Originally Posted by Tim Johnson
The reason the Ko AD band is not allowed is because it is not legal in the US or Mexico. AM and FM really does not matter, not with out the radios are built now. But being able to use a computer radio does. Futaba, Airtronics, and KoProPo offer radios that will work with the mini-z line. In Mod Class you are allowed to modify the PCB board.
Trust me Tim, I'm not a total dork on this stuff. I knew about RCP since it first came out. In fact the friend I want to run with has the L. I cant afford a track financially or physically (rent room) myself. I play Big Scale Racing too much on the computer for my practice time when we cant make it to race 1/18th. I have visited those boards mentioned before aplenty.
I didn't see the KO was a off brand mhz. Which to me is why having a Kyosho branded one would be so nice. I use JR computer radios, so none of those brands do me a bit of good. Let me put it this way. By going FM, the variety of computer radios increase dramatically (well unless your one of those GHZ types). I mean I see Kyosho upgrading the fets on the newest models, but yet wont change modulation? FM cost isn't a great as it once was, and we see more and more RTR with at least FM transmitters. It surprises me that such a first class item for supposedly a first class car (in its scale) would be overlooked!
That is whats so cool about mini-z's, you get the best of both worlds. You have performance, as well as the scale look. You can get unpainted bodies so you can paint them yourself if you like.
I know, but they also increase the cost, weight, and raise the CG. Plus, worrying about scratching off paint. Since its a spec class and lexan bodies aren't allowed, it does however make a fair field.
BTW I noticed some of your pictures showing aftermarket hopups.
