New Kyosho "Giga Crusher" Monster truck - New Pictures!

[StevePond]

Not much is known about this new monster from Kyosho, but we hear that more information will be available when the truck is released at the upcoming Shizuoka Show in Japan. The truck appears to have four-wheel independent suspension, and it looks rather large in relation to the Mad Force-size tires. We'll pass along more information as well get it, but this is all we know for now.

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***Updated Info***

Kyosho Giga Crusher
- Dual GS .26 O.S. engines (also available with one engine)
- Kit (requires assembly)
- 3-speed transmission
- Independent double wishbone suspension
- 8 oil-filled shocks
- Full Length: 534mm
- Full Width: 425mm
- Full Height: 280mm
- Total Weight: 6,300g (Dual engine) 5,700g (Single engine)
- Wheel Base: 350mm
- Tread: 325mm (F,R)
- Tire: 160x100mm (F.R)
- Gear Ratio: 25.36, 19.52, 15.44:1
- 3mm aluminum main plate chassis with side plates for strength
- Die cast brake caliper
- Separate sealed boxes for radio gear and receiver pack
- Air scoop contains new air filter design to protect both engines
- Engines are centered so the truck has a extremely balanced neutral feel.


http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/gigaaction.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/giga01.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/giga02.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/giga06.jpg

[Maxxcrazy]

Pics dont work Steve

[StevePond]

Fixed. :D This is as much as we could get for now, more to come after the show in a couple weeks...

[MrCrash]

It's about time Kyosho came out with a new monster. I can't wait for the full details.

[mjohnston39]

Will RCCA (specifically Steve) be covering the Shizooka show?

Mike

[atm92484_3]

Thats going to be a big weekend; new Kyosho buggy and now a new Kyosho monster truck unveiled all at one time. Judging from those pics, it looks like Kyosho is also using a vertical plate design for the chassis on this truck.

[shibby6]

awsome but what ever it is they better make an electric version

[rc10gtisthebest]

Anyone interested in a trick mad force? LOL.

[StevePond]

Will RCCA (specifically Steve) be covering the Shizooka show?

Mike

We will have someone at the show, but we won't be able to provide the "live" coverage that I did a few years ago. We'll have pictures of many of the new products, but I don't think we're going to be able to post images from the show. Any volunteers from Japan? ;)

FYI - it's Shizuoka

[metalry101]

Another one, alrighty! J/K, I'll wait to see pics b4 I judge it. It does look big though.

[mjohnston39]

FYI - it's Shizuoka
Thanks Steve, I've got big fingers and a tiny little laptop :o
Mike.

[cbr74]

Glad I didn't go for that Mad Force RTR at RCX... even though $335 was a screamin price.

[cbr74]

OK, saved those pics and zoomed in on 'em... the suspension arms look very "Savage-ish" but what's really intriguing is... there's an outline of an engine case at the front of the truck. Look close.. you'll see it.

[moep]

You're right, there's an engine mounted up front. Nice find... :)

Well, I remember that there was an easy mod for the MF to mount the engine up front. I think all you had to do was to flip the chassis, swap the front and rear axles as well as the bumper and wheelie bar - poof, here's your front-engine madforce. (didn't the steering linkage need some mods as well? errh, I don't remember)

However, I do remember that it worked pretty well and I got rid of the annoying wheelies to a high degree. The only downside was that the MF would flip over whenever you hit the brakes too hard. The Gigan seems to have a way lower CG due to it's Independent Suspension design, so that shouldn't be a problem. Check those Twin-Plates as well, they look as if they're made out of some sort of composite or fibre.

To all the guys that will be screaming "ooooh, another Savage rip-off - look at the twin plates!":
Actually, The Kyosho Madforce was the first Nitro-Monstertruck that had a chassis out of two vertical aluminium side-plates connected by a horizontal engine plate. ;)

Anyway, here's a little pic of the engine-case:

http://mo000049.host.inode.at/giganeng.jpg

[MikeWz]

Hah, that's pretty sweet looking. With all these hot new MTs coming out I don't know if I should keep my MGT or go for something new :o

[rc10gtisthebest]

I think this truck isn't supposed to replace the Mad Force. yes it's a nitro truck by Kyosho but this looks a tad bit more on the Race Side. And the MF was with out a doubt a basher. But you never know...

[Revival]

looks like a hybrid between the Mega Force and Mad Force......:D

[BlutoSigPi]

body looks pretty cool...except you would have to take that plastic hood scoop off as to not get laughed off the track.

[ososlow]

I like the looks of it. That hood scoop looks funtional to me :confused:
I wouldn't mind one for my Tmaxx :rolleyes:

[shibby6]

I personally like the hood scoop and it could prolly be modded for a direct airflow the the engine

[metalry101]

I like the hoodscoop too. It does kinda look like it could be functional already, and if not, really easy to make it that way, especially if the engine is up front like mentioned earlier (damn you guys have good eyes). Still functional if the engine is in the rear I guess, just not as effective probably.

[1822]

That looks like a helluva nice truck. I think the hood scoop is functional too. It makes sense that the engine is that far forward and then the scoop has the screen mesh so air can get through instead of scale looking red or black butterfly valves that would block air flow.

[muswagon]

Why is there always just that one guy in every thread that says " They better make an electric version " :)

Good, maybe I can stop seeing those MegaFlop.....I mean Mega Force ads in RCCA every dang month. What a joke that truck was.

