Kyosho Superten GP's and FW-04 [Archive] - Page 5

Mika

08-28-2006, 04:02 AM

That's a beauty; I had also a hopped up 4-stroke FW04 years ago. Pretty similar to yours but all Kyosho, your's a bit more sleek :D But I had the gold racing chassis, too haha.. jk

Concerned about the air filter but very cool for a show

For driving, adjust some toe-in for the rear using the pillow-balls. A the same time some negative camber could be good for both ends to improve cornering. Also limit the up travel (droop)

Find my 4-stroke 777 here www.snrt.net

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 11:37 AM

Hi Pleaseletmeon.....
The manufacturer is Cross Racing of Japan. They made many awsome superten options.
Chris.

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 11:42 AM

Hi Mika
Great looking car.......
I never knew the O.S. 40 four stroke came without the pull start or did you take the pull start off yourself? It is a great looking car either way.
Looks like your car gets its fair share of track time as well ;)
Do you have any other cars?
Chris.

Mika

08-28-2006, 01:03 PM

Hi Chris
they had both models, this one is original without pullstarter. You can still convert, I did the conversion to my .26 when I had the Super. Pullstarter robs some power as you propably know. 777 is currently my only K car, my son loves to drive it on track since it's so easy to drive and fast, too. My other cars currently are CEN Matrix Pro and HPI Proceed (which I drive rarely, see pics in the Proceed topic).
I actually had two Supers, both had 4-stroke but also several other engines. See some pics earlier in this thread. It was a fast car. Also had HPI Super which was pretty nice too in a way. But then I got into offroading more.

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 09:50 PM

Hi MIka
I saw the pictures of your FW-04 with the purple head, maybe Nova Rossi? anyway that was a great looking car as well.
Chris.

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 10:10 PM

This is my Kyosho superten FW-03 with a Saito four stroke. I never did finish this car and I have since removed the Saito engine from the car for the time being, but I do intend too one day complete this car. In order to complete this car I would need to mount the carb without the down draft tube. It is on my list of things to complete one day ( there are many! ). Anyway the engine is absolutely awsome and in my opinion looks much better than the O.S. engine. Saito did make a car version of their four stroke but I have yet to be able to find one. This car has since received an O.S. four stroke which I will post at a later date. The following options can be seen on this car;
Kyosho carbon upper deck
Serpent gas tank
Tamiya TRF shocks
HPI grey springs
Cross racing four stroke conversion kit
Form 2 Speed
Kyosho cooling fan
O.S. four stroke exhaust
Five stars aluminum steering for FW-04 converted to fit FW-03
GPM F / R Aluminum bulk heads
Kyosho ATC rear suspension set
Kyosho carbon tower shock braces
Form center aluminum gear mount
Form light weight aluminum center shaft
I beleive that is everything on this car. The car looks great and when I complete it will look even better.
Chris.

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 10:11 PM

This is the engine detail............

filow_bedow

08-28-2006, 10:12 PM

The rear view.........

Dan H

08-29-2006, 01:46 AM

That is an extremely clean FW03 and FW04!! I wished my FW04 had black plastic. More info on the Saito 4 stroke? Hopefully its completed soon. I'm very interested to see how the Saito engine runs.

Mika

08-29-2006, 04:07 AM

Oh man, that's a beauty!!!
Yes, the purple head was Novarossi, and fast as he*l
My friend tried Saito 4S if his LandMax but it overheated being an aeroplane engine. I don't think it run very well, and he sold it quite soon after. Nice thing about O.S. is that it uses regular car fuel and does not overheat too much. I don't know aeroplane 4S engines but I guess there's some difference, no?

filow_bedow

08-29-2006, 10:02 AM

Hi Dan.....
Yes I was like you. My first FW-04 was the brown plastic version and as soon as they released the grey plastic version I purchased all the grey parts and converted over. The Saito can be used only with the Cross conversion or with the original FW-03 4 stroke conversion ( Cross made it for Kyosho ) because the engine has to be placed much further back on the chassis due to the long crankshaft of the airplane version. If you look at the pics closley you can see the large engine mounts required to move the engine back as well as the large distance between clutch bell and the end of the engine crankcase. When O.S. released the car version of the 4 stroke it had a more standard car like crankshaft that made conversion a little easier. Saito also made a car version with a black crankcase like O.S. but this engine is very rare and have yet to locate one. One day when I complete it, I will take more pics and post them.
You are correct Mika. The Saito engine is the airplane version and not made for a car but I think with the ball bearing supported cooling fan on the superten it should be fine. The landmax has a simple cooling fan that is not bearing supported and does not have a positive drive pulley system like SUP10's. I won't really be able to tell you if it runs too hot because I don't actually run any of my cars. I just build and display them.
Hope to post another car tonight.
Chris.

Mika

08-29-2006, 10:15 AM

Well - You have done absolutely amazing job in that! Great pics too!

filow_bedow

09-07-2006, 01:26 PM

Hi Guys
I will post another car here shortly. I have a question I need some help with, I am sure this question has been covered before in this forum but I don't know if I have the time to try and find it. Anyway if anyone could help it would be much appreciated. I have the proper engine mount and fly wheel to mount a .15 size motor with an SG shaft. I also have the correct exhaust manifold. What other parts do i need to complete this tasK? I have not tried to install it yet, but I do need a special clutch or clutch parts?
Thanks,
Chris.

StevePond

09-07-2006, 03:19 PM

You should pick-up a linkage kit to help connect the servo to the carb.

Dan H

09-17-2006, 07:21 AM

Finally got a pic up of the body for my other F-Ten.

StevePond

09-17-2006, 12:37 PM

That looks really good with blue instead of red.

filow_bedow

09-19-2006, 11:22 AM

I love that body and great thinking to put it on the F-Ten. Do the wheel wells match up perfectly or did you have to cut them slightly shorter? I didn't even relaize that the F-Ten was a 300mm wheelbase. Anyway car looks super!

pleaseletmeon34

09-19-2006, 05:10 PM

I'm pretty sure thats the original body for the F-10 (Looks GOOD Dan) Pretty sure there was 4 or 5 bodies available. 3 for the nitro version, 1 for the electric version and 2 they both shared.

Dan H

09-19-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks guys! Its the HPI SNRS4 body. :) The wheelbase is slightly off. The F-Ten's wheelbase is something close to 310mm so I had to extend the wheelbase. Also the metallic blue is more darker but when I take pics with flash, it comes out light blue. doh

I have the original Kyosho GT-1 body still unpainted though. It looks MUCH more realistic than the HPI. If I paint it, it will probably be red.

StevePond

10-02-2006, 11:09 PM

Likewise. I still have a virgin F-ten chassis that's all built, but no paint on the stock TS020 body. That's my favorite racing machine of all time.

pleaseletmeon34

10-03-2006, 01:47 AM

Me too :D, but mine has the Sports Proto body.

Dan H

10-04-2006, 03:14 AM

I want that body... =p

pleaseletmeon34

10-04-2006, 10:47 AM

It can be yours, but the car comes with it. :D Out of all my Kyosho cars I have no attachment to this one,... so it can go.

drtovlracer

10-08-2006, 07:56 PM

How much?

pleaseletmeon34

10-10-2006, 05:19 PM

How much?

Sorry Wayne, I havent looked at this thread. The car is not complete. Its missing the engine and flywheel (only reason I bought the car was for the cylinder head, buying the car was the only way to get it.) It will need an engine, flywheel and mounts. Everything else is there. Problem I have is shipping, (its a BIG box) no idea what it would cost. PM me an offer and we will work something out.

gti

10-30-2006, 05:54 PM

hello
I´d like to know where i can get a body to my superten fw-04 Kyosho cup edition (ford cosworth or other).

Dan H

10-30-2006, 09:12 PM

I usually use the HPI Super Nitro bodies. They're pretty easy to get and not that expensive. But I'm going to check with my LHS if I can still order a Kyosho Supra or NSX body.

gti

10-31-2006, 03:21 AM

thanks Dan H

Old_School_RC_1

11-14-2006, 07:40 PM

wow - haven't been here in a long time, but moved back to a place with internet access (finally!) - glad to see this post is still going!

As soon as i unpack my FW, i'll get the latest pic out here.

Lost Racer1

11-17-2006, 03:58 PM

I usually use the HPI Super Nitro bodies. They're pretty easy to get and not that expensive. But I'm going to check with my LHS if I can still order a Kyosho Supra or NSX body.

Hey Dan..What shop are you going to now adays..Everythign seems to keep dissappearing :(

BTW Long time No See :)

Dan H

11-19-2006, 09:23 PM

Hey Lost Racer1, its been a while. :) I heard Delta put dirt all over the onroad track. :( So what else is new??

I'm shopping at mainly RC Tech in Daly City or Sheldons Hobbies in SJ. Sheldons has a 20% off moving sale BTW!

TC3 Mclaren F1

12-02-2006, 10:57 PM

i wish they have kyosho world cup this year near chicago.,.............

Old_School_RC_1

12-27-2006, 06:00 PM

unpacked, but sitting idle due to winter. Not a bad winter though, I'll take it - it's just dark when i get home.

Removed the OS .15 from the car, and removed the single speed. Awaiting a good cleaning, the 2 speed to go back in, viscous coupler in the rear, and possibly putting back in the stock motor. Had a change of plans, parts are so hard to come buy, don't want it to be a rocket anymore. rather play it safe with this one.

