All abt kyosho ZX5 post here
05-04-2009, 07:34 AM
#48
let us know your experience on jconcept goose bump when you get them. They look like Losi taper pin design to me.
see TR-510 for front and TR-51 for rear.
see TR-510 for front and TR-51 for rear.
i see that your goosebumps are very planted on segar yesterday. have you tried out the rear goosebumps on a 2wd buggy? take a look at the Proline Inside Job front 4wd tire, i think it may work in tandem with rear bowtie in a 4wd buggy.
05-04-2009, 07:43 AM
#49
U think goose bumps will wrk at port?
eh, we have only tried goosebumps only as we 'think' the rest aren't really suitable for local terrain. Don't bother about Tamiya tires.....
The goosebumps are entirely different from the tapers. Tapers are strictly for hard-packed/high traction surface.
Havent tried the goose on 2wd yet leh as quite happy with the bowties at segar. Inside job ah, owl tried that before at port and he said tak boleh
The goosebumps are entirely different from the tapers. Tapers are strictly for hard-packed/high traction surface.
Havent tried the goose on 2wd yet leh as quite happy with the bowties at segar. Inside job ah, owl tried that before at port and he said tak boleh
actually play 1/10 more expensive than play ep 1/8 ESP d tires
05-05-2009, 05:17 AM
#52
it's more expensive because u r going through a trial & error exercise to get the right tires. once u find the right choice, then it will be cheaper 
after all, the 1/10 tires are less than 1/2 price a set of 1/8 tires, right?
especially for 2wd which never wear out the front ..
my zx5:
original zx5 kit
- lunsford turnbuckles
- velvet coat rear shocks
- 3racing steering rack
- PN racing shock tower mounts
- KMC saddle conversion
- LRP sphere
rb5:
- worlds rear end
- velvet coat rear shocks
- front silver zx5 springs
- Tekin RSpro
motors - depending on class I run - anything from Novak 7.5R, LRP6.5, Novak 10.5, Novak 13.5, to SpeedPassion 17.5.
tires - u guys should try losi blockheads in the front. very popular tire.
rear tires - for racing, i prefer either losi big shots, or JC double-dees (they are a fantastic substitute for PL holeshots and last a lot longer). you should also consider PL bowties & losi studs, for the dusty loamy conditions of some sgp tracks.
after all, the 1/10 tires are less than 1/2 price a set of 1/8 tires, right?especially for 2wd which never wear out the front ..
my zx5:
original zx5 kit
- lunsford turnbuckles
- velvet coat rear shocks
- 3racing steering rack
- PN racing shock tower mounts
- KMC saddle conversion
- LRP sphere
rb5:
- worlds rear end
- velvet coat rear shocks
- front silver zx5 springs
- Tekin RSpro
motors - depending on class I run - anything from Novak 7.5R, LRP6.5, Novak 10.5, Novak 13.5, to SpeedPassion 17.5.
tires - u guys should try losi blockheads in the front. very popular tire.
rear tires - for racing, i prefer either losi big shots, or JC double-dees (they are a fantastic substitute for PL holeshots and last a lot longer). you should also consider PL bowties & losi studs, for the dusty loamy conditions of some sgp tracks.
05-05-2009, 06:14 AM
#53
Very nice do u run at port/ponggol?
I m using rear bowtie n front holeshot it's expensive I find is d wear n tear rate. My CRT truggy tires can last months but not 1/10 tires. N 1/10 is fragil. I hardly break anything for my 1/8 even at 60km/hr.
I c u use max 7.5r to superstock. I like speed so I run 6.5 geared 18T on novak. U got ur conversion from amain? Expensive rite?
I m using rear bowtie n front holeshot it's expensive I find is d wear n tear rate. My CRT truggy tires can last months but not 1/10 tires. N 1/10 is fragil. I hardly break anything for my 1/8 even at 60km/hr.
I c u use max 7.5r to superstock. I like speed so I run 6.5 geared 18T on novak. U got ur conversion from amain? Expensive rite?
it's more expensive because u r going through a trial & error exercise to get the right tires. once u find the right choice, then it will be cheaper after all, the 1/10 tires are less than 1/2 price a set of 1/8 tires, right?
especially for 2wd which never wear out the front ..
my zx5:
original zx5 kit
- lunsford turnbuckles
- velvet coat rear shocks
- 3racing steering rack
- PN racing shock tower mounts
- KMC saddle conversion
- LRP sphere
rb5:
- worlds rear end
- velvet coat rear shocks
- front silver zx5 springs
- Tekin RSpro
motors - depending on class I run - anything from Novak 7.5R, LRP6.5, Novak 10.5, Novak 13.5, to SpeedPassion 17.5.
tires - u guys should try losi blockheads in the front. very popular tire.
rear tires - for racing, i prefer either losi big shots, or JC double-dees (they are a fantastic substitute for PL holeshots and last a lot longer). you should also consider PL bowties & losi studs, for the dusty loamy conditions of some sgp tracks.