[Genie]

Why is there always just that one guy in every thread that says " They better make an electric version " :)



i bet that it's the same guy that said that about every new nitro truck he see. ;)

[StevePond]

I've just seen new information that this truck may be powered by a .26 engine, and I may be nuts, but it looked like they might also offer a twin engine version. :eek:

[r.c.dealer]

An engine manufacturer need to design a V twin cylinder nitro engine for MT's already :eek:

Is Gigan short for Gigantor like the robot? :D

[mjohnston39]

Godzilla fought Gigan. ;)

http://www.angelfire.com/movies/giganpage/

Mike.

[StevePond]

There's no assurance that the production name will be "Gigan," that's just what's on the side of the truck now, but I've also seen something that suggests that it may be called "Giga" as in Gigabyte, or something else entirely. Whatever they call it, I'm anxious to see it.

[mjohnston39]

Totally agree Steve; in fact I’d prefer if Kyosho kept the “Gigan” name, to me it makes the truck a little more interesting.

Mike.

[Tamiya4ever]

Why is there always just that one guy in every thread that says " They better make an electric version " :)

I hope they make a electric version :p

[ctimm]

Looks like kyosho's answer to the Traxxas Revo, i guess everyone else will be following suite.
I love it! Its just like the big auto makers. (always competing).

Thats why this hobby\sport is so cool!!!!

[maxxamillion]

I'm not buying the front engine idea. That could be chassis plates or...
Just for the weight transfer thing. The MF endos with the motor in the rear(brake set too strong)as is!
It just doesn't make sense... imo
It would be different though

[atm92484_3]

The MF is also a solid axle truck, which is generally a lot less stable than a truck with independent suspension.

[coolracer47]

found new pics. this is gonna be one sweet truck! :eek:
http://www.hpisavageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=115566

http://www.hpisavageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=115569

http://www.hpisavageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=115570

[MrCrash]

HOLY CRAP!!! Me want!!!

[maxxamillion]

Double Holy Crap!! Dual front/mid engines!? I'm dumbfounded! Now the tuning issue. It would be neat to see a common single carb(large-two barrel?) with a connecting intake manifold to tune the motors as a unit. Or... How about pressurized fuel injection!!!
Sheesh-My brain is flaming out! :D :D

[cbr74]

Not just dual engines... but dual Big Block engines... and a 3 speed....

[maxxamillion]

Steve,
Lets see a dual engined truck shootout! :D I could see all the tuning going on for that high speed pass lol. But what a shootout. And all in a drag race video. Sweet TZ250 road race exhaust...
Poof, another flame out...

[PhsykoManMKAO]

very interesting, if anything its a good leap towards a new trend. but i did see one thing that is just plain :cool: the airfilter is in the hood scoop :D . well, i took a closer look and i cant be sure about that... but a functional hood scoop will rock. i already want an aftermarket one. :D . if u divide the chassis into 5 pieces 1 being front 3 middle and 5 rear. the engines would have their weight in section 2, so thats around 700grams (340 grams for a .26*2 rounded) then in where id call section 4, but you might call it section 5 depending on how ya look at it, u have 2 gas tanks, prolly 125cc each or more. and each side is mostly symetrical, so weight distribution is supurb, and since its 4wd its going to handle weight transfer real well. it looks like in an on power corner it will push hard, so this truck might not fit all mt drivers style very well. id use two cornering techniques with this truck, off power til apex of turn then gas it, or get the arse end lose and power-slide some turns. this is all just a speculation though, becuase who knows how they have diffs set up on this thing, options to overdrive and underdrive would be an excellent tuning option for a truck like this.

edit: seeing how this thing will jump is going to be the main thing i want to see. itd want to dive all the time, so youd have to keep on throttle a little in air to keep that end up.

and then theres durability. i cant see any real issues with putting engines up front except if flip in the air and land wrong, but that would hurt ne truck...

[Are-see-truk]

:eek: That hood scoop looks functional :eek:

Also why would they have the hood scoop mounted on the actual truck if it wasn't functional? yea...thats what I thought, I rest my case.

That truck looks really nice too, im sure they would figure something out to make it balanced so it won't nose-dive, like putting the fuel tanks and radio gear in the back.

[Hudspeth1025]

I was on madforce.net and someone posted these pics...

http://kyosho.fr/forum/gigan_01.jpg

http://kyosho.fr/forum/gigan_02.jpg

http://kyosho.fr/forum/gigan_08.jpg

http://kyosho.fr/forum/gigan_07.jpg

[shibby6]

that 2nd pic makes it look like it will have a high cg

[PhsykoManMKAO]

adding two engines isnt going to make it go any faster. you'll get more low end torque. kyoshos got that 3speed tranny to make up for that though. :D trucks a bit gimmicky, the hood scoop, 2 engines, dual exhuast out the back. there definetely trying something new just like traxxas and losi. it doesnt seem as performance oriented as the revo or lst but neither of them could out torque or out drag this thing. i really like the hood scoop and dual exhuast. that gives it a real cool scale look. two streams of nice blue smoke coming out the back.. :D now they just need to make rc car engines sound like v8's. 2bad thats impossible. next kyoshos gonna have a set of speakers and heated seats in there touring car.

[maxxamillion]

Its gonna sound like a 250 road racer! The handlings gonna be sketchy though
imo. Just too much power for 1/8 scale, imo again. But we all like too much power, right! The twin chambers out the back are awesome! For acceleration the motors' location makes sense, but will it fly, brake & turn?
Like all the other twin motor trucks, its more of a collector. But if it works reasonably well, it ought to be great fun...
Its a Kyosho-Its gonna cost some bucks!