Dan H

12-27-2006, 10:24 PM

I know what you mean. Parts for the F-Ten are even more harder to come by and it looks like I will be ebaying one of my F-Tens shortly. Possibly to make way for an even bigger car than my Fw04... The Ofna DM1 sounds tempting. :)

nitronutz

12-29-2006, 12:15 AM

Dan-H let me know before you ebay your F-Ten. I have a new one that I built about a 4 years ago on the shelf and I have the original GT One body and decals for it looking for another chassis.

nitronutz

12-29-2006, 12:29 AM

Here's my F-ten

http://www.compudyndirect.com/downloads/photos/Formula1a2.JPG

I have no clue how to post pictures... hope it came through

Dan H

12-29-2006, 04:58 AM

Did you save the pic online or is it off your computer?

Old_School_RC_1

12-29-2006, 07:56 PM

... The Ofna DM1 sounds tempting. :)

That is a sweet car - especially if you like to tune and experiment. i just moved to the boonies, and good pavement is a ways away now, so focus is on a little more off road toys at this point.

Before i moved i tried to convert my HPI MTSS into a 300 mm sedan by adding super nitro rally suspension arms, and nitro 3 suspension parts and gearing, and SGP wheels. Would have been a sister car (in spirit and layout) to the FW and SGP, but with much easier to find parts. Came together great, but was unable to locate front dogbones that were quite the right length... now that i am here, turning it back into a truck till i find the dogbones. I will make another attempt at the car though when i tire of the truck. Love the size of these cars, so much more stable.

nitronutz

12-30-2006, 02:06 AM

Here it is... I must have had the URL spelled wrong
http://www.compudyndirect.com/downloads/Photos/Formula1a2.JPG

nitronutz

12-30-2006, 02:10 AM

I just used whatever decals I had and those that came with. Im looking for a new F1 body too. Maybe the wheels from the new Serpent F180 will fit... dont know. Im also trying to order some stuff from Germany but no response so far.

Dan H

12-30-2006, 12:47 PM

Sweet! Haven't seen too many other Formula Ftens out there. I want to paint mines in the McLaren MP4/13 theme with a Mika Hakkinen helmet. :)

pleaseletmeon34

12-30-2006, 01:24 PM

Not sure if the serpent wheels will fit, but the ones from an F2004, 05, 06 should fit. They might be a little smaller in dia., but they would probably look a lot better (more realistic).

Mika

12-30-2006, 01:47 PM

Sweet! Haven't seen too many other Formula Ftens out there. I want to paint mines in the McLaren MP4/13 theme with a Mika Hakkinen helmet. :)

nice! :)

nitronutz

12-30-2006, 11:57 PM

Thanks... Does Kyosho still sell parts for the F2004 here in the US? I've seen the wheels on that one and youre right they are a lot more realistic.

Im also looking for another body too... any ideas or links?

pleaseletmeon34

12-31-2006, 01:06 AM

I don't think they ever sold them here. I got mine from Germany (EXPENSIVE), but I wanted the car. The 05 wheels are the same as the 04. I haven't been following it, so I'm not sure about the 06.

The wheels would have helped the sales of that car. You did a nice job on yours, but the wheels just don't fit.

I know some one that has your car. Its built, and I'm pretty sure never run. Would he sell it???? I guess anything is for sale, but you would have to talk to him.

Dan H

12-31-2006, 03:03 AM

I know some one that has your car. Its built, and I'm pretty sure never run. Would he sell it???? I guess anything is for sale, but you would have to talk to him.

You talking about jake? It was on eBay not too long ago. :D

Here is mines that hasn't been run too. I've got an extra two unpainted bodies too. Everything has its price but I will be asking for a premium. :p

BTW, how much did the wheels/tires end up costing you? I'm a little interested but probably not as much now that the Serpent F1 is coming out soon.

pleaseletmeon34

12-31-2006, 09:20 AM

Na, its at a LHS here (might have told you this before :confused: ). It was painted up to look like the one on the box (can't remember if he put the stickers on or not). Its just a shelf queen, he had the old OFNA too. Years ago I wanted to buy the engine out of it, but he wouldn't sell.

I really can't say, because other parts came with it. Its the shipping that kills you. I think one order was around $40 but with shipping was $85. I still have one of the boxes and the DHL bill on it says $65. :eek: Besides the latest parts that came out, wheels and tires went for big money (everybody needs wheels and tires).

Serpent coming out???? Is it really any closer than it was two years ago? We were saying the same thing last year Dan. lol

Dan H

12-31-2006, 04:28 PM

Has it really been a year already?! LOL

nitronutz

01-01-2007, 12:46 PM

Believe it or not the Serpent F180 is for sale. There's a Hobby shop in Georgia great guy to deal with - Lee. He's got it on his website for $875.00 If you buy it tell him Tony from Illinois sent ya. He's got great prices on everything Serpent Mugen Kyosho... great prices on engines and tires too. Heres the site

http://gasrccar.com/eshop/product_info.php?products_id=232&osCsid=672eff1c6602ef6ad5727840b82178b6

nitronutz

01-01-2007, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the info Please... how did you order from Germany... I really want those wheels. I saw a website DeAgostini and emailed them but no response.

I also saw a nice F2004 on Ebay that just went for 355.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200061932171&rd=1&rd=1

Dan.. how much for the F-ten clear body? (almost afraid to ask)

spincarez

01-01-2007, 04:54 PM

Hello,
I wanted to know if anybody have tried puting a different make 2 speed on their S10's. I have a FW-03 and a FW-04 with single speed and wanted to get 2 speed for them but it's just impossible to get hold on one.
I am sorry if this has been answered before but i tried searching for it.
Thank you

pleaseletmeon34

01-01-2007, 05:28 PM

pleaseletmeon34

01-01-2007, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the info Please... how did you order from Germany... I really want those wheels. I saw a website DeAgostini and emailed them but no response.

Here is where/how I got them.

http://search.ebay.de/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=f2004

nitronutz, tried to PM you but your box is full. Have a lot of info for you.

nitronutz

01-01-2007, 08:21 PM

Sorry... had some ancient messages in there... deleted. I found an auction for the wheels but I need an interpreter. Sent a question to the seller hope he responds in English.

Thanks

pleaseletmeon34

01-01-2007, 08:27 PM

Thats why I tried to PM you. Hang on, read the PM lol, it will help.

Dan H

01-03-2007, 11:20 AM

nitronutz, here is my F-Ten auction since you were interested in it.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZstuffz4saleQQhtZ-1

nitronutz

01-03-2007, 03:36 PM

Thanks Dan... I saw that actually. I decided to just upgrade my F-ten for now. Although I just missed getting a brand new in the box F-ten like yours Buy it Now for 180.00 from this guy in Hong Kong on Ebay. When I went to get it it was gone in a flash.

I have a new GT-One body and decals from my original kit. So Im really lookin for a F1 bodyset for the F-ten.

Got a few resources Im checkin on now. pleaseletmeon34 has been a great help.

ic0nn

01-24-2007, 11:45 PM

Does anyone know where we can buy the kyosho super ten bodies anymore?

nitronutz

01-26-2007, 12:30 AM

The Super Ten is discontinued and so are the bodies. You can try calling hobby shops around the country who may have one in the basement somewhere. I have one but its got kindof a funky paint job. I bought a Super Ten off Ebay a few years ago and this body came with. Some HPI Super RS4 bodies will fit a Super Ten... I think the Porsche and the BMW bodies will.

THe real issue with HPI bodies is the length of the wheel base which is a little longer on the Super Ten chassis.

Hope that helps.

Mika

01-26-2007, 04:46 AM

HPI has (or had) 280mm bodies that are equal wheel base to FW04
Murcielago for instance

pleaseletmeon34

01-26-2007, 09:40 AM

The Viper was another one.

ic0nn

01-27-2007, 03:59 AM

Just seeing if any place is a good source for bodies. I only have 2 bodies (both kyosho's) and would like some more. Kyosho and Tamiya made the best bodies IMO but HPI is much easier to source. If anyone can find me a Superten McLaren (long or short tail) let me know :D.

Old_School_RC_1

03-22-2007, 07:29 AM

I just put my FW04 McLaren with all it's goodies out on Ebay for sale - hate to let it go, it's a freaking amazing car, but finances dictate that i remove some of my collection (when i got up to 40 cars, the wife says some gotta go!) - chassis is almost perfect, body is decent - i cut a few too many cooling holes in it, but overall it still looks pretty good! just throwing it out there - like to see it go to a good home.

I still have most of my SPG10 - need only 1 rear hub to put it back to running condition - that one's not going anywhere - my first gas car, and very near and dear to my heart. :)

nitronutz

03-23-2007, 12:11 AM

Looks nice... what's your reserve?

Old_School_RC_1

03-23-2007, 07:47 AM

well, with the hop ups, let's just say it's a killer deal if you are a fan of the series.

sucks, love that car. :)

filow_bedow

03-30-2007, 12:42 AM

Hi Guys

I have been away for a while but I have recently landed some very nice Superten parts including the often talked about but rarely seen Form Racing 3 speed conversion. It is a complete conversion kit including the clutch. I don't have it in my hands yet ( its on the way ) but as soon as I do I will be posting a car with it shortly there after. I plan on using my Superten Comp II car because it will give me that super clean look with the Futuba RD block installed. I have been chasing one of these forever and have finally landed one.
I also have scored some very nice Superten bodies very cheap. I recently aquired the following Kyosho bodies, a Mclaren Gulf GTR, STP Taisan Porsche GT2, Kenwood NSX and Porsche GT1 as well for about $50 each all NIB. So I was happy about that.
I must admit, I am really excited about that 3 speed!!

