Kyosho Lazer ZX, ZXS, ZXR, Alpha

[Ema]

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

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200350664067

Sorry, no words on this :D !

[isobarik]

Ema ....ha ha ...sorry but no tablecloth ...bed linnen or how its now spelled...
and i thought that the first lazer was pricey but the next one ..even more ..
i am about to get my hands on an lazer zxs for about 180 and i think thats pricey ...
mvh isobarik

[Ema]

Ema ....ha ha ...sorry but no tablecloth ...bed linnen or how its now spelled...
and i thought that the first lazer was pricey but the next one ..even more ..
i am about to get my hands on an lazer zxs for about 180 and i think thats pricey ...
mvh isobarik

The value of a collectable item is not really fixed ...

If you find someone that need a NIB OT-93 to finish its restoring project you can really ask what you want ;) !

Same behaviour for a Zxs ...
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23907

However I think that 180 (euros ?) for a Zxs can be quite resonable depending on its conditions.

bye
Ema
P.S. Advise for everyone: Don't care about some statements about Welshy on the oOple thread: Welshy is a very nice and kind person (also confirmed if you read the 61 pages on this thread).

[isobarik]

Yeah i have seen that thread .......and fore some people they are worth money and for some they dont ...as easy as eating pancake.....

mvh Isobarik :cool:

[welshy40]

Ema ....ha ha ...sorry but no tablecloth ...bed linnen or how its now spelled...
and i thought that the first lazer was pricey but the next one ..even more ..
i am about to get my hands on an lazer zxs for about 180 and i think thats pricey ...
mvh isobarik

If its a lazer zxs best to check its not a sport as there are two models and ones a cheapo zxr and one is what i race. Still i got one for 90 so the price is right and if you can get it for less than 250 then you have done well.

Thanks for your kind words guys its just i dont like being provoked. Why people think i was not telling the truth is beyond me. Still this has been fun. Ive been testing these products on my car that my friend has made for me and has with stood some serious punishment. The blue steering arms are superb and can be whatever colour you want.

[isobarik]

Nope its the zxs not that sporty spice ....:D
Still dont know if i will take it in the woundering stages right now...
it is complete and comes with some spares and i found 2 new front shocktowers at my lhs.

mvh Isobarik :teacher:

bt welsh i talked to fiberlyte and had them made shorter shocktowers for them 80 mm shocks. I have ordered them and i will put them on one of my cars that have short shocks in front.

I noticed that the zx, zxs and evo and the zx5 they all use the shorter one in front.

Shall i have fiberlyte put them towers under james version and just add an notice that they are for 80 mm shocks ???


mvh Isobarik

[isobarik]

Welsh i have some slipper discs at home do you still need some ???

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Nope its the zxs not that sporty spice ....:D
Still dont know if i will take it in the woundering stages right now...
it is complete and comes with some spares and i found 2 new front shocktowers at my lhs.

mvh Isobarik :teacher:

bt welsh i talked to fiberlyte and had them made shorter shocktowers for them 80 mm shocks. I have ordered them and i will put them on one of my cars that have short shocks in front.

I noticed that the zx, zxs and evo and the zx5 they all use the shorter one in front.

Shall i have fiberlyte put them towers under james version and just add an notice that they are for 80 mm shocks ???


mvh Isobarik


Isobarik, the shocks I use are from an associated B44 on the front and is roughly the same length as the ZXR shocks on my ZXS - but the TRX1 shocks I used on my ZX are roughly the same size but with a fraction more travel. Im unsure of the ZX5 shocks though. You can add them to the ZXR-S file if you like, but emphasise the shorter shock size.

I found that the longer ZXR shocks worked better as this gave a bit more travel on the corners and jumps and more power could be put down as the wheel never lifted off the ground whilst cornering no matter how hard you went in and out of the corner.

Also no I havent got any slipper pads yet, been busy planning my wedding so have not been able to do much. PM me the cost for them and wishbones if any and I will paypal you if you want. Cheers.

Ema, you have a great nose, and lets hope someone from here buys all of those great cars - keep up the great work.

[isobarik]

I looked at the zx-5 at my lhs and they use s shocks in front not m shocks as the zxr do i also ordered an setup of shocks for the lazer zx5 to have on my zxr and they where s in front not m. Also if read the manual for the zx-s evo they also use the short shocks in the front .

Shall tell fiberlyte to file the drawing if any one else want one.
I have ordered them and i have a friend that also have ordered them.

Shall make an package with arms and slipperpads these are slipperpads for the stealth tranny since they fit and are way way cheaper got 4 for the same price as 1 kyosho.

Shall just order an body from kamtec and can actually drive an lazer for the first time i belive.


mvh isobarik :cool:

[welshy40]

[QUOTE=isobarik;2405241]I looked at the zx-5 at my lhs and they use s shocks in front not m shocks as the zxr do i also ordered an setup of shocks for the lazer zx5 to have on my zxr and they where s in front not m. Also if read the manual for the zx-s evo they also use the short shocks in the front .

Thats weird as the ones I am using are the medium as its a much better option for the ZXS. The kick up plate actually causes a lot of problems with the set up but the short dont give enough ground clearance and that causes major issues when jumping and cornering. The protos were medium and seem to resolve a lot of problems when they are not spaced.

Mind you I prefered the ZX and ZXR with mediums so I could corner tighter and faster as the shorter shocks stopped my entry and exit flat out due to wheel lift. But some of the guys liked to do carpet racing with short shocks all round and I suppose its really down to what set up works for you. Its going to be a very interesting car and look forward to seeing it. :p

[isobarik]

Yeah i think it will be awsome, still they have down travel since the tower is shorter...

mvh isobarik

[Karadjas]

Hey guys

It's been a while since I've checked on this thread hehe

Last few times I ran my ZX-R, I remember breaking the front-most arm holder and repairing it with epoxy and a washer. The holders are perhaps the only parts I don't have spares for. Is anyone making uprated parts?

Also, any sort of electric racing is dead over here. I thought about just putting truck wheels on the ZX-R and turning it into a rough rock-racer. It won't be running anything stupid, I'll be replacing the 6.5t BL with a cheapo mabuchi or an HPI GT550 motor. IIRC, The only driveline upgrades I have are a set of universals in the front and a couple of pairs NIB. It should take the stress easily, right?

[welshy40]

Hey guys

It's been a while since I've checked on this thread hehe

Last few times I ran my ZX-R, I remember breaking the front-most arm holder and repairing it with epoxy and a washer. The holders are perhaps the only parts I don't have spares for. Is anyone making uprated parts?

Also, any sort of electric racing is dead over here. I thought about just putting truck wheels on the ZX-R and turning it into a rough rock-racer. It won't be running anything stupid, I'll be replacing the 6.5t BL with a cheapo mabuchi or an HPI GT550 motor. IIRC, The only driveline upgrades I have are a set of universals in the front and a couple of pairs NIB. It should take the stress easily, right?


www.fibre-lyte.co.uk do these but are not listed. I asked them to do a set for me but be warned you will need to make the inner chassis items fit as the will not drill through the grain. Still with th eright equipment it should be fine, start with a small drill piece to start with and go up slowly until you have a bigger hole so you can glue a copper tub inside then that strengthens it more. My name is on the web site under Kyosho ZXR so you know who to ask for when you contact fibre lyte.

Hope that helps.

[Ema]

The value of a collectable item is not really fixed ...

If you find someone that need a NIB OT-93 to finish its restoring project you can really ask what you want ;) !



I have to quote myself ... :D :D !!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180369012512

Bye
Ema
P.S.@Isobarik I think you have to think about selling one or more than one of yours ;) !

[isobarik]

I have to quote myself ... :D :D !!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180369012512

Bye
Ema
P.S.@Isobarik I think you have to think about selling one or more than one of yours ;) !

yeah i think i will damn that was very much money ....

[welshy40]

Check this out. Now mines worth twice that price easily.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kyosho-Lazer-ZX-S-Evolution_W0QQitemZ220431210907QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ Radio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item3352b9599b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A4%7C294%3A50

[Karadjas]

I have to quote myself ... :D :D !!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180369012512

Bye
Ema
P.S.@Isobarik I think you have to think about selling one or more than one of yours ;) !

I like that listing :D

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/Karadjas/HPIM1252.jpg

[Ema]

Ok guys, now we can try to make some bet :D :D !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180369012512

Another one !
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130313399868

Who think that a NIB OT-93 will be sold for more tha 100 US $ ?


Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

I like that listing :D

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/Karadjas/HPIM1252.jpg

like these

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/27900000-27909999/640x480/27903690.jpg


mvh isobarik

[isobarik]

Welsh

i recived some Associated slipper discs #6585 fits like a glove and should be avaliable in uk to ...un less they drowned on theire way to the island:D

any way 3 bucks if you cant get them...

mvh isobarik :teacher:

[rcjunkie3000]

Anyone? Looking to pick your brain. I recently acquired this Kyosho chassis. Looking at the shock towers leads me to believe it is part of the Lazer ZX line. I own several Optima Mids swb and lwb and I know for sure this is not an Optima Mid variant.

What model Lazer is it? What kind of carbon fiber chassis could it be? Is it a one-off or aftermarket carbon fiber chassis? I've only seen FRP chassis on the Lazer except on the ZX-S Evo. Also see the motor mount and top deck that are both carbon fiber. Are they also original to the chassis? [See photos below]

Looking at the front arms, they are shaved on both sides to allow clearance for the shocks and clearance for the steering knuckle. Are these original arms? Steering knuckles and rear arms original? Also the front C-hub looks pretty wide. [See photos below]

Also, the front wheel hex is low profile and the car has universals. [See photos below]

Finally, what shocks are these? Are they Kyosho and do they belong to a certain model? [See photos below]

Thank you all in advance.

Here are many photos:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1638.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1638.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1639.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1639.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1640.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1640.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1641.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1641.jpg)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1642.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1642.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1643.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1643.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1644.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1644.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1645.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1645.jpg)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1646.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1646.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1647.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1647.jpg) http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/th_IMG_1648.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/?action=view&current=IMG_1648.jpg)

[Ema]

Anyone? Looking to pick your brain. I recently acquired this Kyosho chassis. Looking at the shock towers leads me to believe it is part of the Lazer ZX line. I own several Optima Mids swb and lwb and I know for sure this is not an Optima Mid variant.

What model Lazer is it? What kind of carbon fiber chassis could it be? Is it a one-off or aftermarket carbon fiber chassis? I've only seen FRP chassis on the Lazer except on the ZX-S Evo. Also see the motor mount and top deck that are both carbon fiber. Are they also original to the chassis? [See photos below]

Looking at the front arms, they are shaved on both sides to allow clearance for the shocks and clearance for the steering knuckle. Are these original arms? Steering knuckles and rear arms original? Also the front C-hub looks pretty wide. [See photos below]

Also, the front wheel hex is low profile and the car has universals. [See photos below]

Finally, what shocks are these? Are they Kyosho and do they belong to a certain model? [See photos below]

Thank you all in advance.



Wow really a nice car ;) !!

In my opinion is a standars Lazer Zx-r (looking at the clutch, at the front hubs and some other details) with some modifications.

The arms are the original kyosho ones.

The chassis is probably an aftermarket one, but for the Zx-r MKII.
Infact you have the longer top deck and the MKII struct plate; a photo of the motor plate can confirm that.
Also the front shock tower seems the MKII ones.

I'm not sure about the shocks, maybe they can be the zx-rr ones (called ultimate shocks) looking at the zx-rr intruction supplement at page 60.

bye
Ema

[isobarik]

Should go as ema zxr with aftermarket parts and equalizer shocks have those but mine are with clips for altering the height and not clamp type..

mvh Isobarik

[rcjunkie3000]

Thank you for the replies so far. I will get a photo of the motor plate up as well as the shaved front arms. I really wasn't sure what Lazer this was. It's in fair condition and there are scratches and mismatched screws. I do plan on getting it together and possibly running it but I will have to pick up another Lazer for parts.

Does anyone know who makes a body to fit these? Has anyone modified an Optima LWB body and undertray to fit a Lazer? Also, is the ZX-S FiberLyte chassis and other ZX-S CF parts compatible with a ZX or ZX-R? I like the ZX-S chassis. What Lazers are able to share parts with each other? The ZX-S looks completely different and it looks like a new design compared to the ZX.