[PhsykoManMKAO]

do u break the engines in one at a time or both at once? lol my luck ill get one started, get the other one started n the firstll shut off, and then that in an ongoing circle.. lol
i really dont understand dual engine setups, unless its ina pullin truck.

[BlutoSigPi]

The kyosho "Tera" is coming out this fall. It has 4 engines, 3 gas tanks, 4 servo steering and a 5 speed automatic trans. The back bumper acts as a handle so you can drag it around like a travel suitcase. I can't wait.

[PhsykoManMKAO]

The kyosho "Tera" is coming out this fall. It has 4 engines, 3 gas tanks, 4 servo steering and a 5 speed automatic trans. The back bumper acts as a handle so you can drag it around like a travel suitcase. I can't wait.

and did u hear about traxxas coming out with another maxx truck 1/8th scale .21, high torque servos, and a 2speed with a slipper clutch. its gonna have airbag suspension, all graphite and aluminum and the ez start 3. itll be hiting the market the same time the kyosho tera will.

[lerningdriver]

The kyosho "Tera" is coming out this fall. It has 4 engines, 3 gas tanks, 4 servo steering and a 5 speed automatic trans. The back bumper acts as a handle so you can drag it around like a travel suitcase. I can't wait.

and i'm popeye :rolleyes:

now back on topic: this truck looks rather durable but really hard to work on.
I'd like to see it going back to back with the twin titan.

[cbr74]

I like the integrated roll cage.. looks like good protection for the engine heads.

[Nitro 4 me]

Looks like standard Kyosho engines, should be easy to tune. Just think what two .27 sirio's would be like.....

[Nitro 4 me]

Anybody know if its using any MP7.5 parts like diffs, brakes, hubs, or arms?

[GTX]

^^^ That would be sweet.

Dual Sirio's? TRY DUAL .28 RB's!!!! :D

[Racer Rob]

I love everything about it BUT the twin engines. No thanks. I would rather rip them both out and put a TTR .70 or something in there. Why do they think everyone wants to try to get 2 engines to run together. No thanks! :mad:

[Nitro 4 me]

I wasn't real into the idea of two engines. But a new truck from kyosho might be a good thing. It could just be the first in a new line of trucks. Maybe a race truck. :rolleyes:

[cretin]

cause two smaller engines can spin faster than one large one. that's why crotch rockets can rev 14k, while a harley is lucky to make it past 5k.

[Nitro 4 me]

True, The GS21R revs to at least 28000rpm and the Pro70 is only 15000(I think). But tuning is pain, just ask all the titan twin owners selling their trucks after only a few tanks.

[StevePond]

I love everything about it BUT the twin engines. No thanks. I would rather rip them both out and put a TTR .70 or something in there. Why do they think everyone wants to try to get 2 engines to run together. No thanks! :mad:

Guys, the information we have, which is posted on the first page, is that this truck is primarily a SINGLE ENGINE truck - it's also avaiable as a twin engine.


Let's not start making everyone believe that it's only available as a twin.

[-=ADA$=-]

thank god, i think two engines is 1. tuning pain, and 2. a bit overkill? with 2 speed it will do just fine or even better with one engine!! i didnt see it but any word about the price, should be decent truck!!

[cretin]

i don't want one, but it sure looks awesome. i love that this thing even exists. who would have thought 5 years ago that any manufacturer would consider building something like this?

what we need is a kanai 3 dual engine truggy with a three speed.

if it has the option of two engines, then that is all we care about. real men don't believe 4 or 6 cylinder mustangs (or camaros or trans ams... rip) should exist. only the highest power engine option matters.

[Nitro 4 me]

there might be a 1/8 truggy under all that. I'm looking forward to it!

[Blaster]

A friend gave me the link. Here are some pics of this MT on Shizuoka... The Scoop works for real!!!


http://www.pbase.com/mmakino/radiocon_show_shizuoka&page=2

[Nitro 4 me]

3 speed, enclosed gearbox, I can't wait

[metalry101]

Sweet pics Blaster. Looks kinda like a Savage. Not to say it's a copy, just looks more like a Savage than anything else. Looks bulletproof, hope it lives up to that. I can't wait to read the reviews about it.

[Nitro 4 me]

all that room for an engine how about something like this in it?
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=SAIE090TS

[cbr74]

You'd definitely need the 3 speed for an engine that only turns 9500 RPM.

The scoop is gimmicky at best. It's functional.. and that's cool and all... but let's be practical... the first high speed inverter is gonna destroy it.

[r.c.dealer]

Check these out yo! :eek:

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979880.PICT0349.jpg

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979878.PICT0348.jpg

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979876.PICT0347.jpg

http://mishoga.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979806.PICT0386.jpg

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979799.PICT0389.jpg
Single engine version!

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979787.PICT0390.jpg

http://mk29.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979758.PICT0346.jpg

[atm92484_3]

The white paintjob with the red X rules. Any word if thats just going to be on the prototype? :p

[Sniper5904]

Looks nothing like a savage! Looks much more different, innovatively different.

I really want that air filter, that's crazy, i wonder if it will fit a savage :D ? Althought it looks like a lot more of a pain to maintain and check, looks pretty good to me.