I am going to post my pride and joy and the nicest Superten I own in my next message.

filow_bedow

03-30-2007, 01:12 AM

This Superten FW04 has almost every option I could get my hands on. The only thing stock on the kit is the gearboxes and suspension arms. Everything else has been switched out. It has parts from Kyosho, Tamiya, Cross, Racey, Tetra, GPM, Serpent, OS, Five Stars and Saito. The body is the SOK Mclaren which I painted in Mclaren Gulf GTR colors with the matching decals. The decals are from the pureten size car but still managed to give me the look I was looking for. The car is new and never started. I used a Saito fuel filter on the side of the engine which has a clear glass bulb on it, its actually made for planes but I thought it looked to cool to pass up.

C0NTENDER

03-30-2007, 10:20 AM

I don;t have a super ten, but have been a fan of the scale. filow_bedow, nice looking car, and love the paint job

Old_School_RC_1

03-31-2007, 07:34 AM

indeed - nice job!

Dan H

04-01-2007, 02:40 AM

Thats hot!!

filow_bedow

04-12-2007, 01:36 PM

Hey guys.... Form 3 speed has arrived and have just begun putting it together for an FW03 Super Ten. I will not be able to use the Comp II kit with the Futuba RD block because I have to remove some of the carbon upper deck to clear the center gears and this will directly interfere with the block itself, so I will use a standard carbon upper deck. The clutch bell is massive and I originally tried to fit the clutch on the surpass version of the OS 26 but the bell didn't clear the flywheel so I will use the standard OS 26 engine. I will post pictures after the chassis is done. Eventually I will top this car a Kyosho Porsche 911 GT1 body.

filow_bedow

05-14-2007, 10:45 PM

Here are the first picks of the Form Racing 3 Speed on my FW03. The car has many options on it but the base for the car is the 3 speed conversion. My conversion came with the clutch bell, Chassis plate, the 3 center gears including cams, the shortened center shaft and the pilot shaft for the O.S. engine. I was dissapointed that the conversion didn't come with the clutch shoes or flywheel. Anyway I hope to finish the car soon.

filow_bedow

05-14-2007, 10:47 PM

The Overhead pic.

filow_bedow

05-14-2007, 10:48 PM

Close up of the center gears. The clutch bell is huge on this car!!

drtovlracer

05-15-2007, 09:44 AM

Is $200.00 to much for a FW04 Superten?
It is in almost new condition. Body has not been painted and the motor has never been started.
It come with extra parts and a few hopups. And all the decals.

nitronutz

05-16-2007, 01:31 AM

Thats a steal... go for it

Dan H

05-19-2007, 11:27 PM

I'm jealous....I want your 3 speed tranny. ;)

C0NTENDER

06-03-2007, 09:43 PM

Anyone have any old and (never) painted Super Ten bodies they are trying to rid of, or at least know a source where I can find Super Ten bodies. And let me be a little more specific, looking for Kyosho bodies.

drtovlracer

06-07-2007, 11:28 PM

Good Luck.

ki smoke

06-08-2007, 08:56 AM

i've seen a bunch of bodies on ebay,man i miss my fw04.it wasn't no where near as nice as filow's,but it was pretty damn sweet.

C0NTENDER

06-09-2007, 07:45 PM

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Oh well, serves me right for having two different McLaren bodies and selling them off.

Dan H

06-10-2007, 12:31 PM

I'm down to using HPI super bodies. Trying to get rid of an HPI WRX body.

C0NTENDER

06-10-2007, 09:33 PM

I'm down to using HPI super bodies. Trying to get rid of an HPI WRX body.

the bad thing about it, I stumbled across a site that had some old Kyosho bodies, but I didn't book mark it. Right now, I just have a unpainted NSX body and a Unpainted Supra.

SerraAvatar

06-14-2007, 05:45 PM

I want to get a central universal shaft for my FW04, does anyone which brand and the specific item that I should go for? I don't think kyosho have that for sueprten.
Also, another newbie question:
There's an optional fw04 item with item code: FZW26
In shopkyosho website they call it VISCUS CUP RING. I know what it looks like but what exactly does it do? I know it is used to replace the rear central shaft but how is it beneficial?
Any suggestion will be appreciated.
Thank you!

ki smoke

06-14-2007, 10:45 PM

hey superten fwo4 lovers there is an auction on ebay for one partially built kit w/ unpainted body and the complete 4-stroke package from the factory.it looks pretty sweet,but the price is getting up there.it has 3 or 4 days to go.

hmmm viscus,my fw04 had 1 of those but i can't remember what it did.maybe like a limited slip type diff????

SerraAvatar

06-14-2007, 11:09 PM

I can't find that item on ebay. Could you please give the URL?
Thanks for replying b.t.w

pleaseletmeon34

06-14-2007, 11:38 PM

Must be something in the translation, its a viscous coup"ling". :D I have one of these, and yes it is basically a slipper. Its a fluid coupling, there are a stack of impellers inside that the one shaft goes through. The other shaft is connected to the outer housing. Never opened it up, but whatever oil/grease is in it must be pretty thick. Its very hard to turn.

ki smoke

06-14-2007, 11:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/KYOSHO-RC-MCLAREN-BMW-F-1-GTR-CAR-NEW-PARTIALLY-BUILT_W0QQitemZ170120423440QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4921 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

SerraAvatar

06-15-2007, 10:21 AM

Thank you guys very much!
Although I still have no idea how the coupling works but that must be my poor physics background. Thank you for the explanation.
Many thanks to ki smoke who answered tons of my newbie questions for the past 24 hours.
Great forum!!

SerraAvatar

06-16-2007, 02:51 PM

Hi guys, here's another newbie question:
Could you mount PureTen FW05 Body on FW04?
If modifications are required would you please link me or point out?
Thanks guys!

ki smoke

06-16-2007, 03:01 PM

no the wheelbase is too short

Dan H

06-16-2007, 09:52 PM

Hi guys, here's another newbie question:
Could you mount PureTen FW05 Body on FW04?
If modifications are required would you please link me or point out?
Thanks guys!

The FW05 is 1/10th scale and the bodies will be way too small for the FW04.

SerraAvatar

06-16-2007, 11:16 PM

Thank you guys!! I understand!

kadease

06-20-2007, 01:42 PM

I just got a used Kyosho SuperTen GP FW-04, and I've been looking, but I can't find any parts for it. Does anybody know where I can find parts for this car?
Thanks a bunch :)

ki smoke

06-20-2007, 08:18 PM

either kyosho usa,ebay or straight from japan

kadease

06-21-2007, 05:48 PM

I can't find any parts for the SuperTen on either of the Kyosho websites, so where could I buy from in Japan?

pleaseletmeon34

06-21-2007, 06:41 PM

Took a quick look on Kyosho Americas site, looks like they have a lot of the parts in stock for both the super10 and the FW-04. If not its has "they can be put on back order".

filow_bedow

06-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Hi Letmeon

Could you please give me some idea where to look on the Kyosho America website, I only have a contact that I email directly to give me status on certain parts. It would be great if I could just check online.
Thanks,
Chris.

pleaseletmeon34

06-25-2007, 04:31 PM

How ya doing Chris.

Use this page, just put in the number you are looking for.

http://www.shopkyosho.com/search/410.0?q=fz5&x=20&y=8

I put in fz5, and you can see what came up.

I don't know if they will sell overseas or not though. I know I have tried to get Kyosho parts from from overseas, because they have them listed. But I get "you have to buy them from your distributor". If I could do that I wouldn't be asking them! LOL :rolleyes:

-Ed

drtovlracer

06-25-2007, 09:54 PM

The last time I talked to Brian Norris at Kyosho USA these were the only parts for the FW-04 he had.
SPW-51, $11.00

FZ-55, $8.00

W-5161, $17.00

FZ-53, $6.00

FZ-15, $3.00

FZ-72, No stock

39648, $36.00

FZ-74, $5.00

FZ-75, no stock

FZ-76, $3.00

FZ-66, $4.00

FZ-67, no stock

FZ-68, $3.00

FZ-18, $2.00

FZ-15 $3.00

filow_bedow

06-26-2007, 01:14 PM

Hi Ed
Thanks for the info. That link worked great!

filow_bedow

07-05-2007, 11:36 PM

Hey guys.....
I have just listed some superten options from form, cross and five stars up for auction on ebay. My seller name is tamkyo.
Thanks,
Chris.

SerraAvatar

08-20-2007, 09:33 PM

Does anyone know what parts are included in the Kyosho Four-stroke Fitting Kit (FZW30)?
I am trying to replace the stock engine with an OS FS26C (I don't have it yet) and also get the 2-speed transi. I am dying to know what upgrades I need to make everything work.

Here are the parts I think I will need
Engine Mount
Cooling Fan Set for Superten (No.39641)
2 speed tansi for FW04 (FZW56)
Vespel Clutch Shoe (No.39672)
OS FS26C Version 2
The exhaust set for the engine
Engine starter box

Could anyone tell me what else I need (or point out if the parts will not work with the engine). I don't have any experience with a four stroke engine and the starter box before, could you please be a little more precise :)

Thanks!!

filow_bedow

08-21-2007, 10:50 AM

Included in FZW30 is the clutch, flywheel, engine mount and exhaust manifold for the OS FS26-C. Pretty much everything you need to convert the car. It does not include pipe. You can use either version of the OS FS26C, you do not need version II. The clutch shoes are included in the conversion kit. The fan is recommended but is is not necessary to convert your car. Standard engine starter box will work or you can get the FS26C-X pull start version. This is the little bit of info I can offer, hope this helps.

