So does anyone still race ZX-5's & SP's?

[littlened]

As the title says really.

I bought a standard ZX-5 a few years ago, and upgraded it to the SP. I've only raced a handful of times due to other commitments, however, this year, I'd like to start racing regularly.

Just wondering if people are still racing these? Are parts still easy to get hold of?

Here's a picture of my hardly used ZX-5

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3VYfBDdASiIIyQQ1aLJU0oEqgx4wa3ZG9PDT4Ar1Rb8?feat=d irectlink

[brooksy]

That looks good to go. You'll find that it will more than hold its own against the newer cars with the right setup. There are plenty of people on the kyosho forum more than happy to help with any questions you have.

If your looking for parts backup,Pbm models,je spares and inside line racing have good stocks.

[Dufty07]

I am still using my sp, 3 yrs n countin:).Have you got any pics of the car without the shell?
Just about everyone here has had, or ran a zx5, or the sp and have now moved onto the fs's:eh?: which is FANTASTIC, but this was my first 4wd and cant move on:wub.

[Robocop]

Well just ordered a rb5 as i got a zx5 sp last year and liked it that much so yes and seems all of a sudden more people going to the big K

[RogerM]

I am sure Neil will be along shortly to confirm but I can not see parts being an issue.

All the bits that wear or break (not many of either) are common with another model so should be available. You might have to wait a few days if you order something not common with the current cars but Kyosho UK do a great job of getting parts out to the shops in double quick time.

For the fastest service use a shop that does a lot of Kyosho trade, JE Spares should be your first point of call (which you will need to do for the non common parts).

I personally say look at converting it to an FS as that was a definite step up in performance but if you want to keep it an SP it will do just fine.

[Neil Skull]

Parts are not a problem, and i think we may have a FS conversion still in stock.
:drool:

[littlened]

I am still using my sp, 3 yrs n countin:).Have you got any pics of the car without the shell?
Just about everyone here has had, or ran a zx5, or the sp and have now moved onto the fs's:eh?: which is FANTASTIC, but this was my first 4wd and cant move on:wub.

Here's a picture without the shell

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Qteh6qNdoeher_xOwMVVQIEqgx4wa3ZG9PDT4Ar1Rb8?feat=d irectlink

It's got a 6.5 brushless motor, and still runs with NIHM batteries.

Probably still a cracking car if I can pull my finger out and get racing.

[markyboy]

nice pics mate,im trying to get a set of zx5 sp big bore shocks but not able to find any :D

[kek23k]

nice pics mate,im trying to get a set of zx5 sp big bore shocks but not able to find any :D

Inside Line have the front and rear Big Bore kits available:

http://www.the-pred.co.uk/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=35_64_119_120

[markyboy]

why they cost so much lol:D was thinking maybe £40 for front and rear think ill be getting a different car tbh

[markyboy]

what other shocks could i get on a lazer zx5 that are a littlr cheaper than the big bore ones???
thanks:D

[Naushad]

Wrong posting! Sorry

[brooksy]

Buy the small bore Kyosho shocks. They're top notch. Unless your a top driver you won't know the difference with the big bores on in my opinion.

[markyboy]

and were would be the best place for them can only find big bore:blush:

[brooksy]

Aaaah....that's a good question. The thing is now the new kits both 4+2wd(I think) have big bores in them. :cry:

I think you'll still be paying around the £80 mark for a full set of small bores if you can get hold of them.

If I were you I'd give Kevin Lee a ring at insideline racing. He's also a team driver for Kyosho :thumbsup:

[markyboy]

ok cool,was only wanting to change them as they are the standard ones but look really cheap!!might just change the springs some people say use losi pinks???why???:D

[Andyp]

Have a look here they don say "sold"

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95140

[markyboy]

thanks mate i pm'd him,dont want to part with 80 quid tho can get a new buggy for that:D

[kek23k]

LOL I said they were available, I never said they were cheap! If you've got a proper SP then you should already have the velvet shocks on there, these are the small bores that everyone is using when they don't use big bore. Hope that helps :Dx

[markyboy]

:phehe,i think ill just change the springs any idea of what other springs will fit???:D tbh all i want is for the springs to not look so cheap and a bit more meat to them