dark_lightning108

hey guys..i've run into a dilemma and i need u guys help..i need to kno which one is better. the Kyosho FW-05T or the Team Associated Nitro TC3 RTR Plus? please help. thnx.

ferrarimk13

they are both pretty good, and very similar, its whatever you like more i guess, most people will probably say go with the NTC3 though

TheLeafTalker

Yeah I've had an ntc3 for over a year no and no problems at all with it. Though I don't race I just drive it every now and then when I'm bored

dark_lightning108

any one have any comments on the kyosho? btw, made a mistake. the kyosho is the FW-05T +. srry bout that guys.

poe

I have never heard anything bad about the kyosho if that makes you feel better. I personally would get the FW05.

ferrarimk13

if you plan on modding it, go for the RS4, i havent seen too many hopped up FW-05's

dark_lightning108

no serious modding right now..gonna enter in the stock class at my nitro club for now. i have a rs4, but it will cost too much to bring it up to the amount of tunablilty that the kyosho has. what i wanted to kno is the which one is more tunable (suspension wise and so on), the ntc3 plus or the FW-05T plus?

HeLLsGoD

go for the ntc3. they say its race proven and loads of parts available

Foxy

Kyosho FW05T is by far the superior vehicle on the track. On the street, there's nothing to choose between them. They both need work and money to be competent racers.

Igotntc3andrevo

even so foxy i would say parts would be more available for the ntc3

SioXiE

ask any racer whats the best shaft drive car when it comes to tunability, handling and speed... and they will answer -- the Kyosho FW05T [>:]

Igotntc3andrevo

Lol^^^^^^ dont matter if you gotta wait a million years for parts...as oppose to going down the st to get parts.

Foxy

No argument there. Kyosho parts are a bit if a nightmare...

REDisFASTER

Seeing that the OP is from Trinidad and Tobago, it might be the exact opposite for him... Kyosho's TCs aren't as 'big' as they are in US and Canada as they are in the rest of the world...

But who knows.

To the OP: IMO, get whatever you can get most parts for. Its better to be able to stock up quickly than to wait weeks for replacement parts.

Where I live in Canada, Kyosho takes the cake. AE parts availabilty compared to Kyosho parts here are like comparing Acura NSX's and Honda Civics. Sure you see NSX's once in a while, but the Civic is everywhere...

dark_lightning108

Got my Kyosho yesterday, didnt start it up yet. thanks for all the advice guys.

dark_lightning108

broke in my kyosho yesterday, the engine started on the second pull. this engine is a dream!!..the car isnt properly tuned yet and it is a rocket..it screams down the road..the thing is really fast... heres a vid.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fVVe6NIDxI check out my other vids on youtube for all the vids of my kyosho..only four so far.

GYNAIKAS

I believe that out of the box FW-05T runs better on track. But I've seen modified RS4's killing even FW-RRs...so I dont think it's "the best shaft drive car when it comes to tunability" as SioXiE said.

dark_lightning108

well am entering in the stock class, seeing as im a novice driving. but even so, what are the big differences in tuneability between the fw 05t and the rs4. out of the box the fw comes with more accessories to adjust than the rs4. plus, any aftermarket parts that will up the rs4's tunablity can also be bought for the kyosho. so where is the great big advantage?

GYNAIKAS

RS4 has prefixed toe in and caster parts for different angles and FW has adjustable screws that without the proper setup equipment can't be adjusted precisely.That's the only difference. So there are not "more accessories adjustable than the RS4". And no i insist that RS4's tunability is much better that the FW's. HPI is in assocoation with LRP and hot bodies. Check the product catalogues to see what i mean. I like the FW-05T and out of the box it is more stable during corners than the RS4. Not so fast though and for that kyosho's engine is responsible and only. But I chose the 18ss as my basher cause I believe that modified it's a better car than FW. As I said I've seen competition moded RS4s to run faster laps than FW RRs...with my own eyes..!!!

usernametaken

mate dont worry now about other cars. you bought your FW and its a great car so just enjoy it and learn as much as you can on it, I had one for about 2 years and loved the car and raced it frequently and most problems I had were my own fault and not the cars. Re aftermarket parts dont waste money on "bling" if your going to race. For the T plus most you will need is the KC45 kyosho option clutch and good exhaust system for it and just learn how to set it up and drive consistently. Here is a good link to help you understand about handling if your interested.
http://home.scarlet.be/~be067749/58/

dark_lightning108

thanx man. im not sure about the rules in my club about the stock class and wat i can change and stuff, but if the clutch is allowed i'll be sure to get it..

GYNAIKAS

Stock class rules....hmmm...depends...usually only slick tyres are allowed and the car just as it comes out of the box. In that case FW is ideed the best choice. Try porting the engine..noone will notice...!

usernametaken

I would imagine they allow the genuine option parts for the model you run in stock. But even if they dont out of the box you will still have a ton of fun. Good luck with your racing.

dark_lightning108

thanx ppl, well i did go racing yesterday. i entered stock class and had 2 races. btw, the club allows foam tires in stock class so that was good. in my first race i came 2nd and in my second race i came 3rd. in both races 5 ppl competed, it was a quite day. but i had the most fun ever..does anyone know where i can get titanium dogbones for my fw?

usernametaken

Titanium dogbones? Are you looking to lose weight or for strength? If you want to lose some quick weight of your FW I would put a lipo receiver pack/ regulator combo. You will save about 60 to 70gms from using a 1200mah nimh receiver pack. Otherwise titanium dog bones are super expensive if you can get them from kyosho. I think the only titanium dogbones available for kyosho are for the Vone RRR but I am not 100% on that.

good to see you had a great time racing , great results for your first up effort.