SerraAvatar

08-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Thank you so much Chris!
Am I able to mount the Version 2 of the engine to FW04? I don't think I can't get version 1 anymore. I am still searching for the necessary parts for conversion (since I couldn't find FZW30 anywhere) and I am planning to use the latest version of FS26C.
Just a real noobie question: Can you fit O.S FS40SC on FW04 :D (I am greedy, I know). Please correct me if I'm wrong.

filow_bedow

08-21-2007, 11:13 AM

Absolutely you can mount version II in your fw04, the version II is almost indentical to the version I.
You need to get the engine mount and a flywheel / pilot shaft. To be honest those are the difficult parts about making the conversion. Most clutch bells / gears and exhaust manifold are readily available. The flywheel and pilot shaft are not.
The FS40SC would need lots of work to fit because the engine is wider and longer . Also the clutch that comes with the land max conversion is also larger and I am not even sure the gears are of the same pitch as the fw04. Probably not impossible, but not easy either.

SerraAvatar

08-21-2007, 03:04 PM

Thank you so much Chris!! Wow, you must have a masterful understanding of various models of RC!! I guess you must be a superb racer too!
Just one more question:
Can I use the fly-wheel and the pilot shaft the comes with the 2-speed transi? (I assume they are included in FZW56) My question is whether they will work on the 4stroke engine or not.

By the way, Chris, any chance you will have a FS26C Version II in your fancy ebay listing? Your listing rock!!!

SerraAvatar

08-23-2007, 09:26 AM

Ok, it's about time for me to get the universal shafts for my FW04.

I basically have two options here:
FZW53: Special Universal Swing Shaft for FW04
or
695014: Team Power Universal Swing Shaft for FW04

Could anyone tell me which one is better and why please? All I know is that 695014 cost about $20 more than FZW53, although they are both manufactured by Kyosho.
However, FZW53 does look better (imo)

Thanks guys!!!! :DDD

SerraAvatar

08-27-2007, 01:03 PM

Does anyone have experience with the viscous coupling (FZW26)?
Is it good to have two of them on both the front and rear?
I'm going to order the oneway break for FW04 (FZW67), could anyone give me some opinion about whether I should use viscous coupling or not?

Come on guys!!!!!! let's keep the forum alive!

Long live the SuperTen!!!!!!

Dan H

08-27-2007, 10:36 PM

SerraAvatar

08-28-2007, 08:29 AM

Hi Dan,
695014 (Team Power Universal Swing Shaft for FW04) is indeed a Kyosho brand.

Dan H

08-30-2007, 12:01 AM

Oh ok. I don't have pics on me so I just wanted to make sure.

Long ago, when FW04 parts were widely available, there were two types of universals.

The shiny nickel plated ones were nonrebuildable. They were the cheaper ones.

Then there were gray dull (hardened coated) universals (rebuildable MIP CVD type), which is also what I have on my FW04.

Dan H

08-30-2007, 12:03 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/KYOSHO-F-TEN-F1-BODY-KIT-NIB-RARE_W0QQitemZ170142830280QQihZ007QQcategoryZ49213 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BTW, if anyone is still looking for F-Ten bodies, I stumbled upon this auction.

SerraAvatar

08-30-2007, 09:20 AM

Thanks Dan.
That's right, 695014 is the grey universals.
Based on your information, it sounds to me the grey ones are more durable than the shinning ones.
However, I don't really understand the importance of being "rebuildable". Would you mind explain that a little bit more? For my piece of mind, I couldn't figure out how it is significant.

Thanks for keeping the forum alive.

SerraAvatar

08-30-2007, 09:42 AM

After going through some much earlier threads I have come to a realization that adapting FS26C to FW04 requires much more parts than I previously thought.
Now I understand that in order for the 4-stroke to working properly, it is mandatory to assemble special (stronger and heavier) pilot shaft and flywheel, otherwise the cluntch bell will be spinning unevenly due to the high torque of the engine. Just as filow_bedow was suggesting.
Now my concern is what pilot shaft and flywheel should I use? I am planning to mount FS26C with the 2 speed. It's most unfortunate that Kyosho discontinued the 4st conversion kit and other essential parts.
Any piece of advice will be greatly appreciated.

Dan H

08-30-2007, 02:23 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the shiny nickel plated universals should resemble this type of universals.
http://www.hobbiesr.com/images/hpi.jpg/hpi-527.jpg/hpia514.jpg

Pretty much, once they are damaged (like breaking the axle or dogbone part), they become paperweight.

http://www.rcmallracing.com/RCparts/Bling%20Racing/SAVY4014.JPG

This is an example of a rebuildable (MIP CVD type) universals. You can notice the difference in the joints. If you break an axle or dogbone, you can just buy whichever part you broke and rebuild the other half, saving you a little money.

However, this may all be proven useless if you can't get spare dogbones/axles with the rebuildable universals because FW04 parts are getting harder to find. If you can't get spares, then I think the only advantage the more expensive universals have over the cheaper ones is durability.

SerraAvatar

08-30-2007, 03:15 PM

Wow, that was such a comprehensive explaination. Thank you so much sir!
I think it is best for me to get the cheaper ones since the availability of the parts is just scrace. Besides, when handled properly, I doubt these things will break easily. Also they do look much cooler than the grey ones :O I just love shiny stuffs lol.
Thank you Dan for this fabulous post!

Dan H

08-30-2007, 03:58 PM

No problem at all! Glad to see people keeping the Kyosho supertens alive.

pleaseletmeon34

08-30-2007, 10:41 PM

Parts for the Super10 FourII.

SerraAvatar

08-30-2007, 11:04 PM

Hi sir, thank you so much for opening a broader view for me. I didn't know there are so many non-kyosho brands out there that provide upgrade options for SuperTen.
Would you mind give me some info. on where to obtain these items?
With thanks,
Yi

pleaseletmeon34

08-30-2007, 11:48 PM

LOL,
They are the factory Kyosho parts! (guess I cut to much off) With a lot of high end cars, Kyosho used to give you a few page manual with "ALL" the parts for "that" car.

I got this one with a Super10 Comp III.

I would imagine Cross and Kawahra had some trick stuff back then. But that was back years before I had a computer...... that stuff was non-existent here.

Somewhere, I have the 4 page manual for the FourII. When you open it up it has the exploded view, with all the part numbers. And on the back listed all the parts and hop-ups.

pleaseletmeon34

08-31-2007, 12:44 AM

Couple of more for you.

pleaseletmeon34

08-31-2007, 12:47 AM

And another :D

Still can't find the manual for the viscous coupling. I have it somewhere.

SerraAvatar

08-31-2007, 08:35 AM

Thanks a lot for these attachments. I doubt you can find any of these hop ups anymore. Looks like I need to do more researches before I can get a working 4stroke FW04.
Are there any attainable alternative parts (especially the flywheel and pilot shaft for FS26SC) that I can use on FW04?
Does anyone know where I can get a FS40SC? I really should have bought one when I had my chances ><

filow_bedow

09-07-2007, 11:39 AM

Parts for the Super10 FourII.

Hi Guys

Sorry I have been away for a while. it seems everytime I regularly check this forum there is no action and then when I leave it for a little while things are going full throttle here.
Anyways I get asked lots of questions about four strokes and four stroke conversions. Tonight when I get home I am going to take some pics of my cars and try and show the difference between the FS26S conversion and the FS26S-C conversion. You can not interchange the fly wheel and engine mounts from both of these conversions, they are engine specific. The parts shown in the quote above are from Form Racing and are original four stroke conversion parts for the FS26S engine. Most of the parts shown can be used on either engine, parts such as the pinions, clutch bell, exhaust manifold,etc. can be used with either. The fly wheel and engine mounts can not be used on either. I will try and take some pics to help explain. I would hate for someone to aquire a flywheel thinking they have completed their conversion to find out it doesn't fit.

filow_bedow

09-07-2007, 11:47 AM

In regards the CVD's, I always thought the team universals were a Japenese release only, does someone have access to getting this option?

SerraAvatar

09-07-2007, 12:37 PM

Sup Chris, nice to have you back to the forum
I think you can get the CVD from www.shopkyosho.com, just key in the part number and you should be able to see it. They don't have a picture for them tho.. You can order them from other places as well, ever tried this web site (http://www.goldstarstockists.com/tamiyaparts/tpx/kyosho.htm)? I usually order my stuffs from them.
I have done a little bit research about 4 stroke conversion and I came to the admission that without the conversion kit there is no way I could get a FS26SC working properly on FW04, and this really sucks. However I am still looking forward to seeing your pictures (by the way, I just realized I emailed you before regarding your fancy supertens lol, sorry buddy, I got terrible memories, they are really cool supertens!! Especially your 3speed FW03).
Just wondering if you have any access to FZW30, FZW 31, FZW35 OR FZW36? or any of the 4st conversion kit from Cross racing. These parts are too scrace to find in north america.
Thanks for reply man! Have fun!

filow_bedow

09-11-2007, 12:22 AM

This photo shows an OS FS26S air plane engine converted to a superten. This was the orginal Kyosho four stroke conversions before OS made a car version. You can see the large engine mounts which move the engine further back on the chassis because the FS26S has a very long crankshaft. You can also see the flywheel has a large addition of steel on the back of it, once again to push the clutch forward. Also used on these conversions was a small disc to roatate and mount the carb at the right angle. You can NOT use this flywheel or these engine mounts with the FS26S-C four stroke engine which is made for cars.

filow_bedow

09-11-2007, 12:24 AM

Also I meant to add that you can tell this is a plane version which is also reffered to as a "surpass" version because this engine has an all silver crankcase.

filow_bedow

09-11-2007, 12:27 AM

This photo is the standard FS26S-C superten which is common to most 4 stroke superten owners. You can see the flywheel looks more conventional like a 2 stroke flywheel and the engine mounts also look like the are from a 2 stroke car. This is because OS made the crank shaft short on these car version engines. Once again the flywheel and engine mounts used on this conversion will not work with the FS26S conversion. However you can use the exact same exhasut manifold on either version.

filow_bedow

09-11-2007, 12:32 AM

By the way SerraAvatar... I will probably be posting some complete four stroke conversions for superten on Ebay in a few weeks. The auction will include flywheel,clutch,engine mounts and pilot shafts. You would need to provide a complete exhaust system but manifolds are readily available on Ebay and with 4 strokes, you can use anything as a pipe/exhaust. When I list them I will let you know and hopefully you will also get a four stroke version complete.
Ciao for now.

