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Old 01-30-2010, 07:48 AM
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

lets see some insane vids of the brushless blizzards. something just out of this world guys!!! everyone loves these things but boring seeing them go 2 mph. i'd like to see sick sh## involving a kyosho blizzard. i got a friend who is gonna put a big block in the nitro version and just build something you never thought imagineable. can't wait. imagine jumping with a blizzard lol. hopefully we'll get vids, and if i know this mate i'm sure we will... got to be someone out there to get us started......
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lets see some insane vids of the brushless blizzards. something just out of this world guys!!! everyone loves these things but boring seeing them go 2 mph. i'd like to see sick sh## involving a kyosho blizzard. i got a friend who is gonna put a big block in the nitro version and just build something you never thought imagineable. can't wait. imagine jumping with a blizzard lol. hopefully we'll get vids, and if i know this mate i'm sure we will... got to be someone out there to get us started......
Go back and look at jimbiss's vids. It's quick. Mine is fairly fast on a sidewinder / 4600 combo. I think if you get too crazy, the chains and tracks will be history, and they aren't real easy to come by.
Old 01-30-2010, 09:43 AM
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i agree the chains aren't that durable, if you could get some small rubber belts and pulleys rigged up to work, then it would be endless. there is a guy on fleebay that has lots of chains and tracks i saw one day. i have one also but don't want to jeaperdize breaking it but if i had a spare like my buddy i'd go for it!!! got a 28 big block on my shelf dying to go into something.
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Belts and pulleys would probably be a disaster waiting, with all the snow and ice build up. I wouldn't go there personally. I'm plenty fast on the 4600 bl.
Old 01-30-2010, 10:07 AM
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

yeah your rite, prolly wouldn't work. i just like watching these things go fast, makes me grin like a kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dh0w...eature=related
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yeah your rite, prolly wouldn't work. i just like watching these things go fast, makes me grin like a kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dh0w...eature=related
Yup, Jims vid. I see he says that was on a 4600 like mine. I thot he was on a 5700.
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I know that this thread is supposed to be about the EP Blizzard, but I would like to ask a couple of questions to any of the guys who read this thread and run the nitro version:

I've read the thread from start to finish over the last few days trying to pick up hints and tips and I remember someone mentioned that someone they knew was going to attempt to fit a .21 to their Blizzard.  I'm just wondering if the clutch, gearbox, diffs and drive chains could cope with the torque of a bigger block?  I have been looking to fit a 2nd new engine; my Blizzard currently has a Kyosho one-touch starter GS15 fitted, but it is now almost at the end of its life and I'm looking at both the GXR15 and GXR18 as an option to upgrade.  The mounts for the Blizzard engine kind of limit the upgrade choices so I only really have these two options.  Do you guys think that I should stick with another .15 or go for the .18?  I'm led to believe that the engine blocks are identical so it should be a drop-in fit, but if anyone has tried upgrading and found that .18's don't fit, please could you let me know before I waste my money?  Thanks!

Also, how easy is it to post pictures up on here?  I have a Photobucket account but this is different to the forums I've used before.  I've made a few changes to my Blizzard; 3 channel conversion to seperate throttle and gearbox control, an aluminium chassis, aluminium top deck and also I've hinged and body posted the cab so it locks down rather than using Velcro to hold it on.  The top deck looks a bit bare so I'd appreciate any ideas on what else I can fit to it! 

Old 02-03-2010, 08:37 PM
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!


Can't comment on the nitro engine question, but it is easy to post pics..

Once you click on "Post Reply", click on "Click here to upload images and files"... !!
Old 02-03-2010, 09:10 PM
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

what would anyone be willing to pay for a mint ev blizzard? i've heard of them going for pretty good money. i know there hard to come by. here are a couple pix, might put it on fleebay auction IF i decide i want to part with it.
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:32 AM
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Good to mint condition EP versions on EBAY range from $150 to $350 depending on electronics. Good luck
Old 02-11-2010, 05:07 PM
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

I would buy it from you for $150.00.. Iv been lookign for one of these for ever and i cant seem to find one... Anyone know where i can find one would like electric version but would buy nitro if i can find one?
Old 02-11-2010, 05:25 PM
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are you crazy!!!!!!! $150!!!!!!!!!! keep looking and good luck........wouldn't sell for a penny under 400 shipped!!!!!!!!!
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hopefully ill find one sooner than later.... They are so hard to find in mint condidtion and working..... Thanks
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

i just got another snow toy, thought i would share it with everyone!
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:33 PM
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Thats awesome where did you find that ?
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

there are a lot of them out there brand new, i know someone that is assembeling one right now as a matter of fact. bought the nitro kit. but i'm sure its gonna go for good money. got to do your homework on the comp. i'll try to get him to join our thread and show some pix. maybe he will sell........
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cool thanks
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

Ok, as promised. Finally got round to taking and uploading some photos:

With old engine and 2-channel system
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New chassis plate:

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New top deck:

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3 channel conversion:

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Top deck fitted:

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Hinged cab:
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Cab locked down:
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Default RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!

Looks awesome cant wait till i find one

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