Thanks again

[welshy40]

Thank you for the replies so far. I will get a photo of the motor plate up as well as the shaved front arms. I really wasn't sure what Lazer this was. It's in fair condition and there are scratches and mismatched screws. I do plan on getting it together and possibly running it but I will have to pick up another Lazer for parts.

Does anyone know who makes a body to fit these? Has anyone modified an Optima LWB body and undertray to fit a Lazer? Also, is the ZX-S FiberLyte chassis and other ZX-S CF parts compatible with a ZX or ZX-R? I like the ZX-S chassis. What Lazers are able to share parts with each other? The ZX-S looks completely different and it looks like a new design compared to the ZX.

Thanks again


Actually this is a Mk one ZXR with a few nice little touches of extra carbon fibre. The L plate and motor plate gives it away, as the MK2 has less room for the motor to move around. The top deck as Ema said is also a give away as well as the slipper clutch. The Mk2 had the hyper clutch. The hubs are exactly the same on the front as the ZX and all ZXRs, no change there, wishbones are ZXR not ZX but almost unbreakable. Rear hubs look the same with the extra piece made for both mk1 and 2 cars to move the positioning (I didnt like this and used the standard hubs).

The car looks rather good, shock towers look original and the chassis and top deck look like fibre light options. Shocks are equalizer shocks, pretty much the first batch that were sold specifically for the ZXR and what Ellis Stafford used to win the euros with.

Also worth mentioning if you are going to race it I would seriously recommend replacing the plastic pivot blocks that hold the wishbones on the car with alloy or something as strong. The plastic break with ease. Your Tie rods bend so worth changing to titanium lunsford bits.

Hexes are standard, and look pretty much identical to the LWB Optima Mid.

If you look through this web site you can learn a lot for this car. Pages 19 onwards will help you as a lot of development has gone into bettering this car so spend some time and read as well as looking up the links to places for bits and pieces.

Shells, well your lucky, www.kamtec.co.uk should be able to sell you a Lazer ZX-S shell and its a tight fit but you can do it. You may need to reposition yoru servo further inwards to make it fit properly.

One more thing none of the ZX-S parts will fit the ZXR and besides you cant by those spares anywhere in the world as they only made 200 of the three piece chassis and 300 of the one piec chassis. Rare as rare can be and the spares I have are being used specifically to keep me racing for another 15 years. Chassis and stuff for your car are also on www.fibre-lyte.co.uk and under Kyosho you may enjoy looking at the James section, now I can guarantee they actually improve the car big time. The ZX-S section is specifically for me, and doubt anyone will buy any as it will only fit one car, the ZX-S. Sorry but this car is one of a kind and these parts were copied by them for me as I can break almost anything when testing so best to have a back up made. No parts will fit the ZXR.

The James section is something I designed to help you out to make the car look like a ZXS, even though it isnt. Its very close though.

Read through and you will see everything you will ever need to know. Welcome to the club and any help needed just PM me and I will be more than happy to help.

[rcjunkie3000]

Thanks Welshy40 very good info on those pages. I know some photos lost their links since the older threads go WAY back.

Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself on the first post, I was just happy to find a thread that contained so much info on the ZX I decided to post right away. I also found FabolousRC on here too who helped me get started collecting vintage Kyosho's. I'll update my profile.

Here are some photos of the motor plate as Ema requested.

Also here are photos of the arms that were shaved or grounded down. If the arms needed that modification I am guessing I may not have original parts. Either the arms, steering knuckles or ballcups are not original. I can tell that the turnbuckles are not original. Will the ZX-5 Lunsfords fit?

Final photos shows a modification to the front gear box where the belt exits. Why would you need to modify that part. Maybe the belt was rubbing? Will it affect anything if I got a new gearbox and did not cut that part out again.

Thanks again!

Photos:

Motorplate
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1649.jpg

Shaved/Ground front arms
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1650.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1651.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1652.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1653.jpg

Modified front gearbox
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/rcjunkie3000/Vintage%20RC/IMG_1654.jpg

[Ema]

Thanks Welshy40 very good info on those pages. I know some photos lost their links since the older threads go WAY back.

Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself on the first post, I was just happy to find a thread that contained so much info on the ZX I decided to post right away. I also found FabolousRC on here too who helped me get started collecting vintage Kyosho's. I'll update my profile.

Here are some photos of the motor plate as Ema requested.

Also here are photos of the arms that were shaved or grounded down. If the arms needed that modification I am guessing I may not have original parts. Either the arms, steering knuckles or ballcups are not original. I can tell that the turnbuckles are not original. Will the ZX-5 Lunsfords fit?

Final photos shows a modification to the front gear box where the belt exits. Why would you need to modify that part. Maybe the belt was rubbing? Will it affect anything if I got a new gearbox and did not cut that part out again.

Thanks again!



Thanks for the photos :) !!
The motor plate (and so also the top deck and the chassis) are definitely the Zx-R MKII ones.

The arms are original, but I cant figure out why they were shaved.

Bye
Ema
P.S. If you need the user manual take a look here http://www.retromodelisme.com/liste_manuel.html ;) .

[isobarik]

If you move the shock outward at the bottom and inward at the top the spring cup holder touches the whisbone when the shock bottoms out ...thats why the shaving ...shall take an picture of my car.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

The filing on the wishbone on the back is down to the steering arm touching (the wishbone and this aided full lock. The front could be down to them using smaller ball joints on the shocks but is the first time ive seen it. The motor plate is mk1 but not a kyosho make. The mk1 original came with a separate plate for the motor however there were a few companies that amalgamated them into one product and then kyosho did the same in the mk2. The wishbones, hubs front and rear, ball joints and steering knuckle arms are original. Not a modification. The front gear box is done that way to give more slack in the belt to make the car more efficient.

[simplechamp]

Hello to everyone,

I just started into the hobby of RC and am very glad to find this thread.

I went to an estate sale in my neighborhood and a sweet little old lady was getting rid of a bunch of stuff after her husband passed away. Turns out he was heavy into RC cars/trucks/etc. There were two buggy kits for sale. The boxes were open, but never built, and all the parts were there minus a few screws. Apparently as the husbands health declined he couldn't build and drive the cars much anymore.

The two cars were an MRC SB Pro Carbon shaft-drive 4WD and a Kyosho ZX-R belt-drive 4WD (No tray or body unfortunately). She had wanted $75 for both, but I insisted on giving her $100 because I knew that RC cars kits sell for much more than that. I kind of felt like even $100 was too little, but she said she needed to get rid of it all. So we were both in agreement that it was fair.

Over the past few weeks I have been building the cars and finally have completed them. Or at least what would be considered a rolling chassis. The ZX-R came with a Kyosho "Mega Motor" 16x2 made for 4WD. Is this a good motor to use? I can take pics if that would help. Now just waiting for the ESC, radio, and batts to arrive. Also I need to find a tray and body that will fit. Any suggestions?

Also, on another note, when I went to the local track to check it out for the first time I met a guy who said he has 2 ZX-series buggies sitting in pieces in his garage and will sell me them on the cheap next Saturday so I can have spare parts.

It was very fun to build these cars and I look forward to driving them, and discussing them with everyone here. Thanks for reading, and now some pics.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020180.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020181.jpg

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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020185.jpg

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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020187.jpg

[welshy40]

Welcome to the club simplechamp. Hope all info on this site helps you big time.

I hate to admit it but I envy the guys that created the academy as just when you thought there was no conceivable changes possible they came up with that. Well thought out, pity about the cars weaknesses in the drive train and wishbones. Nice car, and you never hear me comment about much other than the great quality of the ZX/ZXR/ZXRR.

[simplechamp]

Thanks for the welcome.

I got my ESC in the mail today. It is a Castle Creations 1/10th Sidewinder. I will be using it with a brushed motor until I get the hang of driving, then get a brushless motor later. My first RC is a Losi Mini Desert Truck and I have a Castle brushless system in that, and I think it's a good quality product and I like hooking it up to my computer because I like tech stuff (and am kind of a big nerd, LOL). The Mini-DT is more of a "basher" as you would call it. These buggies are my first attempt at running fast on a track.

As much as I want to run the ZX-R I will have to wait until I find a suitable tray and body. Hopefully the guy with the ZX parts for me will still have the tray, which is what I'm mainly concerned with. I can hack up another body to fit, but I'd like to have the stock undertray before I run.

So maybe the Academy will be the first to run. I'm going to be sharing ESC, batts, and radio gear between the two of them (using velcro to allow quick swapping). I'd like to get one of the cars up and running for the weekend, but I'm not going to rush and cut corners to do so.

Here are some pics of the Kyosho Mega Motor 16x2 that came with the ZX-R. Think this is a good motor to start with? Or should I get a newer version? The guide on the box says it's made for 4WD off-road, but I know motors have come a long way in 20 years. The batteries I will be using are 2S Lipo. There is no manual or details rating the motor besides that it is rated for 29,000 rpm.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020229.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020230.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020231.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/P1020232.jpg

[welshy40]

Bodyshell can be bought from the uk but will need a little mod on the chassis to make it fit. Www.kamtec.co.uk and the lazer zx-s is the one you will need.

Motors well i would recommend a 7.5 with a 23 pinion as a starting point for brushless and is much more user friendly with zero maintanence. Personally i would have got a losi or novak gtb as the sensored is better and smoother.

[welshy40]

News Flash. Kamtec have confirmed that a ZXR shell is almost ready to be sold, should be very soon.

To the top bloke who sent it, they apologiesed for the long delay (October I believe they said it was sent. But as I know for a fact they have a huge amount of business and a very large back log. They are not doing it deliberatly, its just due to being a small run business who supports all of our needs throughout the world and can only do so much. They just felt apologetic for the long delay and asked me to relay this message. But I had almost the same wait for the ZXS shell to be made, and that takes time to make the mold. Cant really complain though as you will find out soon.

In my opinion Keep supporting them as they are perfectionists and their shells prove that, perfection and quality. I will be adding their company logo to my car (when they get five minutes to design one) for nothing as these small firms are going through a hard time at the moment and our support is what is needed. Me well I am buying a few more shells for later, and hope this helps.

Heres to good racing with a higher bread of car. And we all know what that is dont we.

[simplechamp]

Thanks for the update welshy. I'll wait until the ZX-R body is available and buy that. I do have the original decal sheet, so the car should look completely stock.

Also, I'll keep in mind getting a sensored-style ESC in the future. But since I already have the Sidewinder I'm going to use that for now. I posted in the WTB section looking for a brushless motor without spending too much. When I got the first brushless system for my Mini-DT it made a huge difference. I just want to make sure this is a hobby I'm going to want to stick with before spending too much $$$. I can tell you though it's very addictive already!

I got my ESC yesterday and batteries today, so I'm going to install my gear into the MRC shaft-driven and paint the body after work tomorrow so I can run this weekend. I'll bring the ZX-R to the track on Sat. also, and maybe the guy with the spare parts will have a body so I can get the ZX-R ready to go too.

Man I can't wait to get these babies going!

[isobarik]

Welsh that was good news from kamtec and that top bloke also sended the spurgear cover........

mvh Isobarik

regarding those arms and slipper pad will begin my 5 week holiday and will ´then getting started with those items...

[welshy40]

Thanks for the update welshy. I'll wait until the ZX-R body is available and buy that. I do have the original decal sheet, so the car should look completely stock.

Also, I'll keep in mind getting a sensored-style ESC in the future. But since I already have the Sidewinder I'm going to use that for now. I posted in the WTB section looking for a brushless motor without spending too much. When I got the first brushless system for my Mini-DT it made a huge difference. I just want to make sure this is a hobby I'm going to want to stick with before spending too much $$$. I can tell you though it's very addictive already!

I got my ESC yesterday and batteries today, so I'm going to install my gear into the MRC shaft-driven and paint the body after work tomorrow so I can run this weekend. I'll bring the ZX-R to the track on Sat. also, and maybe the guy with the spare parts will have a body so I can get the ZX-R ready to go too.

Man I can't wait to get these babies going!


Well I would seriously consider Losi, they are cheap and fully up there with the rest but at half the price. I have a 5.5 (too much for you), a 6.5 and 7.5 and would seriously recommend the 7.5

Also the Losi esc package is good for cost as well so maybe the best route as its sensored as well. My mate is sponsered by them and is rathe rapid. No problems with the items either so seems pretty reliable for insane speeds.