[r.c.dealer]

The pictures work fine for me. Heres the links to the pics :D


http://mk29.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979758.PICT0346.jpg

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979787.PICT0390.jpg

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979880.PICT0349.jpg

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979878.PICT0348.jpg

http://image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979876.PICT0347.jpg

http://mishoga.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979806.PICT0386.jpg

http://mk31.image.pbase.com/u45/mmakino/large/28979799.PICT0389.jpg

[Blaster]

r.c.dealer - thanks for posting the pics. I was too lazy and just placed the link... :D

metalry101 - I agree with Sniper 5904. This is a completely new truck, although the chassis bar might remember the savage... . I would definitely buy one, probably with a single engine. Personally I prefer to run with just one mill... :rolleyes:

[Revival]

Like I said in the other thread.....WWOOOWWWW to the new MT......Twin engine power option......:D

Its really nice looking at twin engine and the power that is gotten.....but I think tuning two engines is going to be a SICKENING process....hehehehhee

[metalry101]

No, not saying it looks like a Savage. It just looks like it has more in common w/ a Savage than any other truck. There is definately a lot of innovation in the truck, I'm just saying that it looks more like a Savage than it looks like a T-Maxx or MGT or something.

[HeavyDuty]

I like the twin design I like to tune it as much as I like driving it but what if instead of clutch bells both engines would be geared to run as one with one massive clutch and as mentioned earlier you could have a manifold with one single large carb or for people with my mind set two carbs . The engines could also be coupled by a belt so that they are always at the same rpm and run as one and could be repaired individually instead of having a single twin . but in my search for more if they came out with a twin then I would want two of them . Also I like the functional rear exhaust less nitro fuel slobber to clean off the sides . would it be as competitive as a single I don't really care but it would be a blast for all around bashing and a driver with enough skill and proper set up it probally would be competitive . If they make it I will probally sell everything I got to get one . It looks like a dream come true for a tinker like me and many others out there .

Kyosho build it and we will come ( and buy it along with a whole slew of optional parts ,please build and sell it here in the states.) .

[critterracing]

those are some thin shock towers.

[Blaster]

Supposed to be around $490 for single engine and $610 for the dual engine in USA.

Here in Brazil (due to high imp. taxes) they already are priced at $759 the single engine and $943 the dual engine... :mad:

[Tamiya4ever]

I am suprised that there are hardly any threads about the Shizuoka hobby show. :mad: The truck does look cool. I also seen a few pictures of about 5 new trucks and cars from Kyosho.

[TurbineInhaler]

The blower on it is real... It is hooked up to the twin engines... And I think thats the exhaust... I saw pics of it... From a guy from another forum..

[StevePond]

Just posted new pics and information. There is no blower, but the "injector scoop" is functional.

[maxxamillion]

Absolutely wicked. Kit only? That would keep newbies away so experienced rc'ers could build and actually tune it(twin version).
How about a rear opening Z-28 style functional hood scoop?
The only problem I see is Kyosho and their 'new idea' will surely price it on the upper end-or unaffordable-like the MP 7.5 kit.
That twin exhaust blowin' out the back is bitchin'...

[FlashLCD33]

Sorry, but this looks like it's meant to be more appealing to the eye then it is to be used. Although the scoop is pretty cool, it seems pretty small to be feeding both engines. On top of that, it doesnt look like it would block a whole lot of dirt. The pipes coming out the back may look good, but they dont look like they'll work very well.

It may be fun just to drive around a few times, but this doens't look like it would make a very good every day basher.

And if it's available in single engine, or dual engine form , if you are running only 1 engine what would you do with all the extra space of where the other engine and pipe would go?

Sorry, maybe it's just me. But it looks like this truck is more of a show-off model then a functionable RC car.

Probably completely wrong.. but what the hey.

[BCat125]

That is awesome. It looks like it has a few aftermarket parts on it but tey are stock. That must be amazing with 2 front mounted .26s. that will probably almost eliminate wheelies too.

[metalry101]

Looks bullet-proof, in a Super Duty kind of way. In other words, it looks strong, really strong, but it also looks like it's gonna be really heavy. Maybe not any more so than other big truck, but it sure looks like it.

[NitroTXT1]

wow that is one truck that i would look into...it's extremely nice and i love the functional full hood scoop and the front ward mounted engines that could use dual ported picco .26's

[QUAKE&SHAKE]

Looks bullet-proof, in a Super Duty kind of way. In other words, it looks strong, really strong, but it also looks like it's gonna be really heavy. Maybe not any more so than other big truck, but it sure looks like it.

the single engine version is 12.5 pounds. Add radio gear will top 13 pounds most likely. So yeah its heavy. Check the first page again for updated info.

[1 Bad STi]

i dont know if you guys are noticing, but O.S is making the .26 for this! That means O.S. quality and power!!! :D :eek: This is an eye opener! WHERE AND WHEN CAN I GET AN ENGINE OUTTA here for my Savage????????????

[cbr74]

twin servos at the rear of the truck... eenteresting.

[Kmot]

The ram air intake is an interesting idea. This looks to be one very badd boy! :)

[kitty]

If those wheels are plastic, they did a pretty good job making them look like spun aluminum. Has anyone around here seen one of these up "close and personal" yet?

It looks pretty interesting with the dual .26s up front and the rear-exit exhausts. Nice looking truck!

[namsjun]

The car looks like powerful.. Do you think the two engines have double powers??

[T/Losi]

Awesome, but i hope they are using different rims :cool:

Cheers

[munim]

The car looks like powerful.. Do you think the two engines have double powers??

It will accelerate faster, it won't have a higher top speed though.

[sludog]

Anyone get one of these bad boys yet? If yes, how much was it, and do you like it?

