Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 RTR @ Nuremburg Toy Fair

[sosidge]

Source: Radio Control Zone

[Sabben]

Awg! I hope you're kidding! If they're going to produse an rtr version of the zx-5 I will be very dissapionted of Kyosho as a brand!

[FifteenthNeo]

Originally Posted by Sabben

Awg! I hope you're kidding! If they're going to produse an rtr version of the zx-5 I will be very dissapionted of Kyosho as a brand!

Why be dissapointed. Kyosho already make a few RTR models so why not the ZX5. If it gives people the chance to have a go at buggy racing on a budget then thats a good enough reason for an RTR for me. Thats the first thing people ask when they show an interest "what do I need to get started"?

[jim76]

Originally Posted by Sabben

Awg! I hope you're kidding! If they're going to produse an rtr version of the zx-5 I will be very dissapionted of Kyosho as a brand!

associated have a ready to run B4. beginners version of the best/most popular 2wd around.
why not for 4wd? the cars are easier for beginners to control. hopefully it will boost numbers in off road, as well as Kyosho owners, which is good for the average ZX5 owner as they may put more effort into the team drivers side of things.

[Sabben]

Okai, maybe I was a little tuff there. But since the lazer i supposed to be a racing buggy, I think they should make a not that advanced buggy as a rtr-kit.

I don't know how to express my self...
But you don't see the v-one rrr or the Evolva 1/8 as rtr-kits...



Gosh! I am really bad in English!

[BenG]

Originally Posted by Sabben

Okai, maybe I was a little tuff there. But since the lazer i supposed to be a racing buggy, I think they should make a not that advanced buggy as a rtr-kit.

I don't know how to express my self...
But you don't see the v-one rrr or the Evolva 1/8 as rtr-kits...



Gosh! I am really bad in English!

I get ya.

They are ruining the ZX5's reputation?

Well, I think it looks messy, they could have made it look more tidy, theres too many wires.

No offense to ZX5 owners, but with Phillips head screws and a liberal use of plaggy, the ZX5 is already RTR-ish

[jim76]

admittedly the kit screws are bad, but the "plaggy?" (assume you mean plastic?) is not a problem. it's cheap for spares and not brittle like the £12 Losi graphite wishbones!

if Woody gets his drive then hopefully we will see what the car is really made of.

[Sabben]

Originally Posted by www.tyrc.co.uk

I get ya.

They are ruining the ZX5's reputation?

Well, I think it looks messy, they could have made it look more tidy, theres too many wires.

No offense to ZX5 owners, but with Phillips head screws and a liberal use of plaggy, the ZX5 is already RTR-ish

Yes, I thougt of that.

They maybe should make an "r" or racing version of the zx-5 that's on the market now...? If they're going to produse this rtr-version...

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by Sabben

Okai, maybe I was a little tuff there. But since the lazer i supposed to be a racing buggy, I think they should make a not that advanced buggy as a rtr-kit.

I don't know how to express my self...
But you don't see the v-one rrr or the Evolva 1/8 as rtr-kits...



Gosh! I am really bad in English!

Nothing wrong with your English at all, i think we all know what you're saying but equally how in ANY WAY can this be a bad thing????

As said above Associated make a RTR version of the B4, T4, GT and TC4 not so long ago - these are all very capable cars.

Personally i think it's a great way to get someone into the Hobby. There can't be anything worse then walking into a model shop, seeing a nice 4wd Kyosho and thinking yeah i fancy having a go at that....... walk up to the counter to be told "yes not a problem all you need is................................................ ." - I bet a lot of "Dad's" or people in general walk away at that point looking for the cheaper option which will probably last all of 5 mins before it breaks.

This way people get to buy the car and everything they need to go and have a crack at racing off road to see if they enjoy it - or if not, they at least have a car they can run about on the road etc.

[woOdy]

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

Nothing wrong with your English at all, i think we all know what you're saying but equally how in ANY WAY can this be a bad thing????

As said above Associated make a RTR version of the B4, T4, GT and TC4 not so long ago - these are all very capable cars.

Personally i think it's a great way to get someone into the Hobby. There can't be anything worse then walking into a model shop, seeing a nice 4wd Kyosho and thinking yeah i fancy having a go at that....... walk up to the counter to be told "yes not a problem all you need is................................................ ." - I bet a lot of "Dad's" or people in general walk away at that point looking for the cheaper option which will probably last all of 5 mins before it breaks.

This way people get to buy the car and everything they need to go and have a crack at racing off road to see if they enjoy it - or if not, they at least have a car they can run about on the road etc.

Too shay. I totally agree with you Nick. You just got in before me. Also have you noticed it comes with threaded shock bodies!