[welshy40]

Welsh that was good news from kamtec and that top bloke also sended the spurgear cover........

mvh Isobarik

regarding those arms and slipper pad will begin my 5 week holiday and will ´then getting started with those items...

WOW!!!!. Where are you going?

[isobarik]

Welsh here is the modified front tower ...
http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/28260000-28269999/640x480/28269100.jpg

shall get an better picture later...


mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Looks good.

[isobarik]

Yeah it does but are some what wider then the copied towers....shall take an picture...

mvh Isobarik

[simplechamp]

What model did those blue C-hubs come from? They look really good.

[isobarik]

Those are Teamline hubs ballraced and 7.5 degrees......also soon being produced..........

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Thats what iused when it was released. Never went back from that as its stronger and energy efficient on the servo due to the bearings. I used to look at how to save energy due to the batts not being up to the capability of what the car wanted to give

[simplechamp]

Any of you guys pick up that ZX-R that was on ebay the past week? I was watching it then forgot about it and it ended. Went for ~$100 USD. Wish I would have snagged it.

When I went to the track this weekend the guy who was supposed to have the ZX's for me said he hadn't found them yet in all his junk but said he would keep looking. I was bummed out, but I think there's still a chance he will find them. I bought a parts lot on ebay that included 3 sets of c-hubs (LA27), a saver shaft set (LA23), thrust balls (LA4), and rear drive hub (LA6). Came to about $18 USD shipped which seemed reasonable enough.

There's a rear stabilizer set on there right now I was looking at, but it's $25 plus shipping to US from the UK. Is there any reason this would be worth it? Would it be a good thing to have? There are 2 available.

[welshy40]

I found the roll bar helped me out outdoors and does make a difference with the handling. Ask the kyosho in your country if its in stock as it may be fractionally cheaper.

Oh yes one more thing guys. I used a 6.5 in my zxs last week and it was wheelying down the straight, which is amusing for a 4wd.

[pedro150]

Hey All, I'm in the process of rebuilding my zxs at the moment and just thought i'd let you know that a direct replacement of the rear belt LA115 can be found in a CEN part number CT020 this is exactly the same 3m 171mm 57 tooth belt but much much easier to find, now all i need is a front one.....
Cheers,
Peter

[welshy40]

Hey All, I'm in the process of rebuilding my zxs at the moment and just thought i'd let you know that a direct replacement of the rear belt LA115 can be found in a CEN part number CT020 this is exactly the same 3m 171mm 57 tooth belt but much much easier to find, now all i need is a front one.....
Cheers,
Peter

Superb work, well done. Thanks for the update. I hope your not going to use it on jumps as there is a major flaw with the front gearboxes and they snap. Im currently working on an updated design and when I am happy with the design it will be available to buy.

[pedro150]

Superb work, well done. Thanks for the update. I hope your not going to use it on jumps as there is a major flaw with the front gearboxes and they snap. Im currently working on an updated design and when I am happy with the design it will be available to buy.

Nope i wont be jumping mine anytime soon, i've only just bought it so all i'm doing is fixing it up and putting it on the shelf, a couple of questions to those in the know though,

Why did the original zxs have losi shocks?

Is there a manual for the original zxs as the evo obviously has a few changes?

Thanks all,
Peter

[welshy40]

I did know but forgotten. Sorry. I may be able to locate one, but may take some time.

[isobarik]

Wasnt the original zxs developed by losi ?? or something like that they didnt have an car when the zxr started to get out of date and they needed something new for their team drivers....

please correct me...

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Nope losi were not involved. why would kyosho go to them when they are a a worlds winning company already. Its like asking apple to work for microsoft. I think the shock design is slightly different from losi even though they look the same but dont forget this car was made in 95 so losi hadnt made threaded bodies yet (i think anyway). All development was done in japan and a little in the usa by the guys who made the worlds a's.

Dont forget they only sold 300 in the japanese market and 150 of the evo in japan and 50 via towerhobbies in the usa. To be honest they never finished developing it and is stupidly fragile on the gearboxes and shock tower mounts. Ive carried on the development front and rectified the rear gearbox and shock mount issues, the front shock mount and top part of the gearbox issues but am still working on the bottom parts and kick up plate issues, as well as the driveshaft issues (they hit the cup back when bottoming out) and width issues all round. Also the weight distribution as well. They made it as a work of art rather than a performer even though it made a couple of worlds a's

[simplechamp]

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nowinghobby__W0QQ_armrsZ1

This guy is selling belts for the Lazer ZX and ZX-R, and others. They are reproductions, not originals, but as long as they are the right type and fit correctly I don't mind. I just bought a front and rear, so I'll let you know how the transaction goes, and how the belts fit. He is located in South Korea but shipping to US was only $4.25.

[pedro150]

Hi all, can anyone tell me if the newer zx5 wheels will fit on the zxr/s, i think the wheels will fit ok but just want to no if the offsets are the same as the old wheels.
Thanks,
Peter

[adam lancia]

They fit but I'm pretty sure the offset is different making the car narrower.

[welshy40]

W5028w and w5026w which are white are exactly the same as the zxr but the rear are fractionaly wider. I use these and are still available.

[pedro150]

thanks for that lads

Peter

[welshy40]

Guys I know I have asked previously but does anyone out there have any part number LA11 that they would be up for selling to me. They have to new and unused. Thanks.

[simplechamp]

http://www.nortrading.no/default.asp?page=803

I don't know if this link is any help to you, but go about 2/3rds down the page and they have LA11 listed. Only thing is that the site is in a language I don't speak. Is it based in Norway? Good luck, and let us know if it works out!

[Cityhunter]

Just found this thread and i thought i should show you what i have standing on my closet, A Lazer ZX-S :rolleyes:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/P260608_213201.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02417.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02409.jpg

Novak "Hammer" no-limit esc. "The ****" back in the days.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02410.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02416.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02424.jpg

My toolbox (Yes i was into Kyosho if that's not showing..)
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02426.jpg

Some old motors and saddle packs. Motorer from left to right: 4x12, 2x13, 3x10, 2x17 och 3x11.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02432.jpg

Some damper oils..
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02433.jpg

mixed stuff.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02436.jpg

charger
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC02442.jpg

My tires, sealed in plastic bags markt with model and type

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC00006.jpg

An old body for the chassie i had before the ZX-S, the Kyosho Lazer ZX-RR. a bit dusty..

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC00003.jpg


I was heavily in to competition back then and this one was imported to me from Japan by my sponsor shop and Kyosho Sweden. Very expencive at about $750 but my sponor paid half of it so it was ok for my dad (my other "sponsor" since i was only about 15years at the time). Before this chassie i started with a Kyosho Turbo Optima mid as a kid bashing around on the street, then i started competing a little with this one but soon i bought a Lazer Zx-R when it started geting serious. Later i moved up to a -RR before ending up with the ZX-S. I was competing between 94-99 and was one of the only Kyosho drivers among the Cat2000, Yokomo and at the end Losi XX4 drivers. Kyosho represent yo!

Now i'm planing to sell this beuty since it's not deserving beeing keept away and getting all dusty on the closet. Selling it as a rollin chassie if anyones interested. The chassie has a crack at the base of the kick-up but we fixed this with a custom alu kickup plate and it works perfect (the follower ZX-S Evolution had this as standard, guess it was a weak spot).
What do you guys think i can get for the chassie?

Hope you like it!
//Peter

[welshy40]

Well i have two protos and still run one. If your interested i would like to buy all your spares, as my supply is running out so pm me with the cost and of course p and p will be extra.

Also You can get chassis parts from fibre lyte but not the kick up plate. Out of interest pm me how much for the buggy? Thanks

[Cityhunter]

Here are some pics of my spares :rolleyes:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC06349.jpg

Alu damperstays
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC06354.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC06356.jpg

Lightweight screws
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC06359.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC06358.jpg

[fabolousRC]

My tires, sealed in plastic bags markt with model and type

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/cityhunter82/DSC00006.jpg

Hope you like it!
//Peter

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...he still have the HPI Stars!!! :flame::flame::flame::wow::wow::wow:

[welshy40]

Well the wheels are for sale so why not make him an offer for them all?

[welshy40]

Guys the zxs is no longer available but some zxr wheels and a new metal zx and standard zxr rea shock tower is still available.

[simplechamp]

That's the only spare parts left for sale cityhunter?

[Cityhunter]

Yes, someone (who can that be? ;)) here was going to buy some spares but ended up buying the car + spares. Guess it was a good deal.. :roll2: The Alu damperstays, wheels and wing mounts are still up for grabs.
Were you interested in the buggy Simplechamp or parts? (just curious)

[simplechamp]

I was looking for parts for my ZX-R. It's brand new, never run, and I'm kind of being a wimp about driving it because I'm new to RC driving and I know I'll break it on my first run!

[welshy40]

The only thing that will break are the crappy pivot blocks that hold the wishbone pins to the chassis. If you can get alloy ones buy them and the rest of the car you can get bits made up by my specialist friend who does new molds and have been tested.

[simplechamp]

Hopefully it won't come to me needing custom parts remade from your friend. Sounds expensive.... What would be the average cost for say, a full set of front and rear A-arms? I check ebay every day for ZX-R parts but there are never any A-arms or hubs or the other commonly broken stuff.

Right now I'm learning to drive with my MRC buggy, then when I feel comfortable enough I'll get the ZX-R ready to go.

What are good foams to use in the ZX-R wheels? Mine didn't come with any.

[welshy40]

Hopefully it won't come to me needing custom parts remade from your friend. Sounds expensive.... What would be the average cost for say, a full set of front and rear A-arms? I check ebay every day for ZX-R parts but there are never any A-arms or hubs or the other commonly broken stuff.

Right now I'm learning to drive with my MRC buggy, then when I feel comfortable enough I'll get the ZX-R ready to go.

What are good foams to use in the ZX-R wheels? Mine didn't come with any.

For carpet I would recommend using yellow schumacher mini pins all round, (or if you want less grip yellow mini spikes) have the car with the ujs under level so the chassis is very close to the floor, and have the longer ujs on the front with the wider front hub (use the other hole on the castor block) and this makes the car more user friendly and goes like stink on carpet. I didnt like foams for carpet but would advise talking to a touring car racer for some more advice if you want to go on that route.

Also my friend makes at the moment the gearbox parts for front and rear and I guess the pivot block wishbone holders and steering items and at no more than what Kyosho would charge now (whatever that is). I am uncertain if he has done a mold on the wishbones but now that you have brought this up I will see if he has, if not I will ask if he can do me a set for some serious testing. As you know it takes time as he is doing this ontop of his job so bear with him, he is as passionate about Kyosho as we all are on here and is the only one doing these items.

[welshy40]

Heres an update on my buggy. Ive had a nightmare trying to dial this buggy on high grip carpet. Ive tried every conceivable setup with every manufacturers oils shocks and springs with mini pin schumacher yellow tyres. I can drive it but have to be super smooth as the back does not follow the front so the back end has a tendancy to either dig in and roll the car or spin out the car. Im using associated shocks all round, front size 3 piston with 55 schumacher oil, rear size 3 with 45 schumacher oil and blue associated springs all round. Front wishbones almost level and rear hubs on the lowest setting so the back end is very low. No roll bar as none work. 4 degree castor blocks and would prefer 2 degree or zero better. Batts repositioned at the very back of the chassis with the cells saddles In the outer holes so positioned with the centre spacing like the zxr chassis. Its over twitchy but you can make an a final if your super smooth.

However i got annoyed that i was a lap down on the best touring car drivers at my club and they are no slouches and can give me a good run for my money. Well i decided to try the schumacher yellow mini spikes for fun seeing as i was being slaughtered on the track and boy was i wrong. Its like im using mini pins when i have the spikes on and was three laps quicker and i dont have to be smooth or back off for the corners. I did move the cells inwards so they are almost touching to improve the balance and added a roll bar but im 90% there and hope to refine it a bit more. Unbelievable that this car doesnt like high grip tyres and is terrible to drive but with outdoor tyres its stupidly quick. Now i am starting to see this cars potential and now understand why its so good on clay.

