kyosho electric offroad
12-04-2008, 11:08 PM
#7666
I disagree with this statement.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
Well, if Kyosho grew leaps and bounds within the next year, I am sure they may try and make themselves more small LHS friendly. I know that my local can't afford to deal direct with Kyosho. However they deal with a secondary dealer that helps them out. Maybe your LHS can do the same. Maybe not. It what they deem is worthy or not.
12-05-2008, 06:46 AM
#7667
I disagree with this statement.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
That $100 order can go toward anything in Kyosho America's stock which includes, AKA, Orion and Sirio products. If you are going to actually try and carry parts a $100 order should be easy. I wish this rumor would stop since it is just not true. There are "buy in" costs for other distributors but not for Kyosho America. It could not be easier to stock or even just order parts.
Last edited by Casper; 12-05-2008 at 08:38 AM.
12-05-2008, 06:50 AM
#7668
I am still tossing up however between a b44 and a fs for next season as I have noticed some of the things that break on the sp havent been rectified on the fs. Things like the suspension mount on top of the bulkheads. Does anyone know if the aftermarket 3racing alloy you use on the sp is transferable to the fs?
They have gone through three revisions on the front arms and those are a ton stronger and they have revised the caster block/spindles aready as well to make them stronger.
Will you still break things. Sure. With 5.5 and 6.5 BL motors and lipo batteries propelling these cars to 35+mph you will break things when you hit stuff but I will say the kyosho cars are as durable as any car on the market. That and they constantly update parts that appear to break more often then others.
12-05-2008, 07:01 AM
#7669
I disagree with this statement.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
The reason why my LHS can't and won't carry Kyosho is because KYOUSA wants large sum of change up front in order for them to send the parts over. Some bigger LHS who is franchised can do that because they have the franchise guaranteed the $$$$ need for the parts order while most moms and pops hobby store just don't have it. Now, if this policy changes in the future, you should see more hobby shops carry Kyosho parts. Otherwise, there will be no Kyosho parts at my LHS. Period.
12-05-2008, 08:26 AM
#7671
This is TRUE. $100 minimum order and you can combine any of their products (Orion, K, etc..).
12-05-2008, 09:16 AM
#7672
My local shop just tells me everything I want is on back order. This forces me to go online, where 99% of the time I can find the part from Speedtech, Carolinas, Amain, or Stormer. It's gotten to the point where I just stopped asking him for anything other then tires. It is what it is, I knew getting into a K car what I was going to be up against. I don't blame my hobby shop, seeing how I probably own the only K cars within 50 miles of here. Me and the Fedex guy have become buddies we see each other so much.
12-05-2008, 10:08 AM
#7673
My local shop just tells me everything I want is on back order. This forces me to go online, where 99% of the time I can find the part from Speedtech, Carolinas, Amain, or Stormer. It's gotten to the point where I just stopped asking him for anything other then tires. It is what it is, I knew getting into a K car what I was going to be up against. I don't blame my hobby shop, seeing how I probably own the only K cars within 50 miles of here. Me and the Fedex guy have become buddies we see each other so much.
That's cause you live in the sticks, No worries things might catch on out there.
12-05-2008, 10:46 AM
#7675
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12-05-2008, 11:14 AM
#7676
Tech Master
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Dude have you seen an FS????? The shock stays are SUPER beefy on the FS. They did a major revision on these parts. I have them on my SP and have yet to break or crack one. They are WAY stronger.
They have gone through three revisions on the front arms and those are a ton stronger and they have revised the caster block/spindles aready as well to make them stronger.
Will you still break things. Sure. With 5.5 and 6.5 BL motors and lipo batteries propelling these cars to 35+mph you will break things when you hit stuff but I will say the kyosho cars are as durable as any car on the market. That and they constantly update parts that appear to break more often then others.
They have gone through three revisions on the front arms and those are a ton stronger and they have revised the caster block/spindles aready as well to make them stronger.
Will you still break things. Sure. With 5.5 and 6.5 BL motors and lipo batteries propelling these cars to 35+mph you will break things when you hit stuff but I will say the kyosho cars are as durable as any car on the market. That and they constantly update parts that appear to break more often then others.
Thanks
JEFF
12-05-2008, 12:04 PM
#7677
What do you guys prefer reg. plastic or the carbon composite. I'm looking for duability.