[r.c.dealer]

Ive seen the twin engine version on ebay, the sellers are in Hong Kong though, and are selling them at a premium.

[Dan H]

But you can gear the truck higher since it has 2x the torque now.

[JMLaltima]

what is this thing going for?.........i like it a lot as long as it is durable........i beat the crap out of my maxx and it never breaks

[ZeroMax]

Ive seen the twin engine version on ebay, the sellers are in Hong Kong though, and are selling them at a premium.

yup they sure are here are the prices in the shops translated into other currentcy

HK DOLLARS $4250
US DOLLARS $544
UK STERLING $298

THESE PRICES ARE FROM SHOPS NOT FROM ONLINE SHOPS THEY WILL COST MORE BECAUSE R/C IS MORE EXPENSIVE IN MOST OTHER COUNTRIES

discription of car: all i can say that it is big and way more expensive than other trucks $1250 more than the savage 25 and $1000 more than the revo

if you have any other questions about the car you can ask me because i live quite close to that hobby shop

[RC10racer89]

...way more expensive than other trucks $1250 more than the savage 25 and $1000 more than the revo

I hope those numbers are in HK dollars :eek: That would suck if they weren't!

[RespirologyRC]

I think it looks somewhat bland. I like the hood scoop but it looks like it could get ripped right off in the event of a bad crash.

[ZeroMax]

I hope those numbers are in HK dollars :eek: That would suck if they weren't!

of course they are in HKD, to get USD divide the HKD by 7.8 so savage 25 would cost around $370 us dollars

[sludog]

I've seen $675 US shipped for the Twin kit. The shipping was $80.

[cduna]

When is it coming out ?? I feel the need ... My Wife is going to kill me I already have a Integy Maxxed out Tmaxx , Savage , Mad Force , RS4 and a Mugen ..

[ZeroMax]

I've seen $675 US shipped for the Twin kit. The shipping was $80.

see what i meen? they gain so much from americians. . . i've seen some cars that have such a difference in price that you might as well fly to hong kong to get it! . . . so any one wanna visit me in christmas?

[bindubai]

hi there guys

i am a new joiner for this forum cus the registration gave me headache, anyway

i liked this forum alot beside and a begginer in nitro off road

i bought this truck from an online store

i had some pic here so show it, am not done with the truck yet, cus i have work am kinda to busy

i will put few pic's later when its done, then i will put some video's while its running

i hope u like the pic's :)


and btw, i couldnt upload the pics :confused:

can any 1 help how to upload it, cus when i click upload nothing happen :s

waitign for replys monters :)

[chevy_94]

the giga crusher is not on the kyosho website. if it is i overlooked it but i am pretty sure i didn't see it.

[ragamuffin]

As stated before...that hood scoop looks like it would be the first thing you'd go searching for after a bad tumble.

[viperfan18]

I've just seen new information that this truck may be powered by a .26 engine, and I may be nuts, but it looked like they might also offer a twin engine version. :eek:


twin engines is insane, but extremely cool


i didn't see it on the kyosho web site either.

[marksp]

http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/car_bike/monster_truck/26engine/giga_crusher/gigacrusher_d-e.html

[Noreaga]

hhhmmmm sorry to bump a old thread...but I'm all excited about the part where he said it comes with a "O.S. GS .26" Is that a typo? think he really ment a Kyosho GS.26. If there is a O.S. .26 anything....I want one fr my LST.....

[gigacrush]

i bought one. The truck is great i dont see much future breakage its built like a brick.All the parts are built extra heavy for the duel motor set up .The motors run great and run cool with the huge heads.The carbs also look like they have been redone and it help alot with the tunning.As for the tunning it cake no prob at alll the motors are verry well balanced and bolth put out about the same amount of power with the same adjustment also yes the motors will bolt right in to a madforce but the torq it creats is insane expecialy with 2 of them running.the tranny is the heaveist built ive seen and can definatly take the abuse of the motors also the motors do not say OS on them they are gs26r and have a abcsleve the chrome is verry visable compared to the sleve from the gs21r that looked dull and the motor mount are built right in>but they are deffinatly nice quality and i wouldnt be supprised if OS had part in the making

[gigacrush]

man dosnt anyone have one yet. lets get this board giong .everone probly afraid to buy one or cant afford it where are you marksp i know you have one lets talk

[gigacrush]

heres some pics

http://www.******.net/img/51321

http://www.******.net/img/51321

[eb4flys]

guys a little help please, my friend got the GC and managed to fry both engines first time out after a runaway...no laughing please :p could anyone tell me where he can get the parts to rebuild the engines as kyosho dont list spares for engines, thanks in advance, if you want to see the pics of his ride you will have to have a look through the forums in HERE (http://www.3araceway.com) and you will see what happend after the crash, with a little help from PSP
michael

[gigacrush]

guys a little help please, my friend got the GC and managed to fry both engines first time out after a runaway...no laughing please :p could anyone tell me where he can get the parts to rebuild the engines as kyosho dont list spares for engines, thanks in advance, if you want to see the pics of his ride you will have to have a look through the forums in HERE (http://www.3araceway.com) and you will see what happend after the crash, with a little help from PSP
michael

first of you need a failsafe before even running it. it will stop runaways. Towerhobbies caries the p@s for the GS26r and there only 40.99 each .hees going to have to site down and figure the throtle linkage out and get it perfect also did he remove the rubber o rings theye are one the carb to halp as a throtle return