[fabolousRC]

Well the wheels are for sale so why not make him an offer for them all?

No $$$$ no offer :D

[Ema]

Heres an update on my buggy. Ive had a nightmare trying to dial this buggy on high grip carpet. Ive tried every conceivable setup with every manufacturers oils shocks and springs with mini pin schumacher yellow tyres. I can drive it but have to be super smooth as the back does not follow the front so the back end has a tendancy to either dig in and roll the car or spin out the car. Im using associated shocks all round, front size 3 piston with 55 schumacher oil, rear size 3 with 45 schumacher oil and blue associated springs all round. Front wishbones almost level and rear hubs on the lowest setting so the back end is very low. No roll bar as none work. 4 degree castor blocks and would prefer 2 degree or zero better. Batts repositioned at the very back of the chassis with the cells saddles In the outer holes so positioned with the centre spacing like the zxr chassis. Its over twitchy but you can make an a final if your super smooth.

However i got annoyed that i was a lap down on the best touring car drivers at my club and they are no slouches and can give me a good run for my money. Well i decided to try the schumacher yellow mini spikes for fun seeing as i was being slaughtered on the track and boy was i wrong. Its like im using mini pins when i have the spikes on and was three laps quicker and i dont have to be smooth or back off for the corners. I did move the cells inwards so they are almost touching to improve the balance and added a roll bar but im 90% there and hope to refine it a bit more. Unbelievable that this car doesnt like high grip tyres and is terrible to drive but with outdoor tyres its stupidly quick. Now i am starting to see this cars potential and now understand why its so good on clay.

When racing on carpet with the schumacher yellow mini spikes, the 4wd drivers at my club usually cut the outer row of pin at the outside of the front tires in order to make their car less twitchy.

Probably not all clubs allow tire modifications, but if allowed you can give a try ;) .

By
Ema

[simplechamp]

I didnt like foams for carpet but would advise talking to a touring car racer for some more advice if you want to go on that route.

Oops, I should have been more specific. I am more interested in what would be good foam INSERTS to go in the stock ZX-R wheels and tires. In the ZX-R manual it mentions that foam inserts are an option part for the rear tires, but really I want to have inserts all the way around, since that is the standard these days. Just wanted to know what ones would be a good firmness and fit.

Or are the stock tires not worth using? I kind of wanted to have a completely original stock ZX-R, but the tires do feel a little hard and plastic-ey, as opposed the the supple, soft rubber-type that are commonly used now. I imagine since the tires didn't have stock foam inserts back then they had to be much harder to support the car.

[welshy40]

Ema, ive not come across an indoor club that doesnt all the use of any tire yet.


Simplechamp
Also back to foams and tires, the kyosho tires are good for show but useless on the track. Id advise getting the top guys use at your club. Inserts are available at all model shops, personally i buy the tires from people who buy a b4 or losi kit as they come with the inserts and i use them.

[Ema]

Ema, ive not come across an indoor club that doesnt all the use of any tire yet.



Ah ah ah, never saw an indoor boat or plane club ? :D

Seriously, what I was trying to say was that depending on the club rules you can or not can modify the original pin pattern of your tyres.

bye
Ema

[welshy40]

Ive done a lot of clubs in the uk and the rules are very lax, and you can pretty much use what you like. Im now happy that ive finally found a set up and can finally drive the car the way its supposed to be driven, fast.

[isobarik]

Any way as i am always looking for parts for the lazer...i found this..YOKOMO 179T FRONT DRIVE BELT #ZS-537

its for the mr-4 but the tooth count is correct for the lazer 179 and the lenght 537 and they use 3m pitch on there belts as the lazer does .
I have contacted the yokomo dealer in sweden and will se if it is still avaliable...

mvh Isobarik :cool:

[simplechamp]

Any way as i am always looking for parts for the lazer...i found this..YOKOMO 179T FRONT DRIVE BELT #ZS-537

its for the mr-4 but the tooth count is correct for the lazer 179 and the lenght 537 and they use 3m pitch on there belts as the lazer does .
I have contacted the yokomo dealer in sweden and will se if it is still avaliable...

mvh Isobarik :cool:

I don't know if you happened to see a link I posted awhile ago, but I found a guy on ebay selling reproduction belts for the Lazer. I actually just got mine in the mail today (front and rear) and they match up exactly for size and tooth count.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nowinghobby__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I forgot where they are located, Asia somewhere I think, but shipping was pretty reasonable and quick. The belts are around $5 USD each, which seems like a good deal to me considering how tough it is to find Lazer parts.

[isobarik]

Yeah i have seen that and they are also avaliable at ebay.de but for some it is easier to just order them from an lhs and thats what i am after.

mvh Isobarik :teacher:

[Inferno_4WD]

Hi Guys,

I've been reading this forum for quite some time now, but never posted, I'm hoping to get some advise about restoring my ZX-R?
I'm wondering about Wheels/Tires, what wheels can i use that will fit the ZX-R? I have a set from an original Lazer ZX on it at the moment, but i want to get some yellow dish wheels or even some 5-spoke if there is anything available.
Also what tires can i use? I saw above you're talkign about Schumacher tires, however i have a Schumacher CAT and i know the tires from that will not fit on my ZX-R, I'm clearly missing something here, either my ZX wheels are to old and a non standard size or the shumacher tires are available in different sizes.
Please help as this is really stating to confuse me! :confused:

[welshy40]

Pedro150

i now have a zxs manual so will scan next week. Pm me your email address so i can send it to you.

[welshy40]

Pedro150

i now have a zxs manual so will scan next week. Pm me your email address so i can send it to you.

Also i must apologies to you all for a mistake i made. Yes team losi shocks were included in the kit and yes there was some sort of weird relationship with losi for a short period. However there were a few protos that were not losi but not with the standard kits.

[welshy40]

standard kyosho zx-5 wheels fit. What country are you from? If uk the schumacher yellow mini pins for carpet, schumacher yellow mini spikes for grass. Ask for them from the model shop and inserts i would advise anything other than schumacher as they are not so good.

Hi Guys,

I've been reading this forum for quite some time now, but never posted, I'm hoping to get some advise about restoring my ZX-R?
I'm wondering about Wheels/Tires, what wheels can i use that will fit the ZX-R? I have a set from an original Lazer ZX on it at the moment, but i want to get some yellow dish wheels or even some 5-spoke if there is anything available.
Also what tires can i use? I saw above you're talkign about Schumacher tires, however i have a Schumacher CAT and i know the tires from that will not fit on my ZX-R, I'm clearly missing something here, either my ZX wheels are to old and a non standard size or the shumacher tires are available in different sizes.
Please help as this is really stating to confuse me! :confused:

[isobarik]

Welsh i have the zx-s evo on pdf if needed almost the same as zx-s

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

The manual is slightly different and can scan and send if you want

[Ema]

Hi Guys,

I've been reading this forum for quite some time now, but never posted, I'm hoping to get some advise about restoring my ZX-R?
I'm wondering about Wheels/Tires, what wheels can i use that will fit the ZX-R? I have a set from an original Lazer ZX on it at the moment, but i want to get some yellow dish wheels or even some 5-spoke if there is anything available.
Also what tires can i use? I saw above you're talkign about Schumacher tires, however i have a Schumacher CAT and i know the tires from that will not fit on my ZX-R, I'm clearly missing something here, either my ZX wheels are to old and a non standard size or the shumacher tires are available in different sizes.
Please help as this is really stating to confuse me! :confused:

If you want to make a "true" restoration you can use still find the original Zx-r rims and tyres.

The following codes are still available (on order) at most kyosho shops:

Wheels:
w5026 (w-5026)
w5027 (w-5027)
Tires:
w5631M (w-5631M )
w5641M (w-5641M )

If you want something with a more modern look you can use the rear wheels of the Lazer Zx-5 w5028 (the front ones are the same of the zx-r) with more modern 2.2 inch tires like proline, losi, schumacher, ect.

Bye
Ema

[Inferno_4WD]

standard kyosho zx-5 wheels fit. What country are you from? If uk the schumacher yellow mini pins for carpet, schumacher yellow mini spikes for grass. Ask for them from the model shop and inserts i would advise anything other than schumacher as they are not so good.

If you want to make a "true" restoration you can use still find the original Zx-r rims and tyres.

The following codes are still available (on order) at most kyosho shops:

Wheels:
w5026 (w-5026)
w5027 (w-5027)
Tires:
w5631M (w-5631M )
w5641M (w-5641M )

If you want something with a more modern look you can use the rear wheels of the Lazer Zx-5 w5028 (the front ones are the same of the zx-r) with more modern 2.2 inch tires like proline, losi, schumacher, ect.

Bye
Ema

Nice one, thanks for all the help. I do live in the UK, however i'm in Jersey and we have no modelshops over here, i have to order eveything online. I've found the wheels (W5026 and W5028) on model sport and the Schumacher tires.

I'd love to do a more thorough restoration, especially after seeing the restoration jobs on this forum but i'm in two minds whether to keep it or not, i need the wheels/tires to get it running again. I don't race any more (No clubs here) so i'm only bashing and i don't fancy using the ZX-R as it's hard to get parts if i break it, i'm thinking of changing to a ZX-5 as i'll be able to get bits for that. I'm a bit tired of checking eBay for vintage parts, i've been doing it for ages now having to restore my Vintage Inferno 4WD and to find parts to get my Schumacher CAT running again.

I remember my ZX-R being a great car so i'm gonna see what it's like once road worthy again.

Once again, Thanks for all the help.

[simplechamp]

Hey guys,

What do you think would be a reasonable price to list my ZX-R for on an RC classifieds site or eBay? It's a brand new assembled roller with no body or wing, but includes some spare parts.

I'm in no way trying to sell it here, but I would like to have a ballpark idea. I don't think I will ever really drive it and someone else would probably better appreciate it. Maybe someone could chime in with what they've paid in the past for similar Kyosho buggies?

[Ema]

Hey guys,

What do you think would be a reasonable price to list my ZX-R for on an RC classifieds site or eBay? It's a brand new assembled roller with no body or wing, but includes some spare parts.

I'm in no way trying to sell it here, but I would like to have a ballpark idea. I don't think I will ever really drive it and someone else would probably better appreciate it. Maybe someone could chime in with what they've paid in the past for similar Kyosho buggies?

If your car is really new (assembled only but never, never run), if you find a Lazer collector the value of your car can be quite high (150 - 200 usd).
For a "non collector" RC driver the value drop down to about 50 usd.

A good place to sell your car can be eBay (with worldwide listing) or TamiyaClub ( http://www.tamiyaclub.com ).

Bye
Ema
P.S. I spent more than 200 usd in order to be able to build a cars like yours ...

[simplechamp]

Ok thats about what I was geussing. Like you said it's all dependant on finding the right buyer.

[simplechamp]

Can someone identify this Kyosho buggy for me? It is belt-driven 4wd, the person said it was sold to them as a Lazer, but after seeing it I told them I'd try to find out what it really is.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/DSCF8975.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/DSCF8976.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/bennjm23/DSCF8979.jpg

[isobarik]

Simplechamp i think its an lazer alpha.


Any way just wanted to show you my newest part ..........

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/28830000-28839999/640x480/28831747.jpg

LA-118 if you dont recignise it... :D

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Looks like either an alpha or lazer 2000, possibly the latter due to the chassis.

[simplechamp]

Simplechamp i think its an lazer alpha.


Any way just wanted to show you my newest part ..........

LA-118 if you dont recignise it... :D

mvh Isobarik

Is that the alloy disc where the slipper and spur attach? What are the benefits of that hop-up part? Rare part I assume?

[isobarik]

The hyperdisc fits on to an mk2 slipper ..and you are able to use standard spurs instead of sticking with kyosho spurs.

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

Mmm well the lighter one makes a bit of difference off the line

[cat7505]

Hy all!

I have this engine of mine in a ZXS base :

Kyosho #2481 LeMans Pro High Speed

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)

The original factory engine, in a good state, lathed neither was yet :D

Nowhere find from him data :roll2:
That would interest: circle, turn, emphasis.

thanks!
Sorry bad English knowledge....

[welshy40]

Im confused. What exactly do you want to know relating to this motor? Do you own a kyosho lazer?

