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Taylorm 02-10-2014 11:33 AM

But they think there is a market in the US for the Kyosho Blizzard??:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/TRACKED...LE-_c_110.html
And they have sold...what?...3 of these in the US??:lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/KART_c_771.html

JLock 02-10-2014 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by Taylorm (Post 12995017)
But they think there is a market in the US for the Kyosho Blizzard??:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/TRACKED...LE-_c_110.html
And they have sold...what?...3 of these in the US??:lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/KART_c_771.html

I think that all three were sold in Dallas in the last 18 months!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: I know the guys that have them and they use them for parking lot bashing. Fun to watch but never was going to get any traction.

As far as the KF-01, like the Spada 09, Kyosho Japan never had the US market in mind when they made these. I have inquired with Kyosho America about bringing them here 2 years ago and got the same answer about not bringing it to US markets. Best thing I can tell you is to let it go. If you want one, just order it from RC Mart or some overseas r/c website and enjoy it once you get it.

T.MARSHALL 02-10-2014 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by Taylorm (Post 12995017)
But they think there is a market in the US for the Kyosho Blizzard??:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/TRACKED...LE-_c_110.html
And they have sold...what?...3 of these in the US??:lol::lol:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/KART_c_771.html

LOL... That's some funny s*&t for sure.


Originally Posted by JLock (Post 12995261)
I think that all three were sold in Dallas in the last 18 months!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol: I know the guys that have them and they use them for parking lot bashing. Fun to watch but never was going to get any traction.

As far as the KF-01, like the Spada 09, Kyosho Japan never had the US market in mind when they made these. I have inquired with Kyosho America about bringing them here 2 years ago and got the same answer about not bringing it to US markets. Best thing I can tell you is to let it go. If you want one, just order it from RC Mart or some overseas r/c website and enjoy it once you get it.

You are probably right my friend and this may all be in vain. I know there is a market for these cars here in the USA. What happen to manufactoring things in the good ole USA? Hmmm! :D

JLock 02-10-2014 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by T.MARSHALL (Post 12995442)
LOL... That's some funny s*&t for sure.


You are probably right my friend and this may all be in vain. I know there is a market for these cars here in the USA. What happen to manufactoring things in the good ole USA? Hmmm! :D

R/C is like the auto markets: foreign manufacturers make all the cool shiznit for all the markets except the US. These guys have it in their heads that people in the US are bland, dull, and boring and don't want things too racy, shazzy, and easy on the senses. Don't believe me, look at what Kyosho and especially Tamiya offer overseas as compared to the US. This is the same with Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Kia/Hyundai, as well as GM and Ford. Live in what we call a "foreign" market, cool stuff pours in. Live in the US market, we will tell you what you like and you are stupid enough to buy it and be satisfied with it. I can go on and on, but you get the picture..........

aloksatoor 02-10-2014 02:46 PM

I will buy it in a heartbeat. Even if its a shelf queen a breathing micro f1 car is something to have :)

T.MARSHALL 02-10-2014 04:04 PM


Originally Posted by JLock (Post 12995616)
R/C is like the auto markets: foreign manufacturers make all the cool shiznit for all the markets except the US. These guys have it in their heads that people in the US are bland, dull, and boring and don't want things to racy, shazzy, and easy on the senses. Don't believe me, look at what Kyosho and especially Tamiya offer overseas as compared to the US. This is the same with Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Kia/Hyundai, as well as GM and Ford. Live in what we call a "foreign" market, cool stuff pours in. Live in the US market, we will tell you what you like and you are stupid enough to buy it and be satisfied with it. I can go on and on, but you get the picture..........

We are on the same page my friend, thank God since the advent of the Internet and social media we have the power to affect change. Like I alluded to earlier, imagine if we could rally 50 or 100 guys who would be willing to make a mass purchase. The shock n awe would be incredible.:weird:


Originally Posted by aloksatoor (Post 12995647)
I will buy it in a heartbeat. Even if its a shelf queen a breathing micro f1 car is something to have :)

Good deal, It might be time to take a tally. :)

T.MARSHALL 02-11-2014 09:59 PM

+ YouTube Video
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Looks like a modified 190mm version with the 3racing FGX body rolling on Pit Shimizu tires. Nice! These cas are Bass Ass!

T.MARSHALL 02-12-2014 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by T.MARSHALL (Post 13000778)
+ YouTube Video
ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.
Looks like a modified 190mm version with the 3racing FGX body rolling on Pit Shimizu tires. Nice! These cas are Bass Ass!

Love these cars!

Ehmc2014 02-13-2014 04:16 AM

very nice.....down here in the south...everybody runs offroad...\blah

T.MARSHALL 02-13-2014 10:02 AM


Originally Posted by Ehmc2014 (Post 13004288)
very nice.....down here in the south...everybody runs offroad...\blah

I KNOW RIGHT. Thats been the trend lately or shall I say for the last year or so. BAH HUMBUG!:lol:

T.MARSHALL 02-14-2014 11:00 AM

To the powers at Kyosho, I'm a big fan of the KF01 Nitro F1 cars. Why not sell them in the USA? I called Kyosho USA and was told these cars will Not Be Availible For Sale in The USA. WHY NOT?
+ YouTube Video
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1FastVW 02-14-2014 10:43 PM

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I'll bite...here are posts of my KF01 hopped up...small project over the holidays...awesome car like my spada, but will never take off in the U.S...enjoy.

T.MARSHALL 02-15-2014 02:52 AM


Originally Posted by 1FastVW (Post 13009994)
I'll bite...here are posts of my KF01 hopped up...small project over the holidays...awesome car like my spada, but will never take off in the U.S...enjoy.

It's been 5 days and so far since I started this thread, all I can say is so far so good. I've been told the faith of a mustard seed can move a mountain. Nitro F1 Racing will work here in America. Watch! Oops I forgot to say nice cars, come on out to Cal Raceway we will join you.

NitroApex 02-16-2014 09:56 PM

Todd sign me up! I'll buy two. One for me and one Sean. Now all we have to do is move to California. :lol:

Evo 13 02-16-2014 10:31 PM

Nitro F1? I'm game for that.

What part of southern Cal do you guys race at, I'm moving the Fam out to San Diego (Otay Ranch-East Lake area) next year.


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