Lazer FS conversion (LAW38)

Scouser · #1 03-07-2008

Sorry if this has been posted before! It appears as though the FS conversion kit is available through pro-s futaba. The Kyosho part number is LAW38. Anyone going to be giving it a go? I will get a link to it in a mo'.

Link :- http://www.pro-s-futaba.co.jp/store/...oducts_id=8871

Ted Maul · #2 04-07-2008

Linky to kyosho website: http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/np0806.html

Says its for SP but can convert RTR too so I assume it will work for a std ZX5 too. Not much detail though. Some posts on rctech.net aswell but again, not much detail.

I'm not going to be racing properly for a good year or two, at least until the kids can join in anyway so i won't buy it, but it does look interesting. Not sure if it needs/gets a new shell or not as piccies are quite small and I can't translate Japanese!

mes · #3 04-07-2008

I won't give it a try, I am happy with my LiPo-powered SP for now, a possible replacement would be a -again- LiPo Cat SX... In case LiPo will be legal in Germany next year for official races, I might race in the Stock class with a 13.5 T BL motor, probably with the new Hot Bodies 2WD...
To put it short: no saddle packs for me anymore! (except in a S500 or BMax4 maybe

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Jez · #4 06-07-2008

i will be giving fs a go.totally smitten with sp.suits me just fine.dont do anything with it from 1 week to next{not even clean it}and it just begs to be driven hard.love it.i admit its not for everyone,but for the price and spec its a good buy.theres better cars out there,but theres worse as well.better ask vinny what he thinks-he seems to be the 4wd expert.many thanks jez.

Scouser · #5 06-07-2008

That is good news mate, you can be the tester! I will be doing the SP thing soon as possible and then going from there. I am sort of thinking that the current layout will be better for Li-pos, the balance seems pretty much spot on when running the Core 5000 pack. Whatever though, the FS does look a bit tasty, cant wait to see one in the flesh.

mes · #6 06-07-2008

The SP is a nice car, especially for LiPo batteries. Just soften the shocks up a bit, there you go! I jumps level, and is quite easy to drive. Only a few weeks ago, I switched from a 27 turn motor to 9.5 brushless, and after four days of driving , I feel the "need for speed".

Dufty07 · #7 15-07-2008

How much is 16,000 yen in pounds than, I will be gettin as soon as my wallet, and bank account can agree!!!!!!!!

jayst · #8 15-07-2008

Live rates at 2008.07.15 18:05:13 UTC 16,000.00 JPY=76.1671 GBP

Neil Skull · #9 15-07-2008

Sorry to say but this conversion will not be cheap.

Dont know full contents yet but it wil be a major upgrade package. Kyosho are slow to give info on this conversion.

We are guessing over half price of a new kit.

Still i guess it is cheaper than buying a new car.

Neil Skull · #10 16-07-2008

Still to find out what is in the conversion but Retail will be approx £135

Scouser · #11 16-07-2008

Any idea on what the European release date will be?

Neil Skull · #12 16-07-2008

No sorry,

Info was given out very early on the website.

Scouser · #13 26-07-2008

$135 on Speedtech-rc.
http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...id=688&id=7712 Only a pre-order at the moment but expected on July 29th

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jaxx · #14 26-07-2008

having looked at the piccies of the upgrade, Would it not be better too have the kmc conversion where you get CF for the same money?

Scouser · #15 26-07-2008

It has been said that the handling of the KMC chassis isn't the best. I think the fact that Kyosho went to the expense of having moulds made to make the chassis in composite, shows the faith they have in its ability. Carbon chassis cars may be a little stiffer but that doesn't necessarily mean better. (see X-Factory, Losi, Aero, TTech) I am a little biased though as I have no real love for carbon chassis'!!

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Neil Skull · #16 05-08-2008

There here

Jez · #17 05-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouser

It has been said that the handling of the KMC chassis isn't the best. I think the fact that Kyosho went to the expense of having moulds made to make the chassis in composite, shows the faith they have in its ability. Carbon chassis cars may be a little stiffer but that doesn't necessarily mean better. (see X-Factory, Losi, Aero, TTech) I am a little biased though as I have no real love for carbon chassis'!!

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youre not wrong there my friend.should have fs conversion here for thursday,might fit it ready for nw regional and show them a finalists a proper rc car.

dave p hall · #18 06-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jez

youre not wrong there my friend.should have fs conversion here for thursday,might fit it ready for nw regional and show them a finalists a proper rc car.

you been on them 99%lemonade shandy's again lol:

Dufty07 · #19 07-08-2008

Let me know how it goes, I have the standard, and the KMC, so am very interested indeed to see how it lines up.........................

Jez · #20 07-08-2008

wont be ready for at least a month yet,coming down your neck o woods{yarmouth}next saturday for hols.waiting for scouser to join the revolution.come on mate do the right thing,dig deep and splash the cash my friend-you know it makes sense.thanks jez.