after all, the 1/10 tires are less than 1/2 price a set of 1/8 tires, right?especially for 2wd which never wear out the front ..
my zx5:
original zx5 kit
- lunsford turnbuckles
- velvet coat rear shocks
- 3racing steering rack
- PN racing shock tower mounts
- KMC saddle conversion
- LRP sphere
rb5:
- worlds rear end
- velvet coat rear shocks
- front silver zx5 springs
- Tekin RSpro
motors - depending on class I run - anything from Novak 7.5R, LRP6.5, Novak 10.5, Novak 13.5, to SpeedPassion 17.5.
tires - u guys should try losi blockheads in the front. very popular tire.
rear tires - for racing, i prefer either losi big shots, or JC double-dees (they are a fantastic substitute for PL holeshots and last a lot longer). you should also consider PL bowties & losi studs, for the dusty loamy conditions of some sgp tracks.
05-06-2009, 12:16 AM
#56
i'm actually in syd, aust
once BK's track is up & proper EP racing organised, then i'll try to make a trip (convince the wife to visit family) to join u guys!
- i stopped using holeshots for over a yr now, too $$$. that's an a-main tire .. use for 1x main, then limited to bashing after that
- bowties still tolerable, but like all PL products, $$$. good when track is dusty bcos of larger lugs. but when the track starts breaking up and potholes appear, then this tire can hit or miss. the square pins can catch on stones or holes - your car will turn smoothly and suddenly, flip out of the blue. almost like traction rolling but obviously not possible in dusty conditions ..
- like i said, i really like the JC double-D's. they work in conditions similar to holeshots, and last 2~3x longer. try them out!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- taper pins are definitely NOT suitable for dusty tracks & very different to goosebumps. the goosebump pins are thick and "long". taper pins are suited for blue-groove clay tracks that they have in the US (check out youtube .. many of their tracks have no dust!! )
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
motors
- ya .. i race in various classes. stock was 13.5 last yr, but all global organisations have followed ROAR and reclassify 17.5 as stock this year.
- i've tried 7.5 on the zx5 once only ... too fast
- currently using 7.5 on the rb5 with throttle turned down to 90%.
too much power and you just spin on the spot, especially when dusty. with offroad, it's all about putting power through the wheels and making use of whatever traction the wheels can get hold off. too much power and u lose time spinning out of turns or worse, fish-tailing.
KMC conversion
- well .. that came with the zx5 which, together with a lot of my gear, was bought used off someone in the US
once BK's track is up & proper EP racing organised, then i'll try to make a trip (convince the wife to visit family) to join u guys!
- i stopped using holeshots for over a yr now, too $$$. that's an a-main tire .. use for 1x main, then limited to bashing after that
- bowties still tolerable, but like all PL products, $$$. good when track is dusty bcos of larger lugs. but when the track starts breaking up and potholes appear, then this tire can hit or miss. the square pins can catch on stones or holes - your car will turn smoothly and suddenly, flip out of the blue. almost like traction rolling but obviously not possible in dusty conditions ..
- like i said, i really like the JC double-D's. they work in conditions similar to holeshots, and last 2~3x longer. try them out!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- taper pins are definitely NOT suitable for dusty tracks & very different to goosebumps. the goosebump pins are thick and "long". taper pins are suited for blue-groove clay tracks that they have in the US (check out youtube .. many of their tracks have no dust!! )
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
motors
- ya .. i race in various classes. stock was 13.5 last yr, but all global organisations have followed ROAR and reclassify 17.5 as stock this year.
- i've tried 7.5 on the zx5 once only ... too fast
- currently using 7.5 on the rb5 with throttle turned down to 90%.
too much power and you just spin on the spot, especially when dusty. with offroad, it's all about putting power through the wheels and making use of whatever traction the wheels can get hold off. too much power and u lose time spinning out of turns or worse, fish-tailing.
KMC conversion
- well .. that came with the zx5 which, together with a lot of my gear, was bought used off someone in the US
05-06-2009, 12:25 AM
#57
Seems that j concept is a good choice? I will try them nxt round need to save $ for tires.
Running 1/10 n 1/8 is a killer for the pocket.
I m planning to go Perth nxt month but with family it's difficult to bring rc car.
Most tracks will b close at winter unless u hv any in mind? I would love to try a good track.
Any recommendation? Stuffs cheaper at aust or spore?
Running 1/10 n 1/8 is a killer for the pocket.
I m planning to go Perth nxt month but with family it's difficult to bring rc car.
Most tracks will b close at winter unless u hv any in mind? I would love to try a good track.
Any recommendation? Stuffs cheaper at aust or spore?
i'm actually in syd, aust
once BK's track is up & proper EP racing organised, then i'll try to make a trip (convince the wife to visit family) to join u guys!