[cat7505]

Im confused. What exactly do you want to know relating to this motor? Do you own a kyosho lazer?
There is a yes Kyosho lazer for me.
ZX sport 1pcs full and run (kit no.3148),
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/090805/PIC_0038_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/090805/PIC_0038_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)
and 2pcs ZX-R of rolling base, renovation in a process.
What I want to know about the engine, any kind of data...

As if would be missing from here,
LeMans Motors (http://bp2.blogger.com/_tL3VrG8BIgo/R2Zl6Paq2RI/AAAAAAAADpE/vHMPeEMWkOc/s1600-h/I+Le+Mans+Motors+Specs.jpg)
LeMans 2483 High Torque /below left/
LeMans 2481 High Speed ?is for me only?
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)

[isobarik]

I belive if my memory serves me right that they are 12 and 13 winds i found one of each at my lhs but i have sold them now.

mvh isobarik

Whels have you heard any thing more from kamtec about the bodies ????

[cat7505]

I don't know if you happened to see a link I posted awhile ago, but I found a guy on ebay selling reproduction belts for the Lazer. I actually just got mine in the mail today (front and rear) and they match up exactly for size and tooth count.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nowinghobby__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I forgot where they are located, Asia somewhere I think, but shipping was pretty reasonable and quick. The belts are around $5 USD each, which seems like a good deal to me considering how tough it is to find Lazer parts.

The replace belt not bad name, a portion arrived yesterday.
MBL co. (http://www.mitsuboshi.co.jp/english/)

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090805/PIC_0089_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090805/PIC_0092_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

[simplechamp]

Ahhhh stocking up I see! I was thinking about ordering a couple sets but I wanted to make sure they were the right size and fit before ordering a bunch.

Plus now I don't think I'll even be running the ZX-R anyway.

[welshy40]

Stocking up, hehe you should see my spares, and belts.

[welshy40]

Stocking up, hehe you should see my spares, and belts.

mind you when you run out of plastic pulleys thats where the fun begins with development work.

Also ive bought a few rear wheels for the annsman 2wd buggy and are a perfect fit and does not alter the width at all. Great looking flat faced wheels. Now im going to cut and shut and see if its plausible to make the fronts with the same design and plastics and then game on.

[simplechamp]

Well guys I've decided to sell my ZX-R. If anyone here is interested feel free to PM me. Thanks.

[fabolousRC]

There is a yes Kyosho lazer for me.
ZX sport 1pcs full and run (kit no.3148),
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/090805/PIC_0038_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/090805/PIC_0038_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)
and 2pcs ZX-R of rolling base, renovation in a process.
What I want to know about the engine, any kind of data...

As if would be missing from here,
LeMans Motors (http://bp2.blogger.com/_tL3VrG8BIgo/R2Zl6Paq2RI/AAAAAAAADpE/vHMPeEMWkOc/s1600-h/I+Le+Mans+Motors+Specs.jpg)
LeMans 2483 High Torque /below left/
LeMans 2481 High Speed ?is for me only?
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/090804/PIC_0t042_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)

No, it is not missing from that list. That list was not the complete list for LeMans motors. He left out 3-4 motors that was in the original series. The High Speed was definitely the other half for that particular series. I remember that because I want to buy it but could not afford it :(

[fabolousRC]

The replace belt not bad name, a portion arrived yesterday.
MBL co. (http://www.mitsuboshi.co.jp/english/)

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090805/PIC_0089_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

http://kepfeltoltes.hu/090805/PIC_0092_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg

Thank God, I don't have to worry about these anymore :D

[welshy40]

He he now getting back up belts for my car was a lot harder but i agree

[fabolousRC]

He he now getting back up belts for my car was a lot harder but i agree

And my car hasn't even being built yet. It is waiting to be shipped from the US anytime now (I can only bring so much back in January...damn fuel surcharges!)

[welshy40]

And my car hasn't even being built yet. It is waiting to be shipped from the US anytime now (I can only bring so much back in January...damn fuel surcharges!)

I agree with you on that. They like to rip us off every chance they can

[welshy40]

Guys im really stuck. I am desperately seeking a part number OT88 which is a plate washer that fits in between the front of the spur gear balls and the plate. This washer acts as a drive change divice and all depending on how the two latshaft nuts are tightened depends on either a 50/50 or 60/40 or 40/60 power to the wheels.

Has anyone got one and would sell to me as im going to try a zx drivetrain in a zxs with a brushless system. I have a few ideas and am pushing the desugn further with this car but now am stuck. I remember this bring a black rough feeling big washer with a tiny hole for the layshaft.

[Ema]

Guys im really stuck. I am desperately seeking a part number OT88 which is a plate washer that fits in between the front of the spur gear balls and the plate. This washer acts as a drive change divice and all depending on how the two latshaft nuts are tightened depends on either a 50/50 or 60/40 or 40/60 power to the wheels.

Has anyone got one and would sell to me as im going to try a zx drivetrain in a zxs with a brushless system. I have a few ideas and am pushing the desugn further with this car but now am stuck. I remember this bring a black rough feeling big washer with a tiny hole for the layshaft.

You can try here (I already bought some lazer spares from this shop ;) ):

http://www.rccarsandtrucks.co.uk/1715_1.html
http://www.rccarsandtrucks.co.uk/1715_1_2693183.html

http://www.iouppo.com/life/pics/54343efecc19a41250a1ccff8629e457.jpg

But please, let us know how the zx slipper works with modern motor and batteries after your test :D !!

Bye
Ema

[welshy40]

Ema,

cheers ive bought and hope to test when a spur can be made. Are you entered into the petit event in gillingham in kent. If so you can see it go.

[Ema]

Ema,

cheers ive bought and hope to test when a spur can be made. Are you entered into the petit event in gillingham in kent. If so you can see it go.

Unfortunately at the moment (or at least I hope) I'm really busy at work, so my Lazer project and all RC related task are actually paused.
However I got all parts and spares, so sooner or later you will se my lazer finished ;) .

Bye
Ema

[cat7505]

No, it is not missing from that list. That list was not the complete list for LeMans motors. He left out 3-4 motors that was in the original series. The High Speed was definitely the other half for that particular series. I remember that because I want to buy it but could not afford it :(

I sell the engine, I am not a collector, and to be useful neither i know too fast. If interests into private one we talk it over.

[welshy40]

Guys ive just tried the fastrax wheels and unfortunately the rear ones dont work. The front appear to be correct but widens the front however the design is cheap and tightening slows down the free movement of the wheels.

The rear annsman mad rat buggy wheels are only fractionally wider by roughly 1.5mm on either side and is a very well designed wheel and is a much stronger designed wheel than the kyosho one and is cheaper as well. Im now using on my car. Ive done a cut and shut and asking if my friend can make a mold to make for the front. Lets see what happens.

[isobarik]

Welsh i have ordered the zx-s body just couldnt wait any more the trigger finger is really itching.

I have found out the same problem with wheels when using HPI superstar rims. They fit in front but makes it wider. So i found out this that in the beginning in the era of the lazer it used 2.0 wheels from the optima and they have the sam depht front and rears actually the optima wheels that you screw together has the same outerpart its just the inner part that will say its front or rear. So solution is that when using deep front wheels like HPI and optima you use the outer hole and using new style wheels 2.2 kyosho wich are not so deep in the front you use the inner hole so the kingpin is closer to the center of the wheel.

And ofcourse the new style front suspension "losi style" on the zx5 takes it even further.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Well the zxr wheels are still available and are the perfect fit but i am after the totally flat face wheels without a rim. The rear annsman are only fractionally wider and to make the same all you need do is file the rear hexes a bit and its perfect. The fronts i may have found the hotbodies d4 fronts may be the answer. If the wheels you use are too wide why not take the front inwards making it narrower so basically use the original front end castor block pivot placement as per the manual. If with the wheels on in that position makes the width less than what it was then you can buy different width hexes to get the width correct. Ive done that with my zxs to better the handling in and out of corners with a 6.5 and also made the rear fractionally narrower to give the car more stability and steering.

[isobarik]

it has all the fun carbon/grapith stuff but you cant see it crapy picture shall take an better one later.

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/29280000-29289999/640x480/29285322.jpg

mvh Isobarik

[isobarik]

Funny thing with Tough Racing belts. Is that the original belts are also from the same company. I have new belts that i picked up from an LHS witch have alot of old stock atleast had alot (since i have bought the most of it) and they all have tristar within the triangel logo.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

I am not so sure about that as I know that the original belts are definitely made in Japan, as I got the last few rear ZXS belts from there. I know a few companies do make these belts in Europe, one definitely in Germany and believe the logo is related to something else, but have forgotten exactly what it means.

[isobarik]

MBL, Mitsuboshi Belting LTD

Same logo and same marking on my belts.

but the spw17 says Kyosho on them but they are alot newer.

mvh Isobarik

[isobarik]

Couldnt edit the post so here we go again.

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/29290000-29299999/640x480/29299230.jpg

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

Looks good. Im finding that if you use the plastic hexes the fastrax wheels lock up the movement but with alloy hexes there is no problem at all. Still my favourite is the annsman mad rat rear wheels and will try the d4 front wheels as well.

The fastrax wheels appear to be 2.3 inch rather than the normal 2.2 inch, which is a problem as the inserts cant be used on anything else. Gutted

[isobarik]

I love the Kyosho mesh wheels but i got them in yellow and that was an misstake but i will get them in white also.
Any way the LAW 12 is 54£ plus shipment.

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

Brilliant, please let me know your paypal with postage cots and I will pay you as a gift. Thanks for that.

[Ema]

Welshy,
any update on the Zx-r bodies from kamtec ?

Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

Ema

keith at kamtec is working on them as we speak.

But his list is long so it will take a while .

mvh Isobarik

[prp]

Hello , everybody, I search an Upper plate in carbone for the LAZER ZX ???
Thanks PRP.

[isobarik]

prp try this...

http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/

mvh isobarik

[prp]

I know thanks , but I have a carbon chassis I thinks from Kyosho and I want the top deck, with the same look, and the fibre-lyte have different carbon look...

[isobarik]

aha original ...i have this it reasembles youres...


http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_33/29290000-29299999/640x480/29299230.jpg

what do you think ...???

Are those yoke wheels ???

[prp]

The top deck look better :) let me know...

yes there're Yoko wheels on mine...

[isobarik]

prp

You got pméd

[karlmark1]

Hello everyone,can anyone suggest some spoke wheels that would look good on the lazer zxr ??? (so far i've only found some white 5 spoke wheels).
many thanks Mark

[isobarik]

fastrax has some spoked wheels

Kyosho has some beutiful mesh spoked wheels for the inferno 15 that fits lazer and they are avaliable in black, white and yellow.

Also HPI superstar rims fits in front even tough they are just rear wheels
i have just cut mine down.

And you can find spoked wheels at rc mart, hbx and dito cars fits also.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Yes but im going for a specific look and the wheels have to be flat and dish type with no external rim. Annsman mad rat rear wheels are the strongest wheels on the market even more so than kyosho. Fronts are being made for me at the moment.

[isobarik]

Welsh that LAW 20-1 do you have any ???

I´ll guess that was you wanted me to make but do you have any new ???

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Welsh that LAW 20-1 do you have any ???

I´ll guess that was you wanted me to make but do you have any new ???

mvh Isobarik

Sorry- I have none as my prototype died.

[isobarik]

Welsh the LAW 20-1 seams to be the hardest part to track down.
Other parts are way much easier to find.

mvh Isobarik

[isobarik]

Btw i have found some LA11 and LA35 maybe they will arrive next week.

[welshy40]

Ive already been down that road. There are none. Its simpler to make your own like i did and preferably from a stronger material than alloy.

If you want to sell any LA11 let me know.

[isobarik]

The LA11 seems kind of hard to track down but i will let you know since I found a supplier that have a bunch of them shall check how many.

mvh Isobarik

[isobarik]

LA11 seems very hard to find shall see if i recive the 2 that i ordered.

mvh Isobarik

[marwankw]

Hi, I saw a couple LA11 (DRIVE PULLEY SET) in our hobby shop today with some Lazer Zx parts, let me know if you need any.

[clinehobbies]

I have some Kyosho LA prefix parts that I am going to list on ebay later today. you can emial me for a list sales@clinehobbies thanks Bill C.

