

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How much is that blackhawk tranny,to bring the kyosho up to the DM1 level?
half the price of the kit,budget or what? just thinking aloud

Both the Ofna & Kyosho cars make great racers, each has its advantages and disadvantages. Good luck.

07-12-2010, 03:01 PM

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How much is that blackhawk tranny,to bring the kyosho up to the DM1 level?
half the price of the kit,budget or what? just thinking aloud

lol ...kyosho guys spend more money than us dm-1 guys

07-12-2010, 03:05 PM

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By using the truggy center diff spacers (raises the mounts up for big spur gears), milling of the chassis not required, only drilling as Jspeed said. The drive shaft angles are only moved slightly and still turn very freely!

07-12-2010, 03:42 PM

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Sweep Tires

We just became a Sweep Dealer and will have the tires for the GT in stock in a few weeks.

Check out our site at www.igthobbies.com

07-12-2010, 08:06 PM

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lol ...kyosho guys spend more money than us dm-1 guys

LOL..... no we don't. Because we can't get the parts...

... At last word, the Corvette body isn't expected until late August..

07-12-2010, 08:15 PM

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LOL..... no we don't. Because we can't get the parts...

... At last word, the Corvette body isn't expected until late August..

it's all good....i might get a igt2 to see whats the fuss about..lol

07-12-2010, 09:35 PM

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We just became a Sweep Dealer and will have the tires for the GT in stock in a few weeks.

Check out our site at www.igthobbies.com

That's good news Bill.. look forward to giving them a try!

07-12-2010, 11:26 PM

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LOL..... no we don't. Because we can't get the parts...

... At last word, the Corvette body isn't expected until late August..

Not true. I got word that Gene will have two clear vettes in hand by the end of this week.

07-13-2010, 01:27 AM

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I live in Long Beach, CA. I can't believe the closes DM-1 48 tooth spur gear is 40 miles away. OFNA needs to get more distributors in Los Angeles.

Well you could try Pacific Coast Hobbies in Lomita it's worth a try they sell a few parts for OFNA.

Speed Shop on Hawthorne Blvd. may have the parts, but last I heard they were closed down for good, but not entirely sure ...

07-13-2010, 04:05 AM

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Not true. I got word that Gene will have two clear vettes in hand by the end of this week.

No, he will only have one, the other I got for myself...... BTW, I didn't find them in the states...

07-13-2010, 06:29 AM

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Corvette bodies are on order from Japan, but Kyosho America has no firm date. I have a bunch of them on backorder, once they come in I will try to remember to post here.