SerraAvatar

09-11-2007, 09:35 AM

Thanks man! Finally I can see the light in this project :)
I almost thinking about giving up the conversion plan and stick with a 2 stroke (since I haven't got the FS26SC yet)
Once I win the auction (which I haven't been so luck with it) I will purchase an OS FS26SC Ver2 ! Can't wait to see the project being done!
Thank you so much for the tutorial my friend!

Dan H

09-12-2007, 04:29 PM

Welcome to the 4-stroke club :D

SerraAvatar

09-14-2007, 07:36 PM

Thanks Dan.
I just got my 2-speed and cooling fan today. Two parts down a dozen more to go, oh~ya!

SerraAvatar

09-14-2007, 07:42 PM

SerraAvatar

09-14-2007, 07:51 PM

ok, things are getting even ... "bitter", I can't even get orginal pilot shaft off the stock GS 15 engine, maybe I'l just save the 2-speed for a new engine.

pleaseletmeon34

09-14-2007, 09:56 PM

I'll have to dig through what I have..... but any 2sp parts I have were for the comp III. The only part I think I have for the 04 is the gas tank.

Not sure if this will work but the 4st kit for the FW05 "might" help. I'm sure the mounts will bolt up to both the chassis and the engine. "BUT" the mounts tilt the engine over to the left.... not positive it will work. Next would be the pinions. The pitch is different, so you would need ones for a VoneR/RR (before the evo). You can probably find ones from an 1/8 scale that would work (evolva maybe???) before they changed the pitch.

SerraAvatar

09-15-2007, 12:34 AM

Thanks so much for all your valuable suggestions :)

I just want to express my gratitudes to all of you warm-hearted and technical-minded people out there, I genuienly appreciate all the wonderful replys regarding my inquiries. Without you guys my fw04 project will forever be left in the stone age.

I feel lucky to have found this forum and sticked to it. Good luck to all of you.

Yngwie

09-15-2007, 02:12 PM

New here and been reading all posts in this thread from the begining to nowdays and I must say that I was so inspired that I took one of my 3 Supertens out of closet to get it a go. Two of them needed a major rebuild so I did a special effort to keep them going again. One of them was ready today for a test run.

The body , Nissan skyline GT, I was looking for is not availible anymore. So I used HPI´s Nissan Skyline along with Kyosho and HPI decals. The result came out quite nicely.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0002.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0004.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0003.jpg

Spec:

Engine:Ported OS 12 LD-X
Pipe: Kyosho 39517
Gearbox: Kyosho 43/38T (The cheap one)15/20clutchbell AB15 shoes.
Shocks: Stock with one extra preloadclip
Diffs: Heavy silicone in front, stock in rear.
Swaybar: Stock infront Kyo black in rear.
Tyres: Kyo 92451 front Kyo 92541 rear.
Ballbearing: overall.

/Yngwie.

Yngwie

09-15-2007, 02:19 PM

Oh I almost forgot to show my other Supertens.

First out is the BMW McLaren. I decided to make this one fully loaded with options. Still waiting for the engine, pipe and some other goodies.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/front2.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Specialenginemount.jpg

The last Superten is stock overall. This one is equipped with a newer Toyota Supra body. Still using the FW03 chassis.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/sup2.jpg

Let me know if the pic´s is too big or too many.

/Yngwie.

SerraAvatar

09-15-2007, 04:03 PM

Yay another hardcore member. Welcome to the forum!
From the look of the tires you must have played them heavily, yet they look like as they were just been assembled, you must have taken an industrial load of extra cares to your RC and that is so cool!

I see you have the heatsink engine mounts (Kyo.39648) on the chassis, are they good (it's an expensive compare to other engine mounts)? I would really like to know if they are compaptible with an OS FS26S C engine because I just ordered a pair of the mounts.

Yngwie

09-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Dan H

09-16-2007, 07:24 AM

Just remembered something and it was not good...
Among all the pictures of 4st supertens I see... none of them used the blue-white 2-speed, could this mean that FZW56 wasn't meant for four strokes...if so, that's going to be... reallly realllllly bad on my project.

I am running the "blue/white" 2 speed on my 4 stroke Fw04 with no issues. There are two version of 2 speeds available for the FW04. The "$150" blue/white one and the cheaper, all black $60-70 one that came equipped with the later special edition FW04's. I'm not exactly sure what the difference is since I have not seen the cheaper 2 speed in person.

Dan H

09-16-2007, 07:28 AM

Thanx. Well I take this Superten madness very seriously and allways kept them medical clean as much as possible. As for the Special engine mounts I don´t know if they will work with the fourstroker. I only fiddle with 2-strokes.

Does anyone know where to get parts or even a complete O.S 15 LD-X engine? They seemed very hard to find. I allready have two 12 LD´s in my collection. Would be nice to have an .15 too.

Also, anyone tryed out an O.S 18 CVR in a ST? I´m going to put my ( when I get mine) :18 CVR in the McLaren ST.

They're pretty hard to find. You "might" be able to source one from overseas but I wish you luck. I sold my .15LD a few years back. As really cool as it is, the new engines of today just blow it away. :) I came close to putting an .18CVR in my car but I pulled it out and put back the 4 stroke. Probably one of the fastest smallblocks you can put it in a Superten.

BTW, love the Castrol Skyline! I'm still kicking myself for not picking up a Kyosho NSX body a few years ago before they were discontinued. :(

SerraAvatar

09-16-2007, 10:11 AM

I am running the "blue/white" 2 speed on my 4 stroke Fw04 with no issues.

Thanks man! That's all I wanted to know.

As for NSx body, you can still find them a on ebay, maybe other hobby websites as well. It's just that most of them are overpriced.

filow_bedow

09-18-2007, 03:54 PM

hey guys...
just to let you know I will be listing a conversion set of parts for the OS FS26S-C car engine, the one with the black case. It will be listed under Tamkyo on Ebay. It will include the complete 4 stroke clutch ( flywheel, pilot shaft, clutch shoes, clutch bell, pinions and bearings ) as well as the engine mount. It will not include exhaust manifold or pipe, both of these parts are readily available in Ebay stores. This clutch should fit either FW04 or FW03 but either car must have a high end two speed from cross, form or kyosho. The clutch bell will not work with the budget version 2 speeds.
Just thought I would let everyone know.

filow_bedow

09-18-2007, 03:55 PM

by the way....
very nice cars Yngwie, specially the McLaren. Good Stuff!

SerraAvatar

09-18-2007, 05:21 PM

Hey Chris, thanks so much in advance for listing them.
I hope this time my deal won't be screwed up by last-microsecond-bidders.

Yngwie

09-19-2007, 01:30 AM

by the way....
very nice cars Yngwie, specially the McLaren. Good Stuff!

Thanx! Hopefully the engine will drop in this week into the McLaren ST.

Nice carbon chassis you have in fleabay!!!

Btw, do you have a Hard main chassi plate for the FW03? I´m must have one to the Calsonic Skyline as well.

Yngwie

09-19-2007, 05:40 AM

My OS .18 CVR-X came with the mail today! So I jumped into a mounting session course I allready had the needed parts waiting for the engine. It was a straight forward fit. But when it came the test fit the Mclaren body I stopped a bit.

The sinkhead touches the body and I had a hard ponit to decide if I should cut a round hole in "the very hard to find body" so the head goes free. well enough said, here´s the pic´s. A little bit of Kyosho SuperTen pornografi!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Engineinchassis2.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PipeJPL.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Sinkheadtoutchbody1.jpg

Not much left of the standard Superten car now. When I bought this car back in -96 I didn´t use the body at all. That´s why it´s still so shiny and scratchfree.

This car has the 92110 High ratio gear diff and FZW25 Hard diffcase inside the gearboxes. I will not use the cheap 2-speederbox. Still waiting for the heavyduty one.
.

Yngwie

09-19-2007, 05:42 AM

Some has asked me to show the chassi of The Blue Calsonic Nissan.

Here´s a shot.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Calsonicsidechassis.jpg

Dan H

09-19-2007, 03:53 PM

The one with the LD engine looks so stealthy! :)

fwo4

10-05-2007, 03:05 PM

SerraAvatar

10-05-2007, 10:42 PM

Can anyone please tell me what was done to the thread or the forum?
I have been busy for the whole week and when I finally get to check out this place... let's just say I am confused right now.
Did they reroll the server?

C0NTENDER

10-06-2007, 12:07 AM

My only guess was that perhaps their server failed, and they only had an older backup that they would use.

I'm not sure who made the post, but if you see this, would you mind reposting the parts cat.

fwo4

10-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Are these the Parts list you were after?
I copies these before the server went down

http://www.rooms4students.com/ebay/supertenpartslist-10001.jpg
http://www.rooms4students.com/ebay/supertenpartslist-10002.jpg

Right clisk on the missing pic icon and it will download the Jpeg

ImpulseGTP

10-07-2007, 05:27 PM

Hmmmm.....what happened to all my posts??????

StevePond

10-08-2007, 12:46 AM

I think a number of posts were lost during a server change. It's only a few days that were lost as best as I can tell.