- i stopped using holeshots for over a yr now, too $$$. that's an a-main tire .. use for 1x main, then limited to bashing after that
- bowties still tolerable, but like all PL products, $$$. good when track is dusty bcos of larger lugs. but when the track starts breaking up and potholes appear, then this tire can hit or miss. the square pins can catch on stones or holes - your car will turn smoothly and suddenly, flip out of the blue. almost like traction rolling but obviously not possible in dusty conditions ..
- like i said, i really like the JC double-D's. they work in conditions similar to holeshots, and last 2~3x longer. try them out!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- taper pins are definitely NOT suitable for dusty tracks & very different to goosebumps. the goosebump pins are thick and "long". taper pins are suited for blue-groove clay tracks that they have in the US (check out youtube .. many of their tracks have no dust!! )
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
motors
- ya .. i race in various classes. stock was 13.5 last yr, but all global organisations have followed ROAR and reclassify 17.5 as stock this year.
- i've tried 7.5 on the zx5 once only ... too fast
- currently using 7.5 on the rb5 with throttle turned down to 90%.
too much power and you just spin on the spot, especially when dusty. with offroad, it's all about putting power through the wheels and making use of whatever traction the wheels can get hold off. too much power and u lose time spinning out of turns or worse, fish-tailing.
KMC conversion
- well .. that came with the zx5 which, together with a lot of my gear, was bought used off someone in the US
once BK's track is up & proper EP racing organised, then i'll try to make a trip (convince the wife to visit family) to join u guys!
- i stopped using holeshots for over a yr now, too $$$. that's an a-main tire .. use for 1x main, then limited to bashing after that
- bowties still tolerable, but like all PL products, $$$. good when track is dusty bcos of larger lugs. but when the track starts breaking up and potholes appear, then this tire can hit or miss. the square pins can catch on stones or holes - your car will turn smoothly and suddenly, flip out of the blue. almost like traction rolling but obviously not possible in dusty conditions ..
- like i said, i really like the JC double-D's. they work in conditions similar to holeshots, and last 2~3x longer. try them out!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- taper pins are definitely NOT suitable for dusty tracks & very different to goosebumps. the goosebump pins are thick and "long". taper pins are suited for blue-groove clay tracks that they have in the US (check out youtube .. many of their tracks have no dust!! )
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
motors
- ya .. i race in various classes. stock was 13.5 last yr, but all global organisations have followed ROAR and reclassify 17.5 as stock this year.
- i've tried 7.5 on the zx5 once only ... too fast
- currently using 7.5 on the rb5 with throttle turned down to 90%.
too much power and you just spin on the spot, especially when dusty. with offroad, it's all about putting power through the wheels and making use of whatever traction the wheels can get hold off. too much power and u lose time spinning out of turns or worse, fish-tailing.
KMC conversion
- well .. that came with the zx5 which, together with a lot of my gear, was bought used off someone in the US
05-06-2009, 04:06 AM
#58
- like i said, i really like the JC double-D's. they work in conditions similar to holeshots, and last 2~3x longer. try them out!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
- i tried JC goosebumps .. it was so-so. not entirely suitable for dusty tracks. maybe because the space between the lugs are too big. they work at dawn when the track is damp and tend to "chunk" together.
- my current preference for racing - is really losi bigshots or ifmar pins because the smaller pins are really suited for dusty tracks if not too loamy (dirt layer too thick). very versatile in dusty conditions. very good for racing, lasts a little longer than bowties .. but sadly, not too long!
05-06-2009, 04:09 AM
#59
Seems that j concept is a good choice? I will try them nxt round need to save $ for tires.
Running 1/10 n 1/8 is a killer for the pocket.
I m planning to go Perth nxt month but with family it's difficult to bring rc car.
Most tracks will b close at winter unless u hv any in mind? I would love to try a good track.
Any recommendation? Stuffs cheaper at aust or spore?
Running 1/10 n 1/8 is a killer for the pocket.
I m planning to go Perth nxt month but with family it's difficult to bring rc car.
Most tracks will b close at winter unless u hv any in mind? I would love to try a good track.
Any recommendation? Stuffs cheaper at aust or spore?
i'll see what tracks there are in WA ...
stuffs cheaper - rc stuff u mean? if so, all expensive here. too expensive
i get my kyosho parts from amainhobbies & pro-s-futaba. cheaper & faster.
05-06-2009, 04:18 AM
#60
Hi there, the JC DDs certainly looks promising as a replacement for the holeshots. Not sure if you have visited any of our local 'makeshift' tracks in punggol/segar but the bigshots/ifmar pins don't really work here(or perhaps its due to my lousy driving...heh). But it was certainly enriching and honored for an overseas racer to post his reviews here.
(sadly, last race was with the ol' 777 at turf city back in '05.)
just sharing my experience since i started in EP. i remember vividly that trial & error is very expensive, especially for 1/8.
er, yeah .. dirt is dirt but admitedly, the type of dirt between sg is different from here. for starters, the dirt is grainer in Sg, more like sand than dirt .
