Originally posted by NiMo
Too many are quick to down anything Kyosho, the FW05 runs fine from the box, we do however recommend changing the Diff Rings to the Machined Steel type of either 37T or 39T.
There are parts available to improve the car, but the standard kit is fine.
Major plus point for the FW05 is the non aggresive steering that is found on most belt drive cars, so if your driving style prefers slight understeer then the FW05 is your car.
I have been running the car for a year now and have had a few hefty shunts and have to admit to finally breaking the kit supplied front shock tower last week after rear ending a stationary car.
i used to race the 710 then got rid of it and got the fw-05r, and with the same motor from the 710 my lap times were quicker with the fw-05r! and the car has strong acceleration out of the corner. my 2cents