[vertical]

Regarding LA11: Perhaps this? I do not know if they have it in stock though.

http://www.hobbyhouseinc.com/product_info.php?cPath=56_68&products_id=1599&osCsid=0166c4b1d4e4d59c9bb64ec11344b537

mvh /vertical

[clinehobbies]

I have some Kyosho LA prefix parts that I am going to list on ebay later today. you can emial me for a list sales@clinehobbies thanks Bill C.

Hi, Here is the list og LA parts. it is not as big as I was expecting.



La13 Front drive belt qty 6

LA114 Front Belt Qty 1

LA20 Suspension shaft Set qty 1

LA21 King Pin (L) qty 5

LA24 Rod set qty 1

LA26 Suspension Arm set qty 4

LA27 Front hub carriers qty 2

LA43 DIA 5.8mm Ball End qty 2

LA45 Drive hub Pulley qty 1



Bill C.

[Ema]

Hi, Here is the list og LA parts. it is not as big as I was expecting.



La13 Front drive belt qty 6

LA114 Front Belt Qty 1

LA20 Suspension shaft Set qty 1

LA21 King Pin (L) qty 5

LA24 Rod set qty 1

LA26 Suspension Arm set qty 4

LA27 Front hub carriers qty 2

LA43 DIA 5.8mm Ball End qty 2

LA45 Drive hub Pulley qty 1

Bill C.

Are these items already on ebay ?

Depending on price I may be interested in some LA26 and LA20 ....

Thanks
Ema

[clinehobbies]

Are these items already on ebay ?

Depending on price I may be interested in some LA26 and LA20 ....

Thanks
Ema

Not yet am waiting to see if anyone here wants them. I will list them in my ebay store later today under Kyosho parts if no one mkes a deal here.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CLINEHOBBIES__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Bill C.

[welshy40]

Emailed Bill re all parts

la114
la26
la21

[clinehobbies]

Emailed Bill re all parts

la114
la26
la21


Reply Email Sent

[welshy40]

Thanks to Bill for finding these items and these parts. Im now going to be able to run this car for a while now and that is great.

I have also managed to locate the below parts. If anyone is interested let me know.

LA114 (Lazer ZX-S Front Belts) x 9
LA115 (Lazer ZX-S Rear Belts) x 40

[isobarik]

And that LAW20.1 is thardest part i have ever tracked thanks for that welsh saved me a lot of time.

mvh Isobarik

[clinehobbies]

Hi, Here is the Revised list of LA parts.



La13 Front drive belt qty 6

LA20 Suspension shaft Set qty 1

LA24 Rod set qty 1

LA27 Front hub carriers qty 2

LA43 DIA 5.8mm Ball End qty 2

LA45 Drive hub Pulley qty 1

Bill C.

[karlmark1]

Hi everybody,can anyone tell me if the optima mid custom special bodyshell can be made to go on the lazer zxr?

[welshy40]

Hi everybody,can anyone tell me if the optima mid custom special bodyshell can be made to go on the lazer zxr?

Only the LWB version.

Look on Ebay worldwide and you will find a Lazer ZX-S shell which is the next version of the LWB shell and fits with a little modification on the Lazer. Looks great too.

Bill of Cline Hobbies - Thanks all of my items arrived today which did surprise me as there is a postal strike.

[Ema]

Hi, I saw a couple LA11 (DRIVE PULLEY SET) in our hobby shop today with some Lazer Zx parts, let me know if you need any.

Wow, seems that you are making a lot of money selling some stuff on ebay !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180426642016 :eek: :eek:

bye
Ema

[welshy40]

Wow now thats expensive. I believe my friend is already making these and selling them for a lot less.

[karlmark1]

Hi there,just wondering,how are these replacement parts coming along?

[welshy40]

Hi there,just wondering,how are these replacement parts coming along?

Well the zx/zxr front gearbox is completed, im still testing the layshaft gears but seems adequate at the moment. Im guessing the rear gearbox is done as well as a few other parts. Wishbones have not yet been molded, neither have the diff gears but i should have a prototype within two weeks. I will get matt to update you all with what he is currently making

[isobarik]

I´ll bet that RW-racing can make some gears if we ask him and they will be cut not molded.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

I´ll bet that RW-racing can make some gears if we ask him and they will be cut not molded.

mvh Isobarik

The question is the amount i want doesnt seem worth them doing.

[isobarik]

Since i bought the last 9 diff pullys from him i asked if there was no more ever of them or if they could be made and he said that it was no problem but no less the 20 units. And i think that if we get together there should be no problem of hitting that 20 unit mark or above.

Btw why arent you at the track its the 13th today and you should be racing.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Im stuck in traffic and will be there shortly

[isobarik]

Stuck in traffic and still on the computer, ipod ?? or something else ??

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

Iphone and im here down on the ground floor

[welshy40]

Iphone and im here down on the ground floor

[isobarik]

Youre iphone seams to stagger :D

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

The reception is poor. Are you racing in lord roberts racing centre if so we are in the main hall. Reception will guide you if you are on your way

[isobarik]

Just have to write so that you dont keep the night searching for me but no im not racing.
I did look at the homapage and i filled in the racing form but i would have to pay there, i was more thinking of make an donor to the club by paying in advance but that couldnt been done.

Good luck.

mvh isobarik

[welshy40]

Mate, i already knew you wouldnt. I found it funny though so cheers for that. We actually had quite a lot of buggy racers turn up and was a lot of fun. Only one losi xx4 managed to just about keep up with me but was highly amusing.

[isobarik]

Atleast i was DNS hopefully.
Anyway tell the club to get the results for -09 up on the bord and not just that older -08

mvh Ísobarik

[welshy40]

Will do mate, even the old ones are wrong. Ive only ever lost one club event due to a motor fault. Still will ask.

[isobarik]

Warning

I have earlier stated that the

LA231 Front driveshafts for the ZX5
LA232 Rear driveshafts for the ZX5

fit the ZXR and it does not
the w-5063 is from pin to pin as the new type measure 65
that means that the zxr can use the the LA232 reardrive or 3Racing dito shafts in the front if you want the new look clamp hexes. And the rear fits in front instead of the W-5063 as i have cheked that.

Sorry for all the inconvinience it may have caused.

working on a solution for the rear...
by the looks of it the LA245 ( 62,5 ) shall fit. I have ordered it will let you know.

mvh Isobarik

[Ema]

Warning

I have earlier stated that the

LA231 Front driveshafts for the ZX5
LA232 Rear driveshafts for the ZX5

fit the ZXR and it does not
the w-5063 is from pin to pin as the new type measure 65
that means that the zxr can use the the LA232 reardrive or 3Racing dito shafts in the front if you want the new look clamp hexes. And the rear fits in front instead of the W-5063 as i have cheked that.

Sorry for all the inconvinience it may have caused.

working on a solution for the rear...
by the looks of it the LA245 ( 62,5 ) shall fit. I have ordered it will let you know.

mvh Isobarik

Thanks for the update.
Looking forward to know which CVD will fit on the rear ;) .

Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

What it looks for now its not the LA245 since that has a longer wheelshaft some offset type, UM510 on the other hand is using the 62,5 bone and the same wheelshaft as the LA23 serie drivshaft and i think thats the way to go.

but time will tell.

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

Well ive finally got a great high grip base set up for the ZX-S

Front
Size 1 piston
55wt oil with 1mm pack
Blue associated springs
4 degree castor blocks
Outer hole in wishbone
Top of shock position to match angle of rear shocks
Middle top wishbone link hole
1 degree camber

Rear
Size 1 piston
50wt oil
Silver associated springs
Bottom middle hub hole
Middle top hub hole
Silver soft roll bar
Outer wishbone hole
One from inner hole on shocktower for top of shock
Middle shock tower camber link hole
1 degree camber

tyres are yellow schumacher mini spikes with standard inserts all round

Thats most of it but may have more soon.

[welshy40]

News flash. Lazer zxr body on ebay. Unpainted brand new

[Ema]

News flash. Lazer zxr body on ebay. Unpainted brand new

Can you please give us a link or the auction number :D ?

Thanks
Ema

[welshy40]

I cannot find it and its in a weird place. I will search this evening

[welshy40]

Dont worry the zxr shell got away but i have passes a brand new unused parma tomcat for the zxr to kamtec so you guys will be able to hopefully buy it and hopefully a zxr shell in two or three months as well.

[Ema]

Nice Zx-r on ebay, if someone is still searching ;) ;) :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120507914901

Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

Merry christmas to you all..........

:driving:

mvh Isobarik

[welshy40]

To everyone on the Lazer thread.

Have a great christmas and new year and i know that 2010 is going to be a great one.

[Ema]

A little in late but, merry christmas and happy 2010 from Italy :D !

Bye
Ema

[croky_b]

http://cgi.ebay.fr/KYOSHO-LAZER-ZX-R-ZXR-BODY-vintage-optima-gallop_W0QQitemZ150400823781QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRad io_Control_Vehicles?hash=item23049671e5

[Ema]

http://cgi.ebay.fr/KYOSHO-LAZER-ZX-R-ZXR-BODY-vintage-optima-gallop_W0QQitemZ150400823781QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRad io_Control_Vehicles?hash=item23049671e5

Glad to see you here ;) !!!
Unfortunately seems that these bodies are not made of Lexan, but are made with Pet-g (same material used in the water bottle), so not really good for racing.

If I have to buy a pet-g body I will buy the croky_b ones for sure :D :D :D !!

To all reader ...
Trust me, croky_b is an artist, please check out these links:
- http://www.vintage-rc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4161
- http://www.vintage-rc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7470

Some nice photos of a crocky_b body:
- http://theoptimahouse.blogspot.com/2009/09/tribute-to-crokyb-part-2-lazer-zx-r.html

Bye
Ema

[welshy40]

Well if you guys wait for a while then youll be able to buy the best looking shell for the zxr (other than my favourite zx-s) which is the parma tomcat. I cant wait for them to arrive as i will get the first couple made, whenever that is.

[Ema]

Just started restoring my Zx-r, if someone is curious ..... ;) ;)

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37223

Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

Look what i have managed...

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_35/30620000-30629999/640x480/30625405.jpg


nice hu....

mvh isobarik

[Ema]

Guys, I just found a nice stock of LA26 at a very reasonable price in France.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4350/la26bis.jpg

If someone is interested just drop me a PM.

Bye
Ema

[isobarik]

Nice .......

http://proxy1.pixbox.se/arkivet/synligt_35/30770000-30779999/640x480/30775743.jpg

mv isobarik

[welshy40]

Nice, now all you have got to do now is figure out how to stop the diff moving left and right in the gearbox. My cars a proto so the outdtives are different from yours but my idea of using a slightly thicker diff bearing and possibly thicker diff plates which will resolve the slop.

[welshy40]

Theres a lazer zxs evolution for sale at a low cost.

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...570#post368570

[Ernie1]

Hello to you all,

I am new here on the forum and wanted to intoduce myself. I am Wim from Belgium. My main intrest are vintage radiocontrol competition cars from schumacher, kyosho and tamiya. My first car was a tamiya Wild one in 1985 which i still have. I have got 2 kyosho lazers bought in a group-lot. I have already driven one and it goes well. The other one has a crack in the front gearbox:(. Not that bad but i am planning to restore it. Does anyone know where to get them from or is someone making any repro's ? I also was wondering what the exact difference is between the lazer zx and zx-r:confused: .

Regards Wim

[Ema]

Hello to you all,

I am new here on the forum and wanted to intoduce myself. I am Wim from Belgium. My main intrest are vintage radiocontrol competition cars from schumacher, kyosho and tamiya. My first car was a tamiya Wild one in 1985 which i still have. I have got 2 kyosho lazers bought in a group-lot. I have already driven one and it goes well. The other one has a crack in the front gearbox:(. Not that bad but i am planning to restore it. Does anyone know where to get them from or is someone making any repro's ? I also was wondering what the exact difference is between the lazer zx and zx-r:confused: .

Regards Wim

Welcome on board :D :D !!!

The front gearbox is one of the weak point of the Lazer buggy, the original parts are expensive and rare, but fortunately some one in UK is making and selling a repro part ;) .
To get in touch with him you have to register on the oOple forum here (www.oOple.com/forum) and send a private message to the user Dyna (AKA Matt).