ImpulseGTP

10-08-2007, 10:15 AM

It was me who posted those pics. I have typed and posted more pictures last week than probably in the last few years, just my luck. lol :o:o:o
well here are the pictures again.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_3693.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_3694.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_3695.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_3696.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_3697.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/000_0946.jpg
of course, I have to include my car too!!:p
Save these to your computer just in case!!!!!!!:eek:;)

ImpulseGTP

10-08-2007, 10:17 AM

here are the rest :wave:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/EBAY%203%20TG10%20RC10%20KO%20PROPO/supertenpartslist-10002.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/EBAY%203%20TG10%20RC10%20KO%20PROPO/supertenpartslist-10001.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/000_0980.jpg
Mounted with probably the world's only remaining set of TEAM foam tires :)jk

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/000_0964.jpg
NOooooo my 2 speed!!!!!!!1

:wave:

ImpulseGTP

10-08-2007, 11:08 AM

Please to see the site is back up and running, seem to have lost a weeks post though :-(

Has any one seen this custom 2 speed before in a FW04?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110177409330

Thinking of bidding for my FW04 rebuild.

hm..that dose not look like a reliable unit....I wouldn't get it. Kyosho has two different set of 2 speed for the FW04, one very expensive (FZW56) and one cheaper (around $45?) but I dont know the part number for the cheaper one. Anyone know??

fwo4

10-08-2007, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the advice ImpulseGTP.

Nice pics of you car!!! stripped mine down this weekend so it is a box of bits at the moment

Do you know where I could get the part FZW51?

ImpulseGTP

10-08-2007, 05:40 PM

did you mean FZW56? you can buy that from KyoshoAmerica, it's $182!!!though..........someone is selling an FORM Fw04 2 speed with mount on ebay right now, maybe you can ask him to see if he has a matching clutch bell and flywheel?
here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/KYOSHO-FW04-2-SPEED-WITH-OPTIONS_W0QQitemZ170155763995QQihZ007QQcategoryZ49 213QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

fwo4

10-08-2007, 06:19 PM

I'm after the 'gold' coloured chassis plate I'm sure the code was fzw51..?

ImpulseGTP

10-08-2007, 07:26 PM

oh I thought you were talking about the 2 speed :p
yea the hard main chassis is FZW51 but I have no idea where you can get it....

SerraAvatar

10-08-2007, 09:16 PM

Just in case you want to know, the budget version 2 speed for fw04 is 39014.

SerraAvatar

10-09-2007, 12:26 AM

By the way Impulse, nice fully loaded FW03.
Thanks for reposting the catalog, I have all of them saved just in case.

ImpulseGTP

10-09-2007, 11:25 PM

cool, I probably would eventually get a FW04, that number would come in handy one day. thanks. I dont know why I didnt bid on that one sold by Tamkyo on ebay a few days ago, it sold for cheap too.....

Yngwie

10-12-2007, 12:33 PM

***, most of the wonderful and interesting post is all gone!!

Well, today I fitted my spare gearcases with Highratio gears, hard difffcase and steel diffgears to my ST w O.S 18 CVR engine just to get mesh them in for a more smooth run. The differ was significant compared to the stock gearing.

It´s like a 2-3 tooth extra on clutch side and now I can get an ever higher gear ratio more suited for this engine.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Reardiffcase.jpg

Now I run with a 17/20 clutch gearing witch involves a bit of milling in chassisplate to move the engine assembly a bit further from gearbox. Still there´s plenty of tourqe to pull a spin at quick starts. (amazing tourqe in this engine!!)

I think the vespel clutch shoes, I made a report about just before the server exchange, has a point in those extremely take offs the car does now. I highly recomend it!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Vespel39671cl.jpg

I also finally get a grip of a pair of fornt slicktires. Just have to search around for a pair of rear ones.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Slicktire9268330.jpg

I also have some tips for ya. The pilowballs (FZ15) 11mm is same as Traxxas use in their trucks. They are availible in titanium or hardcoated aluminium. Save alot of weight in a row.

Looking for a big header for your engine? Try the one fitted in Thundertiger SSK V2, its a big one for cheap!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/TTSSKV2Header3.jpg

/Yngwie.

SerraAvatar

10-12-2007, 05:02 PM

Very great post!
I'l definitely get the high ration diff. and the titan. pillow balls!
Thanks so much for the info. on the pillow balls by the way. I have been searching for the 11mm for a while.

Your car is on fire!

themrward

10-12-2007, 06:12 PM

cool, I probably would eventually get a FW04, that number would come in handy one day.

Is this FW04 of interest?
I'm thinking of putting it on ebay.
http://picasaweb.google.com/themrward/FW04SpecialEdition?authkey=WNi5_bDmgR4

Paul

SerraAvatar

10-12-2007, 06:23 PM

Interesting! Seems to me those are foam tires, also, the rear rims appear to be somewhat wider than mines.
I have never heard of the special edition, would you mind tell us what are the special features?

SerraAvatar

10-12-2007, 06:46 PM

I think the vespel clutch shoes, I made a report about just before the server exchange, has a point in those extremely take offs the car does now. I highly recomend it!!

/Yngwie.

I might have missed those posts that you put up about the clutch. Just wondering why you are using the standard vespel rather than the ones specifically made for 2 speed.
... Heck, couldn't find a picture of vespel 2 speed clutch on google, I'l later post a picture of what am I refering to.

ImpulseGTP

10-12-2007, 08:14 PM

Thats one clean looking car you got, Themrward. How many times have you ran it?

ImpulseGTP

10-12-2007, 08:20 PM

ImpulseGTP

10-12-2007, 08:37 PM

SerraAvatar

10-12-2007, 08:58 PM

themrward

10-13-2007, 09:43 AM

FW-04 Special Series/editon is an actual Kyosho car. Kyosho must have sold so few of the the kits, that is why you rarely see one.

I think that the model was created near the end of the FW04 production and came loaded with lots of hop-ups, the most distinctive of these is the black upper deck and chassis. It came with the Honda NSX body or the WARSTEINER AMG MERCEDES CLK body.

WARSTEINER AMG MERCEDES CLK SUPERTEN FW-04 Special Series

http://www.kyosho.ru/auto/auto016.shtml
http://www.speedhobby.com/shop/shopdetail.html?brandcode=005001000002&search=clk&sort=

The hop-ups below mostly can be bought separate, but together with the black Chassis/upper they are the unique FW04 Special Series:

Black Alloy Upper and Lower Chassis Set
Kyosho dark blue/black air filter
2-Speed Tranny (the one with the metal clutch bell, some had plastic, not as good)
Front Universals
Kyosho cooling fan
Kyosho fuel filter

The wheels are Foam to improve the look (and performance if it was driven). The Back wheels are wider than the standard FW-04 rear wheels. These give the car a great look. Then the body is off, the wheels look like the ones on a F1 car! To keep the foam shape on the wheels the cars weight rarely sits on the wheels. I support the car under the chassis with soft plastic blocks.

This one is totally unused and has been in storage for the lost 6 months. It seems a shame to leave a car like this boxed, hence why I'm thinking of selling it.

Yngwie

10-13-2007, 10:06 AM

SerraAvater, I think you are talking about the 39672 vespel shoe specifically for the 39666s 2 speed. a differnet flywheel comes with that 2 speed so the clutch is different too. on the other hand, the 2 speed Yngwie is using now, uses the stock style flywheel. therefore he used the standard vespel shoe.

Well, the Vespel clutchshoes models (39671,39672 and 39673) can be used on a standard flyheel witch ever you use. For example I use the 39673(KC45) on my Thndertiger nitrobike for a more heavyer torque pickup and the 39671 on my St with O.S .18 engine for a quick swap in and for using the e-ring on the clutchshaft.

The "2-speed clutch shoe" 39672 (39666) can be fitted to a standard flywheel if you use the clutchshaft from 39666. FZW 61 showed in pic.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0003-1.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0004-1.jpg

Or if you turn the shoes upsidedown you can still use the standard clutch shaft with e-ring.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0007.jpg

If you use a "standard clutchbell" with the 39666 clutchshaft you have to cut of/ lathe the shaft. See portion sticking out of the clutchbell.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0011-1.jpg

The benefit of using the clutchshaft from 39666 (Knowed as pilotshaft 39301-08) is that no e-ring is needed. It can pop loose at high revs!

/Yngwie.

Yngwie

10-13-2007, 10:30 AM

Hey Yngwie nice clean looking car as always. How do you keep your cars so clean and shiney all the time??? you must be using some magical dirt repelling spray or something! :D
I finally got that 39305 2 speed last week, but haven't installed on the car yet. how's yours holding up against the .18?? from looking at the instruction, to my surprise this 2 speed was origially desiged for the FW02 GP10!! I have been wanting to get a FW02 but being not able to find a part number for it's 2 speed was kinda holding me back, because I think a 2 speed is almost like a soul to a gas car, that shifting sound is just music to my ears. now, by complete coincident, I have found it! Thank you for telling the number for it!

I always had a damp rag to clean of the grit. It´s easyer to fiddle with a clean and shiny Superten:D

Yes, the 39305 was intended for the GP 10 chassis and during that time there was no smallblock engine with such power as the O.S .18.

My tranny holds up pretty good against the engine. Known issues that are weak in this tranny is the so called "hookup" in the 2nd gear.

My not so good 2ndgear shown in pic.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0005.jpg

And then we have the oneway bearing that will wear in the bearing needles and the shaft.

I had my mainshaft TIN coated for a more heavyduty performance!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0010.jpg

If you look after those things often it will hold up pretty good.

