Ninja Engine by GRP
12-24-2007 | 09:07 PM
#1306
Tech Elite
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,662
From: Brampton ont canada
well idono
my 12 was good and still is never ran 1/8 so i cant say for that but what i did see from guys running them they were not that fast
1/10 yes 1/8 no
any hoot im getting a nova and a jp for next year and im gona compare all 3.
oh and i am getting a red dot just to see what that hyp was too.
my 12 was good and still is never ran 1/8 so i cant say for that but what i did see from guys running them they were not that fast
1/10 yes 1/8 no
any hoot im getting a nova and a jp for next year and im gona compare all 3.
oh and i am getting a red dot just to see what that hyp was too.
12-24-2007 | 09:17 PM
#1307
Tech Elite
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,662
From: Brampton ont canada
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.
always run mugen (tried others for a short time then went back to mugen)and now motors keep trying different ones then sell them if they havent blown up.
run the ninja and its fine but i am thinking it is not as fast as a nova but is a good $
so can we say now nova or nothing again
wait and see.
12-29-2007 | 09:32 PM
#1308
Another flees the coo-koo's nest...
http://www.redrc.net/category/racing
Since you still all support the engine here, I got a c-note for any Mugen Factory Team driver that runs a Ninja for qualifiers and in their main at the WinterNat's..... and finishes.
I see you're all dumping them on ebay.... LOL ......
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-MRT-Wor...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-MRT-Wor...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-R01-02-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.redrc.net/category/racing
Since you still all support the engine here, I got a c-note for any Mugen Factory Team driver that runs a Ninja for qualifiers and in their main at the WinterNat's..... and finishes.
I see you're all dumping them on ebay.... LOL ......
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-MRT-Wor...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-MRT-Wor...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ninja-21-R01-02-...QQcmdZViewItem
12-30-2007 | 07:58 AM
#1310
GRP engines ( & Ninja series) will now be distributed by Horizon Hobbies. I heard Mugen is now chosing JP Racing for there engine line up.
12-30-2007 | 08:26 AM
#1311
Tech Lord
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 14,045
From: Holland
But it is an interesting devellopment, hopefully the upcomming Neurnberg Toyfair will bring a light on the changing engine market and its drivers.
12-30-2007 | 08:38 AM
#1312
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.
But it is an interesting devellopment, hopefully the upcomming Neurnberg Toyfair will bring a light on the changing engine market and its drivers.
12-30-2007 | 11:29 AM
#1313
Tech Elite
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,198
From: The Netherlands
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.
Not pointing the finger on anyone, just thinking out loud.
You can find opinions in this thread, telling the opposite about this engine, or atleast placing question marks....
But then you get flamed...
12-30-2007 | 05:40 PM
#1314
Tech Regular
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 336
From: Ewa Beach, Hi
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.
12-30-2007 | 07:59 PM
#1315
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.
Last edited by ezveedub; 12-31-2007 at 03:07 AM.
really? or is that just a estimate?
12-31-2007 | 10:54 AM
#1318
Tech Regular
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 336
From: Ewa Beach, Hi
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.
12-31-2007 | 11:38 AM
#1319
Tech Lord
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 14,045
From: Holland
Well, it could be a choice. OS did show a good performance at the worlds and when the CRF .21 project is finished the Kyosho drivers like Shimo can be forced driving with it and so OS has no binding with any brand car which means a dedicated engine to Mugen.
12-31-2007 | 04:22 PM
#1320
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Posts: 785
From: Roseville,CA
Hey Mike whats up?This is Mike See from back in the Xpress days is Mugen going to be carrying any parts for the ninja .12 or are they dropping the line completely parts and all?Also when are you coming out to Speedworld?