You are certainly entitled to an opinion Ash, as is everybody! I am interested why you felt like laughing Ashley, please explain??!?!!!????!!! Your more than welcome to have a drive of my ZX5-SP the next time we are at the same event .... maybe you'd find it interesting to compare it.
I understand why the ZX5 developed as tarnished reputation but in all honesty Kyosho have sorted ALL of the issues with the SP .... and taken a giant leap forward in the handling of the car too.
When I compare my times against other peoples times I do two things
a) compare my ultimate pace with people like Tom Yardy, Phil Sleigh and Matt Dodd who are always going to be there or there abouts. This determines my ultimate level of pace.
b) compare my times with people like Simon Overall and the regular mid-west F2 driver who I have previously run on a par with and are likely to be +/- a couple of places from me. This determines how close to my full potential I am running on that day.
Since going to the ZX5-SP (from BJ4WE) I have improved my position relative to both of the above groups and I am doing nothing differnetly so the improvement has to be coming from the car.
Do not discount the ZX5-SP as a contender based on the experiences of original ZX5, time has not stood still at Kyosho.
As a guide, at Kidderminster, my ZX5-SP is the best part of 0.5s / lap quicker (back-back .... same day, same motor, cells and tires), consistently, than the BJ4WE I had before ... that is seriously worth having I am sure everybody will agree.
Similarly the RB5 is at least, if not by more, of an advantage over the B4 I ran previously on similar back to back testing.
Kyosho might not be the current "fashionable" brand but it should not be overlooked ..... after all, they are gaining popularity in the USA and we all know how patriotic the Americans are so for racers to be moving in numbers away from US brands enforces the point.
As for comparisons with the AC S4 remember you could by 3 ZX5-SPs for the cost of one S4. The S4 is a VERY good car and was specifically designed to suit the sort of tracks we have in the UK / Europe so is a great choice too.
Similar points can be leveled at the Aero, based on a proven concept and no doubt will show well in the top drivers hands but it is a little on the pricey side and based on that reason, and no other, I could not consider it.
All I am saying is please, please consider the ZX5-SP as a contender. If your looking to change 4wd chassis you really must try one, mine is always available for people to try, you might just be very suprised!!!
My question to those people who have placed negative responses, admittedly in a joking and non offensive way, is "have you driven a ZX5-SP????????" If you have not you can not really make an objective comment. It would be like me going onto the Areo or S4 threads and slating those cars based on looking at pictures on the net (something I am not going to do and I would like to drive them to compare). As I say my ZX5-SP is always available for anybody who wants to make an informed comparison.......
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