If you guys love pics I´ve got more goodies

I stumbled into a set of Kyosho TF5 knock of shocks. they are made by Topcad and looks and feels very good for 1/4 of Kyosho price!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0016-1.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0019.jpg

It´s almost a straight fit exept for the rear dampers witch had to be modded with kyo1295 ballends.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/PICT0027.jpg

Note the grit and mud for a change!!!Using standard springs now but I intend to try out Kyosho 92001 Hard spring set.

I hope I didn´t bore you out with all those pic´s now!!

/Yngwie.

SerraAvatar

10-13-2007, 11:47 AM

The hop-ups below mostly can be bought separate, but together with the black Chassis/upper they are the unique FW04 Special Series:

Black Alloy Upper and Lower Chassis Set
Kyosho dark blue/black air filter
2-Speed Tranny (the one with the metal clutch bell, some had plastic, not as good)
Front Universals
Kyosho cooling fan
Kyosho fuel filter

Very cool!
Just wondering by "Alloy", do you mean aluminium, duraluminium or titanium alloy?

I suppose a lot of people will be after the foam tires, especailly the wide rear rims.

themrward

10-13-2007, 11:59 AM

SerraAvatar

10-13-2007, 01:06 PM

Well, the Vespel clutchshoes models (39671,39672 and 39673) can be used on a standard flyheel witch ever you use. For example I use the 39673(KC45) on my Thndertiger nitrobike for a more heavyer torque pickup and the 39671 on my St with O.S .18 engine for a quick swap in and for using the e-ring on the clutchshaft.

The benefit of using the clutchshaft from 39666 (Knowed as pilotshaft 39301-08) is that no e-ring is needed. It can pop loose at high revs!

/Yngwie.

Thank you so much for the tutorial on clutchs.
For my piece of mind, I suppose the reason that you use 39671 coupled with 39666 is to avoid using the e ring on the pilot shaft. That makes sense!

I haven't got the chance to assemble the 2speed clutch yet because I couldn't take the stupid pilot shaft off my engine ><. Based on the instruction, I think the stock 2-speed clutch shoe (in identical shape to 39672) is "clipped" on thepilot shaft via the space in the center, and locked by the spring. I'm pretty sure no e ring is used.

I'm having problem uploading the picutre, I'l post it later. But the point is taken: the rule of thumb is try to avoid using e ring in clutch b/c it fails at high revo. Cool! ;)

SerraAvatar

10-13-2007, 02:28 PM

I'm not sure about the make up of the Chassis alloy, this is the description that one of the websites give.
This is the problem with this model. The bespoke parts aren't listed anywhere. So getting replacements is difficult, so it is impossible to find the makeup of the metal. Sorry I can't help.

As for the foam tyres, I have a spare still in the packaging, pair. These MAY get fitted to my running FW04 next summer.

Thanks for that info. :)
Personally, I am not really interested in the chassis and deck. However, the tires are looking hot :cool:
Is it still possible to find foam tires and the wider rear rims? I heard these foam tires for SuperTen are ridiculously scarce.

By the way, good luck with the auction. I bet there will to be at least three scary-last-second-bidders aiming at it. I look forward to see it on ebay.

SerraAvatar

10-14-2007, 03:31 PM

Got toooooo much work to do for the next 2 months, I'm going to be away for a while. See all you wonderful people in December.
Good luck yall!! Thank you guys so much for helping me out :)

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 08:54 PM

Its grea to see the forum doing so well with so many posts. Some very nice cars have been listed and and a ton of good information. Reading this forum really makes me realize just how many options and version of superten are out there and how impossible it is to collect all the parts or all the versions!. Anyway I love reading all the posts, keep up the great work!

Dan H

10-16-2007, 10:44 PM

Yeah, I'm glad to see this thread alive again. :D Seemed kinda dead the last year or two until just these last few months.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:32 PM

Hi Guys

Just thought I would post a couple pics of my 3 speed which is now finished. I have changed the OS motor to the Saito motor, added the front stabilizer and finished painting the Kyosho GT1 body.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:33 PM

This photo shows the chassis.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:37 PM

This hoto shows the front suspension.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:38 PM

The rear suspension.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:39 PM

the 3 speed center gear section.

filow_bedow

10-16-2007, 11:40 PM

Center section again... hopefully this time it works.

StevePond

10-17-2007, 10:16 AM

You guys are tempting me to dust of my old SuperTens and FW-04s. This is one of my favorite cars - I was not thrilled to see them discontinued. I have four or five of them. If I get them cleaned up, I'll shoot a few pictures and post them.

Nicoman

10-18-2007, 10:34 AM

Hello everyone,

Steve would you be able to tell me where I can purchase a body for my super ten?

Thanks,

Nico

ImpulseGTP

10-19-2007, 03:08 AM

very nice looking car Filow, all your S10's with four stroke is making me wanna build one myself!! who makes that front sway bar? is it by Cross? also, do you happen to have a part number for that white front body mount extension? I think it came with the GT1 body right?

C0NTENDER

10-19-2007, 11:29 PM

Hello everyone,

Steve would you be able to tell me where I can purchase a body for my super ten?

Thanks,

Nico

Your best bet is ebay, or go with a 280mm HPI Body.

Nicoman

10-20-2007, 02:24 AM

Contender,

Thanks I was looking on eBay but there is nothing available at the moment. This sucks bad my car runs great but I need a body for it :(

Yngwie

10-20-2007, 02:34 AM

Here you go:

http://toys.search.ebay.com/hpi-280mm_Toys-Hobbies_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypa geZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfgtpZQQfposZQ5AIPQ2fPostal QQfromZR2QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQlopgZQQ sabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ220QQsadisZ200QQsaobfmtsZinsifQQs aprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsbrftogZ1Q QsofocusZbs

They will all fit your Superten:D:D:D

/Yngwie.

Dan H

10-20-2007, 03:18 AM

Anyone want an HPI SNRS4 WRX 280mm body? $30 shipped. :D

curt9391

10-20-2007, 08:36 PM

I saw you have a super nitro for sale. do you have photos? you can contact me at crus478801@aol.com

Dan H

10-20-2007, 08:56 PM

Its just an HPI body, not actually a SNRS4 for only $30.... lol

C0NTENDER

10-21-2007, 01:12 AM

Anyone want an HPI SNRS4 WRX 280mm body? $30 shipped. :D

Dan H, if memory serves me correctly, I believe the HPI Super subie is 300mm and not 280mm.

Dan H

10-21-2007, 05:14 AM

Oh yeah, I was wrong. 300mm. :D

Yngwie

10-21-2007, 05:48 AM

Anyone have any experience of the FZW 26 Viscous coupler or viscous cupring as stamped on label tag?

/Yngwie.

Nicoman

10-21-2007, 06:57 AM

Thanks Dan,

I really do not like the Subaru body but I know beggars can't be choosers so if I do not find anything for my car I will contact you.

~N

C0NTENDER

10-23-2007, 10:32 PM

Yngwie

10-25-2007, 01:10 PM

What´s up guys? Anyone fiddle with the Superten?

Well, my nissan Skyline Nismo tuned begin to take form. The body trimming is done and waiting for the silver paint.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/NisSkyline.jpg

I decide to put a O.S 12 CV-R "screamer" in this one, lovely engine!!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d69/manheader/At%20gym/Skylinecvr12.jpg

Btw, a bit of funny. First when i was looking for slicktires I found none. Now I have 2pairs of each hardness (25Z- 40). That´s plenty for waisting rubber on the track!!

Now, post what you have about your Superten!!

/Yngwie.

SerraAvatar

10-26-2007, 01:10 PM

Before the great crash of 07, someone posted a couple of links for picking up super ten parts. If memory serves me correctly, one of the sites was a UK site if not both of them.

Does anyone recall what those two sites were. Ok, I just recalled what one was, time tunnels, but does anyone recall the other one that was posted.

Thanks

Haven't been here for 2 weeks and the first post I saw was this :) Cool!
Here are the two UK websites:
Time Tunnel (http://www.goldstarstockists.net/tamiyaparts/tpx/kyosho.htm)
Ben Racing (http://www.benracing.co.uk/acatalog/Kyosho_Spares.html)

A note about Time Tunnel: this is a really really really great website, you place your order first and they will order the parts for you either from France or Japan, and they will only charge you (send you the invoice) once the parts have arrived and are ready to ship.

On the other hand, Ben Racing offers cheaper parts. I just placed an order with them via paypal. I guess it would take at least another week for them to process my order. I will return few weeks later and be able to tell you more about the reliability of this website.

SerraAvatar

10-26-2007, 01:19 PM

the 3 speed center gear section.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Holy!!!! Congrats on the successful project of yours. By the way, these pictures are too small man!!! I'm sure everyone here would like to see a larger sized version. Just like Yngwie"s.

Time to knock myself out, take are guys!

filow_bedow

10-26-2007, 04:19 PM

filow_bedow

10-26-2007, 04:20 PM

Also guys I will be a listing some things towards the end of next week on Ebay including a four sroke engine and a 4 stroke single speed conversion with the large and high tooth clutch bell for single speed cars.

Yngwie

10-26-2007, 04:35 PM

Thank-you SerraAvatar...I will try and post bigger pictures.

Yngwie.. could you please give me the name of the photo hosting site you use, I am not a very good computer guy and would like to use one that I know you could help guide me through it if needed.

I know you already gave me the name once, and I can't seem to find that post now.

Thanks in advance.

Sure. I do anything that might give some good pics of Superten cars! www.photobucket.com The site gives you a good "how to" uploading pic´s, creating albums and so forth.

Please, post some pictures of Superten option parts. You seemed to be a such guy who has alot of them!

/Yngwie.

