Just Another ZX-S

[HKS_TRD]

This has been in the works for quite some time, and right off the bat I have to extend huge thanks to James aka Welshy40 for all his help with this which includes the shell which has a bit of history as it was painted by Mark Pavidis' painter and is a genuine ZX-S shell. I am going to fit some more anodised bits and pieces but the anodised bits that are already there (bar the chassis and battery posts) are kyosho works parts.

I'm contemplating putting a few stickers on the wing, obviously now will be going on the shell but I thought a couple on the wing wouldn't hurt, I've included a pic of the ZX-S repro decals for brainstorming and suggestions.

The wheels are a set I dyed for the Mid project I have not started yet, not sure what color may match best with the shell, perhaps a set of green wheels, or maybe not

Anyhow, on to the pics

























I really need to pull the finger out and paint the shell on my Turbo Optima Mid Special so the similarities between the two shells is more obvious

Which reminds me that I am 99% decided to use a ZX-S shell on the LWB Mid build which I have had in the works for a long time

[Naushad]

Tidy example there. Are those kyosho velvet shocks?

I think some yokomo pink wheels would go well with the shell.

Are you planning to install electrics?

[HKS_TRD]

They are velvets

I do have a set of the silver bodies twin cap shocks here as well, I have been contemplating putting those on. I am thinking a set of these velvets may be just the thing for the Mid with the gold wheels

This runs the standard Kyosho hexes so I'd have to dye a set of kyosho wheels pink or get some adapters

I do plan to install some electrics, I have a Tekin 410K for it so far, and not sure which one of my Kyosho motors I'd put in it, possibly the 480S as it has a blue endbell and writing on the label

I'd love to get some vintage cells for it too

I really want it to sit a little lower but I guess putting electrics in will fix that

[Naushad]

Yeah..you could use adaptors but they are not easy to find.

Maybe some rit dyed wheels would be easier.

I must say the velvets suit the zx-s very well.

Did you get the car as is or do you plan for a rebuild?

I like all your projects so far!

[Naushad]

In terms of electrics I would put a lrp ics for the speedo and sanwa for the rest.

Motor wise a trinity

[HKS_TRD]

Its 99.99% brand new parts

I am planning on getting the gearbox posts anodised blue and a few putting some blue fasteners on it but not sure what else

The wheels on it are RIT dyed, I actually have a set I dyed black I might try on it

I forgot to take a pic from underneath it also has the blue anodised works kick up plate on it

Whats your opinion on putting a couple stickers on the wing?

I also have a Kyosho Super Speed ESC but I was saving that for the Turbo Optima Mid Special

[Naushad]

I think decals on te wing are fine. Probably not too much on the body as it would detract from the striking design.

Originally Posted by HKS_TRD

Its 99.99% brand new parts

I am planning on getting the gearbox posts anodised blue and a few putting some blue fasteners on it but not sure what else

The wheels on it are RIT dyed, I actually have a set I dyed black I might try on it

I forgot to take a pic from underneath it also has the blue anodised works kick up plate on it

Whats your opinion on putting a couple stickers on the wing?

I also have a Kyosho Super Speed ESC but I was saving that for the Turbo Optima Mid Special

[HKS_TRD]

I was thinking probably none on the body at all, the only place you could really put one is on the section over the gearbox

The wing just looks a little plain in comparison, so one across the main section and a small sticker on each side would do the trick, but not sure which ones out of the sticker set to use. It would be nice to actually have one on it that says ZX-S though!

[optiman]

Wow that is a very nice ZX-S!!!
I do have to say that I am not a big fan of the shell, but on the other hand it is original and painted by a legend!

[Welshy40]

The pictures dont show the shell paint job correctly which is a shame, still you know what i mean with the detail thats not showing.

Now to the zxs stickers, originally i was having one on either side panel at the bottom on the shell, a tesm kyosho on the air scoop side and maybe something else on the roof.

The wing one at the top back middle, one top back on either side wall.

[isobarik]

Looking good ...

when you look at the original shell its so much sleeker then the kamtec due to not properly supported when the made an copy from it.

mvh Isobarik

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by isobarik

Looking good ...

when you look at the original shell its so much sleeker then the kamtec due to not properly supported when the made an copy from it.

mvh Isobarik

The only difference is the lines are not there and of course its thicker. The shell fits perfectly and mine is the very first ever made and it still looks new even four years since it was made.

[Welshy40]

Still looks stunning with those shocks on. They are super smooth shocks and not far off what the car originally had in the 90's, only difference is the screw tensioners and thats it.

[HKS_TRD]

I'll try and take some better pics on the weekend and get one from underneath

Which stickers would you put on the wing and this might be a stupid question but would you put the ones on the side panel on the inside or on the outside directly over the paint?

I'll mock up a couple on the body but I think I'll leave it as is, the paintwork on it is too beautiful to cover any of it up

James is right about the detail not being visible. I also only put four small pieces of velcro on the body rather than all the way along so as to not show through the paintwork

Debating if I should paint the undertray, maybe a smoked color that I bought for the windows of some of my other projects

[Welshy40]

Either the K Kyosho or cloud kyosho on the wing either side, the small lazer zxs (next to the cloud) on either side of the body and for the wing its really down to what you want, i mean a lot of the guys had Kyosho and i had for a while but then opted for another sponser on the back wing.

[Naushad]

I'd get a stock shell painted up too...that would complement your declas nicely.

Maybe the dragon shell should be left as a shelfer?

[HKS_TRD]

I have a spare shell and sticker set, though not sure how to get the correct wing for it.

This will be a shelfer, too rare and fragile to destroy, and the shell was staying a shelfer either way, the standard shell is rather thin I don't fancy its chances of taking much of a beating

So, I am seriously thinking about dying a set of wheels green at this stage

I'll try and get some better pictures of the detail on the shell, it really needs to be seen in person

What I would like to do is get the rear sway bar for it, is it the same as anything else or does anyone have one by any chance?

[Welshy40]

Before you dye thw wheels get some coloured stickers like green, red and dark pink and stick onto the wheel and see if it suits it better. Ok with me i did use reedy pink sticker originally on both Lazer and RC10B2 and did look good againt the green, but youll probably find the same red as the dragon will suit it better.

Roll bar for the zxr is the one to get and use. Tbh the car on hard grip surfaces used the hardest roll bar but low grip standard zxr silver one.

[HKS_TRD]

Are the ZX-5 roll bars the same shape as the ZX-R, plenty of those are on eBay but ZX-R roll bar seems rare as hens teeth

I have been considering doing the wheels red too

I have a set of Red wheel nuts for it, wether the wheels are green or red they will work IMHO

With the shell off I think the Green wheels would work better as they match the wing, though blue looks fine with the shell off too

I wouldn't mind getting some non-Kyosho tyres for it all I have here is Kyosho at the moment, the pins and mini pins which are on it in the pics

Because the paint on the sides of the wing is rather transperent I'm not sure if I will put any stickers on the sides of the wing