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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 2/28/2006 5:43:17 PM   
DarrenG


 

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From: Ayrshire, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		hi, im new here.
Just about finished the astra from deagostini. ( was held up for a few months waiting on issues)

need some help, im after some fuel to get it started, in the mag im sure it recommends using 5% nitro fuel for the first couple of tank fulls then going onto 10%. However my local shop only sells 16% and 25%. I think i remember people saying they used 16% for running-in, is this ok to do so?

Thanks in advance
Darren

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/1/2006 10:57:06 PM   
offroadmayhem1



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Status: offline 		sorry to ask probably a dumb question but what magazine are you guys getting all of this from?
sounds like a really cool project to get hooked on

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/2/2006 6:28:51 PM   
tuur


 

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From: dordrecht, NETHERLANDS
Status: offline 		hi darren,about your question,im using tornado fuel 16% and never used any other fuel.
the man from the local rc shop told me that was good for that kind of car.
and dont forget to oil your air filter.good luck with your car.
can you post some pics of your car please?

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/2/2006 6:33:36 PM   
tuur


 

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Status: offline 		the magazine was from deagostini and was a project of one year with every week a part of the car.
you can see my pictures here for more details of the car, it's an alpha pure ten from kyosho.

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/11/2006 9:45:16 AM   
zZz_aNaRcHy_zZz


 

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From: london, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		dude dont do the mag its just a big con!

p.s i use 10% fule the model shop said its the best for our size 2.1 cc thingy

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/11/2006 1:03:50 PM   
tuur


 

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Status: offline 		i know it's a con but i'm new with fuel cars,so it was a learning progress too for me,and it was fun to do,but i would never do it again.
i live near a RC shop and the have lots to choose from,so next time ill buy one there.

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/13/2006 6:41:40 PM   
zZz_aNaRcHy_zZz


 

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From: london, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/car_bike/pureten_alpha/pureten_gp/op_other/op_other-e.html

here are the upgrades for the car! yeah "cheers"

this is what i think you should do

1,upgrades the shocks

2,ball bearing set

3,UNIVERSAL DRIVE SHAFT (L)

4,,new diffs (most 1/10th are one size fits all)

5, 2-SPEED TRANSMISSION SET (adds 15-20 mph+)

Running the car
use 10% fule as it has the best responce to the gx12
lube the diffs once every 8 runs
clean the air filter every 8 runs also the air filter for the for car is crap so you should by this air filter it kicks bottom you can clean it every 20 runs its so cool !the best on the market
the http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/shop.php?item=210&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wheelspinmodels.co.uk%2Fshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D22

here are they shops i by my r/c products
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/shop.php
http://www.acehobby.co.nz/OSSB2/Root/OSSBEC1/ProductList.asp?category=Car-Part&Page=241&PageSet=240
http://www.sheldonshobbies.com/index.shtml
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Category&CategoryID=3020
http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/category.asp?catcode=354&tamiya=258
http://www.benracing.co.uk/acatalog/Kyosho_Spares.html?gclid=CK7B5MOKgoMCFQeAMAod8hZcuQ


any question just post and i will anwser

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/14/2006 3:11:03 PM   
tuur


 

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Status: offline 		i have begone to upgrade my car with better parts.
i've bought a failsafe,other servo's a fuel filter,and i'm going to buy other shocks as shown on the picture.
if i'm done with that ill buy some more parts because i cant buy it all at once.(i'm not that rich)

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/14/2006 10:03:25 PM   
markpc


 

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From: birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		72 issues at £6 each (£432) no radio gear, no glow starter, no oil filled shocks, obslolite .12 engine, rubbish wheels/tyres. Oh dear.

At my local shop it was £200 now £180 with radio, starter pack, proper shocks, newish .15 engine, proper rubber.

Oh yes he also does his own interest free finance.

you pay £432 and wait for over a year OR £180 and still be disapointed.