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 12:34 AM

Sorry guys.... I am trying to learn how to post larger pictures on here like Yngwie does but have never done this before. If you get a chance Yngwie perhaps you can give me some step by step instructions on how to do it. I know I sound like an idiot when it comes to this and that is in part because I am one ;) but I could use all the help I can get.
Thanks,
Chris.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED15.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED11.jpg

I hope these photos show up! I have my fingers crossed!

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 12:38 AM

The front suspension...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED6.jpg

The rear suspension...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED7.jpg

The 3 speed....

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED8.jpg

The Saito FS30S-C....

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/SAITO3SPEED5.jpg

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 12:49 AM

This is my Kyosho Supra, same car as posted before.....

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE2.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE3.jpg

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 12:50 AM

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE7.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE8.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE9.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/FORM4STROKE13.jpg

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 12:51 AM

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOFW04GULF2.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOFW04GULF5.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOFW04GULF8.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOFW04GULF12.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOFW04GULF10.jpg

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 01:01 AM

I know this chassis is not exactly a superten car but I thought I would post it anyway because I am addicted to this photo hosting thing thanks to Yngwie! Please forgive me...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOSHOF-TEN12.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOSHOF-TEN11.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOSHOF-TEN6.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOSHOF-TEN4.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/KYOSHOF-TEN3.jpg

ImpulseGTP

10-28-2007, 03:07 AM

much bigger pics!!! nice!!!! nice F-ten there. I have got one nib, probably will build it some day.....:)
is that white two speed by form??

Dan H

10-28-2007, 03:57 AM

Whoa! That is one seriously sweet F-ten!! When can we see it close to being done??

I wish I can run mines but parts availability is an issue. :(

Nicoman

10-28-2007, 07:39 AM

What super cool sets of cars you have. Wish Kyosho would have kept that line of cars but I guess they have to be stupid and discontinue them.

Please more pics.....

Thanks :)

andystoybox

10-28-2007, 09:08 PM

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 11:30 PM

Hi Andystoybox

I dont actually run any 4 stroke cars but I have purchased many of the Kyosho fans for various cars and if your thinking of adapting a KYosho fan to your Tmaxx, I would suggest using the one for superten. It is the only ball bearing supported fan and is capable of generating a lot of air at high RPM's. The P/N for the fan is 39641, hope this helps.

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 11:35 PM

Just a few pics to show some options. I would love to see a phots of any of the more unusual options that anyone has obtained.... I know there a million options out there for superten. there is a set of stabilizers F/R for FW03 out there that iw ould love to get my hands on. the problem is I have no idea who made them...lol. I have seen them on a few cars from Japan but I have never seen them for sale. Maybe somebody on here has them?

Anyway here are some of my parts...
From Kyosho

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2292.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2293.jpg

From Cross

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2288.jpg

From Form

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2290.jpg

From Five Stars

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2289.jpg

Misc parts

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2291.jpg

filow_bedow

10-28-2007, 11:38 PM

These are pics of clutchs, pinions, flywheels and 2 speed gears...

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2297.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2296.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2295.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/filow_bedow/IMG_2294.jpg

I have many more parts coming, mostly from Form racing. I hope to get them this week. If anybody is looking for parts, send me a message I might be able to help, I will try and do what I can.

Nicoman

10-29-2007, 03:08 AM

Wow look at all those goodies.....I will take a look thank you very much.

Yngwie

10-29-2007, 07:31 AM

Whoho! The best pics for long!! Very exotic material indeed!

Thanks for posting them!!

/Yngwie.

filow_bedow

10-29-2007, 03:00 PM

much bigger pics!!! nice!!!! nice F-ten there. I have got one nib, probably will build it some day.....:)
is that white two speed by form??

Yes the two speed is from Form Racing as is the low height engine mount. The aluminum steering is from Cross.

Thanks,Chris.

Dan H

10-29-2007, 04:34 PM

How many of you with four strokes actually run them? I haven't found anyone else that runs them and would like a little info on fan part numbers. I am running a .40 in a T-Maxx and it runs fairly hot. I thought about making a new head for it, but I would have to believe that the fans work. I have seen some of the offroad crowd using a CPU fan with an extra battery pack but I feel that is a waste of time if I can use the engine's power to run it.

I used to run mines a lot, but recently, its been a shelf queen. I think filow can provide you a part number for the fan or I can check on it this weekend. I would order an extra fan belt or two also.

Sexy parts filow! Other than the usual Kyosho options on my FW04, I have a Cross chassis on the FW04 and a Form chassis on my F-Ten.

ImpulseGTP

10-29-2007, 08:39 PM

mmmmm Cross gold universal.........me like!!
nice cross clutch also, centax style?

C0NTENDER

10-30-2007, 06:08 PM

Man, I really want a Superten. If only for a collector item, yeah yeah yeah I know EeeeeeBay :)

themrward

10-31-2007, 04:51 PM

Final decided to sell my Shelf Queen with foam wheels on ebay.

Sorry to see it go, hope it goes to a good home!!!

It is here for the 1 day only!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150177078066

curt9391

11-01-2007, 12:37 PM

Anyone have a chassis for the Kyosho FW-03 Super Ten? I could use a couple of them to freshen up my cars. I do not get to the forum often so send an email to crus478801@aol.com if you have anything in your parts bins. Thanks

gti

11-03-2007, 12:46 PM

Hi
I like so much the super ten series of kyosho
Where can I find a four stroke engine like i see in pictures?
And a team kyosho exaust system to a o.s. cv-r engine

ImpulseGTP

11-04-2007, 01:15 AM

you can find one of those 4 stroke motor from Towerhobbies, but you will need a mounting kit for a superten

gti

11-04-2007, 06:36 PM

thanks ImpulseGTP

C0NTENDER

11-05-2007, 08:41 PM

hey guys, are there any major differences between the FW-03 and FW-04. Have a chance to pick up a 03, but not sure how much I should pay for it. It's in near perfect condition.

zoomx

11-06-2007, 12:54 AM

hey guys, are there any major differences between the FW-03 and FW-04. Have a chance to pick up a 03, but not sure how much I should pay for it. It's in near perfect condition.

Looks the same from far but many parts are not interchangable. If the 03 is in near perfect condition as you said, market price should be in the region of 2-4 hundred bucks.

Dan H

11-06-2007, 02:00 AM

Both cars are hard to get parts for, but the FW03 will be a little more difficult. And zoomx is right, not many parts are interchangeable except maybe the drivetrain. The suspension and bulkheads are vastly different on the FW04 (pivot ball suspension.) Ironically, both perform roughly the same. The FW04 is quite a bit heavier than the FW03.

Dan H

11-06-2007, 02:17 AM

Ok, I was bored and did some snooping around on an italian DeAgostini forum. Check out the 1/7th scale F2007 parts coming. :D

http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/M_20071021112119h41Ogs_27334.jpg
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/E_20071102014520eja4DP_36487.JPG
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/E_20071105143443vaq1TG_32874.JPG
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/E_20071103161406mRHt48_32734.jpg
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/E_20071105143453o63Vma_32874.JPG
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/E_20071104173701yDTg83_36561.jpg
http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/upload_img/M_20071014212134gKBn16_30212.jpg

http://www.deagostiniedicola.it/collezioni/f2007/index.html

If you check under the modello section, then click on montaggio, you can see a buildup video. Its very much different from the F2004 which was heavily based on the F-Ten. The new F2007 even has inboard mounted shocks now. Nearly everything else is different too, very sweet. :) Even sports a big block .21 engine now vs the old smallblock engines in the F2004. Now I need to practice my italian. :D

C0NTENDER

11-06-2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I decided to continue to search for a used FW-04 to pick up.

filow_bedow

11-06-2007, 08:11 PM

Hi C0ntender
I own both versions of supertena s most poeple on the forum do and I think FW04 is a much better car. The electronics box gives you a very clean chassis. You get piviot ball suspension front and rear as well as a built in servo saver, larger fuel tank and a cleaner looking chassis. The only major drawback is that standard wheel hex's dont fit the FW04.
Anyway just my two cents ( which thanks to the Canadian dollar is now actually worth two cents ;)

filow_bedow

11-06-2007, 08:15 PM

I have F2004 but that F2007 sure has peaked my intrest! Thanks for the info Dan.

filow_bedow

11-08-2007, 12:32 PM

Hey guys...

I just purchased a Wankel Rotary engine off Ebay which I plan to put on an FW04, does anybody have any experience with Wankel engines? I have seen the engine installed on FW03's before but not an FW04, does anybody know why?
Thanks.

Dan H

11-08-2007, 01:53 PM

I used to own a few RX7's?? :D

I've only seen one pic of it mounted in an FW03, but I guess it wouldn't be too hard to swap it over to an FW04. I think the only issue would be cooling.... There is a 787b rc car somewhere with a wankel in it and it has its own water cooling system and fan.

ImpulseGTP

11-08-2007, 04:27 PM

this is the 787B RC...i think it's one of the coolest rc car in the world.
I have never seen a rotary motor onan FW03 tho, anyone have a pic??

filow_bedow

11-08-2007, 04:39 PM

WoW, do you have anymore pictures you can post? Or a link where I can view more of the car?

SerraAvatar

11-09-2007, 11:00 PM

Hi guys, I'm thinking about getting a new engine, probably an engine from O.S TZ series. Could anyone please share his (hers) masterful understanding of the competibility of push type clutch in FW04?
There are two push type clutchs that came to my mind:
1. Kyosho VZ090, 3D clutch or
2. K Factory UFO Clutch for V1RRR (http://www.kfactoryracing.com/production.jsp?id=K1914&pageNum=1)
I think my inqury narrows down to this:
Whether the 3D (4D would be awsome too :D) clutchs for V1RRR would work on FW04 or not, provided that I would be using an SG type cran