You can also join our vintage discussion there:
http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=48

Regarding the difference between the Zx and the Zx-r the first things that come into my mind are:
- body
- different slipper
- gears diff (zx), ball diffs (zx-r)
- turnbuckles (only on the zx-r)
- different shock towers

If you want find all the differencies you can check the two user manuals here:

Lazer Zx:
http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/manuel/kyosho_4/lazer_zx.pdf

Lazer Zx-r (MKI - MKII):
http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/manuel/kyosho_23/lazer_zx-r.pdf

Bye
Ema

[Ernie1]

Hello,

Thanks for the reply, had some difficulties logging in again, But better late then never :D. I am currently restoring my Lazer zx but if i find the parts i will turn it into a zx-r that i can give a gentle run at the local club. In the meanwhile i found a donor car for parts. Its a lazer zx sport i think. It has a plastic chassis and two rectangular supports for the battery. I will try to post some pics later.
Are their guys that still use their lazer at weekly base at the local track ? And how do they compete with the newer models ?
Regards Wim

[oli4ke]

FYI

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Vintage-OT-93-bumper-Kyosho-optima-lazer-zx-zx-r-/110565646874?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_123&hash=item19be39e21a

Best regards

[crackshot]

Hi,
I've discovered an old Lazer XZ-R in my cupboard. Does anyone know where to get spare parts for them?
Thanks,
Dave

[prp]

Hi every body, I present to you the beginning of my Replica LEGEND car of Rick Hohwart from Peak Performance at the WC 89 in Australia.

The LEGEND is the prototype car for this race, products and built by Kyosho for his team around the World.
The production name is LAZER ZX...

http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764082_2010073049331102.jpg
http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764081_201007304929271.jpg
http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764083_2010073049379213.jpg
http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764084_2010073049413574.jpg
http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764085_2010073049452965.jpg
http://static.blog4ever.com/2006/01/63484/photo_63484_7764092_2010073050368051.jpg

The shock tower are specifics, the motor plate is in 1 piece (like the MID) with motor spacer.(hand made).
Front alloy plate from the MID.
The body is from the MID LWB.
Rick used Associated shocks

For now I don't found the right Upper deck in 2 parts in carbon for the ZX.

[Ema]

Hello,

Thanks for the reply, had some difficulties logging in again, But better late then never :D. I am currently restoring my Lazer zx but if i find the parts i will turn it into a zx-r that i can give a gentle run at the local club. In the meanwhile i found a donor car for parts. Its a lazer zx sport i think. It has a plastic chassis and two rectangular supports for the battery. I will try to post some pics later.
Are their guys that still use their lazer at weekly base at the local track ? And how do they compete with the newer models ?
Regards Wim

Unfotunatley my Lazer is not finished yet, however I think that Welshy can confirm that the car is still pretty competitive :D .

Once I've finished the work I will let you know ;).

Bye
Ema

[Ema]

Hi,
I've discovered an old Lazer XZ-R in my cupboard. Does anyone know where to get spare parts for them?
Thanks,
Dave

You can do a search on ebay with the following keyword "Kyosho Lazer".

Some parts are harder to find, but if you have a list we can try to help you ;) !!

Bye
Ema
P.S. All the manuals are here:
Lazer Zx http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/manuel/kyosho_4/lazer_zx.pdf
Lazer Zx-r http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/manuel/kyosho_23/lazer_zx-r.pdf
Lazer Zx-rr supplement http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/manuel/kyosho_105/lazer_zx-rr_supplement.pdf

[Ema]

Hi every body, I present to you the beginning of my Replica LEGEND car of Rick Hohwart from Peak Performance at the WC 89 in Australia.

The LEGEND is the prototype car for this race, products and built by Kyosho for his team around the World.
The production name is LAZER ZX...

The shock tower are specifics, the motor plate is in 1 piece (like the MID) with motor spacer.(hand made).
Front alloy plate from the MID.
The body is from the MID LWB.
Rick used Associated shocks

For now I don't found the right Upper deck in 2 parts in carbon for the ZX.

Interesting .... I just discovered what kind of towers I own :D :D !!!
If you need them for your special project, just let me know ..... they are on sale ;).

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3144/p1010902h.jpg

Bye
Ema

[prp]

Hi Ema,
The original tower are in GFK, but are you ok for a draw/scan of the shock tower to compare with mine ?

Bye PRP.

[Ema]

Hi Ema,
The original tower are in GFK, but are you ok for a draw/scan of the shock tower to compare with mine ?

Bye PRP.

No problem at all ;) !!!
I will make a scan ( otherwise, considering my CAD skills, I will need a copules of years to make a decent drawing :p ) and let you know.

If I remember right I thik I also got your email address ( got some time ago when you were searcing some zx arms ... I will check).

By the way, in the previous mail I forgot to make your some congratulations for your LEGEND, it's look stunning !!!
I looked also at the RC10Talk thread about your car ..... seems that you job was able to convinc Rick Hohwart to post a message !!! Great !!!

Bye
Ema

[Ema]

Hi Ema,
The original tower are in GFK, but are you ok for a draw/scan of the shock tower to compare with mine ?

Bye PRP.

Done :D !!

Here you can download a PDF file with the scan of the two towers.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y4ROLUPQ

If you print that from Acrobat using a 100% ratio (no scaling) you will get the actual size ;) .

P.S. Unfortunately I was not able to find your mail, so I picked up the first host service I found ( if you know something better let me know). I can also send you the file by mail if you give me your address by PM.

[Ema]

Cause some time elapsed from the last Welshy post, I would like to share with all Lazer fans here that the Parma Tom Cat shell mold has been completed by Kamtec ( http://www.kamtec.co.uk/ ) and will be available soon :cool: :cool: !!!!

What is a Parma Tom Cat body !?!?!?

This :D :D :D !!!!!
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7639/getuserimageb.jpg

The body was specifically designed by Parma for the Zx-r buggy and will match the original Zx-r undertray.

[adam lancia]

That's where I've seen those shock towers!!! They must be just about as rare as hen's teeth, very cool. And thanks for the scan, downloading now :) I guess after the Worlds were done they had figured out which holes to keep...

The Tomcat shell looks great, I'm going to be ordering a few of those. Does it come with an undertray as well?

[lordbernd]

How do all. Ive never been one for posting much on forums, but Welshy said i should in this case :p

Been driving the Lazer family since it first appeared, gone through just about every possible variation of chassis & layout possible over the years, including Welshys versions. Still got everything ive ever brought for them, see pictures below....

Anyways, a few years back i saw some parts were getting harder to find i.e. front gearbox parts & spur gears, so I decided to make my own and cast them out. Not hard, as i run a small product/prototyping company. I ended up just using them for myself, but as some parts now seem virtually impossible to buy new now so Welshy conviced me to offer them to the Lazer die-hards like ourselves.

Weshly is recievng a half set this week so he will be able to comment himself on the parts quality, and im making new Lazer Spur Gears, Front gearboxes ( front and rear parts ) ZXS steering assemblys, Bumpers ( standard & modified ), ball-raced Caster blocks in 5 & 7.5 degrees, Diff halves and layshaft gears.

As its been a few years since i started making my own parts resins have moved on a bit so im experimenting with different versions atm. The ones Welshy will recieve are the original resin versions - they lasted well with me when used them ( and i crash... a lot ! ) so i doubt they would be a problem now but ill try new resins to see if i can get them even more durable.

Oh i can do them different colours as well without sacrificing durability, so yellow, blues, reds etc etc can be mixed. Dark grey will be the standard norm, white for prototype parts only. Once myself and Welshy are satisfied with the production items i will cast colours up so you can see what you want, if you want them at all.... :o

Shown below are my versions of the front bulkhead assembly, ZXS steering arms and ZXR layshaft gears.

So basically, is anyone interested in new parts ??


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs025.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs021.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs001.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs007.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs020.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dynastorm/RC%20Stuff/mattss2docs018.jpg


Thats just some of my Lazer's and parts that i have atm, the rest are up in the loft.... :rolleyes:

hello guys,

i have searched since 2 month´s for a la-30 arm holder part for my lazer zx r, without success :(

but now i found this mighty thread with dynastorm´s post, he can build one :D this will be awesome!! is this really possible? on the last picture, there are some metal la-30 in your toolbox on the right corner. do you need this parts?

now i hope, dynastorm is still an active member... or somebody can help me, where i can find this part.

best regards

[lordbernd]

no one who can help me? :(

[Ema]

no one who can help me? :(

You have to be a little patient .... I was on vacation till yesterday :D !!!
However, don't worry, there are a lot of guys here ready to help you ;) ;) .

As you already discovered the LA-30 is one of the weakest part or our car toghether with the LA-32 and obviously is quite difficult to find them ( but sometimes something magically appear on ebay ).

Do you need some new LA-30 for a restoration project ? or can some used parts be fine ? (if you have a runner...)

In the next days I will check if I still have some LA-30 that I don't need and I will let you know ;) .

Regarding the user Dynastorm well, actually he's not really an active member .... or at least here :D !

I will post here some information to get in touch with him, in order to get some new parts for your lazer ;) .
You have to register to the oOple forums ( http://www.oople.com/forums/ ) and then you have to send a private message to the user Dyna .

You could also join our Lazer thread there:
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26223

If you need some other parts or information, feel really free to ask ;) ! Me and some other Lazer fans (here or on oOple) are always more that happy to help other guys to make their Lazer running again :cool: :cool: !

Bye
Ema

[Ema]

That's where I've seen those shock towers!!! They must be just about as rare as hen's teeth, very cool. And thanks for the scan, downloading now :) I guess after the Worlds were done they had figured out which holes to keep...

The Tomcat shell looks great, I'm going to be ordering a few of those. Does it come with an undertray as well?

At the moment I don't need that shock towers, I'm planning to sell them in the near future (at a reasonable price), so if you want them just let me know ;) . However consider that they are not in mint condition, they are used.

About the body I think that the Tomcat came without and undertray .... however Kamtec is also planning to make a Zx-r repro in the future, so .... :D !!!

Bye
Ema

[lordbernd]

good morning :D

yes, i know its hard to find them, but this are fine news :) of course it can be a used part, essentially i can drive again :D it will be awesome if you have one for me...

i will register on oOple.com today and join this thread.

thanks for your effort ema, your smart ;)

bye
Bernd

[welshy40]

WOW!!!!! you guys have been busy.

Ricks car looks stunning and he was impressed and surprised that you did this. You appear to have made his day. Superb workmanship.

Also I have thoroughly tested the front gearboxes and the layshaft gears and diff gears and they are as good as they look. Buy with the knowledge that Dynastorm has in his work in plastics means he knows his stuff and his craftsmanship is superb. He should be able to make these items for you, but I would personally get someone to make an alloy one as the plastic ones break easily even with Kyosho's own.

He is also on oople under the name Dyna so give him a PM as he is on there more than here.

The Tomcat mold has been done and I have the first bodyshell made. I need to discuss this further with Keith but I think he has done the most amazing mold as the detail is fantastic. The only problem I have is I have no ZXR undertray to make it complete. Still the shell will be ready for you to buy within hopefully a week.

Also for your information I am selling the rarest Lazer and is now on ebay. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kyosho-4wd-Lazer-ZX-S-Evolution-Prototype-/110576302390?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN#ht _563wt_927

[Ema]

The Tomcat mold has been done and I have the first bodyshell made. I need to discuss this further with Keith but I think he has done the most amazing mold as the detail is fantastic. The only problem I have is I have no ZXR undertray to make it complete. Still the shell will be ready for you to buy within hopefully a week.


Weird ..... just finished to cut the undertray for my Zx-r but I have to wait the body :rolleyes: .

Just another question for you ..... which body has more room for the electronic ?
The Zx-r or the Tomcat ?

Thanks and bye
Ema
P.S. For LordBernd: you got a mail ;) .

[welshy40]

Weird ..... just finished to cut the undertray for my Zx-r but I have to wait the body :rolleyes: .

Just another question for you ..... which body has more room for the electronic ?
The Zx-r or the Tomcat ?

Thanks and bye
Ema
P.S. For LordBernd: you got a mail ;) .

Ema,

The ZXR has more room, but the tomcat makes the car look better and does feel like there are some aero dynamic qualities when using (could just be my imagination) and its fits perfectly to the zxr undertray. The shell quality is superb and believe this would take even more abuse than the ZXS shell im using now.