[eb4flys]

gigacrush, thanks for the info on parts, . our season starts in 4 days time and would be great to see this thing in the unlimited section against the titans, truckzillas. once again thanks for the info, we cant get the parts in the UK, O rings in the carb, can you post a pic so i can sent it on to him please, or why not joi the FORUM (http://www.3araceway.com) we dont have a gigacrusher expert yet
TEAM CRASH HOME (http://www.freewebs.com/michaelbale/)

[gigacrush]

well i tried the forum it wont let ,me post tell slim that there is a place called toiwer hobbies on the us. that probly will ship and if not he could always order from kyosho in france. or maybe hobbies.net japan. they have great prices once i can post ill help you guys out. to be honest most of what i know about the truck is from my madforce and over timedleared about all i could for example for brake upgrades on the giga you can use any mp7.5 buggy break disks

[Kmot]

Hey guys,

These engines are made by O.S. for the Giga Crusher. It says so in all the advertising info for these trucks.

They aren't going to sell too many cuz people are not ready to pay $650 for a kit they gotta build and still buy a radio system.

Here is a cool German site on the buildup of a GC:

http://www.monstertruckfieber.de/kyosho/giga-crusher/


New blue aluminum parts:

http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/car_bike/monster_truck/26engine/giga_crusher/img/1_d_opt.jpg

http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/car_bike/monster_truck/26engine/op_other/op_other-j.html

[eb4flys]

well i tried the forum it wont let ,me post tell slim that there is a place called toiwer hobbies on the us. that probly will ship and if not he could always order from kyosho in france. or maybe hobbies.net japan. they have great prices once i can post ill help you guys out. to be honest most of what i know about the truck is from my madforce and over timedleared about all i could for example for brake upgrades on the giga you can use any mp7.5 buggy break disks

gigacrusher, we are having a small problem with the validation emails for the forum at the moment, it will be sorted by the 28th when slim gets his computer sorted, look forward to seeing you on there

[b03der]

I have just finnished building a giga crusher df, all i can say is a really good build, what looks quality normally is, and it certainly looks the part , just the shell to paint and pictures to be taken before the run in period, will post some pics later today , :D

[gigacrush]

yea i love building alll kyoshos kits they go together better than any other in my oppinion .theres a cool giga site called kyoshomonsters .com check it out im madfish

[b03der]

Hi All
Just started to run the giga in ,, like the sound of it ,, been reading about the mods in the diffs ,, a little worried about that now that i have finnished the kit but i went through this with my titan so should be expected i suppose cant wait to finnish the running in period !!!! :p

[gigacrush]

nice looks good i took my time when i broke my gs21r in it only lasted about 3 gallons so i have about 1gallon in my duel force and i finally brought up to about 240 and man this truck is totaly sick if i hit a puddle and just hit the throtle itll spin it self right out of controll. did you add metal bussings to the throtle levers the plastic gets sloppy really quik and bearings for the 3 speed it comes stock with bushings but over time itll get whobly.let me know if you end up braking anything on your truck ive sent mine flieing pretty far and so for only a couple scratches.and the first time it flips on the supperchargeryoull have a bent screen inside but other wise ive had great luck and have hit some curbs really hard and have not broke a thing
And about the diffs dont worrie if you do burn one up there cheap only 29.00 for the r@p also a must for the diffs is the screws will back out of the cup just reaplace them with some 3by15mm flushmount screws and youll be gold.i had a twin titan had nothing but problems wiith it also im not really to fond of the ofna trucks the gears are junk and the front cvds snap really easy on the titan but ive got a lot of kyosho cars and havnt had any problems beside stupid things like replacing screws and so on

[MetalMaxx]

yea i love building alll kyoshos kits they go together better than any other in my oppinion .theres a cool giga site called kyoshomonsters .com check it out im madfish
www.kyoshomonsters.com?
dont find it :-(

[Croozer]

The Giga Crusher shall be mine!
I love the twin engines, its gonna sit right next to my Big EK4, I hope they can get along. :cool:

[Croozer]

The Giga Crusher shall be mine!
I love the twin engines, its gonna sit right next to my Big EK4, I hope they can get along. :cool:

I better sit back and watch a little longer.

[gigacrush]

I better sit back and watch a little longer.

hey croozer i also post on this board.
metalmaxx sorry took so long but i just use madforce.net and all those forums are combined do you own a giga

[MetalMaxx]

hey croozer i also post on this board.
metalmaxx sorry took so long but i just use madforce.net and all those forums are combined do you own a giga

so what about kyoshomonster.com why isnt it working?

I dont own a Giga yet, I have a Trinity Nitro Spyder (in Germany called Jamara Macho) and and UE SuperMaxx.

The Giga definitaly fascinates me though. One day I may get it!

Metal

[gigacrush]

so what about kyoshomonster.com why isnt it working?

I dont own a Giga yet, I have a Trinity Nitro Spyder (in Germany called Jamara Macho) and and UE SuperMaxx.

The Giga definitaly fascinates me though. One day I may get it!

Metal
try kyoshomonster.net
and heres a picture of what is inside the forward and revers tranny that mates to the 3 speed . i wish all trucks had trannys this beefy. the inner gears are the same size as the spur gear on the HG 6thscale truck.
http://www.******.net/img/54885

[Ghosthound8]

check out my revo with a giga crusher intake!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/ghosthound8/online.jpg

[4DMNYC]

that freakin sweet dude^^^^^^^^very nice, but how dose it perform witht the 2.5?