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 3/15/2006 10:44:02 PM   
zZz_aNaRcHy_zZz


 

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From: london, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I am not disapointed with the car! once its upgraded its up to competative level.my alpha does about 55mph now thats pretty fast for a modle car!
The gx12 is an ok engine for begginers which is what we are !!!!!

rubbish wheels/tyres
proper rubber.

What the hell do you think the rubbish tyres are made out of ? RUBBER!

< Message edited by zZz_aNaRcHy_zZz -- 3/16/2006 8:29:51 AM >

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 5/16/2006 3:27:40 PM   
Ionio-zante


 

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From: AthensAttiki, GREECE
Status: offline 		Hi from Greece.
Recently i have Finished the Deagostini's Astra... The all 85 magazines...
But also i completly Hop it up and made it an extreme Pure Ten...

The Upgrades Are :

1.Engine: Nosram rs.18 1,51HP with Fastrax manifold and Pipe ( http://nosram.com/products.asp?id=40 )
2.Full Ball bearing ( also in Differentials).
3.Metal Inserts on Fuel Tank ( Custom Made)
4.2 Speed Trasmision.
5.Alloy Shocks.
6.TOPCAD Alloy Wheels (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=13710)
7.AGW3 (3mm) aluminum alloy chassis From Kyosho Option Parts.( http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/car_bike/pureten_alpha/pureten_gp/op_other/op_other-e.html )
8.Engine Mount for OS(92303) Kyosho Option Parts ( http://nosram.com/news.asp?id=29 )
9.Um210 Clutch Shoe from V-One (Hard) Becouse the stock Clutch has melt from the power of the engine.
10. 6 Adjustable Tie Rods.
11. 6kg steering servo.
12. Fiber Brake Disk ( Hpi nitro 3 Option Part)
13. Universal drive Shafts ( Front, Rear) Kyoshos option Parts W5066
14. 6v Nosram 1400Mah Mi-Mh Battery hump Pack (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=23600)
15. Alloy Wheel Hubs ( VZW010)
16. Alloy Servo Saver (Tamiya TG10 mk1 Option Part)
17. Steel Bevel Gear( Modified 4-bevel Rear, One Way Front From Hpi) With Alloy Differential Case(Rear).
18. Custom Made 3mm Fiber Shock Towers. ( not show in Photos)
Cost Almost 1000€ in hop-ups But i feel that i have made Ultimate Pure Ten Gp.

The Top speed is about 95km, the response is awsome and torque is powerfull.

Some Photos...
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/521563
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/521565
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/521564
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/528107
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/528106
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/528105

Next Week i put also a Video just to see how i "kill" some V-Ones and Hpi Nitro 3 in local race park.

< Message edited by Ionio-zante -- 5/24/2006 10:09:11 AM >

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 5/16/2006 5:37:24 PM   
ross_jsy


 

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From: Grouville, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		the bearing in my clutch that hold the clutch bell has disapeared! i heared a pop and the engine revved up so i shut it down and the e clip that holds the clutch on had gone aswell. i found an e-clip to fit off some shocks i had lying aroung but i'm not sure were to get the bearing. any ideas. Ionio-zante, sounds like you have a nice car but why did you do all that when you could get something real quick for half the price

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 5/16/2006 5:44:58 PM   
snowbl!nd



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From: Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Find the dimentions of the bearing you lost (internal diameter, external diamater & width) and any half decent model shop should be able to help you out.

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RE: kyosho astra nitro car - 5/16/2006 7:53:35 PM   
Ionio-zante


 

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From: AthensAttiki, GREECE
Status: offline 		Hi again.
Money isnt that much problem to me .
I believe that modelers have to search for the best upgrade and find parts that make his own model more special that the common models.
I know that with this amount of money i could buy something better... but something better everyone could buy.
In fact how many models Pure Ten alpha Type have you heard that fine Hopped up... Not Much.. Thats the all idea about.


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