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Old 04-08-2018, 08:04 PM
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Anyone know what the difference is between PN's KS and KS-M compounds? I see its for RCP tracks, but can't find a lot of info on them.
I talked to Phillip at Kenon and he said that they were very similar but they had slight handling differences. Simply another tuning tool to find the best set up. I am skeptical that a mediocre driver like myself will be able to tell the difference, but I did buy some to try.
JB3 in the DC area has a mini z channel where he reviewed them and said basically the same thing. (I don't have permission yet to post a link, but you can find it on y-tube)It sounds like they might be better than KS compound for certain tracks and worse for others. I really like the KS compound for the 70T racing on RCP that I do, so I plan on trying both and seeing what works better for my track and set-up.
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Originally Posted by TPDazzle
I talked to Phillip at Kenon and he said that they were very similar but they had slight handling differences. Simply another tuning tool to find the best set up. I am skeptical that a mediocre driver like myself will be able to tell the difference, but I did buy some to try.
Thanks for the info. I was going to pick up some PN Super Softs for my son's car and saw the KS-M compound. I might pick some up for my car, but he wouldn't know the difference.
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How is the handling with those lola bodies? Too much downforce? Running eco motor
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When you say "those Lola bodies" which do you mean? The very early Rony Lola roadster body, the PN lexan lola or the Atomic version? They all have drawbacks from handling, fragility, or rail grabbing tendencies.
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Finally started running the RWD. Amazing the difference tires can make.

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Is it worth buying an ICS adapter? If so, which one? I see a bunch of cheap Bluetooth ones available from Chinese sellers. Do they work okay?
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It would depend on what chassis you have. There was a program box and card made for the 2.4ASF MR02. There is another card(same box) for the 2.4ASF MR03. The VE boards and cards are completely different and require an android device and dongle set up plus the programming from Kyosho(which is downloadable from the Kyosho site for free). I am not sure about any of the Asian knock off's and personally would not try them. The dongle and appropriate information is available through a member(bye bye) on this forum or on mini-Zracer.com.
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Well fells, I hope this is a good sign for the new Kyosho.
I think this could be some of the last things done by original Kyosho members.
What do you think?


32323AS-B MINI-Z RWD Audi R8 LMS White 2015 MR-03 Readyset


I like it and hope it comes out soon. I wont to add this one...
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Old 05-30-2018, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim3

Well fells, I hope this is a good sign for the new Kyosho.
I think this could be some of the last things done by original Kyosho members.
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32323AS-B MINI-Z RWD Audi R8 LMS White 2015 MR-03 Readyset


I like it and hope it comes out soon. I wont to add this one...
I saw this over on Big Squid week or so back. Been looking for a second body.
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Billy I cant remember where I had seen the add too lol,,,

I hope they make the clear windows for this body, it would be sweet to put a interior in it and add the lights kit too.

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I also hope they do one of the newer corvettes, as I am a vette fan. Can only hope.
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Billy I cant remember where I ad seen it too lol,,,

I hope they make the clear windows for this body, it would be sweet to put a interior in it and add the lights kit too.
found it.

https://www.bigsquidrc.com/kyosho-20...-lms-in-white/

my guess is it will be eventually sold as just a white body. Not sure about the clear windows. New Corvette would be good. But who know if the new owners will continue to spend on licensing real car bodies.

I’m still looking into the F1 style MiniZ. Though I can’t see spending $500 for one. That’s more then my basement track and a car combined
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WOW 500$ bucks....man cant do that.
I did see a f1 chassis on kenon today. 199.00 no body.

Kyosho Mini-Z MF015 ASF2 2.4GHz w/o TX Chassis Set
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Old 05-30-2018, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim3
WOW 500$ bucks....man cant do that.
I did see a f1 chassis on kenon today. 199.00 no body.

Kyosho Mini-Z MF015 ASF2 2.4GHz w/o TX Chassis Set
this was the one I was thinking of. It’s an XPower not Kyosho. There are supposed to a entry level version. Not sure if I’d have the patience to try to assemble something so small

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I’ve seen one in person. One of the guys I race 1/10 F1 has one. It’s beautiful but still $500 is just too much for me
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Ya... now I see the 5oo$
Sure is a nice chassis thou..

Come on Billy,,, you can do it !!
Go big or go home !! LOL...

I'd say your the kinda guy that finishing his cars instead of leaving them unfinished on the bench like ME! lol
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