[Ghosthound8]

id say its as good as stock, no improvement. but the motorsaver air filter is better. its great for bashing and showing off... hehe

[Z-tuner]

any good place to order a complete 3 speed transmision set on-line? I can't get it in Spain. Thank's

[gigacrush]

heres some pics of my new heads for the 26S

[gigacrush]

and another.you might be able to order the parts dirrect from kyosho america

[insane]

does it run cooler with those heads on

[gigacrush]

yea quit a bit it also seems to have better low end. the main reason i switched is because it said the gas milage would increase. and i went from about 6 min with the stock heads at 260.no it s running about 212 or around there and i get about 8 _9 min run time. so allaorund the heads are awsome.they sit up really high. so i had to do a bash gard over the heads.

[gigacrush]

heres a couple new pics i used a madforce bumper for a head guard . drilled a couple holes and screwee it on.

[insane]

cool idea .have you broke anything yet.drove mine into a tree a big chunk out of tree no real damage to truck seems to be really solid .have to go and get super saloon ready to race. 8OO hp chev corvette speedway saloon jus another toy.

[Z-tuner]

can you tell me wich is the spur gear combination for first,second and third speed?

[gigacrush]

ive nbeat it pretty badly . hit 9inch curbs at fullspeed almost head on.about the only compaint i have is the the rear mufflers are verry weak.(rubber baffles on the end of the pipe.they are junk cheaply built and rip apart easily.about 1.5 gallons total on the truck and nothing broke. i must also say it jumps the best out off all the trucks i have and had.. and can handle a six plus foot landing without smacking the frame.
i have upgraded the shocks on the fronat and have the rear ones just no time to install them.
i would say the most important thing i did was the diff gears. i installed the extra spider gears and replaced the stock r@pinion gear screws. i had the same problem with my madforce so i figured before building it i would add the extras.i also replaced the stock brake disks. with titanium hardcore disks.

heres a pic of my amdforce and the giga next to each other . it also show the shocks. and other little mods i did. i must say kyosho build on great product.but remember you get what you pay for with kyosho.so always buy the best

[gigacrush]

the part# are GTW020-02 for the gears 1,2 then ma008 foir the 3rd gear and the lower sprocket in the same pack

also heres a pic of the forward are revers tranny dissasembled . its gears are huge and built for the duel motor abuse. but the slipper is factory set and if you dont remove this little alluminum spacer .when you adjust it you break the threads right of the input shaft.

[fabolousRC]

I have a question.

Apparently a customer heard over the counter at his local hobby shop that Kyosho is coming out with Giga Crusher that equipped with twin .30s and a supercharger. Can anyone verify this? Mr. Pond, if you are reading this, any slight truth of the said rumor at least on the twin .30s standard?

IMHO, I felt such statement is a hoax. I just need confirmation because the guy insisted that the hobby shop isn't lying and any information regarding the current Giga Crusher is old?

[ministerOFfire]

I have a question.

Apparently a customer heard over the counter at his local hobby shop that Kyosho is coming out with Giga Crusher that equipped with twin .30s and a supercharger. Can anyone verify this? Mr. Pond, if you are reading this, any slight truth of the said rumor at least on the twin .30s standard?

IMHO, I felt such statement is a hoax. I just need confirmation because the guy insisted that the hobby shop isn't lying and any information regarding the current Giga Crusher is old?

...I culd see them come out with a version with twin .28's...all I hope is that it stays a kit.

[gigacrush]

not going to happen. the giga is a alreddy done deal unless they do a rcx version. but the cost would be about double what it cost now.i do know that they are releasing a rtr 28 version single. as for a double rtr dont think so. i would amagine that if you cant build a kit you would never be able to break in and tune the motors in sync. plus be able to do normal maintence.wich i think is the trucks biggest down fall.you have to keep those cluch bell bearings lubed up good about every 5 tanks or so

[ministerOFfire]

not going to happen. the giga is a alreddy done deal unless they do a rcx version. but the cost would be about double what it cost now.i do know that they are releasing a rtr 28 version single. as for a double rtr dont think so. i would amagine that if you cant build a kit you would never be able to break in and tune the motors in sync. plus be able to do normal maintence.wich i think is the trucks biggest down fall.you have to keep those cluch bell bearings lubed up good about every 5 tanks or so

...i bet they do come out with a .28 kit to upgrade the RTR SF giga to a DF...I mean lets face it...It's just tooo much truck as a SF...as for tuning the engines...c'mon, my 5 yr. old can tune a kyosho engine... :D

[gigacrush]

you are right about that. its already out check the kyosho .com its 299 for the duel force conversion. and 500 for the rtr so youll end up paying about 250 more than you would if you buy it seperate and upgrade. i paid 550 for my duel force.but i must say i wish i would have never bought the truck.i expected it to be more like the madforce. dont gte me wrong its a killer truck. but for the amount of maintence.but its got tons of power i must admit. there is one problem kyosho does need to tend to. the gas tanks on the duel when they get low the left tank tends to run the motor lean. and i have tried a new set of nova heads and the motors run great till about half way through the tank of fuel and then my temps go sky high. last time i ran the truck at about a quarter tank the temps were above 280.when i tried richening the motors they wouldnt run good or make any power