[irn-bru]

I am looking for a few spares, diff plates diff balls,and a rear bulk head, are these available and am very intrested in the front bulk head dynastorm how do i purchase these ?

[Ema]

Ema,

The ZXR has more room, but the tomcat makes the car look better and does feel like there are some aero dynamic qualities when using (could just be my imagination) and its fits perfectly to the zxr undertray. The shell quality is superb and believe this would take even more abuse than the ZXS shell im using now.

Thanks for the reply ;) !!

[Ema]

I am looking for a few spares, diff plates diff balls,and a rear bulk head, are these available and am very intrested in the front bulk head dynastorm how do i purchase these ?

The diff plates WBD4 are discontinued, but you can probably use the part no 97032 as suggested by the Kyosho america shop:
http://www.shopatron.com/home/search/410.0.1.1?q=wbd4

For the balls, well you can also use some non kyosho ones ;) !

By the way, also the complete ball diff is still available from kyosho :D part no is 39506:
http://www.shopatron.com/home/search/410.0.1.1?q=39506

The rear bulk head (LA-33) is available on ebay:
- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300275248380

And finally regarding how to get in touch with Dynastorm please read the underlined rows in my post at the middle of the page (or here): http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/showpost.php?p=2444515&postcount=1714

Bye
Ema
P.S. Please specify the right part number when asking for spares ... all manuals are available here ;)
Lazer Zx http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/ma...4/lazer_zx.pdf
Lazer Zx-r http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/ma...lazer_zx-r.pdf
Lazer Zx-rr supplement http://www.retromodelisme.com/pdf/ma...supplement.pdf

[irn-bru]

thanks ema,

[irn-bru]

Looking for part number la31

[Ema]

Looking for part number la31

For example like this one ..... :D :D :D :D !!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130419933130

Bye
Ema
P.S. My advice is to grab it now, as this part is quite rare.

[tecniquin2001]

First post on this forums, a couple of you have seen my Lazer over at RC10Talk.com, why not post it here too...

This will be my 4wd entry at the Vintage Off Road Nationals.

What I've done so far:
Universal Swingshafts or CVDs front
Associated Shocks
Associated tie rods with RPM ball cups
Associated Spur Gear
JConcepts Body and Wing (B44)
Kyosho Mesh Wheels....Still more to come....

[welshy40]

Ema,

Makes a change me not passing on the info. Nice one, thanks. If anyone needs help i will be on line here every now and then but will be on oople as well, same user name.

Ive taken time off developing parts for the Lazer as ive just bought a pad and am doing a bit of work on it. Will update soon with new bits for the ZX-S.

[welshy40]

First post on this forums, a couple of you have seen my Lazer over at RC10Talk.com, why not post it here too...

This will be my 4wd entry at the Vintage Off Road Nationals.

What I've done so far:
Universal Swingshafts or CVDs front
Associated Shocks
Associated tie rods with RPM ball cups
Associated Spur Gear
JConcepts Body and Wing (B44)
Kyosho Mesh Wheels....Still more to come....

Nice, i would personally use the longer front uj's and you can fit ZX-5 ones but im unsure which of the 8 sizes is the correct one. When using the longer ujs use the inner front castor block hole.

I used the B2 plastic ball joints and silver standard metal ball joints with Lunsford tie rods. I preferred traxxas TRX-1 but they were my other option as i didnt like the kyosho ones.

Im a bit unsure on the ratio with the associated spur gear so just make sure you have the ratio spot on as it can make your motor burn out if over geared.

Still well done and kick some butt.

[oosh123]

Hi,

I am trying to restore my Lazer ZX and found that the thrust balls in the center diff is grind up and the pinion gear is missing.

I want to put a 10.5T brushless on it and was wondering what's the thrust ball size and how many teeth the pinion gear should be.

Thanks.

[welshy40]

Sorry dude for a long reply. Get the parts listed in the manual as they last for ages. I was still using my original set after ten years of racing which was three club events and a major every week. Ratio i would start with a 19 or 20 pinion but only if a .6

If 48dp then a 22 pinion should be a good starting point.

[misskyosho]

Hello
I have just bought my partner a kyosho lazer zx5-fs for xmas but he doesn't no bout it yet. And bein a woman i have no clue bout it or where i can get some spares or extras for xmas.
I no he wanted a pro painted body shell but i don't no where i can get one done or Wat prices are.
If any one can help me out i would e very much appreciated.
Thanks
cat.

[welshy40]

What country are you from?

[misskyosho]

England. A place called Kent

[welshy40]

Sorry for the delayed response.

For shell painting you need to contact a model shop called DMS and buy a shell from them and they will pass onto custom blitz who will do a superb job but you will need to supply the design. Custom blitz is online so have a look at his site. Www.oople.com or co.uk is a great place to find setup details and clubs for him to run wild with his car. I hope ive done enough to help you out.

[YR4Dude]

Been a while.

I'm kicking around the idea of updating my ZXR roller. I'm wondering if I can use ZX-5 hubs and axles on the ZXR. Maybe even getting the big bore shocks available for the ZX-5 for the ZXR.

Now that lipo is available saddle packs, the idea of bringing back the ZXR with updated electrics and mechanicals seem possible. I also notice that someone on ebay has been selling replica bodies and underpans including gear covers as well.

One thing I would like to know, are there any new chassis plates available for the ZXR? Also CF shock towers that will fit the big bore shocks. It would be nice to see a CF chassis that is cut out specifically for lipo (ie no sub-C battery slots).

[adam lancia]

You could probably get Fiber Lite to do the chassis for you. They've got a bunch of CAD files for the Lazer, just gotta email them and ask.

[welshy40]

Hold fire on the lipo tray as ive got an idea in my head and a zxr is apparantly on its way to me. Im going to develop it to use lipos and without affecting the set ups we originally used. I will post updates.

Shells well a uk company called Kamtec now make the lazer zx-s shell and undertray which just fits and also now make the parma tomcat shell. They will in the next couple of months have the zxr undertray to and possibly the zxr shell. These shells are much thicker and better quality from the original so worth buying.

Fibre lyte do all lazer zx/ zxr / zxrr / zx-s and my own designs for the lazer as well.

Pm me if your stuck as i still have places to get things.

[Ema]

Been a while.

I'm kicking around the idea of updating my ZXR roller. I'm wondering if I can use ZX-5 hubs and axles on the ZXR. Maybe even getting the big bore shocks available for the ZX-5 for the ZXR.

Now that lipo is available saddle packs, the idea of bringing back the ZXR with updated electrics and mechanicals seem possible. I also notice that someone on ebay has been selling replica bodies and underpans including gear covers as well.

One thing I would like to know, are there any new chassis plates available for the ZXR? Also CF shock towers that will fit the big bore shocks. It would be nice to see a CF chassis that is cut out specifically for lipo (ie no sub-C battery slots).

The Zx-5 CVD axle will fit the standard Zx-r parts.
The rear Zx-5 hub is a direct fit for the Zx-r.
The OT-16 can be replaced with the Zx-5 ones but you have to file them a little.

The Team Bluegrove bodies are not strong enough fo a runner, wait the Kamtec ones.

About the chassis I think that someone already do that .... look at the middle of this page http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26223&page=57 .....
For sure this lipo chassis is coming from Fibre lyte.

Bye
Ema
P.S The kyosho big bore shocks are too expensive to think about ...... :D

[welshy40]

Ema,

ive already made the lipo tray but needs refining as ive got an idea for adding more weight but need the zxr to do it. Im thinking of getting the trf502 4wd lipo tray but as you know when im finished it will be superb.

[welshy40]

Been a while.

I'm kicking around the idea of updating my ZXR roller. I'm wondering if I can use ZX-5 hubs and axles on the ZXR. Maybe even getting the big bore shocks available for the ZX-5 for the ZXR.

Now that lipo is available saddle packs, the idea of bringing back the ZXR with updated electrics and mechanicals seem possible. I also notice that someone on ebay has been selling replica bodies and underpans including gear covers as well.

One thing I would like to know, are there any new chassis plates available for the ZXR? Also CF shock towers that will fit the big bore shocks. It would be nice to see a CF chassis that is cut out specifically for lipo (ie no sub-C battery slots).

dude im waiting for my first lipo tray parts to arrive. Im basing on a trf511 centre plate and two separate sides. When i get it and if it needs modification then maybe two weeks for the version for all to buy. Hope this helps.

Also the zx5 hubs with three holes for the wishbone pivot pole would be better suited as sometimes using the extra hole helped handling on high grip surfaces. As ema said zx5 ujs work too.

[cat7505]

Hi everyone!
I promised the seller that I was doing a little advertising for this:
This is perfectly identical to the original LA-30 parts, which as we know it's "quiet" rare.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TEAM-LINE-ALLOY-SUSP-ARM-BRACKETS-LAZER-ZTLN006-/390292448130?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5adf3e2382
So here is one that not plastic, this is alloy .... below two images are installed (mine)
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/110227/IMG_1207_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/110227/IMG_1207_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg) http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/110227/IMG_1208_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/110227/IMG_1208_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)

[oli4ke]

Hi everyone!
I promised the seller that I was doing a little advertising for this:
This is perfectly identical to the original LA-30 parts, which as we know it's "quiet" rare.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TEAM-LINE-ALLOY-SUSP-ARM-BRACKETS-LAZER-ZTLN006-/390292448130?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5adf3e2382
So here is one that not plastic, this is alloy .... below two images are installed (mine)
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/110227/IMG_1207_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/110227/IMG_1207_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg) http://kepfeltoltes.hu/thumb/110227/IMG_1208_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg (http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/110227/IMG_1208_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg)


Hello Szabolcs, I can see that you installed already your new LA-32 :D Regards from Belgium! :cool:

[welshy40]

The rear alloy block is upside down, so would be a good idea to turn the other way.

[oosh123]

Hi Guys,

I am looking for the Lazer ZX body, undertray, and wing (LA-36). I have ask Kamtec already and they are only doing Lazer ZX-S bodies now.

Does anybody know where I can find a set? Or an alternative body? Will the ZX-5 Body fit the Lazer ZX?

Thanks in Advance.

[welshy40]

Zxs shell is a tight fit but does fit however kamtec now sell the parma tomcat shell and wing which in my opinion is the nicest looking zxr shell but you will have to guess how to cut out the spur gear hole as this shell was used on various cars hence why not cut lines. Kamtec are working on an undertray for the zxr at the moment.

[welshy40]

I designed a new spur gear that works in the zx, zxr mk1 and mk2. Ive added to the 12 ball holes a hex on either side so you can use the B4 slipper pads and if you use the metal slipper plates with the B4 pads on the zx slipper it works well. Make sure you remove the balls first tho. Also when available i would suggest using the SC10 ultra torque pads as that would suit the zxr mk1 slipper system. Hope this helps you guys out as now we have a spur gear manufacture, bodyshell manufacturer, chassis, top deck, shock tower, steering plate, servo plate, L brace in carbon fibre manufacturer, belt manufacturer so all os looking sweet at the mo.

[RobS654]

I found a Lazer Alpha new in the box today and I'm finding out that this is a vintage rare car. Can anyone give me any info about it. I see one listed on Ebay for 1800.00 but it was for the ZX model. I have the 4X4 belt drive Lazer Alpha. Thanks,

[welshy40]

I found a Lazer Alpha new in the box today and I'm finding out that this is a vintage rare car. Can anyone give me any info about it. I see one listed on Ebay for 1800.00 but it was for the ZX model. I have the 4X4 belt drive Lazer Alpha. Thanks,

It was basically a cheapo version of the zx for beginners. Im not too sure on what bits can be replaced to upgrade to the zx as part numbers are different. Oople website may be of more help.

[YR4Dude]

I found a Lazer Alpha new in the box today and I'm finding out that this is a vintage rare car. Can anyone give me any info about it. I see one listed on Ebay for 1800.00 but it was for the ZX model. I have the 4X4 belt drive Lazer Alpha. Thanks,

If you're interested, I have a bunch of parts for the Alpha. Many chassis sets(Kelron) and various plastic parts.

[welshy40]

Its been a while since ive posted anything. Ive done a lot and am currently do a new gearbox design for the rear of the zxr. When done i will upload some pictures.