Originally Posted by JLock (Post 3994629)

Words that are so true, my friend. I follow this same philosophy myself. I have been running Mugen cars and Novarossi and OS engines since 2000. Since then, most of my local racing buddies have switched cars and engines several times based on your second point. I went Mugen; they have gone from HPI (Racer/Racer 2) to Serpent (Impulse) to Mugen (MTX2) to Associated to HPI (R40) to Serpent (Impulse Pro) to Mugen (MTX3) to Serpent (705 & 710) Trinity/Team Magic (G4) to Kyosho (V one RR) to Mugen (MTX4) to Serpent (720) to Kyosho (V one RRR) to Xray. I am not even going to get into their engine purchases (which can total the price of buying a good used real car!!!). Many of them just switched to Xray after all the hype and for many, like you said, the car did nothing for their lack of driving skills. Like you, I try to stay within my budget and what is working for me. Once it stops working, then I will change to something else.:nod:

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 4019593)

.....soooo.....

does this mean GRP will eventually ditch their engine line?:weird:

also, who will mugen pick up as their official engine supplier? JP?

Originally Posted by ezveedub (Post 4019607)

GRP engines ( & Ninja series) will now be distributed by Horizon Hobbies. I heard Mugen is now chosing JP Racing for there engine line up.

Originally Posted by Roelof (Post 4019647)

Weird. I always thought Ninja was the enginebrand from Mugen like Mega is from Serpent. If so then it is very strainge if the brand goes on but sepperated from Mugen.
But it is an interesting devellopment, hopefully the upcomming Neurnberg Toyfair will bring a light on the changing engine market and its drivers.

Originally Posted by miker2209 (Post 3994378)

all of you support and encourage people to jump into this. I understand company reps or Factory drivers, but all the others? Are you guys paid to write BS on the net? Are we really able to get honest opinions and suggestions here or is just about try to score browny points to be able to hope is some kind of help, deal or special favor in return?
Not pointing the finger on anyone, just thinking out loud.

Originally Posted by ezveedub (Post 4019607)

GRP engines ( & Ninja series) will now be distributed by Horizon Hobbies. I heard Mugen is now chosing JP Racing for there engine line up.

Originally Posted by Mike_Swauger (Post 4021065)

Sorry but this is not true. Yes Horizon is the new importer of the GRP brand but the Ninja name is owned by Mugen Seiki. Horizon has always bought the Ninja engine from Mugen Seiki from day one.

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 4019593)

.....soooo.....

does this mean GRP will eventually ditch their engine line?:weird:

also, who will mugen pick up as their official engine supplier? JP?

Originally Posted by suntok2 (Post 4022443)

OS engine

Originally Posted by ezveedub (Post 4021749)

So what's up with parts and is the Ninja series dead or just moving the name to another engine line up like Mega did with nova & picco? Everybody is out of stock on piston/sleeves for the Ninja offroad engine. Mugen racing, amain, & carolina's are all out of stock. Will the GRP engines be the same parts or not. This engine line is a PITA to get parts for.

Originally Posted by Rc_Boy89 (Post 4022717)

:confused: really? or is that just a estimate?