[ministerOFfire]

you are right about that. its already out check the kyosho .com its 299 for the duel force conversion. and 500 for the rtr so youll end up paying about 250 more than you would if you buy it seperate and upgrade. i paid 550 for my duel force.but i must say i wish i would have never bought the truck.i expected it to be more like the madforce. dont gte me wrong its a killer truck. but for the amount of maintence.but its got tons of power i must admit. there is one problem kyosho does need to tend to. the gas tanks on the duel when they get low the left tank tends to run the motor lean. and i have tried a new set of nova heads and the motors run great till about half way through the tank of fuel and then my temps go sky high. last time i ran the truck at about a quarter tank the temps were above 280.when i tried richening the motors they wouldnt run good or make any power


...cool, so they already have the .28 dual conversion out. I would still love to see a dual .28 kit. As for the small gas tanks, I read a thread somewhere on the kyoshomonster website where someone was able to fit two savage gas tanks on their giga df with little trouble. ;)


this is the link i believe:
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57733

[gigacrush]

...cool, so they already have the .28 dual conversion out. I would still love to see a dual .28 kit. As for the small gas tanks, I read a thread somewhere on the kyoshomonster website where someone was able to fit two savage gas tanks on their giga df with little trouble. ;)


this is the link i believe:
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57733


yea you can fit the gas tanks in there but they hang out way to far. and with the stock tires and rims there isnt much room to spare.but youll also have to worrie about the pipes melting the gas tanks if they come loose.ultimate rc is a great site all youll need to know is there to be read.i think the best part about the giga is if you live a snow prone area. its really hard to get stuck. and youll be suprised at what it will go through. even if it looks like its going to bottom out 90 percent of the time it just keeps going

[StevePond]

There's a new RTR GigaCrusher coming out, and it's only going to be around $380. I got a chance to run one last week for the first time, and I really like the power from the engine, and the neutral position of the forward/neutral/reverse tranny is much more useful than I thought it would be. You click it into neutral and you can fire up the engine, rev it up, let it sit to warm up and never have a concern about the truck running away from you. I also like the 3 speeds. ;)

Here's where you can find more info:

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Products/31144B-GigaReadySet.asp

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Products/images/31144B.jpg

[ministerOFfire]

Thats a great price for that truck. It makes me wonder now if the Giga SF and DF kits are doomed to be discontinued? Not that this bothers me much, with the readyset available, parts will be no problem...and the fact I already have my DF kit...I'm in a good place. :) (Just wish my DF kit had the twin .28's tho!)

[gigacrush]

Thats a great price for that truck. It makes me wonder now if the Giga SF and DF kits are doomed to be discontinued? Not that this bothers me much, with the readyset available, parts will be no problem...and the fact I already have my DF kit...I'm in a good place. :) (Just wish my DF kit had the twin .28's tho!)

yea the 28s sound good. but if they are anything like the rtr 21 in the madforce there junk. they leak fuel all over flywheel,carb, and high speed needle.before the first gallon of fuel ran throght them. im glad i went with the 26gsr. they are a good motor. and the p@s are only 40.00 to replace. what temps are you getting on your stock motors. i put my truck away for a wile and now my temps are pretty eratic. im also running nova heads. so i must have an air leak any suggestions.

[ministerOFfire]

..weird I have never had problems with my .21 in my rtr mad force...stock engine still going strong after 2 gal of fuel...no leaks you speak of. As for what temps I am running my engines...dont know...believe it or not.... I've always resorted to my sense of touch (ouch) to check temps if I feel its necessary :) Guess I'm not big on or worried about what temps I'm running...call me foolish. So far I've found that kyosho engines have been fairly solid...other than that...I only run O.S....

[gigacrush]

sorry i should have specified that im talking about the rtr madforce motor.i spend lots of time at the lhs. and out of the 15 that were sold about half came back with in 2 weeks of purchasing.as for the motor my self im not sure. i just was repeating what i seen and heard. im in the process of turning my madforce in to a full blown gigaforce. duel engine s and gas tanks. along with the new erra frame. im also doing away with the chain set up so i cand rop the giga tranny in place and have reverse

[bin_dubai]

hi there

anyone can help me on kyosho giga crusher dual force, i need 2 engines that replaces the stock, am thinking of a higher rpm engine, do u think a .21 engine with 42k rpm would do the job?

does anyone know whats the power and rpm of the stock kyoshos GS.26 ?

[ministerOFfire]

go here:
http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=44
...and all of your questions will come to light my friend! :)

[supraTT]

Looks like a great deal for anyone who wants a complete GXR 28 and pipe!


GXR 28 and Pipe (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190048593590&rd=1&rd=1)

[joshy1991]

awsome but what ever it is they better make an electric version
the electric version would suck i have the nitro version and it is awesome . i got it from australia for £500. dual engine . ram intake and it goes like a beast .

[RControl Freak]

That air intake looks sweet, but after a few roll overs in third gear..... :eek:

[abelhajj]

Hi, i saw this old topic about Giga Crusher, and want to write to the friends:

I'm new member in the forum..but have R/C cars since 1996. I 've a GigaCrusher; it's a big truck, heavy and not so difficult to tunning (two engines.. :D ...much..much noise from 2 exausts... :eek: If you want a
biggest and heavy truck, this is...about 8kg (good weight)...really crush small cars...

Here is it...(I 've a T-maxx and a Thunder tiger MT to having fun in jumping and races, but my favorite is the Giga) .

obs: I 'm installing a water cooling system, 13 leds to run at night (front,
back and Rollbar lights) and changing the fuel line system, because of 2 fuel
tanks (separated) cause 1 engine stopping first that another (fuel empty).



http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1442/motorola0047fa7.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=motorola0047fa7.jpg)

[ministerOFfire]

Yes the Giga is a BEAST... :flame: